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Disney News Round Up: MiceChat 10 Year & Luigi’s Tires Drive off

February 11, 2015

Hello Round Up readers! Thank you to all who participated in the MiceChat 10 year anniversary celebration at Disneyland this past weekend, and all who followed along online and sent their well wishes. We want to see your photos and trip reports posted soon on our forums and Facebook pages! This week in Disney News brings us more information about the Hatbox Ghost, the upcoming closure of Luigi’s Flying tires. Last but not least, we have some information about Shanghai Disneyland’s ongoing Delays!	Get Mouseaddict for free HERE
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MiceAge Update: Disneyland Diamonds, Tires and Ghosts Some of the 60th Anniversary plans were finally revealed, although in a rather underwhelming presentation on Main Street USA that TDA’s execs cut and changed a half dozen times in the days leading up to the modest press event. And while the Disney Parks Blog also finally fessed up about the plans for Luigi’s Flying Tires we told you about months ago, the rest of the 60th plans are now relegated to a slow drip of information through this spring. In this update we’ll fill you in on the backstage panic leading up to last month’s 60th announcement, and what’s ahead for Anaheim before the Diamond Celebration officially begins on May 22nd. Luigi’s Flying Tires prepares to fly away as Disneyland continues to get ready for its Diamond Celebration It may not be even three years old, but one of Cars Land‘s three attractions will fly away forever next week to make way for a new attraction. Luigi’s Flying Tires at Disney California Adventure struggled to find an audience after guests couldn’t figure out how to properly operate the ride and now Disney hopes to fix that problem with a new attraction that will be built on top of the exiting ride facility. Meanwhile, Disneyland continues to get ready for its 60th Anniversary with big refurbishments and enhancement projects in both theme parks.

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A new attraction will be going in Radiator Springs, but sadly, another one will soon disappear. The Castle has received a special wrapping, during its refurbishment. And we also want to know which Anaheim Park you like most! ~ Aladdin Luigi’s to close 2/16 Disney has announced the Luigi’s Flying Tires will be closing soon, for a brand new attraction. A sketch of what the new attraction will look like, has also been released! Tell us what you think about this news! New Printed Tarp on Sleeping Beauty’s Castle The iconic symbol of Disneyland is getting ready to shine for Disneyland’s 60th Birthday Party, and in the meantime, it has been wrapped up, like a giant package at the center of Walt’s original Magic Kingdom. See what that package looks like, here! Which Park is Your Favorite: DL or DCA? Walt’s Ghost wants to know which theme park is your favorite, Disneyland or DCA? And just how close of a decision is that for you. Time to cast you vote! Disneyland Memories from 2.9.15 DizneyPhotoGuy brings us some fantastic photos from his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort this past week! As we celebrated our 10th anniversary here at MiceChat, we want to see any of your photos and post all your thoughts from the event! Facebook Page – MiceBook Facebook Group – MiceChat Micechat 10th Anniversary Weekend This week we find out about new acts coming to the Flower & Garden festival, the official explanation of the Peter Pan queue plus a couple of threads to just have some fun. – DLandFansAZ New Epcot Flower & Garden Concert Series ‘Garden Rocks’ Epcot will be replacing the 60’s themed ‘Flower Power’ with acts from the 70s-90s for this years International Flower & Garden festival. Peter Pan’s Flight New Interactive Queue Explained PlutoHasFleas has found a Disney video that officially explains the Peter Pan interactive queue. Monorail Exterior Promotions With the Monorail being used to promote new movies, Imagineer45 is wondering what movies will be next. Which Ride Narration Would You Recite The Best OK, here’s a fun one, PlutoHasFleas has asked, “Which ride can you completely recite from start to finish?” Opening delayed until 2016 We have the official word that we all knew was coming. There is now new information from robbiem on the opening of the Shanghai Resort. Springfield is coming along with some photos and people wonder if Knott’s Berry has there own Felis collection like Disneyland Does! ~ Trekkie Dad The Simpsons Springfield Expansion videos/pictures update SoCalbma has a YouTube video showing the latest construction update at Universal Studios Hollywood. Does Knott’s have a cat population as Disneyland does? …asks jcruise86. Read the thread for the answer.
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MiceChat Podcast: Disney Bling Bling and Other Things – The MiceChat crew is BACK after a long delay, and they’ve got some surprises for you. The Hat Box Ghost isn’t the only thing returning, we’ve got news of the return of the Fabulous Disney Babe! There’s all sorts of news about the things which will be keeping us busy in the theme parks in 2015, not the least of which is Disneyland’s Diamond Anniversary. Let’s chat . . . Direct Download \| iTunes Haunted Mansion’s strange new wall A brief look at the new wall that has popped up inside Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Could it be hiding the installation of the Hatbox Ghost? Window to the Magic: Enjoy the sounds of the park on our weekly journeys into the wonderful world of the Disney sound experience! Direct Link \| iTunes Link Disafterdark: Welcome back to the Mouse’s Head and thank you for the download. Today, We are joined by Martin, a Disneyland Paris shareholder who has recently attended the AGM. So, today is a very French episode. When sit, drink and talk about all the goings on at that meeting and what is coming out of it. All neat and pretty, then on with the show. Direct Link The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast: Doug and Brent are at IAAPA 2014 for a discussion with the CEO of Dynamic Attractions, Guy Nelson. Want to hear from the guys who make the ride systems behind Soarin’, Radiator Springs Racers, and Space Mountain happen? Direct Link \| iTunes Link Disney Avenue Podcast: Born in Southern California in 1952, Ron was born to be a performer. He was a puppeteer, ventriloquist, magician and actor, who was fascinated by Walt Disney’s Disneyland and so was born his dream of one day performing at the park. Ron got his first theme park job in 1970, and over the ensuing 40 years he’s done it all – writing, directing, consulting, managing and performing for multiple production companies and in eight theme parks and five themed restaurants across America. Direct Link \| iTunes Link Mousetalgia! – An Unofficial Disneyland Podcast: Team Mousetalgia discusses the hobby of collecting Disneyana this week as we talk with Mike Van Eaton, the proprietor of Van Eaton Galleries, about his current exhibition titled “The Story of Disneyland,” a massive auction of a single collector’s treasure trove of nearly 1,800 pieces including Disneyland props, ephemera, souvenirs and memorabilia. Van Eaton discusses the exhibition, and also shares his personal story about getting into the animation art business, then passes on some tips for new collectors just getting into the hobby. Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast: Then we delve in the news, which includes Mardi gras, Harbor Nights Romantico and Bleus Brother leaving Universal Studios Hollywood. We then let you know which attraction won from our lat Disney V Universal : Men In Black or Toy Story Midway Mania. After a quick break, we head over to Tchoup Chop at the Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando for a live “On Location” review of the restaurant from Gregory and quick fire with his guest. Direct Link

George and Jeff Review 101 Dalmatians on Blu-ray! George: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment just released the Diamond Edition of 101 Dalmatians. So, why did Disney release a Diamond Edition of this 1961 animated film? What makes the film a Diamond Edition? In 2001, Disney started releasing their ten best selling VHS films on DVD under the Platinum label, with a Diamond Edition schedule for release seven to ten years later. This is the first United Sates release of the film on blu-ray (it was released in the UK in 2012). So, is it worth picking up? Gigantic MiceChat 10 Year Anniversary Weekend, February 6th, 7th, 8th Disneyland Under Wraps Yesterland: Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland Walt Disney World Coasters Becoming an Imagineer Begins With Your Mind News From All Around the World This week, we have news and photos from Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom! Lots of photos, so let’s get this show on the road!

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