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When Nachos Attack, Al Takes a Crack, and Your Weekly Disney News Stack
Welcome to MiceChat's weekly Round-Up of Disney and theme park news and discussions. This week's highlights include: Valentines trip reports, The closure of ToonTown in Walt Disney World, as well as discussion on a possible refurbishment for the long neglected Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland Paris. Al Lutz gives Family Fun Magazine the raspberries, Dustysage looks forward to the new Winnie the Pooh film, and the MiceChatters discuss the dangers of nacho cheese. All this and much more in today's round up - Enjoy!Weekly summary of Disney and theme park news, rumors and discussions
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A Year To Celebrate
Join MiceChatter, CaptPhoebus, as he takes us on a tour of the Disney theme parks around the world from his travels this past year. Catch the parks in various seasons and see the new attractions and shows that punctuated the year of Disney Celebrations. It was a year of dragons, monsters, jubilees, street parties, and idols . . . what did you celebrate? -
In The Parks: A look at the new “Magical” Fireworks, and news from around the resort!
Today, David "Darkbeer" Michael takes a look at the latest news and information from all around the Disney resorts. First, we take a look at the latest signage from around the resort, advertising the new and exciting D23 Expo. Next, we're in for a special treat - we get a full review of the new "Magical" fireworks at Disneyland. His opinion? A good show, but shorter and with less fireworks than "Remember". Finally, we take a look around the park with pictures of current California Adventure construction, progress at the Grand Californian hotel, and much more! In The Parks is your guide to all Southern California theme parks, and appears every Friday only on MiceChat! -
Weekend Update: Take a tour from California to South Korea!
There's a wonderful world waiting for you in today's Weekend Update. First, as our teams get ready to compete in this year's Gumball Rally, we rekindle our memories and take a look at last year's event. After racing around Disneyland, we take a splash at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and explore the waterways and slides of this fun water park. Then, pack your bags, because we're off to South Korea! Explore Everland Resort - a cute charming park that some compare to Disneyland. You'll see helicopters, flying ships, and a whole bunch of animals. Finally, our last stop takes us to Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios park in Florida. We get an up close and personal look at some fo your favorite Star Wars celebrities and get a sneak preview the new Hyperspace Hoopla stage show. Why leave home, when you've got the Weekend Update? the sun don t lie marcus miller [1] [1] http://johnquiggin.com?the_sun_don_t_lieWeekend Update: Theme Park Photo Reports From Around the World!
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Disney News Roundup – Fires Discounts and Christmas
We have a lot of catching up to do today after taking Monday and Tuesday off. Amazing how much news can break in just a couple of days. The big news came from an Al Lutz in his MiceAge update yesterday that president elect Obama may be joining former president Lincoln in a completely rebuilt Disneyland Opera House production. Of course, Al runs through a million Disneyland rumors big and small - it was an Al Lutz update not to miss [1]. On Monday, Darkbeer assembled the list of current news for the southern California theme parks and informs us of some tough times being had by two of San Diego's most popular attractions. You will find the entire Monday in the Parks update HERE. [2] Finally, we have today's weekly Roundup from the MiceChat crew which is filled with dozens of news items, discussions, and photos from Disney and other theme parks world wide. The Roundup is always a fun way to find out what is popular at the moment and what has folks riled up. This past week, the fires and the effects on Disneyland as well as on many of our readers was a top cause of discussion. Christmas decorations and preperations for holiday attractions is also a hot topic. Join us as we wish Mickey Mouse a happy 80th birthday and rustle up all the Disney news for you at our Weekly Roundup HERE. [3] [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al111808a.htm [2] http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/monday-in-the-parks/833-monday-parks-lets-get-political-look-lots-photos.html [3] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc111908a.htmDisney News, Rumor, and Discussions for Theme Parks World Wide
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Weekly Roudup: Queens and Miley’s Sweet Sixteen
Every week, hundreds of stories, news items, and tips swirl around the discussion boards about Disney, Theme Parks, and Family Travel. Lucky for all of us, MiceChat puts the essential information in one convenient place every Wednesday morning. This is your last chances to register for the MiceChat Walt Disney World Gumball Rally on October 18th. 4 magic parks, one amazing quest, sign up for the Gumball Rally Today [1]. We feature a trip report from SummerInFl at Disney World today, a fun romp through the park with friends. And we let you know about the brand new Fortuosity Shop on Main Street USA at Disneyland In California. Jack and Sally have arrived at the Disneyland Resort for their Halloween through Christmas haunting of the park. Reader g3311r shares some great video of the Remember fireworks. It was a big week for MiceChat. Over the last weekend, nearly 100 folks joined us for the Disneyland Gay Days weekend. And while two full days at the Theme Parks is always exhusting, it was also a VERY fun time. Multiple trip reports are already on MiceChat so you can share in all the excitement. And while we were celebrating with the queens, Miley Cyrus was celebrating her Sweet Sixteen. Ttrocc70 gives us the details of Miley's purple party at Disneyland and what those of us who didn't pay $250 missed. Weekend Update [2] contributor, TDLFAN, shares photos of Tokyo Disneyland at Halloween time. But it isn't all about Disney this week. We have reviews of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and the Haunted Queen Mary Shipwreck. And as always, there are many more discussions to be explored. Read the entire MiceChat Weekly Roundup of Disney and Theme Park news HERE. [3] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/proddetail.php?prod=wdwgumball [2] http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/weekend-update/ [3] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc100808a.htmThe MiceChat Weekly Roundup of Disney, Theme Park, and Vacation News and Discussions.
