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This week, updates for an opening day attraction, Toy Story has taken over the resort, flick cards will be moving to yesterland, a Disney Legend to receive an Oscar, we talk about my recent trip to Tokyo 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: Disneyland's Autopia attraction is facing a strict state-mandated deadline to retire its gas-powered car fleet by February 1, 2027, or face being shut down. This comes after Honda discovered an administrative engine certification error in 2023, resulting in a 2024 environmental violation notice and a financial settlement for Disney. While the compliance plan doesn't explicitly force electric vehicles, Disneyland officials have confirmed they are actively developing a fully electric car prototype to keep the 71-year-old ride running. – https://www.micechat.com/437247-disneyland-news-autopia-tinker-bell-construction/ To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 this summer, Disney California Adventure is introducing rotating drawing lessons for characters like Woody, Buzz, and newcomer Lilypad at the Animation Academy. Additionally, starting in early July, Disneyland Resort hotel guests can exclusively enjoy the “Poolside Splash Bash,” featuring themed dance parties, trivia, and character appearances in new costumes. – http://laughingplace.com/disney-parks/celebrate-toy-story-5-new-lessons-disney-california-adventures-animation-academy/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-poolside-splash-bash-toy-story-5/ Disney Parks has officially retired FLIK, the wait-time tracking system that helped measure attraction queue times for more than 25 years. Introduced in 1999, FLIK relied on guests carrying red tracking cards through attraction lines, with the final installation recently removed from Goofy's Sky School at Disney California Adventure. Disney now uses newer technologies, including MagicBand data and sensors, to monitor and post attraction wait times more accurately. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/flik-ends-disney-parks/ Construction walls have recently come down around a new two-story Downtown Disney building, signaling that the ground-floor Earl of Sandwich and upstairs Gordon Ramsay restaurant, The Carnaby, are nearing completion. Meanwhile, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has officially reopened following a refurbishment that updated its exterior with a retro 1967 Tomorrowland color scheme. Although official opening dates for the new dining spots haven't been announced yet, both the restaurants and the refreshed ride represent major visual updates for the resort. – https://www.laughingplace.com/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/astro-blasters-new-colors-disneyland/ Guest falls down Tiana's Bayou Adventure – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/06/23/disney-guest-falls-down-50-foot-drop-on-tianas-bayou-adventure/ Disney Legend Floyd Norman will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 17th Annual Governors Awards on November 15, 2026. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting him with the lifetime achievement award to honor his barrier-breaking, 65-year career as Disney's first Black animator. He will be celebrated at the Hollywood ceremony alongside other industry icons, including director Ridley Scott and actress Glenn Close. – https://www.micechat.com/437707-disneyland-news-labor-trouble-oogie-boogie-toy-story-takeover/ SnackChat: New in Downtown Disney – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/happy-ice-opens-at-downtown-disney/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/06/23/something-new-is-coming-to-downtown-disney/ Discussion Topic: Tokyo Disneyland with Ryan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill cover a packed Disney Dish news lineup, from Disney's “virtual reservations” patent to new Disney Springs transportation checks, rare two-day ticket discounts, and Disneyland Autopia's electric future. They also dig into listener questions about steak pricing, Jersey Week crowds, and whether Disney's new AI trip-planning tools could reshape vacation booking. Then Jim takes us back to the early days of Imagineering's Living Character Initiative, where Mickey's Toon Elevator, Dinotopia, and one very complicated dinosaur helped pave the way for interactive characters in the parks. NEWS • Disney's hotel-room patent appears to confirm how “virtual reservations” can hold back short stays to protect longer bookings. • Walt Disney World expands verification checks for buses and boats leaving Disney Springs. • A rare two-park, two-day ticket deal targets late-summer demand at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. • Lakeshore Lodge's Pocahontas-themed pool area, The Wetlands, gets a closer look. • Disneyland's Autopia faces a February 2027 deadline to retire its gas-powered engines. FEATURE • Jim traces the Living Character Initiative back to Push the Talking Trash Can and Mickey's Toon Elevator. • Lucky the Dinosaur's development gets tied to ABC's short-lived Dinotopia era, allegedly. • Imagineering's early living-creature tech needed carts, batteries, and a whole lot of legal caution. • The story sets up Disney's next wave of interactive characters after the Pixar acquisition. For this episode's full show notes, click here. View transcript here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish News is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVCrentalStore.com, offering discounted theme park admission at prices better than Disney's. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill cover a packed Disney Dish news lineup, from Disney's “virtual reservations” patent to new Disney Springs transportation checks, rare two-day ticket discounts, and Disneyland Autopia's electric future. They also dig into listener questions about steak pricing, Jersey Week crowds, and whether Disney's new AI trip-planning tools could reshape vacation booking. Then Jim takes us back to the early days of Imagineering's Living Character Initiative, where Mickey's Toon Elevator, Dinotopia, and one very complicated dinosaur helped pave the way for interactive characters in the parks. NEWS • Disney's hotel-room patent appears to confirm how “virtual reservations” can hold back short stays to protect longer bookings. • Walt Disney World expands verification checks for buses and boats leaving Disney Springs. • A rare two-park, two-day ticket deal targets late-summer demand at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. • Lakeshore Lodge's Pocahontas-themed pool area, The Wetlands, gets a closer look. • Disneyland's Autopia faces a February 2027 deadline to retire its gas-powered engines. FEATURE • Jim traces the Living Character Initiative back to Push the Talking Trash Can and Mickey's Toon Elevator. • Lucky the Dinosaur's development gets tied to ABC's short-lived Dinotopia era, allegedly. • Imagineering's early living-creature tech needed carts, batteries, and a whole lot of legal caution. • The story sets up Disney's next wave of interactive characters after the Pixar acquisition. For this episode's full show notes, click here. View transcript here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish News is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVCrentalStore.com, offering discounted theme park admission at prices better than Disney's. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the 299th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn is sailing the high seas around Italy on the Disney Dream, so joining Dave in the podcast is first time guest / guest co-host April Craft, aka Curated By April on Insta. A fellow travel planner at Upon a Star Travel, April is here to give her own opinions and discuss all the latest! First, April is excited about helping the clients, while Dave is happy with Toy Story Taylor (Tay Story?) CDs in the mail. Then, a look at the latest, including Disneyland changing up their Autopia cars... the breakfast buffet returning at Chefs de France... and then, an extensive look (much longer than we thought) at the Eat to the Beat line-up, highlighting artists that we know (Boyz II Men! Tiffany! Fitz!) and spotlighing those we aren't sure about (Fly Guys? The War and the Treaty? Element?) Finally, we look at the new small announcement made by Disney last week, that the new policy for parking at Disney Springs will take effect on June 28th - and how a small announcement has turned into quite a topic, mostly supportive, but also those pushing back. We chat about why we like it, how people will try to get around it, and address some of the biggest questions on it - including how Disney doesn't like to give details when making such policies.
