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Fireworks, parades, dazzling rides with cutting-edge technology. . . all of these things help make the Disney Parks experience irresistible. So it comes as no shock that theme park fans are up in arms when any of those elements are threatened. Today's update brings conversation about the loss of Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure, the cancellation of three Diamond Anniversary spectaculars at the Disneyland Resort, and lots of talk about why this is so shocking. Plus, we'll take a look at new theme park attractions on the way and what fans should be excited about in the future. Gossip, Drama, ACTION! SPONSOR: Today's episode is brought to you by Away, first class luggage at a coach price. For $20 off your order, visit awaytravel.com/micechat and use Promo code micechat during checkout HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com CONTACT US: Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us

Howdy partner! Best hang on to your hats and glasses, because this here is the WILDEST MiceChat podcast from Doug and Dusty yet! There's some sad news, some things to get angry about, some things to marvel at and plenty of juicy rumors and gossip about the theme parks you love at Disney, Universal and Knott's Berry Farm. We'll use the magic lasso to transport you to the Wild West as Knott's Ghost Town goes "LIVE". This is our favorite show yet and we hope you share with your friends and family. HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com SPECIAL GUESTS: Shannon Barnes, Norm Gidney, Kolby Ratigan, Rick West CONTACT US: Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat   Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify

  Listen in as Dusty, Doug and friends visit the lavish opening gala for Universal Studios Hollywood's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Along the way we dish the dirt on all the latest gossip from Disneyland, Disney World and the troubled Shanghai Disneyland project. Plus, we ride the World-famous Universal Studios Tram Tour, and run into all sorts of folks you know and love in the Wizarding World. HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com SPECIAL GUEST: Arthur Levine - A travel writer for About.com and USA Today. CONTACT US: Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

You know you're in theme park nirvana when Dusty and Doug discuss Star Wars and Harry Potter lands in the same show. Universal Studios Hollywood's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter has finally opened, we share our hits and misses for the new land. We also have the layout for the new Star Wars land at Disneyland. Plus, our thoughts on Shanghai Disneyland delays and layout.  This is the podcast you're looking for . . . click play. HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

Doug and Dusty are joined by the hunky David Yeh on a trip through Disneyland to find out everything they can about the upcoming Star Wars Land. Along the way the guys discuss whether or not Star Wars fits into the theme of Disneyland and where some of the guys wish Star Wars Land was being built. Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin makes a special guest appearance when Dusty suddenly travels into the future! HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

You never know what Doug and Dusty are going to say, or who they'll run into. Just imagine the hijinks when they storm Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim to find out what's new and what's next. They are taking no prisoners and holding back no opinion on Avatar Land, Shanghai Disneyland, Star Wars Land and Marvel. Some of which was announced by Disney at the Expo and some of which wasn't. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even listen all the way to the end.  And if you do, you'll discover a contest which could earn you a special limited edition pin signed by Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin! HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Ste

It's a countdown to fun on the MiceChat Podcast as we celebrate the biggest Southern Californian attractions of summer 2015. Disneyland may be getting all the attention with its 60th anniversary, but the biggest attractions are to be found outside the borders of the Happiest Place On Earth. We take you with us to the parks as we explore the Iron Reef, a Twisted Colossus, Springfield USA and a Diamond Celebration. There's a lot of competition for your theme park dollars this summer and the big winner is . . . you! HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at Mi

Disneyland is about to get sparkly for the 60th anniversary. Doug and Dusty examine Main Street USA for signs of the big celebration to come. They also take a grand circle tour of Disneyland aboard the classic Disneyland Railroad. This show is packed with the sounds of Disneyland and some really exciting news for folks visiting in the next year and a half. HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

The MiceChat crew discusses Disney park news, and what's coming to a theme park near you in 2015. Of course, the big news comes from Disneyland, where the 60th "Diamond" anniversary is on the way with three big new shows and surprises. And please help us welcome a new host to the show, The Fabulous Disney Babe.    HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com Shelly "Fab" Valladolid of the Pink Monorail.com and MiceChat.com   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

The MiceChat crew discusses Disney park news, but then takes an audio journeys into two of the best haunts in the Los Angeles area, Knott's Scary Farm and The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor, during the two extreme MiceChat Halloween events for 2014. So, join us as we take you for a walk through Knott's Halloween Haunt, then we'll transport you to Dark Harbor, where the amazing Voodoo Village looms, as well as other great scares.    HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com o   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!!   We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !

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 us as we take you for a walk in the park. 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.    HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com  SPECIAL GUESTS: David Yeh - Disney nerd, MiceChat Moderator and Disney columnist joins us for a walk in the park. o CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve W

Summer 2014 is in full swing and theme parks all across the country are preparing their offerings. This month's show is your guide to the best of what theme parks have to offer you this year. From Disney to Universal, SeaWorld to Knott's Berry Farm and all points in between. Slap on some sunscreen and press play to hear our thoughts on where you should spend your hard earned vacation dollars this summer. Hosts: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the Season Pass Podcast Special guest: Joe Kleiman of inpark Magazine, inparkmagazine.com Jeffrey Epstein D23 spokesman. Jeffrey tells us all about the amazing Faniversary events taking place across the country. More information HERE. Sponsor: O-Zell Soda. A portion of every O-Zell purchase supports the restoration of the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago. Pick up some delicious natural soda AND help a great cause at the same time: Http://www.O-Zell.com  Contact Us:If you leave us a question, we’ll do our best to answer on the air! Podcast@MiceChat.com O

It's another special episode of the MiceChat Podcast. This time around the block, we chat with outspoken original Mouseketeer, Lonnie Burr. He's lively, funny and full of stories you've likely never heard before.    HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   SPECIAL GUEST: Lonnie Burr - A 60-year show business veteran, Lonnie has been seen in 25 films; over 300 TV shows, 49 plays and musicals including Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theatre and national tours; many commercials; and heard on 100+ radio shows and voice overs. He has been seen in numerous live performances and TV and radio talk shows. He is also a book author, playwright, poet, film and theatre critic, choreographer and director. You can find Lonnie's book, "Confessions of an accidental Mouseketeer" HERE. o   DisneyanaMania 2014 Convention - July 16 through 20 - You're Invited We spoke about a Disney fan show that Lonnie, Dusty and several MiceChat columnists will all be appearing at in July.  

The MiceChat crew takes a field trip to Disneyland and brings you with them. As we walk through Frontierland, New Orleans Square and Critter Country, we chat about what's new, what's coming, history, trivia and more. Then we transport back to the MiceChat Studios to examine the question, which Disney resort has the most rides . . . Disneyland Resort with its two parks or the Walt Disney World Resort with four parks? You might be very surprised by the answer.    HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com     SPECIAL GUESTS: David Yeh - Disney nerd, MiceChat Moderator and Disney columnist joins us for a walk in the park and a discussion about his article examining the number of attractions at the Disney Resorts - Which resort has the most rides? Which Disney Park Has The Most Rides    o CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and

Our February show comes in just under the wire. We think it was worth the wait. Aside from our usual round up of Disney and theme park news, we've got an outstanding interview with Robbie Sherman (son of Disney legend Robert Sherman of the Sherman Brothers). Robbie was quite candid. The interview was conducted at the Disneyana Fan Club show and sale, so there's quite a bit of background noise, but it's all in good fun.      HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com     SPECIAL GUESTS:  Robbie Sherman - A chip off the ol' Sherman block, who is currently promoting a book written by his father (who did not live to see the book published).    o CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. §  Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook §  Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat §  Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat   Amazing Mi

