| Disneyland Paris in peril again, the Fun Wheel trapped passengers for an hour at DCA, and Pinks Hot Dogs has left Knott’s Berry Farm and Halloween is scaring up business everywhere. That is just some of the news we have for you today in the MiceChat round up. We bring you a trip report from the Mahaloween event from Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Resort Hotel, more news about a Star Wars Land at Disneyland, and the Halloween celebrations happening at the Disneyland Resort in Paris. All this along with selections from the MiceTube and MicePod. |
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AN ALL NEW MICECHAT PODCAST IS HERE! The MiceChat crew returns to Disneyland to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion and ponder the upcoming enhancements to the Fantasyland dark rides. As Disneyland prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, there’s lots for us to talk and speculate about. So, join Doug, David and Dusty as we take you for a walk in the park. It’s an amazing audio adventure. Then, we’ll transport you to Scare LA, where Disney Legends Bob Gurr and Alice Davis have a few things to say about the amazing Haunted Mansion. Be sure to stick through for the very end of the show for a special surprise!
Profits from the sale of every bottle of refreshing O-Zell soda supports the restoration of theWalt Disney Birthplace in Chicago. Pick up some delicious Victorian style natural soda AND help a great cause at the same time: O-Zell Soda For a special treat, listen to the O-Zell jingle here: O-Zell Soda Song
Mickey’s Fun Wheel Traps Passengers
The Ferris Wheel in Paradise Pier Broke Down, that almost sounds like a rather Tooney song, but it’s something that a few guests dealt with in the hot Anaheim weather. Here’s the video story!
What is Your Favorite DL Souvenir?
Disneyland has offered a wide variety of merchandise and other souvenirs over its nearly 60 year history. Tell us, or even show us a photo of your favorite memento, you have taken home from the Happiest Place on Earth1
My Mahaloween experience
Disneyland attempted a new special event, this one centered around the popular, but incredibly small, Trader Sam’s bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Moregumboplease tells us about their experience at this special event, and several other attendees also share their personal experience at this Mahalo-ween event.
Better have your salt ready, as you might need a few extra grains when you read these rumors. ~ Trekkie Dad
People Mover coming back
We’d love for this rumor to be true, as the pictures posted by Lakerfan3224 would suggest.
More Confirmation(s): ToonTown out and Star Wars Land to go in after the 60th.
Interesting conversation / rumor discussion on the possible places starwars land would take foot in the Disneyland Resort, the front runner is ToonTown!
5th Park in the Works
Are there plans for a fifth theme park to be built at Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary in 2021?
Maelstrom Live Action Frozen Projection Screen Overlay Concept Leaked!
PlutoHasFleas posts a photo that purports to be filming of a live action scene for the planned Maelstrom replacement at Epcot.
Country Bear Caverns (mine coaster)
toonaspie thinks Disney World’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster could be adapted to a Country Bears theme for Disney California Adventure.
Euro Disney announces an important recapitalization
Fultimate brings us information about the financial situation of the DisneyLand Paris Resort and what TWDC is doing to save Euro Disney.
Disneyland Paris celebrates Halloween !
disneylandPfans brings us a report of Halloween at Disneyland Paris this year.
This week we have pictures from Universal Orlando and a poll on improving Knott’s Scary Farm. ~ Trekkie Dad
Universal Orlando Resort – a photo TR
mikeland gives us a photo-packed trip report from Universal Studios in Florida.
How could Scary Farm improve for 2015?
If you attended Knott’s Scary Farm this year, jcruise86 would like your opinion on how it could be improved for next year.
Pink’s Hot Dogs Closed – Cable Car Kitchen Now Open
If you were counting on getting a Pink’s Hot Dog at Knott’s Berry Farm, it looks like you are out of luck.
Welcome to this week’s Communicore Weekly, where we talk about Universal Hollywood Horror Night, Contemporary Fact, Hook’s Revenge, and Dinosaur! TRIP REPORT! – Jeff talks about his recent trip to Universal Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights in the Trip Report! ONE LITTLE FACT! – George knows you about the Contemporary Resort in One Little Fact! BOOK OF THE WEEK! – George and Jeff travel to Neverland in Hook’s Revenge for the Book of the Week! FIVE LEGGED GOAT! – And finally, the Dino Institute is this week’s Five Legged Goat!
