It was bound to happen sooner or later.  Your many letters, trip reports, and constant questions about Shamu and pals at SeaWorld have brought us to the beginning of a new era - ShamuChat. Disneyland opened in 1955.  You've had over 50 years to ride the Jungle Cruise - been there and done that.  And we've all grown tired of waiting for Mickey and Minnie to marry.  We want more.  Sure, there will always be a soft spot in our hearts for Walt, ... Read More

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Celebrate: A Street Party has made its debut at Disneyland and to say that it disappoints would be an understatement.  It is a creative mess, a thematic abomination, underwhelming, and not in keeping with the high standards of Disneyland.  Andy Castro of MiceChat's Dateline Disneyland Blog fills us in on this train wreck of a parade in today's update.  But that's not all that's new this week, a new monorail has hit the beam and we are taken on a tour of  ... Read More

View: Dateline Disneyland: News, Photos, and Updates From Around the Disneyland Resort

The Weekend Update stays in the States this week and brings us something old, something new, something high, and something in bloom. Run, don't walk to the link below where you'll find photos from Disneyland's brand new "Street Party," Rollercoasters from Six Flags, Walt Disney World in bloom, the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, and some wacky and fun vintage post cards. View the fantastic Weekend Update HERE Read More

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A new parade launched at Disneyland today.  Join us as Fishbulb shares his photos and thoughts of the bare-bones "CELEBRATE: A Street Party" Think Pardi Gras and Block Party Bash and you have the new Celebrate Parade that premiered today at the Disneyland Resort. The much debated Town Square centerpiece at Disneyland becomes the focal point of four separate floats carrying Amazingly high energy performers who do everything they can to get you in the mood to celebrate. Conga conga conga The parade features the ... Read More

View: Disneyland gets a new parade. Photos and thoughts.

Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios that is. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="530" caption="© Disney"][/caption] If all goes as planned, early Friday morning (March 27, 2009), Imagineering will alter the marquee on the “One Man’s Dream” attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios adding  “D23 Welcomes You.” The One Man's Dream exhibit displays many items from Imagineering and from the Disney Archives. While the attraction itself will remain largely unchanged for now, it has added a D23 display case and could possibly see some enhancements in the future. [caption ... Read More

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What's new in the Disney theme park world?  The MiceChat Roundup Crew assembles all the news, photos, and information from Disney and other theme parks around the world to keep you up to date on your Disney addiction.  This week, MiceChat announces the highly popular Gumball Rally theme park adventure.  We have a trip report from Six Flags Magic Mountain in California.  Rumors are swirling about Star Tours 2 at Disneyland.  News about Toyota possibly set to replace GM at Epcot's Test ... Read More

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The new Celebration Station BBQ at Disneyland is nearing completion.  Over at California Adventure, the construction in Paradise Pier just gets bigger and bigger.  Mickey's Fun Wheel looks like Christmas morning with the first of its cars hung like wrapped presents on a tree.  The Orange Stinger is getting even more work done around her base as the initial prep is done to support a new covered queue when the ride reopens as the Silly Symphonies Swings.  And the seating area for ... Read More

View: Dateline Disneyland Theme Park News and Photo Updates

Join us for a quick trip around the world, and don't worry, no passport is required! This week our worldwide Weekend Update of Disney, theme park, and vacation photos takes us to the far reaches of the world. But we'll start in Sunny So-Cal.  Next up, we head off for Universal Studios Japan and then hop over to an ice blue glacier in New Zealand. Then we jet back to the states where we  take a holiday on Honeymoon Island in Florida, ... Read More

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Lot's of questions surround the year of "Celebrations" at the Disneyland Resort in California.  David Michael fills us in on all the details, as well as how he purchased his Premium Annual Pass for just $250 (normally $389).  We also learn about great hotel deals, Six Flags financial condition, and the Summer concert at the San Diego County Fair in  Del Mar.  There are also updates from Anaheim Garden Walk, a cast member event, and lots of photos from around the resort. View ... Read More

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The Grizzly River bear is on the rampage this week in the always fun MiceChat Photoshop competition.  Remy the rat as been dining at Epcot.  Get a sneak peak inside the new Monster's Inc. ride in Tokyo.  Take a visit to Galaxyland in Canada.  Learn about the new Disney Cruise Line ships.  And race to Witch Mountain too.  All this and much more, along with a  a million thoughts on Disney's new D23 fan club, today on the MiceChat roundup.   View the entire ... Read More

View: MiceChat Weekly Roundup of top discussions from Disney and other Theme Parks worldwide - news, photos, gossip, and more!

Spring is bursting into bloom at the Disneyland Resort, and not just the flowers.  The first of Paradise Pier's major changes are just beginning to bud.  The new Paradise Pier sign as replaced Mickey's ears above the loop on California Screamin'.  Mickey's Fun Wheel and the Paradise Pier carousel are both nearing completion of their transformation.  And construction walls can hardly contain the enthusiastic change which takes place behind them.   ate On the other side of the esplanade, Disneyland is seeing change ... Read More

View: The Dateline Disneyland Blog - News, Updates, Schedules, Events, Construction & Photos

The Weekend Update is bursting into Spring with the first plantings of Epcot's upcoming Flower and Garden Festival.  Just down the road in Tampa, frivolity reigns at the Ren Faire. But that's not all, we'll also check in on our extended trip to New Zealand and view some vintage theme park photos of Disneyland in California. Don't miss your trip around the world.  Catch the entire MiceChat weekend photo update of Theme Park and vacation photos worldwide - HERE Read More

View: Weekend Update photo tour of Epcot, Universal Japan, vintage Disneyland and more