Jim Hill and Len Testa start with Monstropolis, Disney park capacity, Universal patents, and the sort of tequila event that makes you check whether your Epcot admission is included. Then Jim looks back at Disneyland's very first Grad Nite, held on June 15, 1961, when 8,500 well-dressed seniors were locked inside the park until 4:30 a.m. Along the way, they cover Life magazine's lost photo spread, chaperone lounges, forbidden long hair, and the timeless teenage urge to stash contraband somewhere near Autopia. It is history, logistics, and questionable decision-making, which is to say: high school. NEWS • Monstropolis details reveal “Human Day,” a walking route inspired by Mike and Sulley's commute, and Disney's growing fondness for “you're invited to a special day” ride premises. • Grand Floridian Cafe closes July 19 for refurbishment, raising the important question of whether the menu gets more than new curtains. • La Cava del Tequila hosts a July 14 Epcot event with tastings, cocktails, lunch at San Angel Inn, and a commemorative 1982 menu. • Disneyland restores all-day park hopping, while early signs of DisneylandForward construction point toward a new parking structure and future DCA expansion. • Listener questions cover theme park capacity math, House of Mouse villains, Monstropolis pin trading, and whether Universal's latest patents could make vending machines and park transportation a lot smarter. FEATURE • Jim traces how Disneyland's original Grad Nite grew out of Walt's decision to close Holidayland and Jack Lindquist's search for a new after-hours revenue stream. • The first Grad Nite brought 8,500 students from 28 Southern California high schools to Disneyland for $6 each, or about $67 in today's money. • Life magazine sent four photographers and shot thousands of photos, only to bump the planned spread when the Berlin Wall changed the news cycle. • Disneyland's Grad Nite rules included school buses, dress codes, chaperones, locker checks, planter searches, and haircuts for boys whose hair dared to touch a collar. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish News is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVC Rental Store. With the longest days of the year approaching, Unlocked Magic can help you save on your next Disney trip, giving you more time to hunt for the elusive ghost of the forest, Bongo, at Disney's Animal Kingdom. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Len Testa start with Monstropolis, Disney park capacity, Universal patents, and the sort of tequila event that makes you check whether your Epcot admission is included. Then Jim looks back at Disneyland's very first Grad Nite, held on June 15, 1961, when 8,500 well-dressed seniors were locked inside the park until 4:30 a.m. Along the way, they cover Life magazine's lost photo spread, chaperone lounges, forbidden long hair, and the timeless teenage urge to stash contraband somewhere near Autopia. It is history, logistics, and questionable decision-making, which is to say: high school. NEWS • Monstropolis details reveal “Human Day,” a walking route inspired by Mike and Sulley's commute, and Disney's growing fondness for “you're invited to a special day” ride premises. • Grand Floridian Cafe closes July 19 for refurbishment, raising the important question of whether the menu gets more than new curtains. • La Cava del Tequila hosts a July 14 Epcot event with tastings, cocktails, lunch at San Angel Inn, and a commemorative 1982 menu. • Disneyland restores all-day park hopping, while early signs of DisneylandForward construction point toward a new parking structure and future DCA expansion. • Listener questions cover theme park capacity math, House of Mouse villains, Monstropolis pin trading, and whether Universal's latest patents could make vending machines and park transportation a lot smarter. FEATURE • Jim traces how Disneyland's original Grad Nite grew out of Walt's decision to close Holidayland and Jack Lindquist's search for a new after-hours revenue stream. • The first Grad Nite brought 8,500 students from 28 Southern California high schools to Disneyland for $6 each, or about $67 in today's money. • Life magazine sent four photographers and shot thousands of photos, only to bump the planned spread when the Berlin Wall changed the news cycle. • Disneyland's Grad Nite rules included school buses, dress codes, chaperones, locker checks, planter searches, and haircuts for boys whose hair dared to touch a collar. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish News is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVC Rental Store. With the longest days of the year approaching, Unlocked Magic can help you save on your next Disney trip, giving you more time to hunt for the elusive ghost of the forest, Bongo, at Disney's Animal Kingdom. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of Market House! This week, we're getting honest about the Disney opinions we've completely flip-flopped on over the years. From Lightning Lane to early park arrival, staying on Disneyland property, and even Autopia of all things, we're admitting where we got it wrong. If you've ever changed your mind about a Disney "rule" or strong opinion you used to swear by, this episode is for you.We also share more about the Disney Celebrates America Foodie Guide! We have a Patreon! Support the show and receive exclusive content, here!Follow us on Instagram @MarketHousePodcastCheck out our website, here! Make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify! It's a great way to support the show.Use code MarketHouse10 to save $10 on your next Disney vacation package with Get Away Today!
In AI oops, Dodge briefly sells T-shirts featuring what appears to be a Toyota Tacoma.For all the things AI does well, it's also known to have its limitations.These limitations were recently on full display when Dodge RAM enthusiasts discovered what might be considered an odd handful of items on the brand's online merchandise store.Among the tumblers, coolers, hats and backpacks featuring the RAM logo, was a product dubbed “2026 RAM PATRIOTIC UNISEX T-SHIRT.” The patriotic part was a red, white and blue illustration of a rippling American flag and the RAM part was a graphic of a pickup truck with the words “RAM POWER” underneath.It didn't take web sleuths very long to point out a few unsettling details about this design, however. For one, the American flag featured just 38 stars and the RAM truck – well, it wasn't even a RAM.According to a report in Autopia, the truck's details suggest that it was, in fact, a competitor's vehicle – a Toyota Tacoma – from model year 2023, at that.It was this indefensible gaffe that led to speculation that the shirt – as well as a complementary banner on RAM's site that also featured the Tacoma – was a product of AI, and shortly after the web coverage, both offending products were removed.Motor1 underscored the punchline by pointing out that Stellantis had another AI swing and a miss back in March when the Dodge brand used its Instagram account to feature “throwback” photos of some of its old models. Unfortunately, it turned out the vehicles were AI-generated, meaning some of the featured models never, in fact, existed.Perhaps the takeaway here is that, if you're going to use AI to generate content or designs, make sure you keep enough humans around to check for slop, because anyone who works for Dodge probably could easily tell the difference between their own truck and a Toyota.As Autopia's report said, what this t-shirt featured was “definitely not a RAM, even if someone or some algorithm slapped a RAM badge on that distinctive Tacoma grille,” adding that RAM “should be embarrassed.”#Manufacturing, #ManufacturingNews, #Automotive, #AutomotiveNews, #RamTrucks, #DodgeRam, #ToyotaTacoma, #AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AIGeneratedContent, #Stellantis, #Technology, #DigitalMarketing, #TruckIndustry, #Automation
Welcome to Episode 208 of the Talking Disney Podcast. In this episode, we talk about a new D23 event in Singapore, a class-action lawsuit against Disney, new electric vehicles for Autopia, a new way to make park reservations, Soarin' Across America is coming soon - and we know what scenes they chose, park hopping restrictions end soon, voice actor Tom Kane passes away, and a new Main Street U.S.A. Lego set is coming soon, plus much more. With The Devil Wears Prada 2 released, we update our Talking Disney Podcast Fantasy Movie standings. Finally, we continue our journey of watching and discussing the Disney-Pixar animated feature films with Coco. Thanks for listening! Check out our new Linktree site! All of our social media and important links are in one location. Like us on Facebook: @TalkingDisneyPodcast Follow us on X: @TalkingDisney Follow us on Instagram: @talkingdisneypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @talkingdisneypodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @TalkingDisneyPodcast Email us: talkingdisneypodcast@gmail.com Website: www.talkingdisneypodcast.com Check out The Disney Podcast Group on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/TheDisneyPodcastGroup
