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

Is there ever an off season anymore at Disneyland?  Doesn't seem to be.  Halloween ended last weekend, but we are already predicting crowds this week for Veterans Day and the start of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee (inspired by the Princess and the Frog animated feature).  The park will also be taping the Very Merry Christmas Parade this weekend with some spots filmed during the week.  But don't expect crowds to lighten up after this week.  The Christmas season officially starts at the resort on November 13th this year, followed the next week by Thanksgiving - and then the really BIG crowds begin to show up!  No worries, it isn't all about crowds today, we also have stunning construction photos and updates from the parks, including some exciting progress in the World of Color viewing park.

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

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

Did you hear the news? Shanghai Disneyland has finally been announced . . . and to honor the occasion, MiceChat now sports a fancy new section on the site for it.  Meanwhile, Christmas just couldn't wait this year and made an early appearance at Disneyland even before Halloween was over.  Disneyland Paris has a new lake of fireworks. A Roger Rabbit sequel appears to be in the works and is discussed on the boards.  D23 is offering a Treasures of the Archives 54 disk set.  Plus tons of news, photos, trip reports, ideas, and more.  The Round Up brings you all the best links to help you stay in the Disney loop.  Give us a minute and we'll give you a week!

View: Round Up of the Week's Top Disney and Theme Park News Items

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort wrapped up last night; however, even as guests flooded into the park in record numbers to celebrate the spooky season, Christmas decorations were popping up in the stores and  the castle itself was blanketed in fake snow.  It was a collision of two holidays throughout the park, as if Haunted Mansion Holiday's story line had seeped out into the park itself. New Orleans Square and A Bug's Land are all decked out for the holidays and within the next couple of weeks, the parks will be completely transformed into a winter wonderland. Meanwhile, construction continues on the World of Color platform in Paradise Bay as the water level rises.  Construction, merchandise, hotel, and operational updates in today's Dateline Disneyland as well as dozens of beautiful photos of the resort.

View: Dateline Disneyland: construction, photo, and operational updates from the Disneyland Resort

What do Dinosaurs, Disney's new Princess Tiana, Red Bull, and Halloween have in common?  The Weekend Update of course.  Every weekend brings us a new tour, and today's Halloween update is quintessential Weekend Update material. We'll see Princess Tiana's new show at Disney World, visit Dinosaur World, journey through Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, ogle some classic cars, and much more. And as a special treat, we have an encore of vintage Halloween postcards.  Happy Halloween everyone!

View: Weekend Update Theme Park And Travel Tour

Halloween is just one day away and that means huge crowds for the Disneyland Resort all weekend as guests scramble to see the Halloween Screams fireworks, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, and Mickey's Trick or Treat Party before the holiday is over.  That also means parking in remote lots if you arrive late to the resort.  David gives you the tips you need if you plan to visit Disneyland this weekend.  He also fills us in on the newly reopened Magic Shop on Main Street USA, automated stroller rental, an extra night just added to Knot's Halloween Haunt, and lots of great tips and photos from Disneyland.

View: In The Parks Disneyland and Theme Park Blog - Halloween, Parking, Nightmares and Magic

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

Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means . . . Christmas is waiting back stage to make a sudden appearance on Main Street USA.  If you are looking for Halloween fun, we've got lots of trip reports and links to satisfy your haunted cravings.  There is also plenty of news to share this week, From Tiana's Showboat Jubilee to news about the new Houdini Magic Shop on Main Street.  We'd also like you to save the date for MiceChat's 5th anniversary celebration January 29th - 31st, 2010 at Disneyland.  Join us for this week's roundup of top Disney, theme park, and entertainment discussions, news, and photos - it's always a blast.

View: Top Disney and Theme Park news, rumors, trip reports, and discussion of the week

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

One of the most heavily anticipated events of the year has finally occured at Disney's California Adventure park . . . WATER!  Paradise Bay is finally filling up after many long months of World of Color construction.  Of course, we have lots of beautiful photos to commemorate the event, along with a fantastic Disneyland Resort update.  It is a week of change at the parks.  Halloween is not yet over, but Christmas is already pushing its way into the parks.  Houdini is moving into the Magic Shop on Main Street.  Various restaurants are getting refurbishments.  And of course, there are dozens of construction photos from Little Mermaid and Cars Land for you to drool over.  Have a wonderful week and enjoy the update!

View: Dateline Disneyland News and Construction Update from the Parks

Halloween is big business for theme parks and we have photo reports from two great Halloween haunts this weekend. Join us for a unique look at Busch Garden's Howl O Scream  and Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights events. But don't worry, we'll help you get over your nightmares with a tour of beautiful Helsinki, Finland.  And if all that has you ready for a luxurious rest, perhaps a bit of pampering at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort is in order.  We finish up this week's Weekend Update with a treasure trove of vintage Halloween postcard images.

View: Weekend Update Photo Tour Of Great Theme Parks and Vacation Locations