January is a great time to reflect on the year past and the year ahead. On this episode, we share our favorite and biggest theme park moments of 2013 and our predictions for 2014 and beyond. What will be our biggest story of 2013? Will it be the bust of Disney's MyMagic+, SeaWorld's Blackfish problem, Tony Baxter's retirement from Disney . . .?  Listen on to find out. Then we turn our attention to 2014 and what is already shaping up to be a magical year for Universal as Harry Potter 2.0 - Diagon Alley - prepares to open at the Orlando park. Plus, Disneyland to sink the Subs, Tomorrowland Star Wars projects, Major project problems and much, much more. We even have a cameo by Robert Coker about the project to save Walt Disney's birthplace in Chicago.  In this show, we mention MiceChat's epic Anniversary Weekend events February 7th - 9th. Find out more information about MiceChat Anniversary Weekend HERE.  HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   SPECIAL GUEST

Dusty and Doug are back behind the microphone with their pals from Super 78 and they've got some amazing news that involves you. We're going to save Walt Disney's house, the one he was born in! But that's certainly not all, we take a quick look at the jingle jangle spirit in the theme parks this Christmas season and we've also got news, rumors and more about upcoming Disney Imagineering projects. You can find out more about the project to save Walt Disney's birthplace on MiceChat HERE. HOSTS: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Benadon - CEO and Executive Producer of Super 78. Dena is leading the effort to purchase and restore Walt Disney's birthplace in Chicago.  Brent Young - Principal and Creative Director for Super 78. He's also the co-host of the Season Pass Podcast.  Robert Coker - Co Host of the Season Pass Podcast and employee of Super 78.   CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http

It's October which means it's HALLOWEEN time!  Discussion on multiple haunts and attractions for the season including Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios, Empty Grave, The Purge, Blackout, Delusion, and more, plus a big review on the MiceChat Event at Knott's Scary Farm's Haunt and post-Trapped talk!  Tons of Disney news involving future Star Wars attractions, Iron Man in Hong Kong, and the new Disability Access Service at Disneyland. Get ready for some frightful audio MiceChatters!!  HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the SeasonPassPodcast.com   SPECIAL GUESTS: o    Norman Gidney - Artistic Director and columnist for MiceChat.com plays the role of shape-shifter for this show.  o CONTACT US §  Podcast@MiceChat.com §  Or call 609-935-2147 §  Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. §  Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook §  Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat §  Pinterest: http://pintere

Did you hear the Disney angels singing hallelujah? For a long weekend in August, all the Disney stars aligned during Disney's big Comic-Con like event, the D23 Expo. Of course, MiceChat was there. We set up a huge booth and offered three days of Disney Celebrity meet and greets, giveaways, podcasts and more. But the big fish was Disney itself, who set up massive pavilions for Imagineering, Archives, Legends and more. In this show, we tie ropes around our waists and jump head first into the cave of Disney wonders. We make it back with quite a few gems to share.     HOSTS: ·      Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com ·      Doug Barnes of the Season Pass Podcast   SPECIAL GUESTS: o    Paul Barrie - The genius behind Window to the Magic Podcast has a special treat for us and some big news.  o    Norman Gidney - Artistic Director and columnist for MiceChat.com plays the role of shape-shifter for this show.  o    Chris Gore - Comedian and host of PodCrash with That Chris Gore PodCrashes the MiceChat Podcast at the D23 Exp

Star Wars rules the galaxy, the box-office, and now Disney Park Discussion.  Is the famous sci-fi franchise taking over Disney Hollywood Studios and Tomorrowland in Disneyland?  What about the catch 22 happening in Club 33??  All this plus an exclusive interview with Halloween Horror Nights mastermind John Murdy.  Sceraming from Monstropolis to Evil Dead, this is MiceChat Podcast 10.  Please be sure to share with your friends.  Hosts: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the Season Pass Podcast Special guests: John Murdy - The Creative Director of Entertainement Production for Universal Studios Hollywood. If you leave us a comment or question, we’ll do our best to answer\ Norman Gidney - Artistic Director for MiceChat.com and Halloween guru. PLEASE VISIT US AT THE D23 EXPO - August 9-11, 2013 - Anaheim Convention Center - MiceChat's booth is in the Collector's Forum and will be staffed with Disney Legends, Imagineers, Artists and MiceChat Columnists and your favorite MicePod crews. Podcast@MiceC