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Just released 1/02/2026 Disneyland’s Autopia Goes Electric

2026-11-02T16:18:27.114-08:00

Note The picture come from the Autopia cars at Disneyland Paris

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Disney Legend Bob Gurr Says Disneyland's Autopia Will Feature Electrified Track Instead of Car Batteries.

After 71 years, Disneyland’s Autopia attraction is going electric, and without the use of car batteries, according to Disney Legend Bob Gurr.

Disneyland’s Autopia attraction opened in 1955 with the park and included 40 bright colored miniature cars powered by real gas in the center of Tomorrowland. Today, the classic attraction is in violation of California’s stringent emissions regulations.

To satisfy the new requirements put in place by the state of California, Autopia is going electric.

It was reported back in May of this year that the miniature cars currently powered by 8.5 horsepower Honda four-stroke engines will become fully electric by the start of 2027.

When it comes to this new change, the original designer of the attraction said, in an interview with The New York Times, “For 26 years, I’ve been arguing, ‘When are you going to do anything to get rid of that gasoline? The dirtiest place on Earth is the Autopia attraction at Disneyland in the city of Anaheim.”

According to the article, Gurr’s representative asked for the statement to be retracted and stated “Disney had requested Mr. Gurr stop doing interviews about the ride he designed. Mr. Gurr did not ask for the interview to be off the record, or not to be published.”

During the interview, Gurr also shared that Disney executives invited him to take a look at the new model of Autopia and that the track will be electrified, which eliminates the need for a car battery. He also shared that Honda will remain the sponsor of the attraction, even though Honda has yet to share their plans or decision.

To this Gurr said, “It will be electric, but not the conventional idea of a battery in a car. It’s very different.”

Check out our latest POV of Disneyland’s Autopia: https://youtu.be/F3VhgrF_-RY?si=gkBpxF1DDozDV10-

Opening Date to be by Summer 2026 MonteZOOMa The Forbidden Fortress Rollercoaster at Knott's Berry Farm

2026-04-02T23:56:00.000-07:00

Finally I have been watching the progress they have been doing to MonteZooma forbidden Fortress at Knott's Berry Farm

and then I saw this tonight.

Knott’s Berry Farm to open reimagined Montezooma coaster this summer Knott’s maintenance crews recently installed Montezooma’s new electromagnetic launch system. The oft-delayed makeover of Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm that has mothballed the historic roller coaster for four years will soon be completed and ready to welcome riders again. Knott’s Berry Farm looks forward to opening the reimagined Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress launched roller coaster by summer 2026 or sooner, according to Knott’s officials. “The park is eagerly awaiting to see the ancient legend rise again,” according to Knott’s officials. “We are getting close to unveiling an opening date and welcoming all who are brave enough to embark on an unforgettable expedition in search of Montezuma’s elusive gold.” The extensive renovation of Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm will introduce a backstory about doomed treasure hunters along with Aztec-themed trains, randomized launch sequences and new rider restraints.

All the parts needed for the Montezooma makeover are at Knott’s — including the track, motors and coaster trains. Knott’s maintenance crews recently installed Montezooma’s new electromagnetic launch system known as Linear Synchronous Motors that will assist with the launch and braking of the coaster trains, according to Screamscape. Knott’s plans to start testing the reimagined Montezooma coaster in the next month or two once the new trains are placed on the track. Montezooma’s Revenge has sat partially disassembled since 2022 when the Buena Park theme park announced plans to update the historic flywheel launch coaster with a new randomized launch sequence and rechristen the reimagined ride as Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress. The Montezooma makeover has been marked by fits and starts right from the beginning. Knott’s Berry Farm closed Montezooma’s Revenge in January 2022 with little notice or fanfare only to be forced to reopen the ride the next day so fans could get one more ride on the classic coaster. At the time, the remade ride was expected to return in 2023. The updated Monty was supposed to be the centerpiece of the refreshed Fiesta Village, but the Knott’s themed land returned in May 2023 without the star of the show. Construction delays were blamed for the ride remaining unready for the reopening of Fiesta Village. During the festivities, a construction wall stood at the entrance to the Montezooma coaster that was missing large segments of track, including the signature loop. Montezooma’s Revenge was built by German roller coaster manufacturer Anton Schwarzkopf based on plans developed by renowned coaster designer Werner Stengel. The 1978 Schwarzkopf flywheel-launch shuttle loop coaster has been designated a historic landmark as the last operating ride of its kind in the United States and the longest standing in its original location. The redesigned Montezooma coaster train will depart from a rethemed station that has been reimagined as an architectural cousin of the Mayan stone temple housing the Jaguar coaster next door. Montezooma riders will pass through a fanged mouth-like portal with smoke and lighting effects, according to a teaser video. The new coaster train for Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress has been designed to look like a mythical creature made from rocks with fang-like teeth, reptilian scales, spiked armor and glowing red eyes. The first flywheel-launched roller coaster in the world will offer riders a new twist as Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress. The new version of the coaster is expected to rotate through three randomized multi-launch sequences with a fourth launch profile taking place on every 100th ride, according to Screamscape. “Imagine the surprise in store for riders while they wait for the launch, not knowing if the coaster will launch forward or backwards at first,” according to Screamscape. “Talk about adding a re-rideability factor.” A new station and queue experience will take riders through the exploration camp of Montezuma’s hidden Aztec fortress filled with boobytraps and the remains of treasure hunters. The nearby Jaguar coaster next to Montezooma is set amid an archeological dig in a Mayan temple. The rides are already connected with Jaguar’s track passing through Montezooma’s loop. The theming of the reimagined Montezooma coaster will be separate from the Jaguar coaster and will tell the story of Montezuma’s hidden treasure and those who have tried to find Aztec emperor’s riches over the years. Wow can't wait. This was posted in the OC Register on By Brady MacDonald | bmacdonald@scng.com PUBLISHED: April 2, 2026 at 8:46 AM PDT | UPDATED: April 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM PDT.

