| Okay so ShamuChat was an April
Fool's joke. However, it's no joke that there is a great deal
to talk about on MiceChat. We have weddings and layoffs
stateside while there are record attendance and fires abroad.
Biker wars break out in Australia and Johnny Depp chats with Spongebob.
Enjoy! - Fishbulb
I'd like to remind everyone that the shop for the
MiceChat Gumball Rally has finally opened and you can purchase
you tickets NOW! You must purchase your tickets for the Gumball
Rally by APRIL 15th to get the special discount price of $14.99.
If you aren't exactly sure if the Gumball Rally is for you we
are also having a
FREE Practice Rally on Sunday April 26th for any
who care to attend. Try it. If you like it, get then buy your
tickets for the all day event the following month.
AGAIN: $28 a head for BBQ???
Editor's Pick
Joshua
Tree National Park - (not) Just Deserts
The Fezzmeister himself, PEZZ Lightyear took
a trip to Joshua Tree National Park this week and shares his
phototastic trip report with us all.
A Big Wedding Celebration, Big Thunder Ranch BBQ re-opens with
a Celebration makeover, and many more Disneyland trip reports! ~
Aladdin
Hollywood1939
& LuvsLilo's Wedding Weekend Trip Report
LuvsLilo and Hollywood1939 celebrate
their wedding weekend at Disneyland with their MiceChat friends
and family. Here's wishing them a happy and magical life together!
Join the celebration here!
The
Return of Big Thunder Barbeque
judimouse reports on the return of the re-opened, refurbished,
reinvented and uh, repriced Big Thunder BBQ.
The
Disneyland Photoshop Competit ion - Round 11
Datameister's challenge for the newest Photoshop contest
is to teach a Mini Monster some new tricks!
Wedding
and Cupcakes and Noon Meet, Oh My!
Princess Buttercup presents pictures from her Rainbow
Cupcake Meet, and follows that up with more pics from the noon
meet on Sunday!
Alex
E's first trip report! (Photo Heavy!)
What would you do on a solo trip to Disneyland? Alex
E answers that question on this trip report.
A
(late) 2nd trip report!!! 2/27-3/3
17goingon3 prepares for her job interview by visiting
some of her prospective co-workers, and checking out her possible
new workplace, Disneyland.
Buses
now in use!
Eric5675 has news about transportation now available
to and from the Pumba lot! And then Autopia maps out where all
the various daytime parking lots are located! And you know where
Buzz’s lot is located, to infinity and beyond, and, that
lot does need Shuttle=2 0service!
Welcome back to another edition of Disneyland Rumors and Armchair
Imagineering, MiceChatters! Some ideas with the old Skyway area
seems to be popular this time around, and would a classic children’s
book work as a concept for a new dark ride? Please keep posting
your ideas and rumors – we’d love to see them here for
the next Roundup! -Demigod
Tomorrowland
idea
Bryce05 posts some questions about new Tomorrowland
attractions.
Skyway Chalet: PFF
MiceChatter Eric5675 has an interesting idea
for a Fantasyland attraction.
Skyway
Hill Armchair Imagineer Idea: Castle Remnants
In another Skyway-related Imagineering, darkfairycthulu
offers us something different…
Willy
Wonka And The Chocolate Factory…Could It Work For Disney?
Quacky4Donald wonders if Disney should invest
in the rights for Willy Wonka, and if a dark ride based on this
would be a good idea?
This week, Epcot blooms and WDW gets a comic-style Trip Report!
Also, a question of record breaking proportions and the real world
economy affects WDW. ~ PEZZ
EPCOT's
Flower Festival 09 pictorial...
TDLFAN takes careful aim at Epcot's Flower
Festival and shoots some of the loveliest photos ever! The beauty
of the gardens is brought into sharp relief by this master photographer
and is not to be missed! Also, be sure to read his thoughtful
and incisive comments after the photos. You'll be glad you did!
'Ohana,
Polynesian, DTD, and Blizzard Beach. 3/31-4/1
Coastierox and his lovely wife take in some
of WDW's ancillary offerings in true animated form! Follow their
adventures from the top of Summit Plummet to the Downtown Disney.
