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Last week we spoke about new announcements at Disneyland Paris and their implications for American Parks. This last week news and video has been coming out about the new Fantasy Springs that is beginning to open at Tokyo Disney Sea. Plus news of Disneyland Forward being approved by the Anaheim City Council means that work can commence on a future Disneyland that has many more possibilities than ever before. Add new attractions coming to Walt Disney World "Beyond Big Thunder" and elsewhere, and we have one amazing podcast. We'll talk about Tokyo attractions based Frozen, Peter Pan, Rapunzel, Beauty & the Beast, Space Mountain, Toy Story, Wreck-It-Ralph and more, and how they may impact attractions coming to you based on Cars, Moana, Zootopia, Encanto, Coco, Indiana Jones, Pandora, Marvel, Star Wars and more. This is a big podcast, so join us as we look at how new Tokyo Disney attractions just may have implications for the American Parks! __________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. ________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! ________________________________________________________   Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ________________________________________________________   Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's show by talking about what happens next with Disneyland Forward now that the Anaheim City Council has officially approved this project. They also discuss what Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed at the Company's most recent earnings call. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How long will the WDW version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad be down for rehab What's interesting about Disney's decision to extend the permit it had with the South Florida Water Management District for the area between Fort Wilderness & Wilderness Lodge for another 5 years Which moderate resort at WDW will be having its guest room refurbished now through November What did Michael Eisner want to originally call the water thrill park that the Company first announced for Florida back in December of 1985 Who did Disney initially hire to write the screenplay for that Studio's “Typhoon Lagoon” movie Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's show by talking about what happens next with Disneyland Forward now that the Anaheim City Council has officially approved this project. They also discuss what Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed at the Company's most recent earnings call. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How long will the WDW version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad be down for rehab What's interesting about Disney's decision to extend the permit it had with the South Florida Water Management District for the area between Fort Wilderness & Wilderness Lodge for another 5 years Which moderate resort at WDW will be having its guest room refurbished now through November What did Michael Eisner want to originally call the water thrill park that the Company first announced for Florida back in December of 1985 Who did Disney initially hire to write the screenplay for that Studio's “Typhoon Lagoon” movie Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.4 million refugees are fleeing for their lives yet again, amid warnings that Israel intends to move with force.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is clear in his signaling that Rafah will be pummeled in order to take the remaining Hamas contingents. The US will not supply heavy bombs for this type of campaign, as the US State Department has issued a report concluding it is reasonable to assess that Israel has violated international law in Gaza.  Meanwhile, Disney has been given final approval from Anaheim City Council for its $1.9 billion DisneylandForward plan to expand Walt's original park.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- At Tokyo Disneyland Resort we've seen the first media previews of Fantasy Springs at DisneySea. Check out coverage from many people but especially TDRExplorer to see glimpses of the new land and new attractions: Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey, Rapunzel's Lantern Festival, Peter Pan's Never Land Adventure, and Fairy Tinker Bell's Busy Buggies. - In the US Pixar Fest marketplaces (food booths) at Disney California Adventure as part of Pixar Fest. The food stands offer a variety of bites and drinks inspired by Pixar films "Inside Out," "Elemental," "Luca," "Turning Red," "Soul," and "Ratatouille." - WDW has announced the opening of their next DVC villa the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will begin welcoming guests this December. - The DisneylandForward proposal won final approval from the Anaheim City Council this week, clearing the way for expansion at the Disneyland resort. - Disney has announced its Halloween plans. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom starting Friday, August 9 this year. One the west coast, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disney California Adventure for 27 nights, starting Sunday, August 25. around the world, Hong Kong Disneyland will bring back its Halloween celebrations, including House of De Vil-lains, the "Let's Get Wicked" show, and Nightmare Before Dinner experience, on September 12 and continuing through October 31. At Disneyland Paris, the Disney Halloween Festival will run October 1 to November 3. And the Tokyo Disney Resort will stage Disney Halloween from October 1 through November 7, with new theming and entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland. - First quarter financial reporting in the us this week. At Six Flags, attendance for the three months ending March 31 was up 6% over the comparable period one year ago, to 1.7 million visitors. Total guest spending per capita was down 8%, however, to $74.35. That led to a 6% drop in revenue, to $133 million. The result was an 18% increase in net loss, to $83 million. - At Cedar Fair, attendance jumped 27%, to 1.35 million, over the same period in 2023, despite the company's parks being open for just 117 total days in the quarter compared with 161 operating days during the same time in 2023. However, average guest in-park spending dropped 6%, to $60.53 and costs were up 10% for the quarter, leading to a net loss of $133 million. Both companies confirmed in their statements that their merger of equals will conclude in the next quarter. - Attendance rose 2.1% at United Parks & Resorts (which is the new name for SeaWorld parks and resorts) for the first three months of the year, compared to the same period on year ago, the company reported this week. - Disney's Experiences segment, which includes the theme parks and Disney Cruise Line, reported revenue of $8.39 billion for the three months ending March 30, 2024. That's up 10% from the same period in 2023. Operating income was up 12% for the quarter, to $2.286 billion. The International parks in Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai led the segment, with 29% growth in revenue and 87% growth in income for the quarter. Disney also noted strong results at Walt Disney World in Florida, though it also noted lower results at Disneyland in California. Disney said that attendance was up at Disneyland, but lower occupied room nights and inflation offset those gains.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden administration pauses ammunition shipment to Israel, US officials say. Takeaways from Stormy Daniels' testimony at the Trump hush money trial. The Anaheim City Council gave its final approval to the DisneylandForward expansion plan, expected to add new attractions, and create jobs. Judge Cannon indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial. Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site. A Contracted security guard shot and killed a trespasser after being stabbed at a Metro station in East Hollywood, officials said. TikTok sues to block prospective US app ban.