News about Knott's Berry Farms Famous Shuttle Loop Rollercoaster. 2/3/26 MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress Update

2026-02-03T18:55:00.000-08:00

News just announced today, Knott's MonteZOOMa:

The Forbidden Fortress could open in 2026.

story by : Iman Palm @KTLA news

One of Knott's Berry Farm's most iconic roller coasters, Now known as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress , could open this year, according to the company press release issued Tuesday Feb. 3rd 2026.

In a release outlining Six Flags Entertainment Corp.'s enhancements to it's Gold Pass, officials listed MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress as "new" for 2026,

suggesting the attraction may open after an extended closure.

Montezooma's Revenge, which opened in 1978, has been closed since 2022. Knott's announced a major overhaul in 2024 but shared few detail at the time.

The updated version, renamed MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress, was set to anchor the redesigned Fiesta Village,

The coaster has long been a favorite among thrill-seekers and is designated a landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts. The group recognizes MonteZOOMa as the last operating ride of it's kind in the United States and the longest-standing in it's original location.

Only 51 roller coasters worldwide carry the ACE landmark designation.

Last year, the park confirmed that the signature loop for the reimagined coaster had been installed.

According to Knott's, the ride "catapults passengers out of the station at 55 miles per hour, up through the 76 foot, 360-degree loop, and then to the top of the 148-foot tower.

After a moment of weightlessness, the train zooms down the tower backward, goes through the loop and passes through the station upa second 112-foot tower before returning to the station."

I wonder what the new train cars will look like as the front car was donated to the National Roller Coaster Museum in Texas along with the original loop track.

I have heard that they did away with the flywheel that used to shoot the coaster off. as I think they will be using a magnetic launch system for the coaster.

Back in 1978 I was 13 years old in August, My two older brothers tried to get me to ride it. (as my 1st Loop coaster) I said I would try it, after I tried riding the Corkscrew roller coaster that was in the Roaring 20's section" and If I survived that I would then ride Montezooma's Revenge. I sure do miss riding it. But now I am 60 yrs. old, Not sure my body can do it. lol

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Our 1st time riding @Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge. Rise of the Resistance

2024-08-08T15:28:00.000-07:00

Our 1st time riding @Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge. Rise of the Resistance

Hello Adventurers!!

This is the moment I have been waiting for, For over four years. You will have to watch 2 videos, because the line had stopped and i did not want to have the boring stuff on it. LOL

What am I talking about? @StarWars @RiseoftheResisntance

Up to now my most favorite rides at @DisneylandResort were, The Disneyland Railroad (Full Circle), The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Mine Train, Peter Pan's Flight, Casey Jr. Railroad and the Old Version of Star Tours.

Those are classic @Disneyland rides. But when I heard they were removing the Big Thunder Ranch and changing the Rivers of America, I was starting to Hate Disney, I kept saying That doesn't belong in Disneyland, Make a new park and put it there!

In 2018 we still had Premium Annual Passes and were able to ride the 1st ride that opened. Smugglers Run, Eh It was okay. Heck I was even the pilot. But I didnt get to see much as I was pushing buttons and pulling levers just to keep the Millennium Falcon from crashing.

Okay the line was too long, it was a okay ride, But I was skeptical on how the new ride was going to be. Anyways our passes ran out before we could find out. And then the pandemic hit, @Disneyland was closed for over 1 year.

@Mitch's Adventures 65

Entrance tunnel to Galaxy's Edge

@Mrs. Adventures on her scooter

Galaxy's Edge

Now we jump to Today August 04th 2024. We asked all our family or friends if one of them wanted to join us, in celebrating our nineth wedding Anniversary. (Actual real date is 08/07/2024) They all couldn't make it.

