Disney California Adventure's Goofy Sky School opened in its Paradise Pier area. The roller coaster is a re-theming of the Mulholland Madness coaster and completes the redo of the area. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.

The Little Mermaid, Ariel's Undersea Adventure, officially opened at Disney California Adventure, with a song and dance ceremony involving Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.

Disneyland threw open its gates early to treat contest winners to a sneak peek at the new version of Star Tours. Those who went to the galaxy far, far away were thrilled with what they saw. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.

A behind-the-scenes look at making the World of Color show at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The show uses fountains, projections, cartoons, fire and lights in the Paradise Lagoon. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.

Sam Towler, a 20-year-old Disneyland janitor, has been building a model recreation of the theme park's long closed Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland for six years in his bedroom. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.