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! In this episode, we jump into a wide mix of theme park news, rumors, nostalgia, and random side quests....per usual thanks to Nikki. We chat about Disneyland modernizing Autopia with electric vehicles, Six Flags Magic Mountain leaning into classic park history with nostalgic updates like the return of The Great American Revolution name, and the ongoing changes at Islands of Adventure tied to the closure of The Lost Continent. Could we see Pokemon or Legend of Zelda come to the park? We also get into the rumors and speculation surrounding a possible third theme park for the Disneyland Resort, along with plenty of other theme park conversations, and opinions! Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Follow UUOP: www.uuopodcast.com Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com
It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 17 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRIVIAN OPENS R2 CONFIGURATOR EARLYRivian has opened the R2 configurator for reservation holders, with production already underway in Normal, Illinois and some areas seeing delivery windows as short as 1–6 weeks. Only the R2 Performance is currently available at $57,990, offering 656 hp, 330 miles of range, and a 3.6-second 0–60 time, with the R2 Premium and R2 Standard following later in 2026 and 2027 respectively.RIVIAN ASSISTANT REACHES R1 OWNERSRivian has rolled out its AI-powered voice assistant to existing R1T and R1S owners via firmware update 2026.15, replacing Amazon Alexa and activated by saying "Hey, Rivian" or through steering-wheel controls. The system handles navigation, HVAC, and media playback, requires a Connect+ subscription, works only in English, and processes voice recognition on-device to reduce latency.USED EV PRICES LEAD UK MARKETUsed EVs led the UK used car market for price growth in April 2026 for the first time this year, with prices rising 1.1% month on month — the strongest increase of any fuel type. Higher fuel costs and rising demand for alternative-fuel vehicles drove the surge, with used EV sales volumes up 33% in March and April combined compared to January and February.GREEN TECH NOW SHAPES HOME BUYINGResearch by E.On Next found that 93% of 1,000 prospective UK homebuyers want green energy features such as solar panels and EV charging in their next property, with 70% now considering energy technology non-negotiable. Rising energy costs are the main driver for 52% of respondents, and E.On Next's own sales reflect the trend, with solar and battery sales up 182% and heat pump sales up 129% since February 2026.GRIZZL-E CLUB HITS 10,000 MEMBERSCanada's Grizzl-E Club reached 10,000 members on May 14, 2026, doubling its membership in roughly two months since passing 5,000 in March. Run by United Chargers, the no-fee programme uses Clean Fuel Credits to fund free home charging hardware, lifetime warranties, and energy cashback, with members having received CA$300,000 in rewards to date.GERMAN TRIAL TURNS PARKED EVS INTO FERRY BATTERIESA German research project called BIDI-EL will test using parked EVs at a North Sea ferry terminal as temporary energy storage to help charge electric ferries when they return to port. Led by Osnabrück University and ferry operator Norden-Frisia, the €164,894-funded trial combines solar panels, existing fixed battery storage, and EV batteries to maximise renewable energy use, running until January 2027.RISING POWER BILLS HIT EV CHARGING SATISFACTIONThe J.D. Power 2026 U.S. EVX Home Charging Study found that rising electricity costs and poor owner education are reducing EV satisfaction, with Level 1 portable charger satisfaction dropping 12 points year-over-year to 569 out of 1,000. Only 12% of owners have enrolled in utility smart charging programmes despite 69% awareness, and just 20% of buyers received home charging guidance from their dealer.DISNEYLAND AUTOPIA GOES ELECTRIC IN 2027Disneyland will replace the petrol-powered cars on its iconic Autopia ride with electric vehicles in 2027 as part of Disney's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, following a $56,000 settlement with the California Air Resources Board over emissions violations. Original Autopia car designer Bob Gurr, now 94, confirmed the new electric cars will keep the same dimensions and track layout, with upgraded lighting and sound effects added.
Len Testa and Jim Hill break down a busy week in theme park news, from Bluey crowd control at Animal Kingdom to Universal's possible drone-show ambitions. Len also crunches the numbers on the best days to visit Magic Kingdom, because nothing says vacation like 22 million wait times and a spreadsheet with emotional damage. Then Jim digs into Disneyland's opening-day ticket scandal and why Walt Disney may have had very good reasons to sour on Western Publishing. NEWS • Disney's Animal Kingdom prepares for Bluey with a virtual queue and some serious toddler-capacity math. • Len explains why Sundays may be your best Magic Kingdom bet from January through July, while party season flips the calendar. • Disneyland's Autopia goes electric in 2027, raising questions about batteries, car design, and Tomorrowland's long-overdue tune-up. • Universal Orlando surveys guests about pets, which may hint at Secret Life of Pets possibilities in Florida. • A new Universal patent features an onboard animated figure, possibly a frog, possibly a nightmare with wheels. FEATURE • Jim revisits Disneyland's chaotic 1955 opening day and the mysterious flood of “legitimate” invitations. • The story points toward Western Publishing, one of Disneyland's earliest investors and official printers. • Walt's later decision to buy out Western may have had more behind it than simple business strategy. • Also discussed: C.V. Wood, Black Sunday, Bob Gurr, Richard Nixon, and why the Secret Service probably hated the monorail. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the team at DVC Rental Store. Visit UnlockedMagic.com for great deals on Disney theme park admission. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa and Jim Hill break down a busy week in theme park news, from Bluey crowd control at Animal Kingdom to Universal's possible drone-show ambitions. Len also crunches the numbers on the best days to visit Magic Kingdom, because nothing says vacation like 22 million wait times and a spreadsheet with emotional damage. Then Jim digs into Disneyland's opening-day ticket scandal and why Walt Disney may have had very good reasons to sour on Western Publishing. NEWS • Disney's Animal Kingdom prepares for Bluey with a virtual queue and some serious toddler-capacity math. • Len explains why Sundays may be your best Magic Kingdom bet from January through July, while party season flips the calendar. • Disneyland's Autopia goes electric in 2027, raising questions about batteries, car design, and Tomorrowland's long-overdue tune-up. • Universal Orlando surveys guests about pets, which may hint at Secret Life of Pets possibilities in Florida. • A new Universal patent features an onboard animated figure, possibly a frog, possibly a nightmare with wheels. FEATURE • Jim revisits Disneyland's chaotic 1955 opening day and the mysterious flood of “legitimate” invitations. • The story points toward Western Publishing, one of Disneyland's earliest investors and official printers. • Walt's later decision to buy out Western may have had more behind it than simple business strategy. • Also discussed: C.V. Wood, Black Sunday, Bob Gurr, Richard Nixon, and why the Secret Service probably hated the monorail. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, from the team at DVC Rental Store. Visit UnlockedMagic.com for great deals on Disney theme park admission. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, a new partnership between Banana Ball and Disney+ is announced, we see is we were right about some of our predictions for Soarin' Across America, a new show featuring Grogu and the Mandalorian debuts at Galaxy's Edge, the characters of Mystic Manor get a new meet n' greet, we get a look at Rockin' Rollercoaster featuring The Muppets, a huge change is coming for pin traders and Autopia is going electric! Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/621 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/ Help us make a difference! Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here: https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to: https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---