Now our friend Alan Thompson Jr.

Former Ragtime pianist at Coke Corner

Yes That Alan Thompson The one you use to listen to or see playing those magical 88 keys at Coke Corner on Main Street U.S.A.

He got us into @Disneyland about a month before and even got us the Genie pass. But as luck would have it The ride had broke down and it was too close to closing time, so they did not reopen it.

I was sad :( Thinking we will never get to ride that ride as My wife and I are both disabled And don't make enough money to even afford a 1 day/ Park hopper or a magic Key pass.

We are so grateful that our friends June and Oscar Martinez signed us in. You remember Chef Oscar? he worked at @Carnation Cafe. He was the lonest tenured Cast Member. @Walt Disney hired him when he was 20 yrs. old in 1956. He worked at the parks for 60 years. started out as a busboy and worked his way up to head chef.

BTW My wife should not of rode it, But she loves me and wanted me to have fun on the ride, even if it killed her YIKES!

I want to thank all the cast members who got us through the que. as she was on her scooter up until we boarded the ride vehicles.

I want to Thank all those Imagineers for making this happen But Most of all I want to Thank @GeorgeLucas Best Ride EVER!

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Walt Disney World Update on Tiana's Bayou Adventure 2/5/24

2024-02-05T09:49:00.000-08:00

Please Follow and share our blog for new and exciting news and information on all things Disney. Marvel, Star Wars, Fox, Pixar, D23 Expo, and All future Entertainment happening in the Disney Parks. Cosplay ect. >head Walt Disney World News!! Here are some photos taken by wdw news. photos: Disney Tests Water at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, Disney tested water in the flume of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom overnight as construction continues on the ride. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction More vines have been added to the legs of the Tiana’s Foods water tower. The vines can be seen wrapping around the legs up to about the height of the scaffolding. They’re the same color green as the other fake foliage. The entire exterior is much greener than it once was. The top of the mountain also features white and pink flowers. Several of Mama Odie’s bottle lanterns hang around the top of the ride’s drop. This basically confirms the attraction’s climax will be at Mama Odie’s shipwreck home for the song “Dig A Little Deeper.” Jennifer Lewis will reprise her role as Mama Odie. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue . Dirt has been moved and flattened in front of the Walt Disney World Railroad train station, which guests will walk under for the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue. There are tracks in the dirt next to a paved sidewalk showing where construction vehicles have driven under the station. The sidewalk has a section of brickwork with stones in a circle at the center. While railings run around most of the sidewalk, they stop next to this The dirt is much flatter in this entire area. We expect to see more work here in the coming weeks. brickwork. The tops of the large railing posts are covered in plastic. The other post tops resemble acorns. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flume! The flume at the bottom of the ride’s drop was looking pretty clean on Saturday morning. That’s because it was actually filled with water on Sunday night for testing. Source: Picasso243 on WDWMAGIC.com Forums User Picasso243 shared the above photo on the WDWMAGIC.com Forums. It shows water flowing through the flume late at night. The water was drained before the morning. We did see a small camera on a tripod next to the flume. The camera was evidently being used to film the water. The tripod was weighed down by sandbags. No crew members or Imagineers were around when we saw the The camera was not running when we saw it. The test may have been to see how the water works with changes to the flume walls and other nearby elements. No ride vehicles have been spotted. The camera was not running when we saw it. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to open this year at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park. It will likely open at Magic Kingdom first as construction began there first, but no dates have been confirmed. Tiana’s Famous Beignets are currently available at Magic Kingdom for Celebrate Soulfully 2024. Pick them up at Golden Oak Outpost in Frontierland near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. @ETicketToTomorrowland would like to thank @wdwnt.com and: Author Shannen Ace Shannen Ace Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@wdwnt.com. for sharing their post, on 2/4/24.

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2023-10-20T01:08:00.002-07:00

Book Nook In Tomorrowland Review: The Art Of Minnie Mouse From Disney Editions. #124 Not 147

2023-07-12T17:12:00.003-07:00

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Book Nook In Tomorrowland Review: The Art Of Minnie Mouse From Disney Editions. #124 Not 147

2023-07-12T17:12:00.001-07:00

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Update on Knott's Berry Farm's Famous Shuttle Loop Coaster MontaZOOMa Forbidden Fortress #207

2023-06-17T00:44:00.003-07:00

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Update on Knott's Berry Farm's Famous Shuttle Loop Coaster MontaZOOMa Forbidden Fortress #207

2023-06-17T00:44:00.001-07:00

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Update on Knott's Berry Farm's Famous Shuttle Loop Coaster MontaZOOMa Forbidden Fortress #207

2023-06-17T00:17:00.001-07:00

Reimagined “MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress” Coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2023

Cedar Fair announced the plans for the historic Montezooma’s Revenge coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm. The park is “reimagining” the historic coaster as “MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress.” The updated ride will have an immersive storyline and new surprise thrills for its riders.

