Let's take a look at the genesis of the ultimate icon for Epcot itself, Spaceship Earth. From these early drawings by Herb Ryman and others, we can see exactly how this classic Disney attraction took shape. Join us as we take communication from the Cro-magnon age to the future!
View: The concept art and original artwork for Epcot's Spaceship Earth
Mickey Mouse takes on a desolate Steampunk cartoon wasteland in the upcoming Disney Interactive Studios game Epic Mickey. While the game won't be released until Fall of 2010, interest is already rising in the gaming and Disney Fan community due to the phenomenal steampunk artwork which pits a cacophony of ramshackle Disney characters and places against a paintbrush wielding Mickey Mouse. Never has Mickey been out on such a limb creatively or so cool. Join us as we take a look at a chaotic and wrecked Disney World residing on the back of a giant mechanical whale - the art and story behind an upcoming Disney gaming adventure.
Take a look with us at an attraction near and dear to the heart of Walt Disney himself, Carousel of Progress. First presented at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Carousel of Progress was a smash success and one of the most popular attractions at the Fair. Walt embraced an optimistic view of humanity and of the future, both present in Carousel of Progress. But progress itself forced the Carousel out of Disneyland in 1973 and to Disney World, where it remains (occasionally in temporary status) to this day. Join us for a look back at this classic attraction complete with photos and video. It's still a great big beautiful tomorrow!
View: Join Us For A Look Back At Walt Dsiney's Classic Carousel Of Progress
Princess Tiana has made a grand debut at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. A parade of characters marches through Frontierland to the river for a Showboat Jubilee. Jazz music, dancing, and a performance by Tiana herself. This is a high energy little production with guest interaction, upbeat jazz music, and lots of performers. Join us for photos and discussion.
View: Tiana's Showboat Jubilee At Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Marc Davis was an iconic Disney Imagineer responsible for many favorite attractions from Haunted Mansion to America Sings. He had a knack for bringing out the comic relief in any subject or attraction. Pirates of the Caribbean may have its share frightening elements, but it is Marc Davis' sometimes silly characters and gags which keep the tone fun and approachable and make it a timeless classic. Many of his projects had a broad canvas and large scale. But his masterpiece may never have been built. For the then new Walt Disney World, Marc proposed a Pirates of the Caribbean type of attraction called Western River Expedition. It would have been an epic attraction with classic Marc Davis characters and gags set in and around a western town. While Disney World eventually passed up Western River to build the better known Pirates of the Caribbean, the attraction almost got built in another park in the early 1990's. Join us for a rare look at a class attraction which never got built but which lingers in the minds of Disney fans and Imagineers.
View: A Rare Look At Proposed Marc Davis Attraction, Western River Expedition
The MiceChat weekly news, discussion, rumor, and trip report round up is back with even more fun and interesting news from the parks. The first MiceChat family has spotted Disneyland's new president in the parks and has the pictures to prove it. Knott's Berry Farm is running some great ticket specials, including Haunt. Disney's newest characters from Princess and the Frog are already making appearances in the parks. New animatronics for Indy. A possible high speed rail station to Anaheim and connecting Peoplemover to Disneyland. Animal Kingdom has two very tall babies. MiceChat rates 'Where The Wild Things Are.' Plus - Hatbox Ghost, Balloon Boy, FanArt, crowded parks, and dozens of top news and discussion links. The greatest diversion on earth just arrived - enjoy the round up!
View: Top Disney news, rumor, discussion, photo, and trip report round up
Hello, and welcome to the Weekend Update. Each week, we take a unique journey. This week, join us for the unveiling of a brand new attraction at Walt Disney World. Tucked inside Epcot's Innoventions, guests are being turned head over heals for Raytheon's Sum of All Thrills! Then we visit something really sweet, Candy Corn Acres at Disney's California Adventure. Next up is opulent Saint Petersburg, Russia. And as a special treat, we will view more vintage postcard images - this week, Pirates of the Caribbean! Enjoy the journey.
Wow, what a week! One Disneyland President resigns, another is appointed. Al Lutz spills the beans on a potential new Starbucks on Main Street USA. A new Indy animatronic was installed in the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Halloween Time is packing Disneyland park with an uncomfortable level of crowds. MiceChatters are also in a sharing mood this week with lots of videos and trip reports from Disneyland's Halloween festivities, to a Tokyo Disneyland visit during a typhoon! A new Toy Story 3 trailer is out as is a new Kingdom Hearts game for the Nintendo DS. Disney's fan club, D23, has announced a trio of Holiday events. And Disney Vacation Club owners are beginning to get concerned about an erosion of benefits. This is just the tip of the iceberg folks, the Round Up is packed with the best Disney and theme park news, discussions, photos, and trip reports. Your adventure begins here!
We have a special treat today. Our Disney and More partner, Alain Littaye, has produced a stellar tribute to one of Epcot's classic, yet sadly extinct, attractions - HORIZONS. Join us as we take a trip back in time and visit the future! It's an idea so crazy that it just might work. Photos, video, and commentary about this sorely missed attraction.
MiceChat assembles the top news and discussions of the week, and what a week it was! Big news that Ed Grier is leaving the post of Disneyland President. Bigger news that Rich Ross has been named Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios. Both of these stories have the boards buzzing over what they mean. The man behind the tween-ification of the Disney Channel is now in charge of the Studios and the man who runs the Disneyland Resort (but who rarely set foot in the parks) is leaving. But that's not all, we also have photographic tours of the new Disney Gallery at Disneyland, Halloween Time trip reports, and thoughts on Mickey's Trick or Treat Party. A very unique and fun trip report from Walt Disney World's Expedition Everest 5k run and an amazing 3D trip report from Disney World. News that Disney will donate 50 acres of land for a high speed rail project. Disneyland Paris gets a giant 'UP' balloon and funtastic photos from Tokyo Disneyland's Halloween festivities. But that's just the tip of the iceberg, there's Star Wars in concert , photos from the parks, news about all sorts of things, rumors about rides, and ideas galore in today'sRound Up! Dive in, you'll be glad you did.
View: Round Up of the top Disney and theme park discussions, news, photos, and trip reports of the week
Another week filled with Disney and theme park news, rumors, and discussions. Did you have time to read everything?. Don't worry, we've got you covered with links and summaries of the very best Disney and theme park news items! Halloween Time at Disneyland complete with Ghost Galaxy news and reviews, HD video of the new Halloween Screams fireworks, and photos of the decorations in the park. We also have a rundown of the top Halloween activities in Southern California this October. For those who have often wondered about the best and worst dining options at Disney World, we have the ultimate reviews and tips. See the Magic Kingdom in fantastic 3D. Amazing photos, reviews, and video from Knotts Scary Farm Halloween Haunt. News that Cypress Gardens has closed down and that Sea World may have been sold. Disney to give free admission to volunteers in 2010. And much more! To top it all off, we are planning a big weekend of events, so dive on in to the MiceChat weekly Round Up for all the news, photos, and events that you won't want to miss!
View: Weekly Disney and Theme Park News, Rumor, and Photo Round Up
Each week, the Round Up crew bring us the top Disney and theme park news, rumors, photos, and trip reports. But this week is even more outstanding than usual. Due to the D23 Expo in Anaheim last weekend, we've got a wealth of photos, celebrities, announcements, upcoming rides and concept art to share. AND if you haven't heard the news, MiceChat was just named the Best Disney Message Boards - but you knew that already. So join us for news on Captain EO, Monsters headed for Tomorrowland, Star Tours 2, a new Fantasyland for Walt Disney World, Mystic Manor, new collectibles, and much, much more! It is a great week to be a Disney fan.
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