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Musical Theatre West (MTW) is partnering with the Dick Van Dyke Foundation to raise funds to support the next generation of performing artists.  Purchase supercalifragilisticexpialidocious tickets to MTW's July 23, 6pm performance of "Mary Poppins" and receive a special discount - only $40...
This week, Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline talks to Mousetalgia about the upcoming D23 Expo and gives us a sneak preview of the Pirates-themed Walt Disney Archives exhibit, and some behind-the-scenes information about the Archives programming and the...
I recently sat down with Jeffrey Epstein, Director of Corporate Communications at Disney, to discuss the upcoming D23 Expo in Anaheim scheduled for July 14th through 16th. The biennial Disney fan event has become a phenomenon since it made its...
The most iconic scene in Pirates of the Caribbean will change next year and fans aren’t happy (Please see the MiceChat news from Thursday HERE). Since 1967, the famed Auctioneer has given the pirates' an opportunity to “Take a...
Sigh. I miss Darth Daver. I know I can't fill his big, black boots, but it's Friday, so here's some news about Star Wars Stuff: BFI/LucasFilm Video Gives a Peek at Film Sets The British Film institute and LucasFilm have a...
Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we're doing a loop through Epcot, as there are many rumors floating around the internet in regards to the future of the this park, and potential announcements at the D23...
It’s February 8, 2002 at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. The park had its grand opening exactly one year ago. It’s not a secret that the new park has not met its business expectations. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: The Twilight...
In what is surely a sign of the times, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Paris will all soon remove the "Auction" scene where pirates can buy a bride. The scene is iconic for its...
This week Disney released a message reaffirming that the Hall of Presidents (MK) would reopen *with* a speaking role for President Trump, as has been the attraction's tradition since 1993. The re-opening is said to take place in late...
Welcome to the MiceChat News Roundup! With Summer officially underway, theme parks worldwide are geared up for big crowds hungering for their new rides, shows and attractions. Here at MiceChat, we are excited about the upcoming D23 Expo, where we'll...
Howdy Partner, welcome to Calico. Ghost Town has come alive again this summer, as cowboys and townsfolk add a rich tapestry of story development to the heart of Knott's Berry Farm. We also stop by the new Circus of...
Summer has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and the out of town tourists are arriving in droves again. In this update we’ll fill you in on what the summer holds, and more importantly what TDA has planned for the...
There's a lot to show you as summer officially kicks off! To get started, just pull out that little paper card you received earlier and wave it in front of the lighted box...yes! Your new scanners await! Disney has...
In this episode we are very excited to have had the chance to talk with retired Disneyland Band drummer Joe Shaw. Joe started playing drums at Disneyland in June of 1973, and Retired in 2013. He has played in...
There are lots of places in this world I'd like to go, but I can't necessarily afford. But Disney sure does make it sound tempting to me. But it never hurts to be informed, right? So I got this...
Do you enjoy being miniaturized by theme park attractions? Toy Story Midway Mania shrinks you to the size of a toy. Honey, I Shrunk the Audience shrinks your entire theater to the size of a shoe box. And Adventure Thru...
Are you planning a Disney vacation for you and your loved ones and you're not sure where to start? Here's a really fun way to take a lot of the headache out of the major parts of your planning:...
With all the amazing new things which have opened in Orlando this past month, we've been overwhelmed with things to see and do. Today, we journey to the quintessential Orlando theme park, The Magic Kingdom just at the moment...
Welcome to the MiceChat News Roundup! We are in for a busy summer at the Disneyland resort and beyond . . . and we don't just mean crowds! A brand new Big Thunder Trail to Fantasyland was recently unveiled, Tom...
Things are starting to return to normal at the Disneyland Resort. Tom Sawyer Island is back from an 18 month closure and crowds on Father's Day were down right enjoyable. For a few fleeting moments, Disneyland has felt like...