The New MonteZOOMa!

In the press release, Knott’s said that the “new updates allow guests to be completely surprised by the direction the train will take them at the start of each ride. The randomized launch sequence will make it impossible for anyone to know their destiny until it is too late to escape the clutches of Montezooma.”

The new theme is that guests are trying to escape with Montezooma’s gold. The rethemed queue is the “Forbidden Fortress” part of the new name. You’ll have to “beware of the countless boobytraps within” as you make your way past “a macabre history exhibit as treasure hunters’ remains from throughout the ages line the walls.”

The classic Montezooma’s Revenge was the last Scwharzkopf Shuttle Loop coaster operating in the US. The ride closed back in February to start its major renovation. Pieces of the ride have been steadily removed, so although we don’t know a lot of details yet we know there will be no parts in place. Check out the video below from America’s Coaster Network of some of the removed pieces of the classic ride.

I want to add, that Montezuma's Revenge was my 2nd loop coaster that I had ever rode. Please watch my video on my podcast on @YouTube https://youtu.be/_FGwSQNY7kA

Beware there are some curse words as I wanted to give you the feeling of riding it for the 1st time.

https://youtu.be/6S9olznlK_U

Fiesta Village Refresh

Alongside the coaster changes, the whole Fiesta Village is getting a makeover. According to the park, “Fiesta Village will be completely revitalized to further celebrate all the Hispanic cultural influences present in Southern California.”

Fiesta Village will reopen with three new “zones” in the area, new food locations, an updated stage, and a redesigned marketplace. Casa California is tranforming into a completely different dining location with made to order tacos and burritos.

The former La Papa Loca location will become Cantina Del Sur, a one-stop shop for specialty beverages. Also in this new zone will be an open street market inspired by the likes of Los Angeles’ Olvera Street.

Lastly, at the boardwalk entrance to Fiesta Village you’ll enter a zone filled with “magical alebrijes.” These brightly colored mythical creatures will take over the landscape and transport guests to a dream world inspired by Mexican folklore. While enjoying the scenery, guests can also fulfill their Mexican street food craving at the new taco stand-influenced location Taqueria Fiesta.

https://youtu.be/WSMXXgOmsKc

Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel Upgrades

Lastly, the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel is getting a major update. The press release described “every aspect of the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel will be transformed, from common areas such as the lobby and the pool area to conference rooms and a new outdoor banquet venue designed to elevate the experience for both corporate and leisure groups alike.””

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"E" Ticket To Tomorrowland Podcast A Live Interview with Disneyland's Ragtime Alan Thompson Jr. #207

2023-04-26T18:18:00.008-07:00

https://www.youtube.com/live/GAAcfBo0ayM?feature=share

This was my very 1st live interview this year. Sorry about my video, I forgot to turn on my internet cinnection, so I was blurry for most of the interview. if the link wont open? then open it in @YouTube .

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"E" Ticket To Tomorrowland Podcast. #206

2023-04-26T18:18:00.006-07:00

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Welcome to my "E" Ticket To Tomorrowland Podcast. A interview with Laurie Sherman #100 / #205A

2023-04-26T15:29:00.002-07:00

Re-visiting Birthday girl Laurie Sherman. a Interview with her.

https://etickettotomorrowland.blogspot.com/2017/02/practically-perfect-disney-jewelry-with.html

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Welcome to my "E" Ticket To Tomorrowland Podcast. #204

2023-04-17T12:20:00.002-07:00

Re-visiting Birthday girl Laurie Sherman. a Interview with her.

https://etickettotomorrowland.blogspot.com/2017/02/practically-perfect-disney-jewelry-with.html

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Major Breaking Disney News #203

2022-11-20T21:26:00.001-08:00

Here is the letter that has been sent to All Disney employees.

From the old/ New

CEO Bob Iger.

Dear Fellow Employees and Cast Members,

It is with an incredible sense of gratitude and

humility -and, I must admit, a bit of amazement -that I write to you this evening with the news that I am returning to The Walt Disney Company as Chief Executive Officer.

When I look at the creative success of our teams across our Studios, Disney General Entertainment, ESPN and International, the rapid growth of our streaming services, the phenomenal reimagining and rebound of our Parks, the continued great work of ABC News, and so many other achievements across our businesses, I am in awe of your accomplishments and I am excited to embark with you on many new endeavors.

