Disney, Disney, Disney, Denmark.  The Weekend Update is back with an AMAZING tour for you this week.  First stop is Halloween at the always beautiful Tokyo Disney Resort.  Then we take a gander at the beginnings of Christmas at the Walt Disney World Resort, including a first look at Monorail Teal.  We'll also take a nostalgic look back at Disneyland's classic Jungle Cruise attraction.  And we finish up with historic Copenhagen, Denmark and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Tivoli Gardens.  It's another fabulous world tour.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

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!

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Construction crews have been working through weekends lately to meet World of Color's deadlines.  The amount of technology crammed into one lagoon is impressive and Dateline Disneyland brings us lots of shots to drool over.  Also in Disneyland News today, the first of the 55th anniversary merchandise has begun to hit the stores.  A bit of Disneyland history has returned to the back of Tom Sawyer Island.  New Disneyland President, George Kalogridis, has only been on the job for one week, but is already making a mark on the park.  As always, Dateline Disneyland brings us the news, photos, and construction updates from the Disneyland Resort.  It was a glorious week to be in the parks.

View: Dateline Disneyland News, Photos, and Construction Updates from the Disneyland resort

The In the Parks Disneyland and Southern California theme park blog is back to fill us in on what's happening at our favorite parks.  Everyone seems to be following the status of California Adventure's Paradise Pier Lagoon.  Not only is it fun to watch the progress of the World of Color installation, but when will it finally be filled with water?  Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland are both supporting childrens charities.  Quirky local news, photos, tips, and much more.

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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!

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