Welcome to this week’s Disney News Round-Up! We are back from a brief hiatus from the fantastic Forum Upgrades we received. With the recent FOUR hour documentary on PBS about Walt Disney, which has been analyzed by MiceChat, it has spurred quite a discussion.Also, this week we have great trip reports from the Half Marathon to having a visit with the Mayor of MainStreet, USA. Don’t miss out on this great event with MiceChat and Knott’s Scary Farm !

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Fact or Analysis? 13 Concerns about the Walt Disney Documentary on PBS
Four hours to tell the story of Walt Disney… How do you capture 65 years of accomplishments and achievements and still properly tell the life story of the man behind the magic in such a short time frame? American Experience on PBS attempted to achieve this monumental task, showing the world that Walt Disney was neither sinner nor saint, but a human being. The program included first-hand accounts from people who worked for Walt or knew him personally.

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Disneyland “falls” into the off-season with crowds, heat, and Halloween Time
This weekend’s heatwave didn’t slow down crowds from hitting the parks en masse for this year’s Dapper Day event, the on-going 60th Anniversary celebration and the popular Halloween Time offerings. Temperatures hit 90 on Friday, but Disneyland was on a brink of hitting capacity. Temperatures continued to rise over the weekend, with highs climbing over 100 degrees on Sunday but the parks remained busy. Meanwhile, as Halloween Time continues to heat up the end of summer, Disneyland is quietly getting ready for a whole lot of Star Wars coming to Tomorrowland later this fall.

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MiceChat’s Knott’s Halloween Haunt event is back for another season of fears and cheers! This time around, you can even upgrade your ticket to meet the Mistress of the Dark herself . . . ELVIRA!!!

MICECHAT KNOTT’S HALLOWEEN HAUNT EVENT – SEPT 26

Event includes exclusive behind the scenes tours, meet and greet with Haunt designers, all you can eat BOOffet, Front of line access to the mazes, VIP seating for the Elvira show and a night of fun with your MicePals. Tickets available here:

 

Disneyana Event at the Historic Henson Studios – October 3rd

disney news, Disney News Round Up: Documentary on Walt Disney, Halloween is in full swing!The Disneyana Fan Club is naming the late Jim Henson a Disneyana Legend, and his daughter Lisa will be accepting for him at a special Legends luncheon at the Jim Henson Studios, the former Charlie Chaplin Studios, on October 3 of this year.

The event will also be a fund raiser for the Walt Disney Birthplace Restoration, with a silent auction to benefit the cause (a MiceChat favorite). Tickets are $95 and you do not have to be a DFC member to join in on the fun. For more details, please go to http://disneyanafanclub.org/Henson.

  • Payments can be made via PayPal or Credit Card at http://DisneyanaFanClub.org/store/Henson or by downloading a registration form here. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Perrone at [email protected]
  • Don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit the Jim Henson Studios, home of the Muppets!  If you have items you would like to donate to the silent auction,please contact [email protected], we appreciate your help!

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You’ve read all about your favorite Disney parks on MiceChat, now it’s time to visit them in person!  Join the MiceTrips Facebook Page: MiceTrips. Coming up soon is the annual MiceChat Walt Disney World Invastion. With meets, events, and the fabulous Sip and Nibble around Epcot’s World Showcase for the Food and Wine Festival, you won’t want to miss this great week of food, friendship and fun!!

  • Oct 22 – Splitsville Dinner (and bowling if you’d like). Contact Teresa Cory for details and to be added to reservation.
  • Oct 23 – 11am – Epcot Food and Wine Festival Sip & Nibble – eat and drink your way around the world (we’ll meet at 11am just in front of Wonders of Life, in the event of rain, we’ll meet just inside of Wonders of Life). SIP AND NIBBLE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NOW!!!
  • Oct 24 – Animal Kingdom day
  • Oct 25 – Magic Kingdom Meetup – Meet us at noon at the Walt and Mickey statue for a MiceChat meet, followed by attractions and a late lunch at Chef Mickey’s (to be added to lunch reservations, please contact Teresa Cory). We’ll resume our celebrating at 4pm for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. There’s an optional Hallowishes Dessert Party if you’d like to be added, please contact Teresa Cory.
  • Oct 26-30, 2015 – All aboard the Disney Dream on its first trip following a big refurbishment. We’ll be Visiting Nassau and Disney’s private Island Castaway Cay!

For more information on the WDW Invasion & Caribbean cruise, please email Fairy Godmother Travel or call 832-284-4002

Disney Parks News and Reports

The Hyperion Theater will be saying goodbye to Aladdin. We have a trip report from the Half Marathon.  World of Color will be running two shows during the Christmas season! ~ Aladdin

Joe’s 2015 Disneyland Half Marathon Trip Report
mre200200 participated in the Disneyland Half Marathon, for the 10th year in a row! Here is his trip report!

What Would You Rather See Replacing Aladdin?
Disney has announced that Aladdin will be leaving the Hyperion theater in DCA. Robert3377 asks what you would like to see as a new show. Would it be one of Walt’s earlier animated features? Would it be from Disney’s 2nd Golden age? Would it be something from Pixar, Marvel, Lucas or Muppets? Would it be something that has already been on Broadway, or something that hasn’t been seen on stage, yet? Let us know what you would prefer.

Winter Dreams to run side by side With Celebrate
The World of Color Christmas show will return this coming Christmas Season, and it will alternate with the World of Color 60th show. The times for which show plays when, has not been released yet. So keep checking here for updates!

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Exploring Tom Sawyer Island and meeting the Mayor of Main Sreet U.S.A.
Stoneking shares a video and experience with meeting the mayor of Main Street.