I know this company has asked so much of you during the past three years, and these times certainly remain quite challenging, but as you have heard me say before, I am an optimist, and if I learned one thing from my years at Disney, it is that even in the face of uncertainty -perhaps especially in the face of uncertainty -our employees and Cast Members achieve the impossible.

You will be hearing more from me and your leaders tomorrow and in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, allow me to express my deep gratitude for all that you do. Disney holds a special place in the hearts of people around the globe thanks to you, and your dedication to this company and its mission to bring joy to people through great storytelling is an inspiration to me every single day.

Bob Iger

D23 Expo Cosplayers Heaven #202

2022-09-12T21:04:00.001-07:00

The last day of D23Expo did not stop people from putting on their best cosplay costumes Except Andrew, He actually was working the floor at the Mickey Mouse One propellor plane exhibit. You can't miss him, he was holding my TRON Identity disk. I had Disney Fine Artist James Mulligan Sign it, and David March Fleming TRON Program (Black and White outfit)

Jafar from Aladdin

Captain Jack Sparrow

The Mad Hatter

Yzma from Emperor's New Groove

Stromboli and Pinocchio

Andrew working at Anaheim Convention Center

David March Fleming & Me MagicMitchArts

Orlando asTRON, Yori and David March Fleming as the Tron Program

TRON Light cycle ride vehicle

Belle From Beauty and the Beast

Tinkerbell & Captain Hook

Cosplayers standing around Disney Legend (Tinkerbell Model) Margaret Kerry

Cosplayers Wendy,Captain from Treasure Planet

Semi Packed Hall B at the Anaheim Convention Center

I asked for pirates, I got pirates

Thanos Statue

Thanos and the fat man

Thanos and MagicMitchArts

Belle and Beast

These were just a few of the 2400 + people in the venue that were dressed up. I wish to thank them all as they also became subscribers to my YouTube channel. @MagicMitchArts.

You to can subscribe to my channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff11pl_w3BbkYYtMQPWPoA
Okay Please Subscribe to our blog as well. I have more to come from this years D23Expo.

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D23 Expo 2022 has finally arrived and we are there! #201

2022-09-12T17:35:00.004-07:00

Well Folks E Ticket toTomorrowland has arrived at this years Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

D23 EXPO September 11th 2022

The first stop of the day are these incredible costumes from Marvel!👍💕💖

Antman and Wasp

Thor

Scarlet Witch/ Wanda and Agatha

Ms. Marvel and Thor

Doctor Strange Multiverse costumes

Our friend Julie on the left and My wife Carla

Goat from Thor...The sign says Do Not Pet....

There are plenty more pictures and videos to come! Videos will be on MagicMitchArts on YouTube. Click this link...http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff11pl_w3BbkYYtMQPWPoA Please subscribe for more fun stuff! If you want to enlarge the photos please click on them.

D23Expo Brings out the Best From Planes to The Man who made the Trains #200

2022-09-11T21:43:00.044-07:00

There was so much to see that there is no way you can do it all in one day. But we only had a one day pass as Friday and Saturday was sold out so fast. We will make sure in two years from now, To get our tickets early. and maybe even go all 3 days. Sunday went by too quick. but we got to meet celebrities from Artists to Animators to Imagineers to Models who worked along side of Walt Disney himself.

In these next following pictures you will see one of Walt Disney's planes he used to scout out the land to buy in Orlando Florida. Mickey Mouse One. We will also meet up with Disney's Film historian Leonard Maltin, a Disney fine Artist, James Mulligan, Walt Hand picked this young Model to be Tinkerbell for Peter Pan. Margaret Kerry and last but not least, The man with the plans to keep all Disney vehicle's running smoothly, or even inventing new ones like the Monorail and even the 1st steel roller-coaster that runs through Matterhorn Mountain bobsleds. Heck he even has his own Martini named after him. Bob Gurr. I asked him if he could announce a Hello to Trey! Our 100th Subscriber to my YouTube Channel: MagicMitchArts. okay enough of the chit chat, Let me post those pictures and some other Star Wars and the new Indiana Jones Costumes.

Here is the Disney 100 Years Platinum Statue with Mickey Mouse.

Andrew was the man guarding Walt's Plane.

Yes This plane is in the Anaheim Convention Center.

Here I am with my friend James Mulligan

Another shot with Walt Disney's Plane.

Straight from the pirates of the caribbean ride.

Lunch Ty Julie.

Walt Disney maquette

I have almost been a stalker trying to get a picture with this man. Okay maybe not a stalker LOL, But I finally got my picture taken with Disney Legend Tony Baxter (Imagineer) He invented Big Thunder Mountain. just one of many rides he has come up with.

Imagineer Disney Legend Tony Baxter And Me!

Amazing Disney Artwork.