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- The DisneylandForward proposal has cleared it's first major hurdle this week, with The Anaheim Planning Commission voting 5-1 to recommend the proposal to the Anaheim City Council. The Council is expected to vote on this later this spring. - Universal confirmed this week that Florean Fortescue soft-serve ice cream shop, originally found in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, will be opening another location at Universal Hollywood later this month. Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream counter will open March 29 in former Zonko's joke shop space within Honeydukes. The counter will serve 10 flavors of ice cream in cups or waffle cones: Banana, Chocolate, Mint, Orange, Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Granny Smith Apple, Pistachio, Toffee Apple, as well as Butterbeer ice cream. To celebrate that iconic flavor, Universal is declaring March 15 through April 30 as "Butterbeer season" at its U.S. theme parks. The parks will feature new Butterbeer-flavored items during the event, including a Butterbeer popsicle as well as Butterbeer caramels, which will be available in Orlando only. - Shanghai Disneyland this week states that it had "began initial preparation work for construction of a separately themed attraction to be located within Shanghai Disneyland, adjacent to Zootopia." They also announced that they had completed piling work on its as-yet unamed third hotel. - The Disneyland Resort is previewing new entry gates that will be installed at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, starting later this year. They have opened a test gate this week, which will bel used for a limited time and will assist with traning staff. The project is going to be finished in 2025. - Disneyland resort dropped a whole bunch of details on Pixar fest, which returns to the resort April 26 and continues through August 4. This year it will feature a food festival, a part called Pixar Pals Playtime Party, and new parade at DCA called Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! - In the U.S. SC Holdings has acquired Santa Monica Amusements LLC, the operator of Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. - Fuji-Q Highland has announced that its iconic roller coaster, Do-Dodonpa, has closed permanently. The S&S Thrust Air Coaster has been closed since August 2021, after a number of injuries. - Aquatica Orlando officially opens its newest water slide, Tassie's Underwater Twist. This 129-foot long enclosed Super Bowl water slide from WhiteWater West features an orchestral score and synchronized video display that recreates the underwater world of Australia's Shark Bay for guests to explore as they slide through on two-person innertubes. - Kennywood has announced the winner in its contest to name the park's bumper cars ride. In a fan vote, Potato Smash beat candidates Deep Fried Derby and Speedy Spuds to become the name for the ride, which has been getting a rebuild as Kennywood themes the cars to its Potato Patch fries.