Man receives lifetime ban after making a not so funny joke
Did you hear the on about the huge Disney fans and the joke that didn’t go over to well?  ORD84 brings us the story from the Orlando Sentinel.

Merry & Bright Dessert Party & Dinner Reception
Here’s the info on the Merry & Bright Dessert Party & Dinner thanks to PlutoHasFleas.

New Fantasmic! Sponsor
Diamond Foods, Inc. announced that their brand, Pop Secret popcorn is now the official popcorn of Walt Disney Resort and Disneyland Resort and will be the sponsor of Fantasmic!

MNSSHP – Hocus Pocus Villains Spectacular Opening Night
PlutoHasFleas shares a video of the opening night performance for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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Lots of exciting discussions from around the globe, from DisneySea to Disneyland Paris! – DLandFansAZ

ST II: What’s the point?
With the new Star Wars lands opening in the states, Disney_Dad is asking why are they investing in Star Tours 2 at Disneyland Paris?

The Horror that is the new Little Mermaid Show
Fukai caught the new show in the Little Mermaid Theater at DisneySea and wasn’t impressed.  Have you seen it?

A Couple Jumps into Disneyland’s Moat After Quarrel
Usually there are swans swimming in the castle moat, but John69 shares a story of quarrelling couple going for swim.

good progress is being made in the discussions on Phase 2 development
PennysBayChronicle brings us a video of CY Leung at the 10th birthday party of Hong Kong Disneyland and he remarks on Phase 2 of the park.

Hong Kong Disneyland has a bright future if we embrace visitors from mainland China
With the park turning 10 years old, PennysBayChronicle found an article about the future being bright if they embrace visitors from mainland China.

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RUN – Blood, Sweat, and Fears

A Walkthrough of the house RUN – Blood, Sweat, and Fears at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights.

An American Werewolf in London

A Walkthrough of An American Werewolf in London house at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights!

MiceChat Podcast – 4 Amazing Theme Park Things to Celebrate! It’s a countdown to fun on the MiceChat Podcast as we celebrate the biggest Southern Californian attractions of summer 2015. Disneyland may be getting all the attention with its 60th anniversary, but the biggest attractions are to be found outside the borders of the Happiest Place On Earth. We take you with us to the parks as we explore the Iron Reef, a Twisted Colossus, Springfield USA and a Diamond Celebration. There’s a lot of competition for your theme park dollars this summer and the big winner is . . . you!

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The Haunted Mansion Show Episode 36: Creepy Conventions
With all the recent hustle and bustle at the many conventions these past couple of months (obviously including the D23 Exposition), this definitely caught the Ghost Host’s attention. Thanks to the reports sent from the Ghost Relations Dept. at Disneyland, he is more than happy to share all of them here on “The Haunted Mansion Show” for all mortal viewers! Sit back, relax, and rest in peace, because there is quite a lot of “noose” for a ghost to cover. This seems rather innocent; just another webshow on MiceChat.com. But there’s a twist: this webshow is HAUNTED! Based on the classic Disney Parks attraction, 999 Happy Haunts have been waiting for you to drop in to get scared out of your wits… or not.

The Season Pass Podcast: The Season Pass Podcast returns to Disney Lengend Tony Baxter’s house for another conversation on Disney Park attraction design and a look into what makes Universal Studios Florida’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley SO RIGHT!

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Disney Avenue Podcast: The Disney Avenue Podcast returns with another amazing guest from the Disney universe. Dave Bossert, who is currently the Producer, Creative Director and Head of Classic Projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins us for a spectacular interview. This is a show you won’t want to miss…

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Disafterdark: We are joined in The Mouses Head by Lynn and Ken, from the sweepspot, authors of “Cleaning the kingdom” Lynn and Ken are former custodial cast members at Disneyland and have some stories to share.

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Mousetalgia! – An Unofficial Disneyland Podcast: Visit Disneyland on July 17, 2015 with Jeff and Kristen as they report from the park on its 60th birthday with location recordings as well as thoughts about the day. We listen in on Michael Colglazier’s speech, visit New Orleans Square to catch Queenie and the Royal Street Bachelors, and even catch the new Disneyland Band in one of its first day performances. Also – Kristen does a rain-soaked VIP Tour, Jeff attends a D23 panel with a host of Disney Legends to learn even more about Disneyland’s early days, and we discuss Fantasmic dining packages. Plus – a chance to win souvenir park maps and a July 17 “I was there!” button; a tiny Ant-sized movie review – and more!

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Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast: On this episode, we put our creative hats to go around Universal Studios Florida and see what we think could be added to each area to plus it.

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Fab News: Disney Magic in the Air
What a couple of days it’s been! And what a couple of days it’s going to be! I’m writing this Monday night after a press day for Hotel Transylvania (I can tell you all about it Thursday afternoon, but not a word til then, sorry) followed by a wonderful panel and showing of The Emperor’s New Groove hosted by the groovy kids of OH MY DISNEY. And yes, there were spinach puffs.

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The MiceEars Crew puts a lot of time and effort into making the Disney News Round-Up happen.Our thanks to: Editor CakvalaSC and the MiceEars Crew: Aladdin, Trekkie Dad, DLandFansAZ, & Dustysage.
We hope to see you online again soon, Dusty and the amazing MiceChat crew!
If you have questions for Anthony our Editor or our MiceEars Disney News crew they can be e-mailed at: [email protected]If you love Disney Photos, follow him on Twitter @CakvalaSC | Flickr: flickr.com/photos/cakvalasc/ | Instagram: instagram.com/cakvala 

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