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It's 09/09/09 kids, and you know what that means; An Extraordinary MiceChat Round-Up is headed your way. MiceChat gears up to be at the D23 expo in Anaheim California while Halloween begins to creep ever further into the parks.

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EDITOR'S PICK

See MiceChat At The D23 Expo - Prizes, Personalities, and Fun!
Meet the MiceChatters, have some fun, win some prizes, meet the people who make the largest and most fun Disneyland and family travel site tick, and say hello to Al Lutz (MiceAge Editor), Sue Kruse (MiceAge Writer), Werner Weiss (Curator of Yesterand), Eddie Shapiro (of Gay Days Anaheim and Author of Queens In The Kingdom). And, as always, we have big surprises in store.

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Time to put the BBQ out of its misery?


This week we take a look back at the summer nighttime entertainment, the opening of a new restaurant, and lots more of Murphy! And don’t forget, today marks the largest and last special event for the Haunted Mansion’s 40th Anniversary, and be on the lookout for several official pieces of news from the first ever D23 Expo, over the next few days! ~ Aladdin

Disneyland pictures
peterpanfan1953 brings us his first MiceChat trip report, and has some incredible colorful nighttime photos of Fantasmic! and the Electrical Parade! Take a look at these!

Murphy with fire - two angles edited together
disneylandtour introduces us to a video that summarizes the nighttime entertainment in Disneyland Summer 2009, and the story of the nearly invisible dragon!

Fantasmic Dragon Photos, Videos, and Reviews
Many more pictures and videos of Fantasmic! have been posted over the past week. Dustysage introduces the topic along with photos of Disneyland's newest full bodied Dragon, Murphy!

My video of Magical from Main Street 8/26/9
TimothyB brings us video of Disneyland's Magical fireworks show!

9/5 - Dragon-tastic happiness!
SingingAngel7242 has pictures showing that Halloweentime is just around the corner, and several pictures of Murphy and the rest of the Fantasmic crew, in this trip report!

My Fantasmic! Christmas Lightshow
With Fantasmic's new dragon, Murphy, making her Disneyland Debut last week, cancolby thinks back to their Fantasmic! inspired light show at their house last year! Look at the video here!

Rainy Day/Night shots
Mac Daddy has returned with some additional amazing rainy day pictures from Disneyland! His new pictures begin with post # 62 in this topic!
 

Off Shore Parks

Welcome back, everyone! I hope everybody had a great Labor Day weekend. A lot of fantastic ideas this week, and we have our first Disney/Marvel concept! Please keep posting your ideas and rumors – we would love to see them here for the next Roundup. - Demigod

Hista
RemainSeatedPlz87 would like to know what you think about moving Honey, I Shrunk The Audience to DCA if Captain Eo comes back to Disneyland.

Alien Encounter in DCA?(WDS and DHS too?)
New MiceChat member Timekeeper would like to see the original Alien Encounter ride come to DCA.

Splash Mountain XMAS overlay?!

MiceChatter xxmat2 wonders about a Christmas overlay for Splash Mountain. This is also a poll, so vote if you think it would or wouldn’t work.

Ugh, yet another PeopleMover idea
I.M. Loco posts a concept for bringing back the PeopleMover.

Ratatouille Ride Idea

MiceChat member MonkeySeeMonkeyDo offers us an idea for a ride based on the movie Ratatouille.

Move Pooh to the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area
Dogtherock would like to see a new Winnie The Pooh dark ride over by the Grizzly Peak area in DCA. What do you think?

Chinatown, too bad it won’t make it to DCA
With some very nice illustrations and interesting ideas, Flickering Bulb offers a really nice concept for bringing Chinatown to DCA.

3rd Park and Marvel in Tomorrowland
Another new member, elitepetite, gives us some thoughts on bringing Marvel into Tomorrowland, and the ever-popular third DLR park.


Off Shore Parks
You want pictures? This week, we’ve got pictures! Many lucky MiceChatters who got to spend some of their Summer Vacations at WDW came back and started posting their Trip Reports and photo threads! Some big, some small, some in albums, some of food. Some-thing for everyone! But wait, there's more! You also get the amazing nighttime (re)Imagineering as well! ~ PEZZ


Barbaraann is back from Disney World, would you like to see what she was up to?
That Barbaraann! When she goes to WDW and posts a Trip Report, she goes all out! Check out 10 days worth of splendid photos done in scrapbook style. She and her awesome family lived it up big time at all the Disney Parks (with a secret side trip to Sea World - shh!) and took ample photos to put together. An amazing display!

My First Trip to Walt Disney World
New member Jeaannguyen brings back some great pictures of WDW after his first trip there. Taking advantage of the many characters there... I mean, he really got some terrific photos of many characters! He even mentions wanting to be in the Roundup! That (and the Benjamin he slipped me) is enough to get me interested.

FreakOuter's EPCOT Photo Report
FreakOuter84 takes some quality photos. If you don't believe me, check out this thread from his visit to Epcot. The attention to detail is breathtaking and the colors are superb. Take a look!