Chris and Tim talk this week about some movie announcements, some movie, changes, and Disney expanding potentially after getting approval from the Anaheim City Council. The guys also talk about Bob Iger's Avatar Land claim and reminisce about Shrek 2.

This week, a few Magic Key updates, a huge win for DisneylandForward, some little decorations, a glimpse of the future for entering the parks, Disney Channel Nite recap, we talk about Disney vs Non-Disney Cruises, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Weeklyteers who have wanted to get a Magic Key still have that opportunity. Some of the keys are still open for sale. For those who joined the queue as soon as the keys went back on sale were greeted with a new system that allowed notification through email, the inventory level of the keys they wanted, and added monthly payments to qualifying guests. Keyholders can get a special magnet, take part in exclusive character interactions, and photo spots. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) The lawsuit that was filed by Dream Magic Key Holders stating that Disneyland misled and deceived customers had its settlement finalized this week. 103,431 Dream Key Holders will get about $67 each of the $9.5 million class action lawsuit. Weeklyteers who are a part of the lawsuit will be contacted. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/03/08/confirmed-judge-finalizes-settlement-in-9-5-million-disney-park-pass-lawsuit/ Some great news on the DisneylandForward project this week. The Anaheim Planning Commission approved the proposal 5-1. The vote was after 2 hours of public comments, with 54 total speakers. 40 were in favor, 13 against. The Anaheim City Council is still required for final approval, which could happen in April. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/breaking-disneylandforward-proposal-for-disneyland-resort-expansion-approved-by-anaheim-planning-commission/ One of the smallest inhabitants of Disneyland has decorated their home for St. Patricks day! “The Little Man of Disneyland” – Patrick Begorra – has a pot of gold, a rainbow streamer, and some green decorations installed at his home near Indiana Jones in Adventureland. – https://www.micechat.com/382274-disneyland-update-imagineering-reimagined-avatar-anticipations-magic-key-mysteries/ The newest Disneyland After Dark Nite event was a rousing success! Disney Channel Nite was held last week on two nights and guests seemed to have a blast with all the characters, atmosphere, food, and merchandise. Social media was full of guests enjoying everything about his after hours party. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/03/06/review-we-paid-139-to-eat-beignets-and-dino-nuggets-in-disney-and-we-have-no-regrets/ Walt Disney Imagineering is getting new leadership. Barbara Bouza, the current president of Walt Disney Imagineering, announced her departure this week. Taking her place at the helm will be Bruce Vaughn, who returned to Imagineering recently and was responsible for The New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, Pandora, Cars Land, and Buena Vista Street, to name a few. – https://www.micechat.com/382274-disneyland-update-imagineering-reimagined-avatar-anticipations-magic-key-mysteries/ Fans of Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney have been given more time to say goodbye to this longtime venue. April 7th is the new closing date for the location, which was originally set to close at the end of March. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) The first of the new turnstiles coming to the resort have been installed. The new entrance turnstiles feature a MagicBand+ reader, screen with a camera, and clear gates that will open to allow guests entrance once scanned in. The new system should allow guests to scan in themselves, with cast members present to help if needed. The new turnstiles are also wider, allowing wheelchairs and strollers access in the same place as guests and not a separate gate. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/breaking-first-new-turnstiles-with-magicband-touchpoints-installed-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks/ Say goodbye to the ugly green security tents at the west end of Downtown Disney. Soon, a new security portal will open behind Din Tai Fung allowing better entry to the new Parkside Market set to open in the future. The new portal will be themed and permanent, unlike the tents that have always seemed temporary. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) SnackChat: Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/jolly-holiday-bakery-cafe/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Jolly_Holiday_Bakery_Cafe Discussion Topic: Teresa Compares her time on a Disney and Non-Disney Cruise

