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Editor’s Note:
- May 23, 2013:
Hope for Oklahoma: This was a scary week for Jessica Ma'ilo of our weekly Park Wise column. She and her family live very close to the devastation of the terrible Oklahoma tornado. Thankfully, they are safe, but not everyone was so lucky. Today's Park Wise column is dedicated to how all of us can help.
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Flower and Garden Removal at Epcot
May 24, 2013 at 3:00 am | 1 Comment
Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World, where we are getting ready to visit the Magic Kingdom for the 24 hour day! However, today’s update is dedicated to Epcot, where the bloom is finally off…
Toy Story Midway Mania Times Three
May 23, 2013 at 11:11 pm | 4 Comments
Most Yesterland articles are about things that are gone—but not today. We’ll look at a very popular attraction that’s been “cloned” for three parks, but has been “packaged” differently at each location. Let’s compare how…
Mickey and the Magical Map opens
May 23, 2013 at 8:23 pm | 8 Comments
This is an early look at our review of the new Mickey and the Magical Map stage show at Disneyland. Additional information and photos are coming soon, so please check back later this evening for…
Why the Monorail Failed in Los Angeles
May 23, 2013 at 3:00 am | 21 Comments
I realize that most people associate early Monorails with Walt Disney. It is well-known that one of the earliest drawings of Tomorrowland by Herb Ryman had one crossing over the entrance. The Disneyland Monorail was…
X Marks The Spot: Animal Kingdom 1999 Park Map
May 23, 2013 at 2:01 am | 10 Comments
X Marks the Spot explores the history of Disney park maps. In today’s article, we will venture back to the year 1999 to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom was Walt Disney World’s fourth venture…
Beyond Park Wise: Helping Oklahoma Heal
May 23, 2013 at 12:01 am | 5 Comments
My home is hurting, MiceChatters. You may or may not know that I live about five miles South of Moore, OK, where a devastating tornado has taken the homes and lives of so many. I’m…
Flower and Garden Removal at Epcot
May 24, 2013 at 3:00 am | 1 Comment
Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World, where we are getting ready to visit the Magic Kingdom for the 24 hour day! However, today’s update is dedicated to Epcot, where the bloom is finally off…
Posted in Dateline Disney World, Epcot, Walt Disney World
Toy Story Midway Mania Times Three
May 23, 2013 at 11:11 pm | 4 Comments
Most Yesterland articles are about things that are gone—but not today. We’ll look at a very popular attraction that’s been “cloned” for three parks, but has been “packaged” differently at each location. Let’s compare how…
Posted in Disney Parks, Werner Weiss
Mickey and the Magical Map opens
May 23, 2013 at 8:23 pm | 8 Comments
This is an early look at our review of the new Mickey and the Magical Map stage show at Disneyland. Additional information and photos are coming soon, so please check back later this evening for…
Posted in Disney, Disney News, Disney Parks, In the Parks
Why the Monorail Failed in Los Angeles
May 23, 2013 at 3:00 am | 21 Comments
I realize that most people associate early Monorails with Walt Disney. It is well-known that one of the earliest drawings of Tomorrowland by Herb Ryman had one crossing over the entrance. The Disneyland Monorail was…
Posted in Samland
X Marks The Spot: Animal Kingdom 1999 Park Map
May 23, 2013 at 2:01 am | 10 Comments
X Marks the Spot explores the history of Disney park maps. In today’s article, we will venture back to the year 1999 to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom was Walt Disney World’s fourth venture…
Posted in Animal Kingdom, Features, Walt Disney World, X Marks the Spot
Beyond Park Wise: Helping Oklahoma Heal
May 23, 2013 at 12:01 am | 5 Comments
My home is hurting, MiceChatters. You may or may not know that I live about five miles South of Moore, OK, where a devastating tornado has taken the homes and lives of so many. I’m…
DESIGN: Those Were The Times No.10 – 1956 Herb Ryman
May 22, 2013 at 4:00 am | 19 Comments
We have a very special article from famed Disney Imagineer, Bob Gurr, today. He has spun the Wheel of Years and landed on 1956 and his time with legendary Disney artist, Herb Ryman. You are…
Posted in Bob Gurr, Design: Those Were The Times, Disney, Disney History
Dueling Disney: Square-off
May 22, 2013 at 3:00 am | 26 Comments
Ye come seeking adventure and salty old pirates, aye? Well don’t close your eyes, and don’t try to hide. For my fellow Americans, we have ourselves a good old-fashioned Square-off! We can smell the pundit’s…