Mike & Rikki are back today to discuss some ideas we have for small things Disney could do to existing attractions and experiences to make them much better for guests! We got this idea when Disney announced that the cars at the Autopia will go from gas to electric at Disneyland is 2027. Hear our thoughts on Tron, Toy Story Mania, the Imagination Pavilion, the Skyliner, and much more! Also, we talk about the fact that Disney is doing really well in this area right now! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 10, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another fun hour of Disney talk! During this show, we discussed a day without alcohol sales on both Disney Cruise Line islands, electric cars coming to the Autopia at Disneyland in 2027, rumored new venues coming soon to Disney's Boardwalk, and Level 99 coming to Disney Springs soon as well! Plus, we got some great calls about comparing Silver Dollar City to the Disney Parks and Abby called in from Indy with some great memories of Star Wars Weekends from her childhood which led to great conversation about if the Studios Star Wars experiences were better pre- or post- Galaxy's Edge. Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
The OG Geek-out Podcast episode 1 crew — Bud, Bryan, and Art — throw the cuesheet out the window (but everything we were going to point form is in the show notes) and discuss what they will and won’t see in movies and shows this year. NOTE: The first two sections of the list below are NOT covered on the pod, but still dropped, so please enjoy them! Bud’s Weekly Geek-out 06:34 – Star Fox for the price-hiked Switch 2 Coming Soon – Wildwood (in theatres October 23) (Zoner Darren) – Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Big Bang Theory spinoff series, HBO Max, July 23) (Zoner Darren) – Cape Fear (Apple TV series, June 5) – Elle (fish-out-of-water Prime Video series, ”from the world of Legally Blonde,” July 1) – Propeller One-Way Night Coach (Apple TV movie, based on his 1997 children’s novel, May 29) – Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for third consecutive year – ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic ‘’Dare to Be Stupid’’ Broadway musical is in the works (led by Moulin Rouge director Alex Timbers) – Aaron Paul enters the Wasteland for season 3 of Fallout – The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November – Project Hail Mary arrives to paid VOD as film tops $655 million at box office Geek News Proper – Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman tells theaters to enforce longer windows, scrap ads – Actress Q’orianka Kilcher sues James Cameron for ‘theft’ of facial features for Avatar character – Why the hell has it taken so long for Disneyland’s Autopia to go electric? – Christopher Nolan addresses some major Odyssey controversies (original article) – Ready for their close-ups: celebrity passport photos (Zoner Ewan) Will we watch it? MOVIES: 10:26 – Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22) 15:45 – Disclosure Day (June 12) 17:57 – Supergirl (June 26) 22:02 – The Odyssey (July 17) 23:29 – Spider-man: Brand New Day (July 31) 29:39 – [Endgame rerelease] 31:11 – The Social Reckoning (October 9) 32:37 – Street Fighter (October 16) 33:58 – The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20) 34:28 – Focker In-Law (November 25) 35:40 – Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (November 26) 37:17 – Dune: Part 3 (December 18) 42:39 – Avengers: Doomsday (December 18) TV SHOWS SPEEDRUN: 44:25 – Spider-Noir (May 27), The Bear (S5) (June 25), Lanterns (Summer 2026), VisionQuest (October 14) Reviews and Recommendayshes 45:47 – Daredevil: Born Again S2 51:18 – Project Hail Mary in IMAX (Art) 55:24 – The Roast of Kevin Hart (Art & Bryan) 1:02:55 – The Boys S3 1:04:07 – Punisher: One Last Kill (Bryan) 1:04:46 – The Bear: Gary Join The Geek-out Podcast’s Facebook page (where we’ll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone’s Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast
Episode 307 for the week of May 11, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Last Week in Disney- Jeff Vahle to retire. (Source: WDW Magic)- Let the Magic Begin, the MK Welcome show, is not coming back as a character show (Source: WDW Magic)- Two mystery projects coming to the Boardwalk (Source: WDW Magic)- Gas engines to be retired in early 2027 at Autopia in Disneyland (Source: Scott Gustin)Starts @1:35 ...Construction Updates- Lots of work in MonstropolisStarts @16:57 ...Hot Takes: Walt Disney World- We each give 5 opinions related to Walt Disney World ... but are they really hot?Starts @27:20 ...Trivia: Complete these Walt Disney World Attraction Lines of Dialogue- Magic Kingdom Edition!Starts @48:34 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts
Before there was Disneyland, Bob Gurr was part of Walt Disney's secret team. One of the original Disney Imagineers, Gurr designed Matterhorn, Autopia, Monorail, Haunted Mansion and anything on wheels at Disneyland. A true Disney legend, he is also an L.A. Native and regales us with stories of how L.A. has changed over his 90+ years - and what he likes best about Disneyland, even if he didn't design it!
Send a textWhat if the smartest way to fix a ride isn't to rebuild it, but to tune what fans already love? We set ourselves a constraint-heavy challenge—no bulldozers, no new IP, just targeted upgrades that sharpen story, comfort, and interactivity—and the ideas started to fly.We kick off with a crisp Summer Jam from Shades of Green, then dive into headliner debates. Tiana's Bayou Adventure gets a character remix as Louis leads a gloriously off-beat band hunt that resolves into a splashdown crescendo. Radiator Springs Racers earns a kinetic upgrade with dirt-track drifting through high-speed corners. Roger Rabbit gets gamified with a “spinometer” and Benny's delightfully passive-aggressive driving tips. Over in Epcot, we modernize Mission: SPACE into a SpaceX-flavored mission console where your timing matters, alarms blare, and teamwork lands you safely—no more dummy buttons.Comfort and clarity drive big wins. Jungle Cruise flips to forward-facing seating and stronger audio so every punchline lands. Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom deserves Disneyland's silky track and roomier vehicles. Indiana Jones trades dated projections for crisp animatronics, cinematic lighting, and denser sets. Ratatouille's queue transforms from hallway to Parisian street theater, with sizzling kitchen aromas and scale gags that sell the shrink. Spaceship Earth gets audible narration and playful “thank the Phoenicians” tags to carry smiles between eras.We future-proof the playful, too. Autopia goes fully electric through a living Tomorrowland city, guided by AI cars that coach your driving and score smoothness. Buzz Lightyear's blasters finally aim true and reward accuracy, not spam. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway leans meta with flickering “set” glitches, prop gaffes, and a Chuuby short that deepens the payoff. Expedition Everest multiplies the mayhem with curious baby yetis and a brief “off the rails” jolt that turns first rides into legend.These are small, surgical changes with oversized impact: better queues, cleaner audio, sharper thrills, and more reasons to ride again. If you love Disney parks and believe classic attractions can evolve without losing their soul, you'll have opinions. We want them. Subscribe, share with a fellow park nerd, and tell us the one small change you'd make first.
In the 284th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are once againg putting on their CEO hats, now turning their new found (if only imaginary) powers to Disney World West... that of course being Disneyland! And to do so, they invite in (for their fourth appearance) Friends of the Show and the hosts of the popular Skywalking Through Neverland podcast, Rich & Sarah! First, their take on both Josh D'Amaro becoming the new Head Cheese for Disney, and then their thoughts on Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Then... what happens if Josh calls us all up and tells us that we are the new CEOs of Disneyland Resort? We can't plunk down a new land or a big ride in the middle of the park, but overall, we can do what we want to make the parks even better! Including ideas from rare characters to updated After Dark parties to a Tiki Room feast to getting rid of the noxious fumes at Autopia. Also, maybe we should get rid of the bottlenecked crowds (mostly made up of teens on their phones) with the new Move Along Cast Members... Make sure to listen to Skywalking Through Neverland every week on all your fave pod places!