This week, DisneylandForward moves… forward, a giant new addition to the Grand Californian for Lunar New Year, a new treat at Rancho del Zocalo, Haunted Mansion construction shocker, we talk about our trip to the Disney100 Exhibition in Chicago, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: The future of the Disneyland Resort has taken another step forward last week. DisneylandForward had a workshop with the Anaheim City Council where some more details were laid out. Disney proposes to invest $1.9 billion on attractions, entertainment, lodging, and retail within 10 years of approval, along with up to $90 million to update city streets and improve streets near the parks. $30 million will be used over five years for affordable housing, $8 million for Anaheim park improvements in the first year, and funding of worker education, development, and recruiting programs. The next steps are a planning commission workshop in February, with a hearing in March, and a City Council hearing in May. – DisneylandForward ➡ Charting The Course For Future Adventures! (micechat.com) For new things to happen, we have to say goodbye to some old things. Over at the Haunted Mansion, walls are up from Tiana's Palace all the way to Critter Country for construction of the expanded queue and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Trees have been cut down in front of the New Orleans Square train station, between Tiana's Palace and the Haunted Mansion. This is to make way for the reimagined queue and park space that will be located in this space when construction is complete. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Mansion Shocker, New Celebrations & Massive Construction! (micechat.com) The Year of the Dragon is upon us and the Lunar New Year festival has some merch for this year. Of course there are some Lunar New Year Minnie Ears for $34.99, a Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey for $79.99 for adults, and a child size for $64.99. Other items include a pull over sweatshirt, t-shirt, Mickey plush, cards, and more. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/24/all-the-2024-lunar-new-year-festival-merchandise-at-disneyland-resort/ The Grand Californian goes all out for the holidays, adding some new touches for Lunar New Year. A new, giant dragon kite, spanning 80 feet long, has been hung in the lobby. A smaller Lunar New Year display is also there with different dolls reminiscent of the dolls in “it's a small world.” There is also an area for a photo op. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/28/this-80-foot-long-dragon-is-the-best-disney-hotel-decoration-weve-ever-seen/ https://www.micechat.com/378728-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-shocker-new-celebrations-massive-construction/ January 29th is Ahsoka Tano Day. To celebrate, Ashley Eckstein, the voice of the character, along with Bret Ewan, the voice of Mickey Mouse and graphic artist, were on hand for the launch of the new “I am no Jedi” collection the duo created together. There was a meet and greet event and then a lightsaber meetup in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in the evening. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Mansion Shocker, New Celebrations & Massive Construction! (micechat.com) A new treat has come to Rancho del Zocalo. The Mickey-shaped Churro Cream Puff is a cream puff filled with cinnamon pastry cream, and topped with cinnamon craquelin and cinnamon sugar. It tastes like a churro and is pretty light even with all the cream inside. If this sounds tasty to you, pick one up for $7.99. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/27/review-we-tried-a-mickey-shaped-churro-cream-puff-and-well-never-look-at-pastries-the-same-way-again/ Apparently the Disney100 celebration at Disneyland has concluded. All of the Disney100 decorations in Downtown Disney have been removed. Over by the old ESPN Zone building, a new retro Downtown Disney photo op has been setup. – https://www.micechat.com/378728-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-shocker-new-celebrations-massive-construction/ The Pixar Place Hotel had it's grand reopening the day we record the podcast. The new lobby icon of the Pixar Ball with Luxo Jr. on top looks great, along with the other touches scattered about the hotel. Outside, a new lighting package has been installed that give the hotel a pop of Pixar color at night! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/30/disneys-new-pixar-place-hotel-is-now-open/ Snack Chat: February is Black History Month, which can only mean one thing: Celebrate Soulfully is back at Disneyland! The Disney Parks Blog released the Foodie Guide for the event. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-celebrate-soulfully-2024/ Did you know that January is National Soup Month? How about that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Well, the Disney Parks Blog posted 7 soup recipes that you can make at home from the parks, hotels, and cruise line. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/disney-eats-warm-up-with-7-soup-recipes/ Discussion Topic: Disney100 Exhibit in Chicago – https://disney100exhibit.com/chicago/