Andor

From Obi-Wan Kenobi

Mandalorian

My shirt matches

2023 Indiana Jones

Pixar's Yo Toy Story Pizza Planet delivery truck

My wife Carla with Film Historian Leonard Maltin at Micechat booth.

Me with Disney Legend Bub Gurr and his Gurrtiki cups.

You can go to my Youtube channel and see Bob Gurr Congratulate my 100th Subscriber Trey. :

100th Subscriber Trey

Model for Tinkerbell: Margaret Kerry. She was also a actress on a spin off of the Andy Griffith show Mayberry.

Please Subscribe to my blog, Next weekend I will be at this years Route 66 Crusin Reunion And Headliner bands will be Sheila E. and Jefferson Starship Plus Many Many cars. So please don't miss this one. Sept. 16th &17th here in Ontario Ca.

D23 Expo Returns to the Anaheim Convention Center #199

2022-06-20T23:33:00.002-07:00

Well It is about that time of year, The ultimate Disney fan Expo returns to Anaheim Ca.

September 9th, 10th and 11th D23 Expo

The Walt Disney Archives Invites Guests to Explore 100 Years of Wonder at D23 Expo 2022

By the D23 Team

The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo presented by Visa with an all-new exhibit, exciting panels, and a closer look at a rarely-seen piece of Disney history!

Step Into an All-New Exhibit
We know fans look forward to a new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives that lets D23 Expo attendees explore Disney history right on the show floor—and this year’s exhibit will be especially timely. Guests will experience Walt Disney Archives presents Step in Time, an exhibit celebrating the nearly 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company. As part of the kick-off to Disney100, this chronological exhibition will showcase Walt Disney Archives historical assets like never before with immersive, themed environments from animated shorts, films, and film premieres, as well as television productions and Disney Parks favorites, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mary Poppins, Tron, and Walt Disney World Resort’s Haunted Mansion. The exhibition will provide fans an opportunity to experience some of the most iconic Disney moments over the course of September 9, 10, and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center during the Expo hosted by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.

A timeline in the center of the exhibit will showcase the breadth of extraordinary Disney events over the past century and will act as a guide for visitors as they journey through the 12,000-square-foot experience. Guests will have the chance to literally “Step in Time” into various immersive areas around the perimeter of the space, showcasing rare historical objects as never before, in recreations of the settings from which they originated.

The gallery space will be divided into nine highly themed areas, inviting fans to capture photos and become part of Disney’s rich history themselves. From captaining the boat in Steamboat Willie, walking the blue carpet at the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and visiting with the carousel horses from Mary Poppins, to being serenaded by Breathless Mahoney at Club Ritz (Dick Tracy), visiting Flynn’s Arcade (Tron), and coming face-to-face with the bride in the attic of the Haunted Mansion, fans will have the opportunity to relive moments from 100 Years of Wonder, all while making new memories to last a lifetime.

The Walt Disney Archives Stage Returns
Disney history fans, rejoice! The popular Walt Disney Archives Stage returns, hosting more than a dozen panels and presentations throughout the weekend. Notables such as Disney Legend Bill Farmer, Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline, author and historian Graham Allan, Walt Disney Imagineering global ambassador Bob Weis, Imagineers from the Illusioneering Lab, and historian and artist Stacia Martin will offer a unique peek “behind the magic.” Fans will enjoy exploring many of Disney’s worlds, including the impressive 50-year legacy of the Main Street Electrical Parade, a look back at the 1980s and 1990s edition of the Mickey Mouse Club, and the first half-century of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Plus, join the Archives team and special guests on the 1,250-seat Backlot stage on Saturday, September 10, at 10 a.m. for a look at the creation of the upcoming Disney100: The Exhibition, which opens next February at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Sorry Saturday Tickets are sold out.

https://youtu.be/ksoG2Wz2YlQ

An Exhibit We’re Just Plane Crazy About
Earlier this year, it was announced that Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I airplane will be on display at D23 Expo. To accompany the return of this piece of Disney history, which is having its exterior restored and will be available for guests to see in the Arena of the Anaheim Convention Center, the Walt Disney Archives has curated an all-new exhibit featuring specially selected items that represent the history of the aircraft. Included will be a customized instrument panel originally located near Walt’s favorite onboard seat (enabling him to monitor flight conditions), a telephone handset (which gave Walt a direct line of communication to the pilot in the cockpit), and a flight bag adorned with an image of Mickey Mouse sitting on the tail of the famed plane.

A limited number of single-day tickets for Sunday of D23 Expo 2022 are available for $99 for one-day adult admission and $79 for children ages 3–12. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $89 for a one-day adult admission. Single-day Friday and Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2022, visit D23Expo.com.

Schedule and talent are subject to change.

We are planning on going on Sunday the 11th, so we will be posting from the Anaheim Convention Center. Please stay tuned for more news as it comes in.

