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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Disneyland says parking structure work could last into 2029

Plus, Irvine approves 108 townhomes and Knott's Merry Farm opens Nov. 20.

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Disneyland

If you live near Disneyland, construction impacts from the new parking structure are expected to continue into early 2029. Disneyland shared that as an estimate with neighbors at a community meeting, and no opening timeline has been announced. KTLA

Irvine homes

Irvine's Planning Commission unanimously approved a 108-unit townhome plan from KB Home at 16842 Von Karman Ave., The Korea Daily reported, citing The Real Deal. Unless an appeal is filed, the plan can move forward without a separate City Council vote. The Korea Daily

Los Alamitos

Pine Run, a 5-year-old gelding, died after a racing injury at on Halloween night, state horse racing officials said Tuesday. It's the track's 14th racing or training death this year: 13 racing and one training. MyNewsLA.com

Merry Farm

kicks off Nov. 20 and runs through Jan. 3, 2027. The new "Snoopy's Merry Christmas Follies" debuts at the Walter Knott Theater with professional ice skaters, dancers and a vocal quartet. Orange Patch

Dream Glow

If you want holiday lights, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine with more than 1,000 handcrafted light displays. It runs Nov. 6 through Dec. 30, and tickets are $37 for adults and $25 for children, with kids under 3 free. Lake Forest PatchDream Glow Festival listing

Dream Glow tickets cost $37 for adults and $25 for children

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October is over, but the steins are still out. OC's Original Oktoberfest continues tonight at Old World Huntington Beach, which calls its party Southern California's longest-running Oktoberfest tradition and has been hosting the fun since 1978. Pretzel weather in November, we'll take it. Prost.

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Disneyland says parking structure work could last into 2029

Plus, Irvine approves 108 townhomes and Knott's Merry Farm opens Nov. 20.

The TLDR

  1. Disneyland parking structure work may run into early 2029
  2. Irvine commission OKs 108 townhomes on Von Karman Ave.
  3. State officials say a 14th racehorse has died at Los Alamitos this year
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