Two El Sereno residents opened a market to give their neighbors access to affordable and healthy food, plus a sense of community. For just 12 days, Hadestown is returning to Los Angeles – the city where two producers began to develop the original album into a hit musical. Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

This week, a couple of nighttime entertainment options are glowing away, ticket prices could be going up, Disneyland turned 67, Imagineering opening up the timeline for Galaxy's Edge, we finish our conversation with Fletch about board game creation, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: The Main Street Electrical Parade and the Disneyland Forever Fireworks are glowing away again at the end of Summer. September 1st will be the last day to catch both of these classic entertainment options. World of Color and Fantasmic! will continue on their regular schedules. Halloween Time starts at the resort September 2nd, so this is making way for the Halloween Screams fireworks. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/catch-disneyland-forever-fireworks-main-street-electrical-parade-before-their-limited-time-runs-end-sept-1/ Ticket prices could be going up soon for Disneyland, but not because of Disney. A proposed ordinance by the Anaheim City Council would add a 2% admissions tax to all tickets sold to any venue that holds 15,000 or more people. This would add $2 to $4 to each ticket for a one-day, one-park ticket, depending on the season. If approved by the council, it would be on the ballot for voters in November. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/07/15/why-your-disneyland-ticket-could-cost-more-soon/ On Disneyland's 67th birthday, the Red Car Trolley returned to Buena Vista Street! Shortly after it opened, it broke down for part of the day, before returning to service later in the day. There is only one of the trolleys running for now, the second trolley is not ready for use at this time. The Red Car Trolley will be brought on stage before park opening and will make trips back and fourth to Hollywoodland, never entering Avengers Campus or going backstage when the park is open. – https://www.micechat.com/327280-disneyland-update-67-years-of-magic-looking-forward-and-crossing-fingers/ There is a disturbance in the timeline in Star Wars Galaxies Edge. For the first time since the land opened, two different stories with two different time frames will be happening at once. Boba Fett and Fennec Shand, along with Grogu and the Mandalorian are now seen walking around the land, with characters from the sequel trilogy also present. How does Disney deal with this time bending? Imagineering is using “story bubbles.” Basically, as long as the stories unfold to guests and don't interact with each other, it is good. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/07/13/how-disneyland-keeps-boba-fett-from-bumping-into-kylo-ren-in-galaxys-edge-and-why-it-matters/ The Downtown Disney Silletas have a new addition that helps provide some context! New signage and a QR code at each of the displays now inform guests what the display is and what it represents. Previously, it was unclear what some of the displays were about. – https://www.micechat.com/327280-disneyland-update-67-years-of-magic-looking-forward-and-crossing-fingers/ Dole Whip fans mark your calendars! July 21st is Dole Whip Day! Dole Whips are available all around the world at Disney parks and resorts. Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, and Domestic Disney parks on both coasts are great locations to get the frosty treat. The Dole Whip debuted at the Magic Kingdom in Florida back in 1984. The Disney Parks blog has a recipe for guests to create the iconic treat at home. Visit the link in the show notes to make one at home! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/snack-and-listen-celebrate-dole-whip-day-with-recipe-ukulele-styled-disney-music/ Two iconic attractions are getting some new merchandise. A new pair of Haunted Mansion ears, featuring a bow with the purple wallpaper print, a black top hat with HM monogramed on the side, and the striped pattern from the cast member costumes on the ears, with some neon green bats. The Haunted Mansion is embroidered on the band on one side. The wars are on sale at the Pieces of Eight shop for $29.99. Not to be outdone, a new Loungefly backpack with Pirates of the Caribbean is also for sale. The backpack is white leather, featuring the iconic jail cell scene with the pirates attempting to get the keys from the dog. Guests can get one of these for $75. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/07/16/wait-until-you-see-disneys-new-haunted-mansion-ears/ Some Weeklyteers listening might have wondered what it would be like to have a corn dog for breakfast. Wonder no more! The breakfast corn dog is available for $9.29 at Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure. It is a breakfast sausage and egg corn dog, topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jelly, and is served with a Mandarin orange, Cuties, or a small bag of chips. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/07/review-start-your-day-off-right-with-a-breakfast-corn-dog-at-disney-california-adventure/ The Disney Food Blog wanted everyone making plans to visit Disneyland, or anywhere in Southern California years in advance to take some information into account before booking anything. The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be in Los Angeles from July 14th through July 30th, with the Paralympic Games running from August 15th through 27th. Again, this is 6 years away in 2028, but a long heads up for this one. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/07/19/a-word-of-warning-before-you-plan-your-2028-disneyland-trip/ Discussion Topic: Fletch with The Op https://www.theop.games @gamemakerfletch on Twitter – https://twitter.com/gamemakerfletch

