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

We have a huge and fantastic roundup of Disney and theme park news for you today.  You'll find tons of photos and trip reports, news from Disneyland, Disney World, Paris, Tokyo, and even Hong Kong.  And those looking for breaking news will find the details on the tragedy which befell Fantasmic's new dragon when she broke her neck during a test run (and what that means for her public debut).  We'll also find out what people think about Diseyland's new fireworks, Starbucks in the parks, a poll pitting Bolt against UP, and dozens more fun, fabulous, and fanciful discussions and news items from MiceAge, MiceChat, and our partner sites.

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Getting tired of work, need a distraction?  Join the MiceChat Weekly Roundup for hours worth of news, trip reports, rumors, discussions, and fun. This week brings us a Toy Story Midway Mania guide, new attractions confirmed for Disneyland Paris, videos of dark-rides outside of the Disney Parks, and questions about how best to spend two weeks in Australia.  We also have a wonderful trip report from a MiceChatter who just completed his first trip to Disneyland in 25 years, and one from another ... Read More

View: Roundup of top Disney, Theme Park, and vacation news, rumors, and discussions

The MiceChat Weekly Roundup brings you the top Disney and Theme Park news, photos, information, and discussions from the past 7 days.  This week, we soar above Disney World on the new Characters in Flight balloon.  A lucky MiceChatter is picked to sing in the American Idol Experience attraction at Disney World's Hollywood Studios park.  Is Aerosmith about to be dumped for Hannah Montana on Rockin' Rollercoaster?  Happy 26th birthday to Tokyo Disneyland and 17th anniversary for Disneyland Paris!  Tokyo Disneyland's new ... Read More

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Merry Christmas and the dead.  What could be more wholesome or more Disney?  The Weekend Update takes us around the world to visit Disney and other Theme Parks as well as vacation locations everywhere.  Times are tough, but we can all share a mini vacation every Saturday - right here on MiceChat. This week, Christmas comes early to the Disneyland Resort in Paris.  Its Town Square transformed into a winter wonderland and the castle dripping in crystal like icicles.  In high contrast, we ... Read More

View: Weekend Update Photo Trip Around the Disney and Theme Park World

Another long holiday weekend.  Lucky for us, we have the Weekend Update to keep us company.  This time around, MiceChat's team of "Photographers, Gossips, and Spies" take us to the corners of the earth.  But don't worry, they always bring us back home again.     This week, MiceChatter Greg L gives us the final installment of his European theme park tour with Europa park.  Hollywood 1939 takes us on an a journey through liquid space with a detailed photo tour of Disneyland's Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. TDLFAN pops on his wings and takes us first to the most relaxed place on earth - Hawaii, then jets us to the most beautiful of all the Magic Kingdom parks, Disneyland Paris.  And the dynamic duo of SummerInFL and Denise "Nbodyhome" Preskitt of Mousesteps.com [1] give us the World - the Disney World - with photos of the new StormStruck Severe Weather Replicator at Epcot, Halloween preparation at the Magic Kingdom, and resort construction from the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary Resort, and Caribbean Beach Resort.  And that's just the beginning of the wonderful world as brought to you by the Weekend Update crew.  [2] See all the amazing pictures and commentary HERE from the Disney resorts, theme parks, and vacation locations around the word - jump on in, the weekend is fine.   [3] _______________________________ Do you love MiceChat? Get our daily Email update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [4] _______________________________ [1] http://www.mousesteps.com [2] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=654 [3] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [4] http://www.feedburner.com

View: Weekend Update photo reports from Disney parks, vacation locations, and theme parks world wide

If there is one thing that I love, it is photos of an abandoned amusement park. This week, the MiceChat Roundup Crew is featuring OFTEric's [1] pictures of the abandoned Splendid China amusement park in Central Florida. They also remind you not to miss the upcoming Gumball Rally at Disney World Florida [2]. TDLFAN has found more 25th anniversary info for the Tokyo Disney Resort. Find out what villainy is in store for the Halloween season, and where Indiana Jones merchandise will appear next. It seems that Disneyland Paris is finally filling its hotels to capacity. As a result, more hotels may finally be on the way. Disney and the Anaheim Garden Walk are making a big announcement in mid October and MiceChatters are wondering if it will be the announcement of Disney Hotels at the property or possibly a Disney purchase of the entire complex. Miley Cyrus [3] wants you to pay $250 to attend her sweet sixteen birthday at Disneyland. As always, there are dozens of Trip reports from Disney and other theme parks and vacation locations around the world. Dive on in to the MiceChat weekly roundup of Disney news, rumor, discussion, and trip reports HERE [4]. [1] http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/ [2] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/gumball_rally_wdw_edition_oct-101198.html [3] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/miley_cyrus_wants_you_pay-102565.html [4] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc082708a.htm

View: The Weekly Roundup Of Disney And Theme Park News, Rumor, and Trip Reports

Stunning.  That is the only way to describe this week's photos.  The collection of Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tampa Florida pictures are fantastic. It is shots like this that have us all looking forward to the weekend: Don't miss a single beautiful shot.  Click HERE for this weekend's collection of Disney and travel photos from around the world. [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=600

View: Weekend Update photo update of Disney and vacation photos from around the world

Prepare to be exhausted.  It is a world wide extravaganza today!  PhotoMatt takes us to Club 33 in 33 fantastic pictures.  Denise "Nbodyhome" Preskitt of MouseSteps.com brings us Disney World, Hollywood1939 chimes in with Disneyland, and the globe-trotting TDLFAN clocks in with an amazing 3 parks: Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris.  Whew. So, settle in and prepare to enjoy our world of color and magic:  Read the entire Weekend Update HERE [1]   [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=414

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