Then Weekend Update bids farewell to the Olympics in Vancouver with a fabulous photo report.  Then we jet off to Walt Disney World for a little gossip and a first look at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival.  And we wrap up this week's wonderful update with some VERY special vintage post card images from the 1964 New York World's Fair!  It's a simply fantastic photo journey.

View: Weekend Update photo tour of Disney World, the Olympics, and the 1964 New York World's Fair

Captain EO made a dramatic return to Disneyland this week in a storm of media attention.  But the crowds haven't shown up yet, though they could arrive this weekend.  If you think the EO launch was crazy, just wait until World of Color opens in a few months.  This week, we'll take a look at more fountain testing in the Paradise Pier lagoon.  The more we see of this show, the more excited we get.  Those of you who visit or live in Southern California are truly lucky, there is never a lack of things to do.  The In The Parks crew assembles lots of news, events, and deals for you from around the south land.  Enjoy your weekend everyone!

View: In The Parks Disneyland and Southern California Theme Parks and Attractions

February is going out like a Lion (Take that March!) with the huge opening of Captain EO, the announcement of MiceChat's next Gumball Rally, lot's of news, rumors, photos, and even a juicy new Al Lutz update!  Don't worry, we've put it all in one simple newsletter for you.  And if you didn't get this newsletter in your email box yesterday, be sure to sign up at the link below.  Spring is just around the corner everyone, let's enjoy some Disney news and hot gossip to heat things up a bit!

View: MiceChat February Newsletter

Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has landed!  After half a year of speculation and months of anticipation, Captain EO has finally returned to Disneyland.  And MiceChat was right in the middle of it to share the spectacle live.  We have much more to share with you today, news, rumors, photos, and trip reports from all over the world.  From Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park to Disneyland Paris.  And, Universal's Harry Potter Land finally has an opening date . . . or does it?   The MiceChat Roundup digests the week's top news and rumors and presents them to you in one easy to read column.  Don't miss the fun.

View: MiceChat's Weekly Round Up of Disney and Theme Park News, Rumors, Photos, and Discussions

Captain EO reopened at Disneyland today.  The first guest (MiceChatter DisneyDaniel) got in line late on Monday night for a chance to be the first to see EO once more.   But, by 6am (when MiceChat reporter, Fishbulb, showed up) there were only about 50 people in line.  That number soon swelled to 500-600 people as the first crowds were escorted to the Captain EO attraction.  While the crowds may have been much lower than expected by Disney, it was a good turnout for a week day.  There is no doubt that EO will be a big draw for months to come.  Join us for photos, news, and information from the opening of this attraction.

View: Captain EO Returns to Disneyland - Photos and News

Let the insanity begin . . . the LONG awaited return of Captain EO is just hours away.  Huge crowds are expected to greet Michael Jackson's moonwalking intergalactic space pilot one more time.  And, while EO may be the big news this week, it certainly isn't the only thing on the minds of Disney fans.  Massive construction continues at the resort including the first bit of new track for Cars Land, World of Color and Little Mermaid construction progress, Disneyland Hotel refurbishment, and lots more.  Of course, we've got it all documented for you in glorious images by the Dateline Disneyland crew.  What are you waiting for?  The ultimate Disneyland news update is loaded and ready!

View: Dateline Disneyland: News, Photos, and Construction Updates from the Happiest place On Earth

We have a huge Weekend Update for you today, one that will make you want to pack your bags and hop on a plane yourself (and if you do, please bring a camera and share with us).  This week, we have rare images and video from the Disneyland Cast Member event Flashback.  Then we head to Tokyo Disneyland Resort for a comprehensive update on what's new at both parks.  Next on our itinerary is the Chinese New Year celebration in Phoenix, Arizona. But that's not all, we still have the Olympics in Vancouver and Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii to visit as well.  That's a whole lot of frequent flier miles!  Enjoy your mini MiceChat vacation!

View: Photos from Disney theme parks and vacation locations worldwide

MiceChat's In The Parks Blog is back with deals, news, and events just in time for you to make your weekend plans.  And there is a lot to see and do this week in Southern California.  You'll also find beautiful photos from Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.  From the Magic Kingdom to a Chinese New Year parade, we've got you covered!

View: In The Parks Southern California Disneyland and Theme Park Blog

Are you a big Disney and theme park fan?  Find it hard to keep up with all the news, photos, and discussions about your favorite places on earth?  Never fear, the MiceChat weekly Round Up of top Disney and Theme Park news is here!  This week we share a special evening with Tony Baxter and Kim Irvine.  Disney's Electrical Parade is moving to Disney World, but will an ancient recycled parade be enough to lure crowds back to WDW at a time when an entire Harry Potter Land is opening at Universal's Islands of Adventure?  Find a diagram of the Kilimanjaro Safari ride path.  Oriental Land Company is selling Japan's Disney Stores back to Disney is this good or bad news for fans of the high quality Japanese stores?  New scare zones have been announced for the next Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt.  The theatrical run of Tim Burton's re-imagined Alice has been shortened in the United Kingdom.  The "Give a Day, Get a Day" theme park ticket giveaway has reached the 600,000 mark just a couple of months into the program.  Plus, learn all about what is coming to Walt Disney World just in time for summer.  This and dozens of other news items and discussions in This week's MiceChat Round Up!

View: MiceChat's Weekly Round Up of top Disney and theme park news, discussions, and photos

Dateline Disneyland has become famous for combining Disneyland news with fantastic photos, we think you'll find that today's article contains a little extra of both.  From images of World of Color testing, to shots of the new bridge in Fantasyland, and dozens of points between.  Also, learn the fate of Anaheim Gardenwalk, where the Electrical Parade is moving, and see what's going on behind an endless sea of construction walls!

View: Dateline Disneyland News and Photos from the Disneyland Resort

The Weekend Update has been taking us around the world on fantastic journeys for 2 years and they haven't landed yet!  Today, they take us to Walt Disney World for a special event with Ty Pennington and Joe Jonas!  Then we visit Tokyo Disneyland just in time for Valentine's Day.  And what is more romantic than a tropical paradise.  We'll check in briefly on the big island of Hawaii.  And the garden island of New Zealand.  And we finish this anniversary tour with vintage images of Walt Disney and the magic kingdom he brought to life.

View: Weekend Update photo tour of Disney, theme park, and family vacation locations worldwide

It is shaping up to be a busy weekend.  And by "Busy" we mean that there are a wealth of opportunities for theme park fans AND that it will be crowded at Disneyland this weekend!  With the combination of a three day weekend for Presidents Day and Valentine's Day on Sunday, conditions are just right for a traffic storm at Disneyland.  But never fear, most of our local parks and attractions in Southern California are planning special events and discounted tickets to win your business.  And this might just be a great weekend to visit Shamu, Ghost Town, or the Aquarium.  Of course, we've also got some very interesting Disneyland news for you today as well - Including some breaking news on a new annual pass which is good for entry at all of Disney's US parks, construction updates, photos and more!  Let's check in on Captain EO and the MiceChat Crew as they present an absolutely fantastic In The Parks update for us. . .

View: In The Parks - Disneyland and Southern California Attractions Updates for Valentine's Day Weekend