Weekend Wonderland

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about our experience at "Taste of Universal" last weekend. In the news we discussed Disneyland tickets going on sale as well as Disney updating their "look" for cast members.  We also compared annual passes to other Southern California theme parks.    Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 11:52 "Taste of Universal": 48:30 Recommendations: 1:21:19   Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.   Links of stories discussed: Disneyland Tickets! https://disneyland.disney.go.com/tickets/ Disney Look https://disneyland.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=ticket,ph&defaultSegment=ticket   Recommendations: Allison Universal is fun, you should go Justin MLS is BACK! Kaitlin @LostWeekenders on Instagram Book Club   #TronBefore2028  

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin brought a March Madness style bracket for us to determine the ultimate Disneyland snack. In the news we had a long discussion around DisneylandForward, including lots of predictions, and share an update on Disney's new theatrical release calendar. #TronBefore2028 Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 6:44 This Week in Disney History: 34:06 Snack Madness: 42:45 Recommendations: 1:16:23   Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.   Show notes and links:   Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm   Links and Stories Discussed DisneylandForward DisneylandForward website: https://disneylandforward.com OC Register Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/03/25/disneyland-unveils-plans-for-theme-park-retail-and-parking-expansion/ LA Times Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-03-25/disneyland-forward-proposal-shops-attractions-parking-resorts   Recommendations: Kaitlin Class Action Park - HBO Max   Allison In CA, April 1st, 50+ vaccinations open In CA, April 15th, 16+ vaccinations open     

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Justin brings a return of the recurring series, ______ or Something Justin thought of while having a Shower Beer, featuring random Disney Promotions and Marketing. In the news we had a long discussion around Disneyland Reopening, including lots of predictions (when will Avenger's Campus open?!) and share an update on the changes coming to Jungle Cruise!     Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 11:20 This Week in Disney History: 45:13 Disney Promotion or Something Justin Thought of While Having a Shower Beer: 56:12 Recommendations: 1:22:23   Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.   Show notes and links:   Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm   Links and Stories Discussed Disneyland Reopening! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/magic-is-back-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks-plan-to-reopen-on-april-30/   Disney announced further details around the refurb of Jungle Cruise https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/   Allison's Recommendation: Bystander Intervention training https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/events  

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a couple games, one at the top of the show in which we guess the Cameo price for celebrities, then to round out the show Name That Category. In the news we talk "A Touch of Disney" the DCA Food event, a theme park analysis report discussing 50% of DLR's attendees being Passholders, along with Disney closing Blue Sky Studios, among other stories!     Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 Guess the Cameo Prices: 10:18 News: 21:00 This Week in Disney History: 54:38 Name That Thing: 59:23 Recommendations: 1:06:16   Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.   Show notes and links:   Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm   Links and Stories Discussed "A Touch of Disney" - DCA Event https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/a-touch-of-disney/#drawer-card-ticketInformation Disneyland’s annual passholders accounted for half of attendance, analysts say https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/12/disneylands-annual-passholders-accounted-for-half-of-attendance-analysts-say/ Disney Closes Blue Sky Studios https://deadline.com/2021/02/blue-sky-studios-closing-disney-ice-age-franchise-animation-1234690310/ California State Assembly Bill to Reopen Parks Sooner Introduced https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB420 Walt Disney World Mask Policy Update https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2021/02/27/disney-world-updates-face-mask-policy-for-dining-locations    

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we introduce our new dogs, catch up on what we have been up to then we discuss what Disney films we would introduce to friends that have never heard of Disney.  Sorry, no news this episode, some hiccups in the recording process made the middle section not salvageable.   Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a few rounds of “What If…” and discuss what the Disney Parks would be like in alternative universes. We also discuss the news that we are now Disneyland Legacy Passholders, Jungle Cruise is receiving a well deserved update, and California’s other theme parks have begun to set reopening date goals, among other stories!   Time Stamps:Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00Overrated: 8:28News: 13:25This Week in Disney History: 35:52Main Topic: What If…: 38:49Recommendations: 1:11:57 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links:  Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm OC Register Story: Disneyland Legacy Cast Members surveyed for new pass options: https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/breaking-disneyland-resort-surveys-guests-on-different-membership-options-that-will-replace-discontinued-annual-passes/  OC Register Story: California’s Great Adventure park in Santa Clara sets reopening date: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/30/first-california-theme-park-sets-2021-reopening-date/ Disney Parks Blog announcement that Jungle Cruise will get revamped, removing racist caricatures of indigenous people: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/ 