And you would not believe how delicious cartoon food can look!
What
records does WDW hold?
Pizzapants asks a legitimate question... and
gets a boatload of opinions in return! One thing MiceChat has
plenty of is opinions. See the hilarity ensue and add your own
thoughts as well...
1,400
eliminated at WDW
TDLFAN is back to share some unhappy news that
echoes the economic situation in most of the world. But this
is MiceChat. And that makes this the perfect topic to discuss
any subject from corporate empathy to weight loss systems...
Tokyo has hit some record attendance recently - and we have photos
to show just what that looks like! Also, Paris shows off a lovely
parade but has a smoking problem. Literally. Lastly, Hong Kong
has an announcement that will really expand the Park! If it isn't
fodder for April Fools...-PEZZ
Tokyo
- TDLFAN reviews 'Monsters Inc Hide & Go Seek' ride.
TDLFAN also shares his experience on the new
'Monsters Inc. Ride and Go Seek' attraction. With great photos
and exceptional writing, this one is a great read!
Tokyo
- All Time Record Attendance At TDR! 27.2 Million Visitors In
'08
Ride Warrior shares this big bit of news about just how popular TDR has become. Celebrating it's 25th birthday, Tokyo Disneyland
takes the cake!
Tokyo
- This past Tuesday 3/31st at TDL....
TDLFAN shares some amazing photos of the record-breaking
crowds and schedule-breaking wait times in this amazing Trip
Report! See if you can guess what the posted wait times are
for your favorites. And on a Tuesday no less!
Paris
- Fire at Rock'n Roller Coaster today !
DLRP_bopazot shares the story of how a fire
on the roof closed a few attractions at DLRP for a while. While
no one was hurt, someone may be in deep trouble for smoking
where they shouldn't. Oh, wait. This is Paris! It's all a smoking
section!
Light 'em up and Bon Chance!
Paris
- Who Loves a Parade? (Photo Heavy)
CaptPhoebus was at DLRP last February and brings
back a slew of great photos of the parade! In France, they really
know how to build those floats and they also love them some
villains! Check out the colorful goodness here!
Hong
Kong - 3 new lands confirmed!!!
Hkdlfan found this intriguing tidbit in the
South China Morning Post. They go into some detail about the
composition of the 3 lands... but are they living in Fantasyland?
Skeptics abound and why not? Haven't we been hearing expansion
rumors and then cutbacks and then more rumors for a while? Or
is April 2nd the day when April Fools pranks get published in
China?
Hello again everyone from the Other Parks section! Spring keeps
trying to be sprung, but the snow covered mountains where I live
say that old man winter is still alive, for now. Let's see what's
happening outside of the Disney realm this week. ~ elly
The
Clinkerbelle's go to Magic Mountain (well, half of them anyway)
Our current trip report champion, sir clinksalot,
and his cutie pie of a son filed this report from their most
recent trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.
3
years later - Mark Shapiro's impact on Six Flags
sir clinksalot also has started an interesting
discussion about Six Flag since Mark Shaprio took over 3 years
ago. How far do you think the Six Flags parks have come over
the last 3 years, and how far do they need to go? Share your
opinions in this thread.
Some
First Rides On Manta Will Go to Highest Bidders
Want to be one of the first to ride the new Manta coaster at
SeaWorld Orlando? Ride Warrior brings us the
info on how to bid for that and tons of other awesome opportunities
in this thread.
Questions
about dark rides and other things.
FutureProbeMe is looking to step out of the
safe confines of Disney and Universal parks in a search for
other quality dark rides. Got some hints as to where to find
some that are worth checking out? Let all us know in this discussion.
This week, another MiceChat wedding as well as a couple of other
celebrations -- are you prepared for a visit from the Easter Bilby?
Also few other interesting discussions in the lounges, so join
in the conversation. ~ disneyballerina
Introducing
Mr & Mrs HollyLuvsWood1939Lilo
Congratulations Hollywood1939 and
LuvsLilo! justjohn reports that the
HollywoodLuvsLilos officially wed last weekend. With lots of
their MC friends in attendance, and even a MiceChat minister,
it was a beautiful day for a wedding. Best wishes to the bride
& groom.
