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Memorial Day weekend has always been the unofficial start to Disneyland Resort’s busy Summer Season. The past several years, the Summer fun would kick off with a 24 hr Resort-wide party. With decidedly mixed results in the past, this year there is no 24 hr party scheduled.Although this Summer will bring a Soarin’ attraction overlay and a new Frozen musical show, park-wide hours are being reduced and select Attractions are running at reduced capacity at times. Remember to pack your patience, when planning your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. The round up crew will keep you up to date, as the busy Summer begins!

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Star Wars expansion continues to take shape as Disneyland prepares for summer
Disneyland‘s spring season is quickly coming to an end as the big Memorial Day Weekend looms closer, set to officially kick off the summer travel season next weekend. Disneyland won’t host a 24-hour party this year but guests can expect new summer magic with an all-new Frozen musical opening May 27. Meanwhile, Disneyland’s massive 14-acre Star Wars expansion continues to take shape with a new path for the Rivers of America being carved out and plenty of land moving backstage.

All Things Disneyland

A new show is opening at the Hyperion Theater this weekend. We also get a look at the new Soarin movie coming to DCA.  We also ask for your advice, what is the worst food at Disneyland! ~ Aladdin

 

Joe’s early Sunday morning Disneyland Trip
mre200200 and family spend a few Sunday hours in Disneyland.

Celebration trip and Dessert Party May 9 – 11
mouseknotts and family take a special trip to the Disneyland resort, to celebrate a new job and a birthday!

Soarin’ Around World Video Leaked
With Shanghai Disneyland previewing the newest Disneyland resort in the world, several videos of the new attractions are showing online, including an update that Soarin in DCA will soon see. For a look at what the new Soarin movie will look like, look here! But will this really be the exact version that DCA recceive? And what about the purported flyover of DCA and Disneyland that was filmed for the new version?

Sneak Peek at the Innovative Technology Coming to ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’
The new Hyperion show will be premiering this coming week. With that, Disney has released a short video, telling us about some of the technology being used in the show. Tell us what you think of the new show, when you get a chance to see it!

Worst Disneyland food
We all have our favorite things to eat and snack on at the Disneyland resort, but this time we want to know what food should be avoided at Disneyland!

Disneyland Rumors & Imagineering

Disneyland Resort Rumors—we have them right here! ~ Trekkie Dad

Please tell me this is a baseless rumor… Star Tours Content.
Will Disneyland’s Star Tours be re-themed as a Marvel attraction? B2D hopes it isn’t true.

Lawd jesus tell me this aint real
While the title might be a little misleading, the discussion is about the possibility of a $450 premium package for the Frozen show about to open at Disney California Adventure.

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Disney to upgrade Obama in Hall of Presidents
So it isn’t happening quite yet, but jcruise86 found a funny parody for the next upgrade.

Grad Nite H2O
Disney may be moving graduation night parties from the Magic Kingdom to Typhoon Lagoon beginning in 2017.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring: ?
PlutoHasFleas has read that the original first choice for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was the Rolling Stones, so if you had your choice who would you pick?

Preferred Parking At The Parks
Parking at the four closest lots have be designated “Preferred Parking” and will be an up-charge.

Off Shore Parks & Resorts

There is a lot happening overseas and a bunch of information coming out of the new DLandFansAZ

 

A week at Disneyland Paris–Impressions from a first time visitor
Trekkie Dad brings us a wonderful trip report from a first time visitor’s perspective of Disneyland Paris.

13 Things We Learned From Shanghai Disneyland Previews
hulkbox brings us a great article that sums up the highlights of the Shanghai Disneyland previews.

One Million Chinese Visit Shanghai Disneyland Before Its Opening
The park had one million visitors before the park even opened.

Shanghai Disney’s Castle Show “Golden Fairy Tale Fanfare”
hulkbox brings us a video from the Castle Show at Shanghai

Another Dreamlights update coming?
dfl85 has found a photo that shows what may be some changes to Dreamlights parade at Tokyo Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend – Presented by AIA Vitality
On the mark, get set to join the Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend for the first official race inside the park.

HKDL Complimentary WiFi
Hong Kong Disneyland has recently added complimentary WiFi to many areas of the park.

[Discussion] Marveland in HKDL?
John1023 has an idea for a Marveland at Hong Kong Disneyland that will expand the Ironman Experience.

Other Theme Parks & Resorts

Off shore theme parks are picking up for the summer and trip reports are here! Check out the reports from the other world! ~ Trekkie Dad

 

Universal Studios Japan – Cool Japan 2016 Report
slapshot gives a report from an event unique to Universal Studios Japan.

TR: New Revolution is Here, SFMM 5/15/2016
bigcatrik reports on a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain, highlighted by two rides on the Revolution while wearing a virtual reality headset.

 

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.

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Mousetalgia: This week’s questions include: Touring the Disneyland Resort with youngsters – how young is too young? Watching YouTube videos of Disney attractions – how much do they spoil the in-person attraction experience? Disneyland FastPass strategies – where to start, and how to maximize your experience. Plus – Disneyland Paris tips for quick trips, Walt Disney World must-dos, Disneyland snacks, a very awkward Jungle Cruise moment, celebrating a “Disneymoon” – and more!

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The SweepSpot: In this episode we talk about the history of The Mine Train at Disneyland, also known as The Mine Train through Natures Wonderland. This attraction took up much of Frontierland from 1956 until 1977. Learn all about its history and more. Plus the latest in the Disneyland Resort Current Events.

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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!

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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
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