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Weekend Update – Epcot, Disneyland Paris, WB Movie world flood, more…ed
A magical honeymoon in Epcot begins the new Weekend Update. Rixter guides us through the adventures as travelers from around the globe share their photos and stories. Along with the Floridian nuptials, we are whisked away to Disneyland, Paris as the gear up for a celebration of their own. We then drop down to Queensland to to swim around Warner Brothers Movie World and end with a jaunt through Bangkok's Lunar new year celebration. That's some traveling, huh? -
Disneyland in Bloom, MiceChat at 7, SeaWorld Manta, Universal and Huntington Gardens
We have a HUGE MiceChat 7 year anniversary weekend ahead of us and a ton of Disney and theme park news to get to today, so let's not waste time. Disneyland's is in a state of flux with a few E-tickets down while others are returning. Meanwhile, Disney California Adventure continues its sprint to the finish line. Universal Studios Hollywood reworks the line for the Studio Tour again, releases new videos in preparation of the new Transformers ride and introduces the Lorax to Frankenstein. Finally, we stop by SeaWorld as they unveil the Manta coaster vehicles and stroll through a little more of Huntington Library. Here we go!Disneyland in Bloom, MiceChat at 7, SeaWorld Manta, Universal and Huntington Gardens
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Werner Weiss’s Yesterland – Bur-r-r Bank IceCream
Chill out with Werner Weiss in Yesterland's very own Bur-r-r Bank IceCream shop. Offering, “A chillingly great selection of the finest-quality ice cream, waffle cones, and sundaes” this fantastical confectionery in a train serves up fresh waffle cones and all the Dreyer's ice-cream you could possibly desire. Step up for a scoop or two! -
SAMLAND – If I were King
What would you do to change Disneyland if you really could? Today, Sam poses the question and answers what he would change at Walt's original magic Kingdom. Let your mind run wild as Sam goes land by land and details the things he would restore, the things he would invent, and the things he would simply remove to perfect the only park that Walt himself walked. What would you do? Tell us about it after you read Sam's ideas. -
MiceChat Round up – Splash Down, Mermaid’s new do, Trip reports and more
Walt Disney World's Splash is in terrible shape, The Little Mermaid at Disney California Adventure is getting a makeover and we say goodbye to the old "Disney Look." All of this and more in the MiceChat Round up. We get to see not one, but two wonderful trip reports out of Disneyland, news about a great new lecture from Knott's Preserved author Eric Lynxwiler and a trip to Universal Orlando. All this plus a brand new MiceChatter and Communicore Weekly from the MiceTube and word that there are only two spots left on the Friday Adventures by Disney Trip that kicks off the MiceChat 7 year Anniversary Weekend. -
From the Mouth of the Mouse – Owen, A Job With Character!
This week, we talk to Owen, who some of you may recognize for a variety of reasons. He's a regular here on MiceChat, along with several other Disney related forums on Facebook. He's also one of those unforgettable Cast Members that if you have the pleasure of meeting you'll never forget. Lucky for me, I DID get to meet Owen on my last trip to Walt Disney World. Owen is always quick with a smile, a high five, and the occasional joke. He's the type of Cast Member that goes out of their way to make sure you're smiling and enjoying your day. Working as a character attendant, he's able to fulfill that goal every day, and he does a fantastic job of it! -
Disney’s Backlot Blunder? Orlando Parkhopper – A WDW and Universal Orlando update!
Hop right up folks to your weekly Orlando Theme Park news and photo blog. If you haven't heard yet, President Obama recently made a visit to the Magic Kingdom in support of domestic tourism and we finally got the chance to actually play the new interactive Sorcerers in the Kingdom game. Next up, we stop by the Studios park to try and figure out what has gone so wrong with the Studio Backlot Tour. Finally, we drop by Universal for the latest construction shots at Despicable Me, the new Lagoon show, and to see what is happening behind the walls in old Amity. Come on, let's see what's hopping . . .Disney's Backlot Blunder? A WDW and Universal Orlando update!
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Dateline Disneyland — Lunar New Year and California Construction
It may be a construction-filled off-season at the Disneyland Resort, but that isn't stoping some festive seasonal offerings from popping up around the park. Small World Mall is decked out for a great little Lunar New Yearcelebration that runs through this weekend and New Orleans Square is busy stringing up colorful beads and masks for its upcoming Mardi Gras festivities. Meanwhile, construction continues on Main Street and scaffolding continues to climb up the Matterhorn as work continues on those two major projects. Across the esplanade,Disney California Adventure's new Buena Vista Street main entrance plaza continues to take shape, with more finishing touches going up on the Carthay Circle Theater and the first glimpse at a finished Buena Vista Street facade. Back in Cars Land, Disney Imagineers are testing nighttime lighting on the new Radiator Springsmountain range and the new facades Paradise Pier's Midway Shops continue to take shape. Join us as we explore all of this week's new excitement at Disneyland! -
The 626 – Secrets of the Haunted Mansion part 1
Who's buried at the Haunted Mansion? Well, no one really. But the clever tombstone epitaphs aren't merely funny little rhymes. They are tributes to all of the talented individuals that brought the magic of Disney to life. Read, if you dare, and learn who Wathel R. Bender, Francies Xavier and many others really are and why they deserved a plot in Master Gracey's cemetery. -
Weekend Update: Obama in the Magic Kingdom, Aussie Odyssey, Disneyland Paris 20th Party and More
President Obama visited the Magic Kingdom this week. But what happens to the park, and all the guests, when the commander and Chief shows up? We'll show you. Rya86n and his beautiful bride made an epic journey to the USA and traveled from shore to shore visiting theme parks along the way. We have part two of Rya86n's Odyssey this week. What great photos of Animal Kingdom! Disneyland Paris is gearing up for their 20th Anniversary celebration and has released a video teaser featuring some of their plans. Alain Littaye shares his analysis of the video and the upcoming activities. And we finish up this week with Scarlett Stahl's pilgrimage to Richmond, Virginia. Her family has a rich heritage going way back in that area and Scarlett was able to learn more about her many ancestors, including Pocahontas!Obama in the Magic Kingdom; More Aussie Odyssey; Disneyland Paris 20th Party Plans
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In the Parks – Matterhorn Down, DCA Constructed, SeaWorld, Huntington Gardens, and More
The In The Parks crew was busy this week taking pictures and gathering news for you from the Southern California parks. You'll find refurbishment overload at Disneyland, a race to the finish at DCA, beautiful garden photos from the Huntington, trains and deals at Knott's and even a construction update from SeaWorld! And we also have some news for you on how you can meet with famed Imagineer, Bob Gurr, for breakfast at the end of the month.News from Disneyland, Knott's, SeaWorld, Huntington Gardens and more.
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Yesterland – The Disneyland Hotel Tram
There’s so much to do at Yesterland. You should come back tomorrow to see it all. Spend the night at the Yesterland Hotel. It’s right across street from the Yesterland parking lot, surrounded by orange groves. The hotel is a collection of two-story buildings with the luxury and comfort of a first-class hotel and the convenience of a motor lodge. Werner Weiss takes a loving look back at one of the modern conveniences of the early Disneyland Hotel, tram service!