Here's your morning news: Nurses at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in East Hollywood to go on one-day strike today; Anaheim City Council votes down two candidates to replace former Mayor Harry Sidhu; Man who tackled gunman who opened fire in an Orange County church last month may be posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal; Mixed news about water quality at local beaches; L.A. County set to return Bruce's Beach to descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce; Legal battle over who should represent 10th District on the L.A. City Council continues. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. Support the show: https://laist.com

What's happening today: Woman, two dogs killed by lightning strike along San Gabriel River in Pico Rivera; How many lightning strikes hit California each year?; Criminal Justice reform advocates rally in downtown L.A.; Anaheim City Council fails to pass measure  requiring council members to skip votes that involve campaign donors. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. Support the show: https://laist.com

Here's your morning news: How to talk to your kids about school shootings; Powerful testimony at public hearing into deputy gangs held by the Sheriff's Civilian Oversight Commission; LAFD opens investigation into video of firefighters dragging and kicking an unhoused man off the property at Silver Lake fire station; Anaheim City Council holds  marathon meeting to discuss troubled Angel Stadium sale; L.A. City Council members unanimously voted to give Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy first dibs on city-owned lands; A statewide ban on the watering of decorative lawns is coming. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

What's happening today: L.A. County reports close to 16,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past four days; Health officials in Sacramento County say they've identified a possible case of monkeypox; The University of California is paying $374M in its latest settlement with hundreds of alleged victims of former UCLA gynecologist and oncologist James Heaps; LAPD SWAT officer is under investigation after "happy hunting" comment during armed stand-off; Anaheim City Council is to discuss pending sale of Angels Stadium and surrounding land; The state water resources control board to vote on whether to ban the watering of decorative lawns at commercial, industrial and institutional sites; This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

What's happening today: Anaheim City Council calls for mayor to resign; Diary mailed to a Chinese language newspaper may help find clues in Sunday's deadly attack in O.C.; City of L.A. plans to buy Chinatown apartment complex where affordable housing protections have run out; Nonprofit community activist group calls for reparations for the families displaced by Dodger Stadium. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Al Jabbar is a candidate for Anaheim City Council, District 3 and currently serves on the Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees. As a Cypress College student, he served on the North Orange County Community College Board as a student trustee.Jabbar currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Supervisor Doug Chaffee, where he has directed more county resources to help Anaheim address health care and transportation needs. He also served Anaheim as a Cultural & Heritage Commissioner for seven years, helping promote the arts and several cultural events within the city.An active member in the progressive movement, Al served as a board member of the Orange County Employees Association and the Orange County Young Democrats. As the former president of the Sri Lanka Muslim Association of California, he was instrumental in providing aid to Tsunami victims and other relief.