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discover other Grimm Fairy Tales that have not used by Disney and decide if they would make good animated Disney movies. (Spoiler alert - they’re… weird!) We also chat about the news that Disneyland’s AP program is discontinued, that Disney will pause political donations to anyone who voted to reject the electoral college, and that the Muppets are withholding news from us, among other stories!   Time Stamps:Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00This Week in Disney History: 7:55New to Disney+: 12:48News: 15:23Grimm’s Fairy Tales Unusued by Disney: 40:48Recommendations: 1:00:15Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links:  Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Deadline Story: Walt Disney Co., Motion Picture Association Halt Contributions To Lawmakers Who Voted To Reject Certification Of Electoral Vote For Joe Biden https://deadline.com/2021/01/walt-disney-company-motion-picture-association-capitol-siege-1234672562/ Disneyland AP Program is over! Statement from Disney: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/annual-passholder-refund-information/ Downtown Disney Getting Some Updates! (Wonderground returning and new Star Wars Trading Post) https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-year-new-tips-for-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-come-now-for-fun-finds-come-again-soon-for-star-wars-trading-post-in-a-new-location/ Lucasfilm Games Star Wars teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349363457557098499?s=20 Lucasfilm Games Indiana Jones teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349024908542558211?s=20

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discuss the dozens of comments highlighting the best parts of a crappy year submitted by YOU our listeners, our own 2020 highlights, plus the things we missed the most in 2020. We also debate if Spirit Jerseys are over or underrated, the new Snow White attraction premiering as soon as Disneyland opens, and the new Star Wars High Republic era kicking off next week.Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.Show notes: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htmDisney Parks Blog article about Snow White's Enchanted Wish: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/Allison's Recommendation: "This Podcast Will Kill You" episode titled "COVID-19 Chapter 13: Vaccines, Take 2" http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2020/12/22/covid-19-chapter-13-vaccines-take-2/Kaitlin's Recommendation: Her ongoing Dressember campaign to end human trafficking: https://dressember2020.funraise.org/fundraiser/kaitlin 

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about all of your favorite Christmas movies. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we share some of the favorite Disney memories that you wonderful listeners shared with us! We also play a new game, and talk about Disney headlines! Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this special episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin take a deep dive look into ALL the announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020 from December 10th. Everything from Star Wars, the MCU, Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, all the way to FX and Hulu, we geek out about it all. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest news and then try to guess which attractions were planned and which ones Justin made up while drinking some shower beers. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin review the latest in Disney news, from Joe Rohde retiring to Buena Vista Street opening as part of DTD District. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about this week in Disney history, review some Disney news, and play Disney This or That. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and then plan our ultimate Disney Parks Halloween Parties. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, talk about your favorite Halloween movies (Disney or not) and try to guess their Rotten Tomatoes scores. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin review the latest in Disney news. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and Disney+ news before guessing which movie got the bad Rotten Tomatoes review. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our Pixar Tournament and and discuss Toy Story 3, A Bug's Life, Cars, and Monster's Inc. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and Disney+ news before playing Extreme Would You Rather. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about the latest WDW holiday news and then draft our ideal weekend watch party. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our Pixar Tournament and discuss The Incredibles 2, Ratatouille, Toy Story, and Inside Out. Lots of strong feelings in this one folks. Follow along with us on Instagram @weekendwonderland and at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about Disney news and Disney+ releases, and then plan our perfect Disney parks trips. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our Pixar Tournamen and and discuss Finding Dory, Coco, Up, and Toy Story 2. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode,we catch up on news! Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode, we talk about the latest Disney and Universal news before attempting to guess some Guinness world records. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our Pixar Tournament and eliminate 3 more movies from the tournament. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we catch up on the latest Disney news from the Q3 Investor's Call and then find out which characters best match our personality using the Open-Source Psychometrics Project quiz (https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we begin our Pixar Tournament. We explain our head-to-head bracket system, and eliminate the first 3 movies from the tournament. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about some of the extinct attractions we never got to experience at the Disney parks. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we recap our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance films with a fun facts game and a review of our personal favorites from the era. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the new Disney parks and movie news, and then we share our ideas for retheming Disney attractions. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we finish our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Tarzan (1999). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the latest park news and then take a virtual walking tour of Disneyland to celebrate the 65th anniversary with Sasha Coles of the Enchanted Archives. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and check out weekendwonderlandpodcast.com for more. You can find Sasha's work on Instagram @herhistoryland and take the walking tour at https://enchantedarchives.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Mulan (1998). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the latest reopening news and then play a couple rounds of Disney Would You Rather. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Hercules (1997). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about Hamilton, do a quick Disney news update, and then plan our own themed Disney Parks events. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and visit our website at WeekendWonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the the July additions to Disney+, the latest Disney Parks reopening news, and the retheming of Splash Mountain, before building our Disney Mt. Rushmore. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Pocahontas (1995). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the latest Disney parks news and then rank the pavilions of Epcot. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with The Lion King (1994). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the Disneyland reopening news, plus updates about sports at WDW, a new movie coming to Disney+, new Star Wars content, before discussing what (if anything) Magic Kingdom does better that Disneyland. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Aladdin (1993). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In episode 13, we talk about the current events happening in the US, ways to help, learn, and grow, and then we talk through all the latest Disney news and updates. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland. 

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with Beauty and the Beast (1991). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland

On this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about the (limited) Disney news and then play a few rounds of 20 questions using Disney characters. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with The Rescuers Down Under (1990). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In episode 11, we talk about all the Disney news from the past week or so because HOLY COW there was a lot of news! Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we begin our rewatch of the Disney Renaissance movies with The Little Mermaid (1989). Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our new website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com