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.

View: Epic Mickey Is Loads Of Steampunk Fun

Michael Jackson was a Peter Pan fan, so much so that he formed a company with Prince Al-Waleed (Disney's partner in Disneyland Paris) to build a real Peter Pan Neverland theme park.  Join us today as Alain Littaye takes us on a journey through this never-build Neverland theme park, complete with descriptions and beautiful images.  There is little doubt, based upon these images, that this would have been a stunning theme park, but could it have been a success?

View: Michael Jackson's Neverland Theme Park

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

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

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!

View: The Best Disney and Theme Park News Links of the Week

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

October is starting off with a very busy weekend for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.  A major convention hits town on the same weekend as Gay Days.  Expect the parks to be busy, but lots of fun.  If you are planning to rent a stroller at the Disneyland Resort, be aware that rental fees have jumped to $15 per day.  Stop by the resort for a chance to win a Tinked out Honda Insight.  However, you'll want to read the fine print.  News, photos, and construction updates.

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

It's that wonderful time of year again, leaves are beginning to turn their fall colors, the dusk air is cool and crisp and screams can be heard drifting across the night sky from haunts all over the world. Its time for our yearly list of top haunted attractions. Join us as we attempt to scare the stuffing out of you.

View: Top California Haunts For Halloween 2009

"Amazing," "eye-popping," "whimsical," "profound," "fun" and "moving" could all be used to describe the new Walt Disney Family Museum, but none come close to capturing the experience. You must truly experience it in person to fully appreciate it.  But whether you're a casual Disney fan, an armchair historian, or a scholar of entertainment arts, you are sure to find the museum to be a fitting tribute to a remarkable man. The museum opens to the public on October 1st, 2009, but this past weekend, members of the museum, D23 and the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society were treated to a special sneak preview of the facility, housed in a renovated former military barracks in San Francisco's historic Presidio.  Join us as we take a peek inside.

View: A detailed review of the new Walt Disney Family Museum

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

You can count on the MiceChat Round Up Crew to bring you a collection of the week's top Disney and theme park news and discussions each and every week.  This week is filled with spooky details - Halloween Time starts this Friday at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California.  The first spooktacular photos of the new Halloween fireworks have begun to leak out.  Zero has been hung on the high wire, and the new Ghost Galaxy version of Space Mountain will also launch for the first time at the end of the week.  There is a lot of fun in this week's update as well.  MiceChatters are holding a Photoshop contest to see who can create the best Disney/Marvel mashups.  We have a visit to the Woodland Park Zoo.  And there are numerous trip reports from parks all over the place.  And if it is news you are looking for, we've got that too - a coaster accident at Knott's Berry Farm and the sad news that Dick Cook is out as the head of the Walt Disney Studios.  One minute, Dick Cook was the toast of the D23 fan convention last week and then suddenly he is out on his ear, leaving Hollywood and many major stars (such as Johnny Depp) upset.  And that's just the tip of the iceberg, dive on in to MiceChat's weekly round up of Disney and theme park news, rumors, photos, and trip reports!

View: Weekly Round Up of top Disney and theme park news, rumors, photos, and trip reports

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.

View: Round Up of the week's top Disney news, rumors, photos, discussions, and trip reports - it was a big week in theme park news!