An update on the status of LAUSD schools. Corbin Carson with the latest on the Anaheim City Council voting on grocery workers to get hero pay.

An update on the status of LAUSD schools. Corbin Carson with the latest on the Anaheim City Council voting on grocery workers to get hero pay.

Walt Disney World announces details for its 50th anniversary celebration. Anaheim City Council backs a state bill that could allow Disneyland to reopen earlier.Disney World will require Disney Park Pass Reservations in place until at least 2023. And would Disneyland really eliminate the Annual Pass payment plan when it relaunches?We talk all things Disneyland, Walt Disney World and more.Join us for your theme park news with a dose of perspective. It's Kingdom Report Live!

Dr. Jose F. Moreno is an associate professor in the Department of Chicano & Latino Studies at California State University, Long Beach, where he focuses on Latino education and policy studies. Dr. Moreno was re-elected to the Anaheim City Council in November 2018 representing District 3 in north-central Anaheim. He served as mayor pro tem during 2018.Dr. Moreno was first elected for a two-year term on the City Council in November 2016. Before joining the Council, Moreno served two terms on the Anaheim City School District Board of Education from 2006 to 2014.In addition, Dr. Moreno is president of Los Amigos of Orange County, a community group serving people and communities in need. He previously served on the boards of Orange County Community Housing Corp., which provides housing and education to low-income families, and Orange County Communities for Responsible Development, which works to promote participation in local government.

Jodi talks to Grant Henninger, a local activist in Anaheim, California who attempted a run for Anaheim City Council from the notoriously conservative Anaheim Hills district. He is active in his community and serves on various city commissions.

We will have on the show Anaheim City Council District 5 candidate Kenneth Batiste. We'll talk to him about his campaign to unseat the current councilman Steve Faessel who has done nothing but enable the cronyism and corruption of Harry Siddhu and the council majority. And well hear about the policies and proposals that will be part of the platform that he and other candidates will work to bring to City Hall.

Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa is an Associate Professor of Sociology. Her research interests focus on issues of representation in film, mass media, art, performance, and cultural display. She is a founding member of the curatorial collective Ethnographic Terminalia. Her dissertation Visualizing Japanese-America: the Japanese American National Museum and the Construction of Identity examined the role of the Japanese American National Museum in the construction and dissemination of a Japanese-American identity. She is currently president of the Society for Visual Anthropology(2015-2017) a subsection of the American Anthropological Association. B.A., University of Southern California; M.A., Ph.D., Temple University. Patti Hirahara has been an advocate in preserving the Japanese American legacy in the United States and was a featured speaker at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, last October, in Hyde Park, New York talking about the Japanese American incarceration and her family’s over 2,000 photographs processed in a secret underground darkroom and taken in a Wyoming Japanese incarceration camp during WWII. The Hirahara Family came to the State of Washington in 1907, from Japan, and she has helped to preserve the history of the Japanese in the Pacific Northwest. This year Patti has received several honors for her work in this field by being named an Honorary Alumna of Washington State University by the Washington State University Alumni Association which is the most prestigious award a non-alumnus can receive from WSU. She is the first Japanese American to receive this award since its inception in 1966. She was part of a panel highlighting the 76th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 in her family’s home of Yakima, Washington at the Yakima Valley Museum last February and was named Grand Marshall of the Washington State Pioneer Power Show this summer. This was the same honor her grandfather George Hirahara received in 1987. Patti has also been active here at home receiving a proclamation from the Anaheim City Council on June 12th for her work in telling the Anaheim Japanese Pioneer story. She will be working with the Anaheim Public Library’s Heritage Center to help create an exhibit about the Anaheim Japanese community before and after WWII in 2019. The Anaheim Public Library just received a National Park Service Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Award to create an exhibit at the Anaheim MUZEO next year. Patti is excited to talk about the project and reach out to families who may want to participate.