Residential
Moving Stories
It is always exciting to move into a new home, after
all the heavy lifting is finished and the boxes are unpacked.
Villains Fan recently made a move from one
town house to another and would like to hear about your moving
experiences. Stop in here to share the good, the bad, and everything
in between.
A
Walk with Banana Slugs!
Princess Buttercup takes advantage of the beautiful
spring weather and invites you to check out the photos of her
hike among the beautiful redwood environs near her home. If
you've never seen a banana slug up close, you must check this
thread out! Some people find them gross, and while they are
slimy, I totally dig their bright yellow hue and think they
are just way cool.
'The
Bizarre and Wonderful Mind of Brent M. Parker'
Fans of the artist Peter Max should
be interested to see this video posted by animagusurreal, highlighting
his creative work.
Easterfest
tassie's got the scoop on this annual celebration in
Queensland, Towoomba, Australia. Even if you won't be in the
area, it is still interesting to read about the festival. Fingers
crossed it will not rain on them this weekend!
biker
wars
Beginning with an explosion at a clubhouse in Sydney
on February 3rd, the events of the last 8 weeks or so are detailed
as tassie provides links to the stories reporting
the escalating violence in Australia between warring gangs of
bikers.
Childhood
dog/friend died
Robert3377 had to say goodbye to his friend of many
years. It is always terrible to lose a beloved pet, but good
to feel the support of many MiceChatters who have have shared
the sad experience.
3/31:
Steve DeGaetano
Steve continues the story of the Disneyland Railroad's Ernest
S. Marsh this week in Part II of his fascinating report. Discuss
it here.
4/1:
Al Lutz - Emancipating Abe
Abe is asked to make room in the Opera House for an onslaught
of Disney/Pixar characters coming this Fall. Only a fool wouldn't love
this latest update by Al.
4/2:
Kevin Yee - Best of Times or Worst of Times
As the crowds keep growing this Spring, the layoffs continue.
Is there a connection? Kevin Yee has the answers.
4/3:
David Michael - In The Parks
Major Monorail News, new 4 star Hotel, All you can eat Tater
Tots, plus links to TWO more threads by Darkbeer, featuring
the new Street Party and Celebrate Roundup Barbeque!
4/4:
Weekend Update
This week's edition features the Six Flags Terminator, Hong
Kong Disneyland, and a Psychedelic Desert.
4/6:
Andy Castro - Dateline Disneyland
Building Mickey, Rising Sun, Bibbidy Boutique, Thunder Ranch,
Grand Californian, +MORE
Magic,
Wonder, Fantasy, Dream ..Are All The Ship-Worthy Disney Names
Used Up?
Ride Warrior wants your suggestions for new
DCL ship names. Would character names work?
Johnny
Depp as 'Jack Kahuna Laguna' + SpongeBob = 'The Big One'
It seems that riding the backs of sea turtles has paid off.
ALIASd brings interesting news for Johnny Depp
and SpongeBob SquarePants fans.
Unpublished
Michael Crichton novels set for release
Two, yes two, unpublished Crichton novels will be published
posthumously, including one later this Fall. Barbossa
brings us the details.
'Ice
Castles' remake skates on
It's a double axel, it's a triple lutz! The classic 'Ice Castles'
is set for a remake. Lace up your skates and join the discussion
here.
The Buzz is growing for Alice, ESPN is heading west and bad news
around the resort - sir clinksalot
Tim
Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' 3/5/10
Even thought he movie is about 11 months away, the buzz for
Tim Burton's live-action Alice in Wonderland is growing. News
this week that the movie will also be released in IMAX 3-D can
be seen as nothing short of awesome.
ESPN's
'SportsCenter' to air from L.A. Live
Good news for West Coast sports fans, ESPN's flagship show 'SportsCenter'
will now be aired from the new L.A. live in Downtown L.A.. Now
hopefully the west coast teams will get the same coverage as
their east coast opponents.
Yamabuki
Restaurant is closing
This week marks your last chance to visit Yamabuki in the Paradise
Pier Hotel prior to their closing on April 11th. With the closing,
some 39 employees will either be re-located or receive at least
60 days severance.
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