One of the biggest theme park news stories of the year was Disney's acquisition of Marvel Entertainment.  There is little doubt that Disney will leverage the characters and eventually put them in the parks.  What would such a Marvel theme park look like?  Today, we'll take a look at a Marvel park which has already been designed and ready to be built in Dubai . . . but not by Disney.  Though there is no way for us to know how the Disney deal may affect the future chances of this park actually being completed, the concept art does give us an idea of just how amazing such a park could be.  Come on, let's take a peek at something really amazing!

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One week to Thanksgiving and the Disney parks around the world are ready for full Christmas insanity.  The MiceChatters have been busily sharing news and photos of Disney's holiday decorations, lights, parades, fireworks, shows and attractions.  Disneyland looks spectacular this year, but much discussion is focusing on the dwindling entertainment value of Walt Disney World - where continuous cutbacks have lead to a loss of many beloved details.  Join us for this week's Round Up and we'll share the links and summaries of the most entertaining discussions, reviews, trip reports, news and photos of the week.  You'll see what it's like to be a participant in Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, meet a Disney author, visit all the Disney parks in glorious photos, and have a lot of fun in the process.

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The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially in full swing and all of the seasonal favorites are back - from Small World Holiday, Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, to Santa's Reindeer Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch. The nightly "Believe... In Holiday Magic" fireworks spectacular is back as well, along with its signature snowfall finale. Meanwhile, construction continues at California Adventure and Santa makes an appearance in a new location.  The Resort fights Swine Flu, and more is added to "The Disneyland Story" exhibit in the Main Street Opera House. Join us for Dateline Disneyland, your weekly look at Disneyland Resort news, photos, and construction.

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Welcome to the Weekend Update, your weekly photo tour of sights, vacations, and theme parks all over the world.  This week, the signs of Tokyo Disneyland. A trip to Starkey Wilderness Park in Central Florida. Beautiful Bruges, Belgium.  The ultimate classic California beach town of Ventura. And the fun and funky car collection of Don Laughlin. Give us a fast, fun, and fabulous five minutes and we'll brighten your day.

View: Weekend Update photo tour of Disney, theme parks, and vacation spots worldwide

Christmas is coming - and if you are visiting Disneyland or Disney World it is already here!  Join the MiceEars crew as they round up the hottest Disney and theme park news, rumors, and discussions from the past week.  The past week brought a new Showboat Jubilee to Disneyland, snow and holiday cheer to both Disney state-side parks, A Christmas Carol already in the theaters, and tons of great trip reports, news, and more.  As usual, the Round Up is packed with interesting tidbits of news from the parks.  Happy Veterans Day Everyone.

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

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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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