In this week’s episode the Disney hotel saga continues with the Anaheim City Council and Disneyland trading blows that’ll culminate in a long established practice going away. This uncertainty will undoubtedly open the door for some Downtown Disney businesses to return and it looks like Earl of Sandwich might be top of the list. Some exciting casting has brought a Hobbit and a Doctor to the world of Star Wars. Also D23 Expo tickets, Halloween #fattimeintheparks, Tropical eats, and more on this Playful episode of the MousePIRE Podcast!!!

06/20/18 - Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter will take over Lasseter's duties and lead Pixar, Disney Animation, Disney responds to Comcast's bid for 21st Century Fox assets with significant increase, After contentious debate, Anaheim City Council puts living wage initiative on November Ballot, and more on today's DIS Daily Fix!

07/04/16 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including the Anaheim City Council’s decision to ban short-term vacation home rentals, a decision by Orange County that could mean an end to the proposed streetcar project, and changes to some of Universals Studios’ season passes.

07/13/15 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including Disneyland’s agreement to spend another $1 billion at the resort over the next few years.

So, who's going to Disneyland Friday for the park's 60th birthday party? Tim is! We hope you are too.Sadly, Anthony won't be joining us for the festivities, so let's try not to have too much fun in his absence.Disneyland's Diamond Celebration will be a somewhat low-key event (especially for those of us who remember the 50th). Contrary to earlier rumors, Disneyland and DCA will not be open 24 hours like they were Memorial Day weekend. Disneyland will be open 8:00 a.m. to midnight, DCA from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. As far as special events during the day, Disneyland Resort president Michael Colglazier will preside over a rededication ceremony in Town Square. The event will be streamed live on big screens set up throughout Disneyland, DCA and Downtown Disney. There will also be special late-night performances of World of Color and Paint the Night. Guests are also encouraged to dress in 1950s-style garb just like it was on Disneyland's opening day.   For a complete list of activities this Friday, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendars/day/2015-07-17/.   Other goings-on in this week's edition of Inside The Mouse Castle: Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con last week. He joined J.J. Abrams and the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on stage in Hall H to the delight of the packed audience. It was his first public appearance since March when he crashed landed a vintage airplane on a golf course in Southern California. Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the directing duo that helmed The Lego Movie, will direct a standalone Star Wars film that tells the backstory of Han Solo. Lawrence Kasdan is working on the script and the film is expected to be released on May 25, 2018. Ant-Man is getting mostly favorable reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes as of this post). The latest tale in the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly and Corey Stoll. It opens in U.S. theaters this Friday. John C. Reilly has confirmed that there will be a Wreck-It Ralph 2 and he will again be voicing the title character. Expect there to be a bigger Nintendo tie-in like we talked about previously Inside The Mouse Castle. Marisa Tomei will play Peter Parker's guardian Aunt May in the upcoming MCU Spider-Man films. Is it wrong to be hot for Aunt May? Who says princesses get all the attention? Disney is developing a film centered around the life of Prince Charming. Personally, we think Prince should play the prince. Disney Infinity 3.0 will hit stores (finally) on August 30, 2015. It will have Star Wars in it. That's all you need to know. Order it. Now. By a 3-2 vote, the Anaheim City Council passed an ordinance extending a gate-tax ban for the Disneyland Resort an additional 30 years. Anthony continues to be bored by this type of news. Bill Cosby and the Confederate Flag can no longer be found at Walt Disney World. Tim and Anthony make inappropriate jokes about it. Enjoy! www.TheMouseCastle.com

06/29/15 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including a lawsuit over a terminated Club 33 membership and a possible $1 billion investment in the Disneyland Resort, plus the end of selfie sticks in the Parks.