My Disney World trip report.
If you have a few minutes, check out these beautiful (and huge!) photos from the second coming of SpaceJesus. At least his second trip to WDW... Excellent shots of the Parks, animals, fireworks, and FOOD! Trust me, don't click on this one with an empty stomach. Grab a bite while the pictures load...

Spectromagic: A Re - Imagining!
Disneyson 1 has a lot of imagination! And a lot of energy! And a lot of crayons. Take a look at what happens when the three combine to develop a new concept for the SpectroMagic parade. This kid (I actually have no idea how old he is) has some of the most detailed ideas and concepts this side of Imagineering. Excellent work!

Off Shore Parks
An Alien Invasion occurring in Hong Kong Disneyland for Halloween, another alien is prominent on the 4th anniversary merchandise. And Tokyo Disney Sea celebrates it’s 8th Birthday!~ Aladdin

4th anniversary merchandise
Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, and Donald are the Fab Four celebrating Hong Kong Disneyland's Fourth Birthday! TDLFAN has pictures of the first sighting of the anniversary merchandise!

TVC 15 Seconds Teaser - Haunted Halloween 2009 'Alien Invasion'
HongKong Disneyland has news that gigantic spaceship will be landing inside Hong Kong Disneyland this Halloween. Is an Alien invasion inevitable? Beware, this doesn't look like your daddy's Disneyland anymore!

Happy 8th Anniversary Birthday to DisneySea
disneythaitown is the first to wish Tokyo DisneySea a Happy 8th Birthday to this spectacular Disney Park!
 

Off Shore Parks

The MGB Clan's Trip to Paradise! Oahu, Hawaii 8/30 - 9/4
MonstersGoBoo! and her family take a trip to Hawaii. Beautiful sunsets, gorgeous scenery and amazing pictures await in this wonderful trip report.

Universal Studios Osaka Photo Report
lighttragic took an amazing trip to Japan earlier this year. One look at this photo trip report from Universal Studios Japan and you'll probably agree that it was worth the wait.

Universal Studios Japan - Happy Halloween 2009
Malin finds a preview video clip of the Happy Halloween promotion at USJ. Halloween already? Take a look and discuss here.

Socal Waterparks
With the summer season coming to a close, so are the Southern California water parks. vincema wants to know which water park is your favorite.


Off Shore Parks

The End Of A Major Era in Los Angeles Radio
Radiobarry posts about the end of KFWB AM980 radio in Los Angeles.

My Disney Fanart!
PleaseRemainSeated posts some of her Disney artwork. You have to see this! Amazing.

Disneyland name.
WeWantsTheRedhead wants to name her mouse from something around the Disneyland park, suggestions?

Favorite Nail Polish Color
IzzyInWonderland asks the ladies what their favorite nail polish color(s) is/are.

9/1: Kevin Yee - Spider Mouse
Kevin wonders if the latest Disney acquisition is a Marvel-ous opportunity. Join the discussion already under way.

9/3: Steve DeGaetano - Walt's Favorite, Part II
Of all of the cars that were pulled along the Disneyland Railroad, which was Walt's favorite and what eventually happened to it? For the story and some fascinating photos, be sure to check out this latest installment from Steve.

9/3: Werner Weiss - Fool's Gold
The year is 2000. There’s “Magic in the Stars” throughout Disneyland as the 45th anniversary was in full swing with a brand new parade. Join Werner on this fascinating look back in Yesterland.

9/4: Sue Kruse - Pressing Matters
Sue is back this week with two of the biggest upcoming Disney events: the D23 Expo and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Be sure to check out these press releases you may have missed.

9/4: David Michael - In The Parks
Runners take over Disneyland, Labor Day events, Free Chicken and much more!

9/5: Weekend Update
This week's edition of Weekend Update features incredible shots from the Mystery Spot, WDW, Tokyo DisneySea and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Don't miss these amazing photographs!

9/7: Andy Castro - Dateline Disneyland
The Dragon finally debuts!, Unlucky Fortune Cookery, California Adventure work, and MORE!
 

What were your favorite movies of summer 2009?
With the Labor Day weekend over, the summer movie season comes to a close. What movies were your favorites: Harry Potter, Star Trek, Up, The Hangover, or something else?

A Nightmare On Elm Street - 2010
Jon Autopsy finds out there will be a reboot of the Elm Street franchise next year. What do you think of a new Freddy?

Melrose Place!
A new cast steps into 'Melrose Place' this week on the CW. Come discuss the new version with other MiceChatters here.

The Beatles 'Rockband': How Big Is It?
Radiobarry isn't much of a gamer, but he loves The Beatles. So he wonders if the hype for new Rock Band game is genuine. Did anyone stay up for the midnight game release?


D23 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives catalog book - Limited Edition
A must read! Dustysage gives us insight on this catalog.

List of Exhibitors at D23?
Is there a list? This would be a great thing to have to bring with you to the Expo.

The 50 and Fabulous Film Festival
'What's the deal?,' asks Malin. It looks like their question has been answered but they also ask, are you attending one of the presentations?

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Your Editors: hollywood1939, Dustysage, Fishbulb

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