Cruisin Back in Ontario, California 2021 #198

2021-09-18T22:19:00.002-07:00

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Well It has been a very long time since we last saw all those cool cars. What am I talking about?

Well of course the Ultimate car show that lasts 2 days. We would of had it last year... But Covid -19 closed everything down.

I bet you are still wondering what I am talking about.

Route 66 Cruisin Reunion Rendezvous that happens in the middle of September.

This weekend That finally happened.

Yay It is back!! 2021 on Euclid Ave from Holt up to I street. all blocked off to show off those amazing cars.

So with out further ado.. Here are the cars from Yesterday 9/17/2021 to todays cars.

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So there you have it. until next year.

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What is Happening to Walt Disney's 1st Theme Park? Disneyland #197

2020-10-06T14:46:00.001-07:00

2020 has been a bad year for the entire planet, Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has taken over our world, killing millions of people, unemployment, closing restaurants, malls, church gatherings, Expos, comic cons, movie theaters, Cruise lines and travel ect.. and yes even our beloved theme parks, No not just Disney... but all amusement parks.

As the covid-19 had spread it had even closed countries borders and had all of the people shelter in place. Well almost all countries. Not the United States.

As the world tries to reopen, and get things back to a semi normal life, The Disney Theme Parks have all opened fully, except the Disneyland Resort. Disney had furloughed everyone back in March, saying "Dont worry your jobs are secure" when we open up you'll have your jobs to come back to.

Well now Knott's Berry Farm hasn't reopened its rides or attractions, They still have the outside open to eat in and go shopping. Just recently in the past few months, they are selling tickets to special foodie events inside the park. the latest is Fall-O-Ween and you can dress up.

But Not The Disneyland Resort.... except for downtown Disney shopping.

Who is to blame? our Governor? or the Walt Disney Company?

Just Last week The Disney Company laid off over 28,000 Cast members, Musicians, and Hotel Cast Members, Disney Fine Artists, claiming they would let go the part time people. NOT True!!!

I know of at least two fulltime employee's who were FIRED!

It's time for Disney to stop this madness!!

If and when Disneyland Resort in Anaheim ever reopens, Will people (Guests) ever return?

What are your thoughts? We want to hear from you!!!

D23 EXPO FRIDAY AUGUST 23RD, FROM COSPLAY TO MOVIES AND BEYOND #196

2019-08-27T22:58:00.001-07:00

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Hello everybody, from the Anaheim convention center. E Ticket To Tomorrowland blog was reporting on Friday's events. Friday August the 23rd 2019

Cinderella, Belle and Giselle

We arrived around 11:30 AM. I was amazed at the talent these people of all ages who make their own costumes.They must spend months to even years creating those special Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars costumes. I overheard the guy who made his own helmet from the 1980's movie The Rocketeer, he said it took him two years to make it.

Look at the detail that they put into their costumes.

Cassie at Glimmerwood had created several Princesses as fairy costumes. The theme was Disney Hollow. I took this picture of her with my wife. This is her Fairy Godmother costume from the 2015 Cinderella film.

The theme for this year was Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary. There were lots of exhibits and contests to win the Design Challenge $2300.00 prize. Our friend Robert Lisinsky, a 3D paper artist created this Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion, He showed me the hidden Mickeys in his artwork.

Robert with his masterpiece.

red Mickey Mouse

green Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse on the suitcase

Hidden Mickey Mouse face in the moon and tree

There were vendors selling their items and vintage Disney art and collectibles.

Speaking of pirates, Carla met up with Captain Jack Sparrow and I met Red, I see she had escaped the Auction block as I saw she still had the rope tied to the back of her.

Now I will show more mousequerade cosplayer costumes.

One of the exhibits on the main hall " Heroes & Villains" was the actual costumes and props used in movies from Tron Legacy, Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmatians, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cinderella Live action , TV show Once Upon a Time, Now you can see where the cosplayer's came up with the designs to make their costumes.

You can see the red T on this costume, although he was Rinzler, he became his true self at the end of the movie TRON.

Cosplayers flocked to see the costumes. Here is Tim Allen's Santa Clause 3 Suit.

These were really great costumes from the Walt Disney archives. I am glad I got to see them up close.

I am jealous as I live here in So. California and never have been to Orlando to the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, where you soon will be getting the new Tron Lightcycle Roller Coaster. Here is a the actual ride vehicle that will be on the track, along with the Cast Member costumes. On the back of the suit are their identity discs.

Well that is all for this year, as it was my birthday weekend, so we spent just Friday at D23 Expo. I hope you enjoyed our visit. and if by any chance we took a picture of you, please leave a comment and please follow our blog, as we will continue to report on future shows and events.

bye bye Anaheim Convention Center.

until our next visit. shooting for Wondercon.