Window to the Magic:
Enjoy the sounds of the park on our weekly journeys into the wonderful world of the Disney sound experience!
Dead Man’s DIEgest:
On this episode of the Dead Man’s DIEgest we bring you ALL the announcements for the Houses and Scarezones for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast: The Season Pass is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the beloved Disneyland classic, The Haunted Mansion. Doug Barnes, Brent Young, Robert Coker, and Theme Park Adventure’s Rick West sits with Disney Legend Alice Davis to discuss her career in Walt Disney Imagineering, stories of Walt and Roy Disney, creating the Haunted Mansion & Pirates of the Caribbean, the difficulties of working as a strong woman in the industry, and of course, many beautiful stories of her late husband, Disney Legend Mark Davis.
Disney Avenue Podcast: On this episode of the Disney Avenue Podcast, host Keith Michael Mahne has a wonderful conversation with famous author, Disney historian and the “go to” guy on Walt and all things Disney for that matter, Mr. Jim Korkis. Jim has one of the best personalities around and is full of fantastic stories and insights on Walt and the company.
Mousetalgia! – An Unofficial Disneyland Podcast Team Mousetalgia examines Kansas City’s haunted Sauer Castle as a possible influence on a young Walt Disney in today’s episode. Might Walt’s personal connection to the Sauer descendants have had an effect on his perception of haunted houses, and even his future Haunted Mansion? We tell the story, and you can decide. Also, we talk about New Orleans Square at Halloween Time, and discuss tricks, treats, and special celebrations of the spooking season that you’ll only find in the park’s own Big Easy. Plus – our predictions about the Submarine Voyage; Danny Elfman visits Haunted Mansion Holiday to advertise his upcoming concerts – and more!
DoomBuggies Spook Show: Disney Legend Alice Davis joins the DoomBuggies Spook Show this week to talk about her late legendary husband Marc Davis, who was one of Walt Disney’s original Nine Old Men and was largely responsible for the majority of the scenes and gags in the Haunted Mansion. Alice talks about Marc’s childhood and early art, and explains why Walt selected him to become an Imagineer, and some of Marc’s artistic aspirations. Also, Jeff’s new book has been published – “The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion,” from Theme Park Press and now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions.
The Sweet Spot: In this Episode we welcome former Disneyland cast member Vern Hoiland. Vern was hired into Disneyland in 1969 and retired in 2006. Vern saw a lot fo changes over the years from managment, park changes, his own changes in roles, and much more. This is a great interview if you want to learn about how it was working in Disneyland as far back as 1969. Plus, we’ll look at the latest in the Disneyland Resort news with Tommy. Enjoy and please visit our new website www.thesweepspot.com
Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast: On this show we bring you the latest news, including an On Location Resort Report from Gregory, we then talk rumors before going On Location with Gregpory again as he sits down with Maureen from Autism at the Parks
Uh-Oa and Aloha at Trader Sam’s First Mahaloween
It was billed as a one day only event at Trader Sam’s, guaranteed to put you into the Halloween Time spirit. However, not everything at the “Mahaloween Luau” was worth celebrating. Join Fab as she dishes the dirt on this fun, but flawed, event.
- The Top Five Haunted Attractions in Palm Beach
- Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #110 – First Timer Mistakes + Hints and Tips
- More Cute Stories Volume 5: Animators and Imagineers Part 2, a Review
- An Afternoon Visit To The Hearthstone Lounge
- A Closer Look at Universal Orlando Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Disney Decay: Mark Twain Disintegrates in Disneyland Paris
After the sad story we ran last weekend about the horrid condition of Disneyland Paris’ Mark Twain, Alain Littaye has more information about the decaying park icon, plus some information about how the Rivers of the Far West were supposed to look when the park opened in 1992.
- TEA SATE – Spotlight on Technology
- Jeff and George Review The Art of Disney Collectible Postcards
- Disney Big Hero 6 – XPRIZE Challenge
- Yesterland: Backstage Studio Tour
- Polynesian Village Resort and Magic Kingdom Updates
- Costume Ideas for Mickey’s Halloween Party
- How Disney Legend Van France Changed a Life – Disneylander Jerry’s story
- It’s Fun to be Free: Magic Skyways’ Influence on Disney Theme Parks
- Bob Gurr’s True-Life Adventures – No.13 Safari – Duma Tau