New magic is landing from every direction, and we're sorting the signal from the noise so you can plan with confidence. From Bluey stepping into the parks and onto the ships, to Electric Mayhem cranking up Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, to Autopia finally going electric, this week is packed with news that actually changes how you map a Disney trip. We walk through what's opening, what's closing, and what's getting better so you spend less time guessing and more time making great choices.On the East Coast, we dig into Walt Disney World updates: refreshed tech on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, a thoughtful reimagining of Hollywood Studios' Animation Courtyard, and Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival dates that anchor spring travel. Animal Kingdom's next chapter begins as DinoLand sets its farewell, while Frozen Ever After gets a visual lift with new animatronic faces. We also flag the take off date for Soarin' Across America and how limited-time overlays like The Mandalorian on Smugglers Run can flip a must-skip into a must-do.Out West, the long 70th celebration keeps Disneyland lively even as smart maintenance windows rotate key attractions. We break down Haunted Mansion and it's a small world returning from their holiday states, Rise of the Resistance scheduling, and the practical win of Autopia's electric conversion in 2026. California Adventure's event cadence stays strong with Lunar New Year and Food & Wine, and Bluey's Best Day Ever brings hands-on play to the Fantasyland Theatre—an easy anchor for family downtime between headliners.We also head to sea with Disney Cruise Line: the Disney Adventure's complex journey toward Singapore, Bluey programming rolling onto the Dream and Wish, and an intriguing West Coast outlook that could make short back-to-back sailings the savvy path to status. Whether you're plotting a once-a-year vacation or stacking weekends around festivals, you'll find clear takeaways, key dates, and a few pro tips to avoid hiccups and long lines.Enjoy the episode? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube at our mousecapades, share with a Disney-loving friend, and drop a review in your podcast app. Tell us the one update you're most excited to experience this year!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com
Send us a textWhat if Space Mountain became Santa's fastest delivery route and the Yeti threw on a red suit for the holidays? We grab our Stroopwaffle bourbon coffee and go full Imagineer, sketching Christmas overlays that turn familiar Disney attractions into fresh, festive adventures without losing what fans love most.We start with the big swing: Space Mountain as a sleigh run, sleigh-styled vehicles, rooftop and chimney projections, and upbeat holiday tracks synced to the lift and drops. Pirates gets a winking twist, recasting scenes as family-holiday archetypes—cookie-bearing aunts, the legendary tipsy uncle, a peekaboo “Christmas thief”—anchored by a cheeky “Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Nog.” Indiana Jones evolves into Eye of the Forbidden Nutcracker, with March of the Toy Soldiers, chestnuts roasting cameos, flurries in the dart scene, and a Santa-faced boulder barreling to Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.We keep rolling with overlays that feel big but install smart. Autopia turns into a North Pole light drive—snow tires, frosty vistas, and synchronized LEDs that make nighttime laps magical. Country Bear Jamboree needs only the right centerpiece: Big Al crooning Blue Christmas and a snow-kissed finale. Expedition Everest shifts to Expedition North Pole, a serene Winter Wonderland climb that snaps into Sleigh Ride chaos the moment the track ends, starring Disco Santa Yeti. Toy Story Mania goes Krampus Mania with coal shots, rooftop clears, and chipmunk hijinks scored to novelty classics. And for projection perfection, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway becomes a frantic Christmas Eve: traffic, last-minute shopping, Daisy's party dance, a scramble for Pluto's gift, and a peaceful ride home.If you're into holiday overlays, theme-park music cues, or just want a delicious bourbon coffee recipe, you'll have plenty to steal and debate. Hit follow, share with a Disney-loving friend, and tell us: which attraction needs a Christmas makeover next?
Send us a textWhat if your favorite Disney rides got a full holiday glow-up? We poured a Stroopwaffle bourbon coffee and went all-in on seasonal overlays, sketching out scene-by-scene makeovers that keep each attraction's DNA intact while layering in music, projections, scents, and plenty of festive chaos.First up, Space Mountain gets a “Santa's Galactic Delivery” sprint with sleigh-styled cars, poppy Christmas tracks timed to the lift, and rooftop chimney fly-bys racing past in the dark. Pirates of the Caribbean becomes a family holiday fever dream—relatives re-cast as pirates, cats in Santa hats, and a cheeky “Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Nog” soundtrack. Indiana Jones Adventure morphs into Eye of the Forbidden Nutcracker with toy soldier set pieces, Chip and Dale roasting chestnuts, a Santa-faced boulder, and snow effects that turn the dart room into a blizzard.We keep the momentum going with Autopia as a North Pole light drive—minimal changes, maximum magic—ideal for night rides under synchronized holiday lights. Expedition Everest reimagined as Expedition North Pole sets up a cozy Winter Wonderland climb that snaps into Sleigh Ride-speed mayhem with a Disco Santa Yeti. Toy Story Mania goes full Krampus Mania with playful, song-timed targets that make every pull hilariously mischievous. And because projections make quick work of seasonal swaps, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway turns into a charming Christmas Eve dash: shopping traffic, Daisy's dance party, a last-minute Pluto gift run, and a calm cruise home with a Santa-bearded Chuby.If you love Disney parks, Jollywood Nights, and smart seasonal overlays that deliver fresh thrills without heavy downtime, this one's for you. Hit play, then tell us which ride deserves a holiday makeover and the song you'd score it with. Subscribe, share with your park buddies, and leave a review to help more Disney fans find the show. Cheers to Ears—and cheers to Christmas at the parks!
The coldest place in the nation today is near Nashville, Tennessee, where temperatures in Gatlinburg hit 3 degrees. Tim explains that technically we’re still in a long-term ice age, but in a warmer “interglacial” phase that began 2.6 million years ago, with the last deep freeze ending about 12,000 years ago. The forecast for Southern California has changed — expect six straight days of rain. Tim reminisces about Disneyland’s Autopia, comparing it to how L.A. streets now look cluttered with trash, asking why people have stopped caring. Mammoth Mountain delays its opening day by one day due to the storm. On a lighter note, Elizabeth Olsen told Seth Meyers she’s a fan of Dodgers reporter David Vassegh. The show wraps with Tim thanking listeners for all the birthday cards and gifts he received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not just a compliment, it's a fact: Bob Gurr is a bona fide Disney Legend and at age 93 he shows little sign of slowing down. With a background in automobile design, Walt Disney sought him out in 1954 and immediately put him to work. For the next twenty years he had a hand in almost every major attraction in Disneyland, beginning with Autopia. He then opened his own shop and worked for theme parks around the globe. Jessie has vivid memories of the 30-foot King Kong he built for Universal. She and Leonard were delighted to spend an hour with such an inspiring man.
Flight 44: If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, it was probably designed by 93-year old Disney Legend and Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, Bob Gurr. Walt Disney was so impressed with his knowledge and skill, that he invited Bob Gurr to join WED Enterprises to design the very first Autopia cars that debuted at Disneyland in 1955. Over the past 74 years, Bob has made transportation magic worldwide, developing such legendary Disneyland ride vehicles as the Monorail, the Flying Saucers, the Haunted Mansion “Doom Buggies," the Submarine Voyage sub fleet, the PeopleMover, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. After “retiring” in 1981, Bob went on to co-found Sequoia Creative and design the massive King Kong animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood. He designed the flying spaceship for the 1984 Olympics opening ceremonies, effects for The Jacksons' Victory tour, and dinosaurs for Steven Spielberg's “Jurassic Park.” Plan now to join us as Bob climbs aboard a vehicle with no wheels for a journey across ten decades on one of the most incredible time travel adventures we've ever had!