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A ‘Space’ In Our Hearts
Through the years, Space Mountain has remained a popular and beloved Disney attraction. A version of the mountain has been built in all five Magic Kingdom parks, launching legions guests into the void. Herb Ryman Concept Art for Space Mountain (Copyright Disney) Today, we highlight the blog post of Mark Taft, who has detailed the history and impact of Space Mountain around the globe and across the years. Read the entire article, Space Mountain: Universal Thrills - HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/mark/695-space-mountain-universal-thrills.html -
It’s Roundup Time – Disney, Theme Parks, Halloween, and More
This week, the MiceChat Roundup Crew features the story of ROBONICS95 who recently celebrated his birthday aboard the Disney Magic's 10th Anniversary Mexican Cruise and shares his tale on land and sea. All over the boards, people are getting excited for Halloween time at Disneyland and elsewhere. There are discussions about the big Mickey head pumpkin in Town Square, what Halloween costume you are going to wear this year, and Knotts Scary Farm's Haunt. One MiceChatter has built a haunted ghost town in her front yard, and another seeks advice on finding the best haunts and fun activities this year. There are also many wonderful trip reports from Disneyland, including a report from the Disneyland half marathon race. On the Walt Disney World front, we have news of big travel discounts, video of the parades during a Hurricane, and Tours, Trip Reports, and the legend of Mr. Toad - now ten years gone from Fantasyland. Overseas, Tokyo Disney Sea is celebrating its 7th anniversary, and the Autopia at Disneyland Paris is getting some changes. There is a lot of construction at the Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian Hotel as they build the new Disney Vacation Club wing. MiceChatter akfandisney brings us photos of what the new rooms will look like. In sad news, Peanuts animator Bill Melendez, who was responsible for the classics A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown has died at the age of 91. Many share their memories of watching his animated specials on TV as children. And as always, there is much much more in the Round - what to do with a smelly cat, Tales of a taping of the Price is Right TV show, adventures in tea drinking, Chicago, Indiana, Cedar Point . . . It just goes on and on. There is never a need to be board on Round up day. Dive in to all the Disney, theme park, and vacation discussions HERE [1] ---- [2] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [3] _______________________________ [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc091008a.htm [2] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [3] http://www.feedburner.comMiceChat's weekly roundup of top Disney, theme park, and community discussions
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Another Hamburger To Exit The Disney Parks – Anne
Al Lutz [1] is reporting that Anne Hamburger will be leaving Disney, where she has headed the entertainment department as Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Creative Entertainment. Hired during the Paul Pressler era, Ms. Hamburger's first assignment was to revamp the horrid "Steps in Time" production which opened with Disney's California Adventure park in the Hyperion Theater. Though her fixes reportedly cost millions, the show did not last and was quickly replaced with a touring production of "Blast," until she was able to complete the work on the replacement show "Aladdin a New Musical." As the artistic director of Disney entertainment, Ms. Hamburger was responsible for all major shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars at all of the Disney parks and on the cruise ships. It was a broad role which paced Ms. Hamburger as producer and artistic adviser in nearly all of Disney's theatrical productions. While her production values were very high, her artistic sensibilities did not always jive with what guests expected to see in the Disney parks. Ms. Hamburger did have a following of devoted fans. For many years, her Aladdin and Snow White productions (at California Adventure and Disneyland respectively) successfully filled theaters and had many loyal regulars. Her Nemo Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom was a smash success, and many of her cruise ship and foreign park productions were also considered critical successes. Recently, she was reported to have been pitching a Narnia production for the space currently occupied by the Muppets at Disney's California Adventure. The changing of the guard in the Entertainment department at Disney will no doubt allow for a refocusing on the type and tone of entertainment offered in the parks and cruise line in the immediate future. Such major changes at Disney are usually followed by additional staff changes, department reshuffling, and policy changes. Steve Davison, a Disney fan favorite for his fireworks spectaculars and Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, is the current Creative Director for Walt Disney Creative Entertainment and was an immediate subordinate of Ms. Hamburger. He is surely capable of continuing the work of the department until final changes have been made. Mr. Lutz has started a discussion on the MiceChat forums HERE. [2] [3] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [4] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/8_14_anne_hamburger_exit-102080.html [2] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/8_14_anne_hamburger_exit-102080.html [3] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [4] http://www.feedburner.com