A THANK YOU NOTE TO THE STAFF AT THE DISNEY'S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL #195

2019-08-25T22:12:00.001-07:00

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I want to thank everyone who made our stay at the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel a perfect D23 Expo/ My birthday weekend. My wife and I had a one night stay and this was my first time staying on The Disneyland Resort property. The room was perfect. Carla and I loved the Decor of the room, she especially loved the down pillows. We had Chip and Dale watching over us (in the pictures on the wall)

Chip and Dale

Carla liked the pillows and said We need to buy that type Down

Sunset over Paradise Hotel and Downtown Disney

Looking off the balcony at the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney

Paradise Pier Hotel

This was my birthday weekend, which also fell on the same weekend as the D23 Expo 2019 which ran August 23rd-25th. I had heard that Dick Van Dyke was at the Disneyland Hotel and We saw Josh Gadd and his family in the hotel lobby. We didn't bother the celebrities that were there doing panels at D23 Expo.

I almost ran into film historian Leonard Maltin and his Daughter and friends. I did approach him just to say hello. I did not ask to take any pictures or autographs. He did shake my hand, It was like he had jumped out of a dvd just as you would imagine him nicest guy. Carla had a wonderful conversation with him, and it was truly an honor to meet them!

Here are pictures of the room.

Reminds me of where I grew up Upland Ca.

I wanted to try one on, but did not.

Once again I want to thank the Cast Members and Staff at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel for giving me and me wife Carla The Disney Life.

Thank you to Gerry Cannizzaro for making this happen on my Birthday 8/24

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Knotts is doing it right! Live Summer Nights music is back...The bands we love will be playing all summer long at Knotts! #194

2019-06-07T20:49:00.001-07:00

OMG!!!

Yes this is probably how Krazy Kirk ( a.k.a. Billy Hill ) felt when he heard that his old buddies from The Disneyland Resort were coming to his territory Knott's Berry Farm this summer.

The summer adventure continues long after the sun goes down, with an all-new nighttime summer party that will liven up the night. Beginning June 7 (Tonight) - August 11th, Knott's Summer Nights offers numerous ways to enjoy the nighttime festivities as live music, food and games take over the Knott's midway.

Live Entertainment

Tomasina

Our live entertainment will feature a variety of bands including Suburban Legends, Hiatus (formerly known as The Mad T Party Band) and Suffragettes among others that rotate during the event nightly. Rock out to a top 40's band at the Calico Mine Stage and bop to beats of the Boardwalk DJ around Charleston Circle Fountain. Oversized classic games and festoon lighting will set the stage for guests to enjoy their summer nights at Knott's, while the Knott's Party Crew encourages good ol' fashion fun with games and competitions that will bring out the competitor in everyone

A.K.A. Mad T Party Band now called Hiatus

Suffragettes

Suburban Legends

A small fan base that has grown for Hiatus a.k.a. Mad T Party Band

Picture by Gonzo Bastidas

So before I post more what Knott's Berry Farm shows on their website. I thought I would let you all know and everyone who loved those Disney bands. Knott's, Great job!! I hope you dont mind the crowds, because you are going to be hit with a wave of people who loves those bands, but couldn't get to their venues where they were/are playing. Which I am sure you already know. By getting Billy Hill and the Hillbillies from Disneyland. Now they are the Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies.
I want to thank the former President of Disneyland Matt Ouimet,

President of Cedar Fair /KBF

Former President of the Disneyland resort Matt Ouimet

for bringing those bands to Disneyland and now bringing them to Knott's Berry Farm's Summer Nights.

Guests can enjoy a variety of bands that rotate at the Calico Park stage nightly, rock out to a top 40's band at the Calico Mine Stage or bop to beats of the Boardwalk DJ around Charleston Circle Fountain.

A summer night party is not complete without an abundance of food and drinks, and no theme park does food quite like Knott's. Seasonal flavors collide as the Knott's culinary team creates tasty twists to classic summer favorites. Food Tasting Card

The Knott's Summer Nights Tasting card provides samplings of delicious one-of-a-kind summertime items at select locations throughout the midway for only $35. Most locations and items are available from 6:00 p.m. until park closing. Must be 21 and older for alcoholic beverages.

With a hub of live music, unique summer food offerings, Instagram-able photo opportunities, interactive experiences, and family-friendly games, Knott's Summer Nights will be an event to remember.

I have a annual pass to Disneyland, but with the way the prices are getting out of hand, not to mention the crowds. I am totally thinking about getting a Knott's Pass with them starting as low as $116 for the year.
Anyway we Hope to see you at Knott's Summer Nights.

You can check out the times and nights of your favorite bands will be playing : https://twitter.com/knotts

I'm sure these bands will be a Big Hit just like the followers of the Hillbillies could tell you.
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