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  • Park guest sporting glasses and a bright red cap beams in front of the main plaza fountain, with colorful themed buildings and lush landscaping creating a lively amusement park atmosphere.

    After growing up on Long Island, Mike has spent his adult life in Southern California. He’s been fascinated by theme parks since a very early age, and has contributed to Inside the Magic since April of 2015. His other interests include Star Wars, LEGO, and The Muppets.

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Olaf from Disney’s Frozen stands with a big smile on snowy steps, surrounded by glowing candles, gazing up at an open door in a heartwarming holiday scene inspired by Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.

Q&A – Josh Gad and “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” creative team on how our favorite snowman got his own holiday special

It’s been four years since Disney’s juggernaut princess tale “Frozen” charmed its way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world, introduced... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
A bearded, mustached guest channels Star Wars style in a black leather jacket as he poses against a futuristic metal backdrop, evoking the thrill and adventure of Disneyland’s iconic Star Tours—an attraction with legendary ties to Mark Hamill.

VIDEO – Mark Hamill rides Star Tours at Disneyland, surprises guests with personal greeting on “Star Wars” ride

“Star Wars” fans know what a great, personable guy Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) is, and it’s also common knowledge that, like us, he’s a... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Star Wars
LEGO versions of Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Rose Tico, and BB-8 strike a pose on a grassy display in front of their iconic Resistance ship in Star Wars: The Last Jedi at LEGOLAND.

VIDEO – LEGO releases rapid-fire “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” recap to prepare fans for “The Last Jedi”

It’s that time of year again. Exactly one month from today, “Star Wars” fans around the country will be pouring into theaters for the opening-night... Read more.
Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Star Wars, Merchandise
A Ghost Town Alive actor in a vintage suit and top hat strikes a playful pose with a thumbs up and finger point, welcoming guests into the immersive, high-energy atmosphere of Knott’s Berry Farm’s old western adventure.

IAAPA 2017: Disney Parks, Knott’s Berry Farm, immersive experiences announced as recipients of Themed Entertainment Awards

Today at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA 2017) in Orlando, the Themed Entertainment Association (or TEA) announced the... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks
An orange spaceship soars above a wasteland scattered with crashed starships, while enemy vessels patrol the sky—a thrilling scene echoing the intergalactic excitement of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and adventures on Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction.

PHOTO – First images of new Star Tours destination from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” hint at more to come from Disney Parks

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has been thrilling guests at Disney theme parks since it replaced the original Star Tours in 2011. And now that Disney has started... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Entertainment, Disneyland Resort, Movies & TV, Theme Parks, Movies, Star Wars