This week, Summer is just beginning, but Halloween is coming, what is staying from the 70th during Halloween, a huge book event this weekend, construction updates around the parks, new infrastructure at the entrance, a new Magic Band spot, an adorable dinosaur comes to Pixar Pier, we talk about our Disneyana experience, 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: It is that time of the year to start planning for the Halloween season at Disneyland. Next week, Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale. This is a competetive event to get tickets for, so be sure to get in early and pick your dates. Inspire Magic Key holders can get tickets starting on June 24th no earlier then 9am Disneyland time, with all other Magic Key holders having an opportunity starting June 25th. General public sales start on June 26th. Dates start even before the Halloween season on August 17th, and run through October 31st. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ There are some other updates on the Halloween season at the resort. For 2025, Halloween Time will start on August 22nd and run through October 31st. Mickey and Minnie will get new outfits for the occasion, as usual. This time they will be a twist on the 70th costumes! Haunted Mansion Holiday is returning, along with Halloween Screams. Over in Disney California Adventure, Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Mater's Junkyard JamBOOree, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark are returning. Mickey's Trick and Treat is coming to the Disney Theater for the fall, replacing Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Of course food and merchandise will be along as well. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ With Halloween Time and Disneyland's 70th happening at the same time, you might wonder what is staying from the 70th during the spooky season. Paint the Night, World of Color – Happiness, and Tapestry of Happiness will continue to run throughout the season. Disney says “areas and attractions around the resort will retain special touches, including decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade.” – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ This Saturday, a few authors of Disneyland books will be at Wonderground for a book release and signing. Don Hahn and Christopher Merrit will be on hand to sign The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland, Martha Blanding and Tim O'Day for Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman's Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth, Matthew Reinhart for Disneyland Park (a Pop-Up Park Tour), and finally Bob Weis with Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering. The event is from 10am-11:30am. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ A couple of construction items that we have been following at the resort have some updates. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room has a reopening date of July 3rd! Pixie Hollow has been behind construction walls for a while now, and looks to be returning on June 29th. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ When we were in the parks a few weeks ago, we noticed new lamp posts in front of Main Street Station, by the Mickey floral. Walls are back up in this area to install more of these lamp posts. The new lights look like gas lamps, but use regular bulbs with a mesh over them to give a vintage look. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ We talked about the neat Magic Band touch points around Disneyland in a previous episode, but there was still one location that had not come online yet. The last point in Tomorrowland, themed to Autopia is finally online. This one is a bit of a letdown as this one only makes car noises when activated. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ An update that came to Epcot at Walt Disney World has made its way to DCA! Soarin' Around the World has been updated to fix the skewed Eiffel Tower in the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ Over on Pixar Pier, the new Rex meet-and-greet is available. Rex is out and looks as adorably scary (if you can say that about Rex). – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ SnackChat: Trip Food (Savory Eats Treats) Discussion Topic: Spring 2025 Disneyana Event The Happiest Place on Earth- Chris Merritt and Don Hahn – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/d23-live-stream-happiest-place-on-earth/
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Jonny has fallen down a Papal wormhole and Richard has driven a controversial Tesla. Also in this episode, favourite numbers, the Mercedes Vision V, a non-horrible BMW, hotel toasters, the Goodwood ghost train siren, strumming, the Autopia ride at Disneyland, panama cam, jammed-on horn stories, and two weeks with an Infiniti QX80. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MONSTER PARTY SALUTES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A CREATIVE VISIONARY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD celebrate the legendary artist who designed many of the most iconic attractions at Disneyland Theme Parks. But as you'll soon learn, his work and legacy far surpass the gates of The Magic Kingdom. MONSTER PARTY is proud to present… BOB GURR: TO DISNEYLAND AND BEYOND!!! While pursuing a career in car design, Bob got the call from Disney to create ride cars and animatronics for Disneyland. The Autopia cars! The Matterhorn bobsleds! The Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy! The original Disneyland monorail! The internal mechanisms of Abraham Lincoln for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln! All designed by Bob Gurr! After a long career as an "Imagineer," Bob left Disney to start his own company and bring us the original (and best!) King Kong Encounter for Universal Studios and the sinking pirate ship at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! In this enlightening and inspirational episode, Bob Gurr sheds light on his early life, artistic style, work ethic, philosophy, and remarkable thirst for knowledge. We also get a slew of surprising anecdotes, including a monorail encounter with the past Vice-President of the United States… RICHARD NIXON! Whatever happened to that guy? For this very special "podfrontation," we are happy to welcome two incredible guests! The first is an award-winning producer, director, and writer, who has brought us such films as MEN IN SUITS, LOVECRAFT: FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN, and the upcoming BOB GURR: LIVING BY DESIGN. Let's hear it for friend of the show... FRANK WOODWARD! Our second guest is the author of such sought-after books as HOW TO DRAW THE CARS OF TOMORROW, DESIGN: JUST FOR FUN, and BOB GURR: LEGENDARY IMAGINEER: LIFE AND TIMES-DISNEY AND BEYOND, and he's currently the host of the YouTube series, THE BOB GURR SHOW! Please welcome... You guessed it... BOB GURR! THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON THE INTERNET IS... MONSTER PARTY!
The Illusion of Control: The Unexpected Path to Happiness Ever feel like you're driving through life with a white-knuckle grip on the steering wheel, convinced you're in total control? Well, buckle up, because on this podcast, we're taking a ride on the Autopia - that classic Disneyland attraction where you think you're calling the shots, but the track guides you all along. Join me as we explore "The Illusion of Control: The Unexpected Path to Happiness," and discover how letting go might just be the key to finding true joy in the journey. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist
This week, ticket prices have increased, Magic Key holders can experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure early, new costumes for Bayou Country, we have an opening date for Louis' Critter Club, new mobile order locations, a cast member celebrates 62 years, we talk about Paint the Night, 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: As we suspected, the price for a day in the parks has gone up. Single day and park hopper tickets saw a 5.9% to 6.5% increase except for the tier 0 ticket, which remains at $104 since 2019. Lightning Lane also increased by $2 if you buy in advance. As for Magic Keys, they have also seen an increase from 6.1% or $100 for the highest Inspire level pass, to 20% or $100 for the lowest Imagine level pass. – https://www.micechat.com/336395-disneyland-ticket-guide-price-increase/ Magic Key holders have a chance to experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure before the general public. On select days from October 21st to November 12th, Key holders can book a reservation for Disneyland and join a virtual queue at 7am. A second virtual queue will open at 12pm. If you aren't a Magic Key holder, or can't make it on those dates, the attraction opens to the general public on November 15th. For exact dates and times, visit the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/10/exclusive-preview-dates-revealed-for-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-disneyland/ With Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening to the public in just under a month, some new costumes have debuted. Cast Members in Bayou Country from Custodial, Entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions will all get new outfits. As with most of the new costumes around the resort, it appears that cast members will get to choose from a selection to make the look their own. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/14/sneak-peek-at-new-disney-cast-member-costumes/ A new shopping location in Bayou Country has an official opening date. Louis' Critter Club will open on November 13th. Walls are already down around the new location, as well as most of Bayou Country providing a glimpse into the re-themed areas. Colorful new artwork adorns the outside of the attraction building, and the queue across from Winnie the Pooh is themed to a garden where Tiana is harvesting ingredients for her restaurant. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/14/disney-announces-opening-date-for-new-gift-shop/ Weeklyteers who enjoy skipping the line for food at the parks will be excited that TWO locations have added mobile ordering. Dole Whips are on mobile order at The Tropical Hideaway starting today, and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta will also add mobile ordering. This should cut down on waits at these locations to get your favorite treats. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/12/its-about-to-get-easier-to-get-a-dole-whip-in-disneyland/ A new, vibrant puppet has been added to the existing Coco show in Disney California Adventure. Pepita now takes flight along with the telling of the story. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Yet another themed water filling station has come to the resort. This time, it is across from the exit to Big Thunder Mountain and themed to a tree stump. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Weeklyteers who are want to get their Autopia drivers license have new booths to facilitate this! Three new booths are at the exit to Autopia and look futuristic. The booths take a photo and give guests a drivers license from the attraction. Another long overdue update has come to Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Can you guess what it is? The camera that takes the on-ride photo has been updated to newer tech from the old 90s webcam look previously. All we can say is: finally! – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ The Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app has been updated. The updated look features easier access to special offers, benefits, and a discount location map. For folks wanting to get a Magic Key, but have been unable to, MiceChat reports that they could go back on sale before the end of the year. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Some new merchandise booths have appeared in Downtown Disney. Kawaii Slime Company allows guests to create custom slime using fun add-ons. Havilah & Co. offers a wide variety of scented candles, with 50% of the profits going to charity. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ A cast member of 62 years was celebrated recently at Disneyland. Hank Ameen started working at Disneyland as a Jungle Cruise Skipper in 1958. Hank then became a Disneyland Resort firefighter, monitoring pyrotechnic safety for fireworks. As of October 8, he is the longest standing employee of The Walt Disney Company. For those wondering, he is 92 and when asked about retirement, he said “As long as I can smile and laugh, I'm going to be here.” – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/meet-hank-todays-longest-standing-disney-cast-member/ Trader Sam's is getting into the holiday spirit with a Madame Leota Mug. The mug will be available for order through the Disneyland app on October 25th. The artist behind the design, Tank Standing Buffalo, will be signing the mug. The queue for signing will be open from 5:45pm-6:45pm and 8:15pm to 9:15pm. Also available will be a limited amount of fourth edition Hatbox Ghost and the Ursula Cauldron Mug. – https://www.instagram.com/disneyeats/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7o45leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYE8LKyzTbLqldetXEDVy6_DDkiY6q1HGOFcO37uVm4xNpYWcim6DQTKmg_aem_JkFobUWAh93yWkLJ8SxKTw SnackChat: Maurice's Treats – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/maurices-treats/menus/ Edelweiss Snacks – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/edelweiss-snacks/menus Troubadour Tavern – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/troubadour-tavern/menus Discussion Topic: Paint the night – https://d23.com/a-to-z/paint-the-night/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Paint_the_Night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_the_Night
Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 225D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2024 is a month away and the rumors are already swirling. DisneylandForward is approved, but it seems like Disneyland has a few projects it needs to get out of the way first. There are whispers and rumblings of Tomorrowland construction. Is it a revamp, a refresh, or are they just replacing the tiles in the Autopia bathrooms? We'll dive in to what we think will be revealed next month. Walt Disney World's parks have a few things in the works as well, so be sure to stay tuned for Dinosaur's extinction and more. Join Kirk & Freddy as they tease about tomorrow in a speculatory new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast
D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2024 is a month away and the rumors are already swirling. DisneylandForward is approved, but it seems like Disneyland has a few projects it needs to get out of the way first. There are whispers and rumblings of Tomorrowland construction. Is it a revamp, a refresh, or are they just replacing the tiles in the Autopia bathrooms? We'll dive in to what we think will be revealed next month. Walt Disney World's parks have a few things in the works as well, so be sure to stay tuned for Dinosaur's extinction and more. Join Kirk & Freddy as they tease about tomorrow in a speculatory new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the approval of DisneylandForward, more Autopia talk, Pixar Fest, and so much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
This week we're talking about the name park name over in Paris, the new projects in Walt Disney World including the end of Dinoland and Test Track 3.0, the all electric fleet of Autopia cards coming to Disneyland, and Peltz' failed attempt to get on the Disney board! Thanks for listening and have a GBBT! (+6.5)
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including excited speculation about Avatar Land, talk of a new Autopia, Downtown Disney changes, and so much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
We dream of new heroes as we talk about Barry's Steamer: Radio Commander, For All Mankind, Steve Martin, Blacklist, Doc Doctor, Smallville, Diablo 4, Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Robocop: Rogue City, Star Trek: Discovery, Blair Witch, All Out Of Love: The Air Supply Story, big changes at Autopia, Stephen King's The Monkey, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and See You at San Diego. So, meet MC Bloka Chez, it's time for a GeekShock!
The Geek Crew discusses Disneyland's Autopia update, the Disney theatrical release shuffle, "Game of Thrones" spin-off casting news, RIP to a Southern California store, and they break down the new epic "Dune: Part Two". www.geeksandbrews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksandbrews/message
Don't panic! It's only dark because of that giant celestial object in the sky has moved in front of our main source of energy and life for the whole planet. But it's only going to last for a few minutes. Enjoy Stuff looks at some legendary eclipses and other things that cover. Need a joke? Maybe some multiverse podcast ideas? Or how about just a few laughs? Come be fools with us as we celebrate the silliest holiday of all. News Disneyland is making a tremendous change to Autopia A trailer has now been released for Unfrosted, the Pop-Tarts story Christopher Nolan to be the next Dark Knight…well, just a regular knight… Now you can eat food right out of the mouth of Jabba the Hutt at Disneyland RIP Louis Gossett Jr. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay's way IS the highway as he indulged in the rippling abs of Jake Gyllenhaal in Roadhouse. This is, of course, a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze classic. The modern day version has been updated, and is a bit more realistically violent, but also entertaining and action packed. Check out Roadhouse on Prime Video. Shua jumped hip-deep into the Kaiju footprint and experienced the latest Monsterverse movie where he discovered that Godzilla x Kong = Two Tons of Fun! Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay rediscovered another time travel movie with The Butterfly Effect. (2004) Ashton Kutcher plays Evan who has the ability to travel back to important times in his life and change things that happened. But he is surprised to learn how much even a little difference can change. Check it out on Retrozap.com. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Eclipses! April 8, 2024 will mark the date of a total eclipse of the sun in the United States. Eclipses are fairly rare, but nothing really fantastical or magical about them, just scientific. But that doesn't mean you can't use it as a cool motivator in movies. We look back at movies where an eclipse played an important role. The moon will be covering the sun today, but after it's over you'll be able to enjoy other covers. Musicians often cover other artists' songs. And sometimes their version ends up being more popular than the original. We look at a few legendary ones. But what could be more legendary than the best cover artist of them all; Weird Al Yankovic? Not all of Al's songs are covers, but the parodies that are are excellent. Some are even better than the one they are parodying. Are you in the path of totality? What are you covering today? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Never gonna give you up” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
Guest: Alex Stone (ABC) – Tropicana is closing after 67 years / Fees at Vegas ATMs / JetBlue enacting dynamic pricing as it applies to checked baggage fees / Meanwhile Southwest Airlines is standing by 2 free bags and refunds / New airport coming to Vegas… eventually // Everyone has complaints in America, yet we should all be more appreciative to live here // Disneyland's Autopia is going electric / Dodgers – a high tide will float some boats / Bellio is a top 3 celebrity in Irvine // There are lots of celebrities living in Irvine / Eclipse is coming up on 04/08 and the reasons why you shouldn't stare directly at the sun
