Copyright 2009 :: ECZenith via TPR

 

Work is well under way at Disney’s California Adventure for the park’s massive, $1.1 billion overhaul. Over in the Paradise Pier section of the park, the iconic Mickey Mouse on California Screamin’ has begun to come down.

Elsewhere, the Sun Wheel is continuing its transformation to become Mickey’s Fun Wheel. The lagoon has been drained as work has begun on the new World of Color show.

View all the overhaul photos over at Theme Park Review.

Happy New Year! Yet another year has passed us by and a new one arrives. A lot has happened in the past year and there will surely be even more in the next. I wish a happy, prosperous, safe, (and all that good stuff) New Year to all.

 

Here's to a spectacular 2009!

 

 

 

Citywalk at Universal Studios Hollywood will welcome in 2009 with live music and fireworks come New Year’s Eve. The entertainment district will feature two separate locations for celebration at either end of the outdoor promenade.

Universal Studios Hollywood will be open from 9 AM to 8 PM on December 31st. The free New Year’s Eve party begins at 9 PM when the East Coast welcomes the new year.

 

Read more here.

 

 

 Copyright 2008 :: Scott and Carol

 

Scott and Carol of News Plus Notes have two holiday updates from two Hershend parks. The first is Dollywood’s eighteenth annual Smokey Mountain Christmas. The park has rides open including coasters and even their train which is transformed into the Polar Express. Plus the park turns their world class shows into Christmas themed performances. And look at the lights, just look at the detail in the photo above!

 

 

 Copyright 2008 :: Scott and Carol

 

The other park Scott and Carol visited was Silver Dollar City in Branson. The park’s twentieth annual Old Time Christmas event is similar to Dollywood in that they put on great stage shows. They even have “A Christmas Carol” show!

View the Smokey Mountain Christmas and Old Time Christmas events over at News Plus Notes.

 

 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's second annual Holiday in the Park is underway and we have photos! From sledding to coaster riding, the park has well over a million lights and plenty to do this holiday season.

 

View the photos!