Dateline Disneyland: Special 53rd Birthday Edition
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: [...]
Happy 53rd Birthday Letter To Disneyland
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 [...]
News and Discussion Roundup: Monorail Blue, Funny Pictures, World of Color
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 [...]
Will SeaWorld Get Buschwacked by InBev Deal?
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 [...]
Disneyland Turns 53, Knott’s News And Haunt Info, Orange County Fair, Updates
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 [...]
Weekend Update Island Fever Edition
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. [...]
Dateline Disneyland: Face Off For the Sun Wheel, Red Rides Again, Photos Galore
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 [...]
NFFC Convention and Sale July 15 - 20
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 [...]
MiceChat Weekly News, Rumor, and Discussion Roundup
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 [...]
Monday in the Parks: Monorail, Fastpass, Fireworks, Crowds Updates
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 [...]
Weekend Update Road Trip! Happy 4th of July Edition.
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!
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Dateline Disneyland: Innoventions Dream Home Review, Monorail Open, Wall-E-Wood Land
Microsoft Dream Home Review, Wall-E Photo Ops, Monorail Hot, and tons of pictures and updates