Posted in Disney, Disney History, Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort, Dueling Disney, Keith Gluck, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Disney News Round Up: Limited Time 24 Hour Magic
May 22, 2013 at 1:00 am | No Comments
It’s Christmas in May! Well, at the Disneyland Resort, it is anyway. We hear big news from the Anaheim property as a Holiday World of Color is used to mitigate problems that may arise from…
Posted in Disney News, MiceChat Round Up
Communicore Weekly – Marceline, Midlife Mouse, 1901, John Hench
May 21, 2013 at 11:41 am | 4 Comments
Welcome to this week’s Communicore Weekly, where we talk about Marceline, Midlife Mouse, 1901, and John Hench! Download on iTunes here! | http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/communicore-weekly/id496333443 Direct download here! | http://www.bamferproductions.com/communicore/0071-CommunicoreWeekly.mp3 TRIP REPORT! – Jeff drove out to California, and…
Posted in Communicore Weekly, Disney, Disney History, Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort, Features, Fun, Podcasts, Videos, Walt Disney World
MiceAge Update: Disneyland Scrooged At Last
May 21, 2013 at 4:00 am | 69 Comments
With the last few days of the spring off-season slipping away before the summer crowds arrive, the Disneyland Resort is rushing to finalize details for the upcoming 24-hour party to try and prevent the night…
Posted in Disney News, Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort, Features, MiceAge Update
Star Wars Weekends: What’s all the Hoopla?
May 21, 2013 at 3:00 am | 7 Comments
Star Wars Weekends are back, and the event feels much like it always does. There has been no major shake-up to the roster of panels, meets, shows, parades, and merchandise tents. For indeed, nothing is…
Posted in Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney Parks, Kevin Yee, Walt Disney World
MiceChat SeaWorld Orlando Exclusive: The Birds of Antarctica
May 21, 2013 at 12:01 am | 2 Comments
SeaWorld Orlando will debut their largest expansion in park history this week. We have the final construction update today, along with park updates, and a MiceChat exclusive interview with the Assistant Curator of Birds, Anita…
Posted in Orlando Parks, SeaWorld Orlando
Opa!, All-Nighters and Magical Maps: Your Guide to a Monstrous Summer Memorial Day Weekend
May 20, 2013 at 5:05 am | 20 Comments
Disneyland is just about ready to kick off its big summer season with a variety of big events that will draw plenty of guests during the already-popular Memorial Day Weekend. The weekend will kick-off with…
Posted in Buena Vista Street, Dateline Disneyland, Disneyland Resort
Remembering Disney’s Magic Kingdom Club
May 20, 2013 at 1:00 am | 11 Comments
I was perusing a 1972 Disney News researching another MiceChat article when I ran across this great ad for Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom Club Family Shopper. When you’re used to seeing the Walt Disney Company taking advantage…
Posted in Disney History, Features, Imaginerding
Madagascar Live at Busch Gardens Tampa
May 19, 2013 at 11:53 pm | 8 Comments
Busch Gardens in Tampa has some amazing new developments coming your way this month. From two great new stage shows, to a visit from Jack Hanna, Busch Gardens is really showing off some fun new…
Posted in Busch Gardens Tampa, Orlando Parkhopper
The Stage that Walt Built
May 19, 2013 at 2:00 am | 11 Comments
It was the longest, continuous running swing dancing venue in the United States and possibly the world. Louis Armstrong played there. Walt Disney danced there. It was located in California’s most iconic location, Disneyland. It…
Posted in Disney, Disney History
Disneyland Paris By Air – Part Two
May 19, 2013 at 1:01 am | 4 Comments
Join us as we sail over the Disneyland Paris Resort from the comfort of our home. In the second part of this two part series, Alain Littaye of the Disney and more blog shares more…
Posted in Disney Parks, Disneyland Paris, Features, Weekend Update
Knotts Berry Farm Prepping for a Bumper Crop of Summer Fun
May 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | 19 Comments
Knott’s Berry Farm is just about to finish up four major projects for summer 2013. Three new rides will be added to the back of the park which are aimed at appealing to a broader…
Posted in In the Parks, Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City
Disneyland Paris By Air – Part One
May 18, 2013 at 2:00 am | 5 Comments
Apple’s latest version of its Maps application allows us to take an aerial trip over Disneyland Paris from the comfort of an easychair. Alain Littaye of the Disney and more blog shares some tips on…
Posted in Disney Parks, Disneyland Paris, Features, Weekend Update
