If you are a Disney fan, then you are no doubt scouring the web for little bits of information on your favorite company.  The MiceChat Roundup makes your search easy.  Once a week, we round up all the best news, rumors, discussions, tips, and photos and assemble them here in digest form complete with links to where you can find more information.  This week we learn a about how the Monorails work and how a fatal accident may have occurred this past weekend in Florida.  Sad news about Broadway's version of the Little Mermaid.  Disneyland 4th of July fireworks video and discussion.  A history of Space Mountain. Loads of news and information about Disney parks overseas, including an exciting Halloween planned in Tokyo.  All this and robot-Obama, Harry Potter, a $17,500 video game, pregnant micechatters, and MUCH more!  Dive on in to all the fun.

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It was a crazy weekend.  Normally, the Disneyland Resort is packed on the 4th of July.  Not this year.  Most of the day was a dream, until evening when the Fireworks hunting crowds suddenly showed up in droves.  Construction is progressing toward a new California Adventure. Dinosaur Jack is gone without a trace and the Golden Dreams Theater sits waiting for the wrecking ball.  But as things disappear, new things pop up elsewhere with the first signs of the Red Trolley construction, artistic touches being added to the World of Color Seating and more.  Every Monday, Andy Castro fills you in on all of the Disneyland news and construction.  Today, he also looks at yesterday's tragic accident at Disney World which sadly resulted in the loss of a Cast Member's life.

View: Dateline Disneyland News and Photos Update

An early morning monorail collision killed one Disney World cast member and shook up guests on a train returning to the Ticket and Transportation Center from Epcot.  News and discussion regarding this tragic accident is being conducted in MiceChat's News Forum and in the Disney World section.

View: Monorail Collision at Disney World Kills Driver

After a relatively short run of service, Monorail Red is already ready for a long rehab.  With Monorail Orange yet to be approved to carry guests and Monorail Blue out of regular service, this places a huge burden on the new Monorail fleet. Back at Big Thunder Ranch, the Barbecue has reopened to public scorn over the high price (made worse by a mandatory tip and high CA taxes).  A new hotel is slated for the corner of Katella and Harbor Blvd ... Read More

View: In The Parks Theme Park Blog - Lots of News From Disneyland and Beyond

A long awaited visitor has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, Monorail Orange. Resident Disneyland expert David Michael has captured the arrival of the newest in the fleet of Disneyland Monorails, Monorail Orange.  She is wrapped in white plastic and sitting in pieces in a parking lot.  But soon enough she should be up on the beam and transporting guests. We are still waiting to hear if operational problems with Monorail Red, particularly air conditioning, have been corrected for this newest monorail.  We should have more information for you soon. Additional pictures are available HERE [1] [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/davidmichael/dm081408a.htm

View: Welcome To Disneyland's Monorail Orange

Hello Blue! The new Blue has been spotted on the beam - and she is beautiful. Meanwhile, two shops have just closed. New Century Time Pieces is closing to remodel for new merchandise (the watch artist has moved to the exit of the Opera House) . The Three Fairies Magic Crystal Shop is also closing, to make room for enhancements and the return of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through. But the biggest departure is McDonald's. The fry carts and Burger Invasion are flying the coop to make room for healthier fare. Also this week, amazing shots of Disneyland at night and tons of pictures from Comic-Con '08 which packed the house in San Diego last weekend. See the entire Dateline Disneyland Photo Update of Disneyland, California Adventure, and Comic-Con HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=553

View: Dateline Disneyland: Monorail Blue, Closing Shops, Bye Bye McDonald's, Disneyland after dark, Comic-Con San Diego

This week, we attempt to get to the bottom of what's going on with Monorail Blue, the 2nd of the new monorails to arrive at the resort, and when it may begin carrying guests. WheresMickey started a discussion asking for your funny theme park pictures. At Disney World, The Country Bears are set for a big rehab. The Swan and Dolphin hotels have been voted "Best Resort." #1 Goofy wants to know what the difference between the two Mission Space options are. We also have trip reports and information about Maui, Northern California, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, and a great deal for people who want to visit Universal Japan. And of course, you'll be able to discuss the potential impact on Shamu that the sale of Busch may have on the Busch Entertainment theme parks (Sea World, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Bay, Sesame Place, and Water Parks). If you've been to the movies this week, we'd love to hear your reviews. Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hell Boy II are but two of the many movies currently being discussed. Dive in to the weekly update of News, Rumor, Armchair Imagineering, Discussion, and Community HERE [1] [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc071608a.htm

View: MiceChat's Weekly Roundup of Disney News, Rumor, and Discussion

It's another photo Friday with Andy Castro and his wonderful Dateline Disneyland column on MiceChat. This week, new Midway Mania signs have replaced the old ones, but still feature "Disneyland" instead of California Adventure - and still don't reflect the full name of the attraction. Monorail Red is up and running and taking guests for round trips to Downtown Disney and back. Just be sure to get there early. You don't want to be caught on this baby in the heat. Toon Town gets some love. The Sun Wheel is losing face. And some great photos of the exhibits in the Main Street Opera House. Check out the entire Dateline Disneyland Update HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=494

View: The Wonderful World Of Dateline Disneyland HERE

David updates us on the current status of Monorail Red, changes to the Fastpass system, what high winds did to Fourth of July fireworks, and the cheap wine being drunk by the Elias family in their lackluster Dream Home.     We were able to get on Monorail Red Sunday evening - but just for boarding.  As soon as we were comfortable in our seats, we were instructed to exit the train (no reason was given).  We got close, but didn't get to ride.  Mechanical issues aside, these new trains are a work of art.  Simply stunning in their design. Read the entire Monday in the Parks update HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=487

View: The entire Monday in the Parks update here.

The Microsoft Dream Home is open and MiceChat reporter Andy Castro is there with an early review.  Monorail Red has also made a hot opening.  And we mean "Hot" as in no airconditioning and windows that open just a few inches.  Wall-E has given Cruella the boot in the Hollywood Pictures back lot and has a Godzilla size location in Downtown Disney.  We round things out with hotel updates and construction updates.     

View: Andy's Full "Dateline Disneyland" Update

MiceChatter, PhotoMatt, has posted some beautiful pictures of the new Monorail Red as well as photos of his trip to the exclusive Club 33 private restaurant of the Disneyland resort. See all of the pictures of Monorail Red and Club 33 HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/photomatt_pics_5_18_08-96808.html

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