Fun retro look at the 1976 Disneyland celebration for America's 200th birthday and other interesting items from a newspaper from that day.

The Disneyland Resort — like every other American institution — will be celebrating the Fourth of July this upcoming weekend. If you’re planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth in the next few days, chances are the parks will be packed with crowds and baking hot. Here’s what to do so you can keep a smile.

Okay, everybody is familiar with Hidden Mickey's right? But what about a hidden Walt Disney? In DCA there is one. Won't be there for long. Next time you are strolling along Paradise Pier look up.

Get ready for your closeup - Disney Studio 365, Downtown Disney’s newest shop is filled with lots of lights, cameras and just about everything else characteristic of the glamorous life.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the “Second Opening of Disneyland,” as well as the 50th anniversary of the first “E -Ticket” attractions at Disneyland. One of those attractions was the Submarine Voyage "through liquid space," that officially opened at a special press preview on the afternoon of Sunday, June 14, 1959.

Every now and again I like to stay on property at the Disneyland Resort and take advantage of the light crowds that come with the end of the night and the special magic at happens at the start of the day. It is always great to take advantage of the Magic Mornings perk. Let me show you how I experienced this privilege on Saturday June 13.

Think you’re too cynical, sophisticated, debauched or underfunded to visit the Happiest Place on Earth? This one’s for you.

• tips and tricks on viewing various parades and shows through-out the Disneyland Resort.
• tips on how to beat the heat at the Disneyland Resort during the brutal summer months.
• a tribute to Michael Jackson and Captain EO, by playing the two great songs from that sadly extinct show, “We Are Here to Change the World” and “Another Part of Me”.