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| This week in 2005, Disney Theme parks around the world kicked off “The Happiest Celebration on Earth” marking the start of the 50th anniversary celebration at Disneyland.That historic 18 month long celebration of Walt’s original park, began with a special ceremony in front of Sleeping Beauty castle with guests LeAnn Rimes singing the “Remember When” anniversary song alongside Art Linkletter and Julie Andrews. The debut of the “Remember… Dreams Come True” anniversary fireworks show alongside new shows & attractions, was just the start of a new golden age at Disneyland that’s still fondly remembered.
As Disneyland wraps up its 60th anniversary this summer (Maybe?), many new and possibly troubling changes are on the horizon at the Happiest Place on Earth. This week’s roundup offers the latest updates on the progress of Star Wars land construction as well as possible drastic changes to Disney California Adventure. Some of which may have you angry. Quick Jump: All Things Disney | Videos & Podcasts | Special Offers | Column Roundup |
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MiceAge Disneyland Update – Guardians of the Tower
Disneyland Resort continues to lurch through a weird and unusual spring as Burbank mandates sweeping budget cuts while record crowds continue to pack both parks. In this update we’ll fill you in on why the parks are closing earlier than usual, why random locations continue to shut down, why weekdays feel just as busy as weekends, and the wild rumors behind what DCA has planned to counteract the attendance imbalance Disneyland’s massive Star Wars project will likely cause. Hint: a favorite attraction may go away to shoehorn Marvel into the park.
| 10 Years of the MiceChat Gumball Rally! |
The legendary MiceChat Gumball Rally returns on May 14th. The Rally is a full day adventure through Disneyland to see how many attractions you can ride in a single day. Put together a team of 2 to 4 friends or family members and prove to the world that you are the biggest Disney nerd of them all!!!
- Compete in teams of 2, 3, or 4 people.
- You don’t have to be a trivia buff, ride warrior, or theme park nerd to play. The game is designed to put everyone on a level playing field.
- You can play at the speed that you like. Take it easy or tear through the park. It’s up to you.
- For one low price you get the game and Awards Party, complete with entertainment and prizes. (admission into the parks is NOT included)
- Prizes will be awarded for 1st – 10th place, Best Team Logo, Best Team Name, and Spirit of MiceChat Award. There are plenty of chances to win!
- Plus, while you are waiting for the results, we’ll present you with great entertainment and prizes!
- Join our all day race through Disneyland to see who can ride the most attractions in a single day . . . There is simply no better way to challenge yourself, what you think you know about Disneyland, and have a fantastic time with your family and friends (whether you win or not).
| All Things Disneyland |
May the 4th be with you! Today, Disneyland is adding at least a couple special things to celebrate this somewhat newish Star Wars holiday. In the same spirit we want to know what Star Wars characters you would like to see, with their own meet and greet? Disneyland begins to brace itself for an adjustment to the current FastPass system. Also, the brakes were placed on Screamin’, when a guest pulled out a selfie stick. ~ Aladdin
Who would you like to see at the Star Wars Land Character Meet and Greet?
Since Star Wars Launch Bay began, it has offered meet and greet opportunities with a few Star Wars characters. Which other characters from Star Wars would you like to see with their own meet and greets, when the new land opens?
Selfie stick shuts down California Screamin
Even with all the signs and warnings and bag checks, some selfie sticks still make their way into Disneyland and DCA. But when an oblivious guest attempts to use a selfie stick on an attraction, expect the ride to be immediately closed. Here is the latest example. Moral of the story, don’t use selfie sticks on attractions!
| Rumors & Armchair Imagineering |
While waiting for the refurbished Autopia a MiceChatter has an idea for Tomorrowland. ~ Trekkie Dad
Retro Tomorrowland
GhostHost2 has an idea for a potential future of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland that’s a tribute to Walt Disney’s sense of futurism.
| Off Shore Parks & Resorts |
Check out the latest announcement from Tokyo Disneyland Resort. ~ Trekkie Dad
Major Tokyo Disneyland Expansion On The Way
While there are some exiting new plans for the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. What do you think of the new plans, and why isn’t Frozen or Star Wars on the list?
| Podcasts & Videos |
The MiceChat boys share their latest madcap MiceChat Podcast, Listen in as Dusty, Doug and friends visit the lavish opening gala for Universal Studios Hollywood’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Along the way we dish the dirt on all the latest gossip from Disneyland, Disney World and the troubled Shanghai Disneyland project. Plus, we ride the World-famous Universal Studios Tram Tour, and run into Arthur Levine all sorts of folks you know and love in the Wizarding World.
Direct Download | Play in iTunes
Mousetalgia: Tis the season to book your summer trips, so Team Mousetalgia takes our annual look at Disneyland Resort hotels and a variety of area lodging options, and we offer tips and advice to make your trip a success. First, we present the advantages as well as the disadvantages of each of the Disneyland resort hotels (Paradise Pier, The Disneyland Hotel, and the Grand Californian) and discuss amenities, food, family activities, convenience, and more.
Disney Avenue Podcast: On today’s show, host Keith Mahne is joined by MiceChat CEO Dusty Sage for an amazing interview with Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway. Before Charlie was hired as a cast member under Walt, he promoted Disneyland as a news reporter. During 1954-55, while the Park was still under construction, he authored some of the very first articles about Disneyland to appear in any of the major metropolitan newspapers.
Wakefield Report and E Ticket Report: Theme Park News With an Attitude is back on the MiceChat MicePod network. We have two great new shows for you this week from the E Ticket Report and the Wakefield Report!
| Column Round-Up |
Fastpass+ moves in at Disneyland as Autopia reopens with Honda
The first signs of Disneyland’s version of the MyMagic+ and Fastpass+ programs from Walt Disney World have started to appear in the park. Testing and an eventual rollout of the new features are rumored to happen soon. Meanwhile, the classic Autopia attraction has emerged from an extended refurbishment with Honda as a new sponsor. Elsewhere in the park, Star Wars continues to awaken in the northwest corner of the frontier…
Plus, don’t miss these other featured MiceChat columns!
- Fab News: Freemakers, Record-Breakers, Kid-Trackers, and Emoji
- Star Wars Land: May The 4th Be With You
- Disneyland Autopia Returns After A Tune-Up
- New Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant Serves Up Homespn Delights
- Disney Parks Strategy: Rope Drop or Snooze Button?
- Yesterland: Submarine Voyage
- Fab News: Tokyo Wows Again
- Dateline Disney World – Magic Kingdom News and Photos
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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, TrekkieDad, DLandFansAZ, RJH76 and Dustysage.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 |