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| This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the MiceChat Gumball Rally. Though the traditional gift for a tenth anniversary is metal or tin, instead may we suggest a wonderful and adventure filled Saturday, as you play the game around Disneyland Park!
There is still time to form a team of family or friends, sign up and then get ready for some of the most fun you can have in the parks! Special prizes and an awards party await you at the end of the day, along with great memories and laughter. We can’t wait to see you there! Quick Jump: All Things Disney | Videos & Podcasts | Special Offers | Column Roundup |
| This Week’s Top Story! |
Disneyland suffers from budget cuts this spring as Jungle Cruise reopens with new safety changes
Disneyland‘s classic Jungle Cruise reopened with new safety enhancements that make the experience safety for guests and Cast Members alike. The changes improve the loading and unloading procedures at the attraction but most guests won’t notice much difference. Meanwhile, budgets are being cut at Disneyland and are now affecting the guest experience negatively, despite Disney enjoying record attendance and profits.
| 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).
Last Chance to join in ! For more information or to register for the event, CLICK HERE!
| MiceChat Gumball Rally Top Topics! |
The 10th Anniversary Gumball Rally is this weekend! Hope you have signed up to join in on the fun of what 10 years of trying to ride as many rides as you in call in a single day at Disneyland! Below are two threads you can participate in before and during the Gumball Rally!
| All Things Disneyland |
Get ready for the MiceChat Gumball Rally, this coming weekend. We also have a Dapper Day trip report. Then we want to know what kind of changes you would like to see in what the characters wear at their meet and greets. ~ Aladdin
Joe’s 2016 Dapper Day weekend trip report – with appearances from KellyMcG86 & sbk123
mre200200 and family were able to get a special rate at the Grand Californian, for Dapper Day! They also enjoy some time by the pool with other MiceChat friends.
Alternative Costumes
Many Disney characters have one, maybe two standard iconic ‘looks’ for their meet and greet locations. Jesser pie wants to know what non standard look would you like to see your favorite characters wear?
| Walt Disney World Resort |
Disney Springs
TimmyTimmyTimmy has just returned with a first impression and a video of Disney Springs.
[News] From Around The World
PlutoHasFleas has an area to discuss new things happening at Walt Disney World. If you’re looking for something happening in the World then check this out.
| Off Shore Parks & Resorts |
With the Shanghai Disneyland in the final stretch before opening, news and information about the park are making its way to MiceChat. – DLandFansAZ
Shanghai Disneyland Test Run Ahead of June Opening
Mainland China’s Shanghai Disneyland began a test run on May 7 ahead of their official June opening.
Shanghai DL Winnie the Pooh Ride POV
hulkbox brings us footage from the Shanghai Winnie the Pooh Ride.
Shanghai Disneyland’s Peter Pan’s Flight
And here is another one from hulkbox of Peter Pan’s Flight, which may be one of the best classic reworks in the park.
New looks of Mickey and Minnie in SDL
Mickey and Minnie made their debut at Shanghai this week and ree523 brings us the new look.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Sunken Treasure video
wityblack has found ride video from the Battle for Sunken Treasure from Shanghai’s Pirates of the Caribbean.
TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland
Here is a first look at the TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coast from cast previews.
Tron POV Ride – Amazing!
This ride was a great concent when the world first laid eyes on it, now we have indianajack bringing us a point of view perspective from the Tron Light Cycle Coaster.
Star Wars: Tomorrowland Takeover comes in 11 June 2016
Star Wars fever has hit Hong Kong and will be taking over Tomorrowland this summer beginning in June.
| 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: A team of Imagineers recently spoke about the ins and outs of starting a career as an Imagineer, and Jeff reports on the panel discussion. Hosted at the Walt Disney Family Museum, Imagineers Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, Frank Stanek and Tom Morris spoke candidly about how to enter the field of theme park attraction design, including topics such as the right attitude and training, your portfolio, the best entry jobs to launch a career in Imagineering, and more. As a bonus, Sklar and Baxter offered surprising personal opinions about hot topics including Star Wars Land and Magic Bands.
The SweepSpot: In this episode we play and discuss some of Disneyland’s music you can hear in the different lands. We will discuss each track and talk about maybe a memory we had in that land with the background music. We are former Disneyland Custodial Cast members talking Disneyland history, and our stories working there. Plus the latest in the Disneyland current events. Also get our book Cleaning the Kingdom and show notes at www.thesweepspot.com
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 |
Fab News: Women, Queens and Challenges
Hello MiceChatters and Fabanistas! Today’s Fab News is a little bit of everything. I want to know what you think, so don’t be afraid to comment. I don’t bite – very hard.
Plus, don’t miss these other featured MiceChat columns!
- Universal Hollywood Celebrates Christmas in Spring at M.E.N.D.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Joker Construction
- You’ve Got to be Kidding: The New Disney CEO IS . . .
- LEGOLAND California’s New NINJAGO World and Ride
- Ninjago World at Legoland California Through the Eyes of a Child
- Disneyland Star Wars Day: Merch, Trivia and Celebration
- SeaWorld San Diego Seven Seas Food Festival a Treat
- Yesterland: Autopia, presented by Chevron
- Fab News: Revenge of the Fifth
- Dateline Disney World – Disney Springs Updates
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| The RoundUp Crew Thanks you! | |
| 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 |