Happy Birthday Disneyland. Andy Castro visits the park on the special day to find a small ceremony celebrating Disneyland's 53rd birthday. He also shares the plans for the reopening of the Castle walk-through attraction in time for the December holiday season. As always, Andy includes loads of great pictures of the park: Small World construction updates, Disneyland model, Art of Disneyland, and much more. Read the entire Dateline Disneyland HERE Read More

View: Dateline Disneyland Happy 53rd Birthday Edition

My Dearest Disneyland, It is hard to believe that you opened your doors for the first time, today in 1955.  Your opening day was a mess.  The newly laid streets were still soft and ladies high healed shoes got stuck in the asphalt.  The heat was high and water fountains weren't working.  Much of your land was bare, and dare I say, even ugly in spots.  Many of your most iconic rides that we associate with you today wouldn't open until years later.  ... Read More

View: Dusty's Birthday Letter To 53 Year Old Disneyland

This week, we attempt to get to the bottom of what's going on with Monorail Blue, the 2nd of the new monorails to arrive at the resort, and when it may begin carrying guests. WheresMickey started a discussion asking for your funny theme park pictures. At Disney World, The Country Bears are set for a big rehab. The Swan and Dolphin hotels have been voted "Best Resort." #1 Goofy wants to know what the difference between the two Mission Space ... Read More

View: MiceChat's Weekly Roundup of Disney News, Rumor, and Discussion

Anheuser-Busch has announced that it has agreed to be aquired by Belgian brewer, InBev. Normally that wouldn't make the front page of MiceChat. However, in this case, it is huge theme park news as well since Busch owns three SeaWorld parks, two Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, water parks, and more. The Bush parks are unique as they have maintained their family appeal over the years. As opposed to what has become of the Six Flags and the ... Read More

View: SeaWhirled: What happens to the Bush theme parks after the merger?

Monday in the Parks Update.  News, photos, and tips from the parks.  This week . . . Disneyland turns 53 but is the actual date July 17th or 18th?  David has an interesting point of view.  Scoops added to new monorail to catch air and help cool the cabin - but do they work?  Orange County Fair - along with the deep fried White Castle cheeseburger - open through August 3rd.  New pools, construction updates, restaurant news, and much more. You can read David's entire ... Read More

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The Weekend Update has island fever.  Shades and sunscreen for everyone.  We're going to Maui, Alcatraz, and Adventure Island.  But that's just the start: This week, MiceChatter MKcoastie shares some really interesting photos of Bush Gardens Europe. TDL Fan chimes in with Tokyo Disneylad.  Denise "nbodyhome", of MouseSteps.com, keeps us up to date on Disney World construction.  Hollywood 1939 visits San Francisco.  And SummerInFL slips and slides through Adventure Island. Your adventure awaits you HERE Read More

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It's another photo Friday with Andy Castro and his wonderful Dateline Disneyland column on MiceChat. This week, new Midway Mania signs have replaced the old ones, but still feature "Disneyland" instead of California Adventure - and still don't reflect the full name of the attraction. Monorail Red is up and running and taking guests for round trips to Downtown Disney and back. Just be sure to get there early. You don't want to be caught on this baby in the ... Read More

View: The Wonderful World Of Dateline Disneyland HERE

Before there was a Disney Internet fan community, there was an NFFC. For years, the annual NFFC show and sale has been a highlight for collectors and fans curious to see which Disney celebs and Imagineers might show up and what priceless collectible they can snag for their home collection. this year's annual NFFC National Convention, Show, and Sale will be taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Garden Grove, California from July 15 - 20. Convention events are for members only; ... Read More

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This week, Hollywood 1939 and the Mice Ears Crew highlight the impending closure of the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas with two discussions on MiceChat. Samshio is planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland and the tips are flowing in. TDLFAN has created a list of the top 20 mistakes at Walt Disney World - but the chatters can help him find a few more. Nbodyhome has another great photo tour of WDW Vacation Club construction at Animal Kingdom ... Read More

View: This way to the weekly roundup of all the fun, news, and rumors from around the Disney World and beyond!

David updates us on the current status of Monorail Red, changes to the Fastpass system, what high winds did to Fourth of July fireworks, and the cheap wine being drunk by the Elias family in their lackluster Dream Home.     We were able to get on Monorail Red Sunday evening - but just for boarding.  As soon as we were comfortable in our seats, we were instructed to exit the train (no reason was given).  We got close, but didn't get to ride.  Mechanical issues ... Read More

View: The entire Monday in the Parks update here.

We have something special for you today, the Weekend Update crew is taking us on vacation in honor of Independence Day. Texas theme parks, the tallest building in the world, beautiful Paris, road trip, and lots of little surprises. May the force be with you. Happy Independence Day everyone!   Read the entire Weekend Update world wide road trip HERE Read More

View: The Weekend Update 4th of July Road Trip!

The Microsoft Dream Home is open and MiceChat reporter Andy Castro is there with an early review.  Monorail Red has also made a hot opening.  And we mean "Hot" as in no airconditioning and windows that open just a few inches.  Wall-E has given Cruella the boot in the Hollywood Pictures back lot and has a Godzilla size location in Downtown Disney.  We round things out with hotel updates and construction updates.      Read More

View: Andy's Full "Dateline Disneyland" Update