General Electric is breaking up! The megacorporation is splintering off into three separate companies. We’ll get into what that means for one of America’s biggest industrial conglomerates. Also, guest host Amy Scott joins us to discuss the dangers of humanitarian work in times of war. And dynamic pricing is coming for checked luggage. We’ll get smart (and angry!) about airline baggage fees. Here's everything we talked about today: “José Andrés: Let People Eat” from The New York Times “Israel-Hamas war: Aid group halts delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike” from The Associated Press “How José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Became Leaders in Disaster Aid” from The New York Times “We Feed People” documentary from National Geographic “With GE’s split, the last chapter of the Jack Welch era is over” from Axios “JetBlue's new checked bag fees now depend on the day” from CNN “Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why” from The Conversation “For families that need the most help, child care costs are about to drop” from The 19th “Column: Disneyland is ditching gas cars at Autopia. It’s a great first step for Tomorrowland” from the Los Angeles Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
General Electric is breaking up! The megacorporation is splintering off into three separate companies. We’ll get into what that means for one of America’s biggest industrial conglomerates. Also, guest host Amy Scott joins us to discuss the dangers of humanitarian work in times of war. And dynamic pricing is coming for checked luggage. We’ll get smart (and angry!) about airline baggage fees. Here's everything we talked about today: “José Andrés: Let People Eat” from The New York Times “Israel-Hamas war: Aid group halts delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike” from The Associated Press “How José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Became Leaders in Disaster Aid” from The New York Times “We Feed People” documentary from National Geographic “With GE’s split, the last chapter of the Jack Welch era is over” from Axios “JetBlue's new checked bag fees now depend on the day” from CNN “Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why” from The Conversation “For families that need the most help, child care costs are about to drop” from The 19th “Column: Disneyland is ditching gas cars at Autopia. It’s a great first step for Tomorrowland” from the Los Angeles Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
General Electric is breaking up! The megacorporation is splintering off into three separate companies. We’ll get into what that means for one of America’s biggest industrial conglomerates. Also, guest host Amy Scott joins us to discuss the dangers of humanitarian work in times of war. And dynamic pricing is coming for checked luggage. We’ll get smart (and angry!) about airline baggage fees. Here's everything we talked about today: “José Andrés: Let People Eat” from The New York Times “Israel-Hamas war: Aid group halts delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike” from The Associated Press “How José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Became Leaders in Disaster Aid” from The New York Times “We Feed People” documentary from National Geographic “With GE’s split, the last chapter of the Jack Welch era is over” from Axios “JetBlue's new checked bag fees now depend on the day” from CNN “Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why” from The Conversation “For families that need the most help, child care costs are about to drop” from The 19th “Column: Disneyland is ditching gas cars at Autopia. It’s a great first step for Tomorrowland” from the Los Angeles Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
This week, a BIG change in the future for an opening day attraction, another celebrity sighting, new Pixar Fest merchandise, D23 ticket drama, Magic Key sales and promotions, we finish our talk with Dr. Skipper, 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 Los Angeles Times reported that sometime “in the next few years” the Autopia will convert from gas engines to something else. Of course this is a good change in the future. – https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2024-04-02/column-disneyland-is-ditching-gas-cars-at-autopia-its-a-great-first-step-for-tomorrowland-boiling-point Another well known Disney personality entertained guests last week. Josh Gad donned a train conductor costume and treated guests to a grand circle tour on the E.P. Ripley, the locomotive that Walt Disney himself rolled in on for Disneyland's grand opening. Josh's commentary was highly entertaining, as expected from the Olaf and LeFou actor. – A MAJOR Disney Celebrity Made SURPRISE APPEARANCES At 2 (!!!) Disney Parks! | the disney food blog Later this month, Pixar Fest will be coming to the resort and there is a lot of merchandise to choose from. From shirts, to Mickey and Minnie ears, and everything in-between, there is something for everyone. The merchandise is broken up into collections, featuring the Pixar Painted Collection, Pizza Planet Collection, Toy Story Collection, Wilderness Explorer Collection, and more! – https://www.micechat.com/383211-disneyland-pixar-fest-merchandise-2024/ The D23 ticket experience was something else this year. All of the tickets sold out pretty quick. The communication from D23 was not the best in terms of what was for sale and what was sold out between the D23 Gold Member presale, Visa Cardholder presale, and the General ticket sale days. D23 had stated that a limited number of tickets would be sold in the first two presale days, but when general sales opened, many tickets were already sold out. – https://www.micechat.com/383350-disneyland-update-rainy-days-reveals-and-reinventions/ Since the latest round of Magic Keys have gone on sale, they haven't sold out. Disneyland appears to be promoting the program in the park with signs to upgrade your park ticket to a Magic Key. – https://www.micechat.com/383350-disneyland-update-rainy-days-reveals-and-reinventions/ Magic Key Holders have an opportunity to get some new Star Wars merchandise before the general public. The Will Gay collection will offer pre-sales starting April 3 at the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. Limited quantities will be held for pre-sales. The collection includes an Ewok hoodie, bucket hat, and a Darth Vader sling bag. – Disneyland Magic Key Holder Pre-Sale Announced for New Star Wars Artist Series Merchandise by Will Gay – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) We have an update on the new Disney community being built in the Coachella Valley in California. Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community posted an update to the Disney Parks Blog showing the entrance to the community, the beginning of Longtable Park, one of the parks in the community, and progress of the model homes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/behind-the-magic-of-cotino-the-first-storyliving-by-disney-community/ Even though Tiana's Palace has been open for months now, new additions can still pop up. Louis the Alligator has a new statuette near the entrance of the location. It is nice to see Disney adding things to a seemingly complete experience. – https://www.micechat.com/383350-disneyland-update-rainy-days-reveals-and-reinventions/ Season of the Force starts this week and there are some new activities to take part in. A new Seek and Find adventure will begin at the Star Trader where guests will search for hidden cylinders that will reveal a code to receive a keepsake. – Star Wars at Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Resort (go.com) SnackChat: Tiki Juice Bar and Tropical Hideaway – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/tiki-juice-bar/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/tropical-hideaway/ Discussion Topic: David “Dr. Skipper” Marley Skipper Stories: https://a.co/d/1IXSaT4 More Skipper Stories: https://a.co/d/ePunyiI
ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Thoughts on Sean ‘Diddy' Combs rapidly losing radio airplay due to sexual abuse allegations & the Homeland Security Investigations raid…PLUS – Actress Angie Harmon says she has been “completely traumatized” after an Instacart driver shot and killed her dog - on KFI AM 640...Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
The Walt Disney Company held its annual meeting of Shareholders. This event was seminal in that it concluded a feud between outside investors and Disney. It allowed Bob Iger to emphasize a message of 'Renewed Strength'. But there is more to learn from all of the tea leaves of this presentation. We'll discuss not just some of the many facets of where Disney is and what it intends to do moving forward, but focus largely on parks and experiences--to include new insights on the Padora/Avatar attraction coming to Disneyland Resort., and its possible tie to an announcement about the Autopia this week. We'll also look at Bob Iger's own response to Universal's Epic Universe being built just down the way, and how Disney has been "strategically" anticipating this addition for over ten years. So join us as we look at the results and insights of Disney's 2024 Annual Shareholder's Meeting. __________________________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________________________ 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!
Imagineer Bob Gurr has always been a man on the move. And for nearly 40 years, he's helped move many a happy Disney theme park guests aboard vehicles and ride conveyances of his own design. As he has often quipped, “If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably designed it.” He developed more than 100 designs for Disneyland from Autopia to the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Bob's authored books, raced cars, flown airplanes, and had a hand in a multitude of automotive designs including cars, trains, trams, monorail trains, the list goes on and on and on. In 1999, Bob was honored with the Themed Entertainment Association's Lifetime Achievement Award (THEA). The Walt Disney Company honored him in 2004 as a Disney Legend, again honored in 2008 with a Disneyland Window on Main Street.
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