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Seasons Greetings! Last week we took a look at how the holiday season unfolds at Disneyland during the day with attraction overlays, holiday shows and festive decorations. We now look at how the Disneyland Resort comes to life in even brighter and more amazing ways at night. At Disneyland we check out how Sleeping Beauty's Castle transforms into winter enchantment. We check out the Christmas Fantasy Parade, as well as holiday shows at "it's a small world" and in Tomorrowland. Fireworks and snowflakes on Main Street? We'll see, but we'll also go to Disney California Adventure and see the holiday decor there, attraction overlays and a big finale in World of Color: Season of Light Holiday show. There is so much to Christmas nighttime magic at Disneyland. Join us for this seasonal celebration. ________________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining = other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ 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!

Hello travelers! This week, join west coast host Ric at Disneyland for some holiday cheer. Enjoy a tour of Storybookland via the  Storybookland Canal Boats. Then catch some of the Christmas Fantasy parade from Fantasyland, and end your journey with some festive live music at the Troubadour Theatre. *Oops!! Patron names were left off of this episode but we want to be sure to recognize our wonderful Walkabout family for their support!  BEAUTIFUL TOMORROW LEVEL: Beck Cassell Bill and Erin Ziese Bryony Grant Derek @ Satisfactual Sign Company Jon Hamilton Meredith Izzo Hannah Ginn David Kraus Jessica Davis Lindsay O'Connell Courtney Auter Kara-Luisa Moodie  Laure B  Randall Lynch Barbara Turino Barry Campbell  Norm Disney LIVING LABORATORY: Debbie Gembala Eric Stienhauer Josh Nakano James Beauchamp Rhiannon Chagaris with Kingdom Consultants, and Eric Attuso If you like what we do, consider joining our crew on Patreon. These wonderful people help us keep the microphones crisp and the servers warm at night. The best zero cost option for supporting us to give us a five star review on apple podcasts or wherever you listen.   Visit us at walkabouttheworld.com - find links to all the things - attraction episodes, Insta accounts of all the hosts, and even how to buy your own Walkabout shirt!   Look us up at @WalkaboutWDW on Instagram and drop us a note to say hi.   You can now also drop us at line at contact@walkabouttheworld.com. Say hi, tell us how you found us, and give us some suggestions on things you'd love to hear.   Walkabout The World is a weekly Disney podcast, always recorded on property at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort with the simple goal of making you feel like you are in the middle of the magic.

Disney fans rejoice! Welcome to the season 11 finale of Dizney Coast to Coast. Today on the show I chat with Brian Sandahl who worked as an Art Director for Disney Live Entertainment for over 20 years at the Disneyland Resort. During his time, he worked on holiday attraction overlays including It's a Small World Holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Jingle Cruise. Plus, he worked on A Christmas Fantasy Parade for a number of years, even designing new floats for the annual Christmas parade. Hear how the folks at Disney Live Entertainment, not Walt Disney Imagineering, bring these holiday overlays to the parks, the challenges they bring, and how they get developed in the first place. That and so much more is coming your way on this holiday episode of Dizney Coast to Coast. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2025 calendars! Dizney Coast to Coast Holiday Playlist ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES AND SUPPORT: Gain early access to episodes, take part in Ask Me Anything live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining the DCTC Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links. Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Here's your Disney News for December 18th, 2024. Let's dive into today's magical updates! - Disneyland Resort in California is dressed in holiday cheer with festive decorations, a Christmas Fantasy Parade, and the "Believe... In Holiday Magic" fireworks show. - Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Florida is debuting the new "Trek of the Wilds" ride, an adventurous journey through nature. - Disney+ now offers "Mickey's Christmas Chronicles," a new series featuring festive adventures with Mickey and friends. - Disney's holiday-themed merchandise is available in parks and online, perfect for gifting or a self-treat. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Here is your Disney News for Saturday, November 16th, 2024 - A new Star Wars trilogy is in development with Simon Kinberg at the helm. Rumors of Daisy Ridley's return in a potential mentor role abound as the saga promises fresh adventures. - The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World celebrates the 25th anniversary of its gingerbread displays, adding a sweet touch to the holiday magic. - Disneyland Resort's 2024 holiday lineup includes new performances with Mirabel from Encanto and the return of classic shows like "Believe…In Holiday Magic" Fireworks and "A Christmas Fantasy Parade". - Disney announced at D23 Brazil that Ice Age 6 is in production, with a live-action Lilo & Stitch expected next May, Mufasa hits theaters this December, and Zootopia 2 featuring Shakira returns in November 2025. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

This week, Candy Cane dates have been released, holiday entertainment has been announced, along with Candlelight Processional dates, Tiana's Bayou Adventure brings some changes, New Orleans Square construction updates, we talk to Teresa about her upcoming trip on the Disney Treasure, 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 year once again! Candy Canes are going to be available on select days starting November 29th through December 25th. Locations for the candy canes are Candy Palace & Candy Kitchen in Disneyland and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure. MiceChat has a list of all the dates and some pro tips on scoring one of these annual treats at the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/244458-the-essential-disneyland-candy-cane-guide/ Holiday entertainment has been announced for the upcoming Holiday season kicking off this Friday. Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure is returning with some new additions. Mirabel's Gifts of the Season near Paradise Gardens Park, A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland & Miguel will be on Buena Vista Street. Both will perform Monday through Friday. Over at Disneyland, Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends! will be daily at the Fantasyland Theatre. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-2024-holiday-entertainment-at-disneyland-resort/ Returning to the holiday celebration are the Holiday Toy Drummers appearing daily, Disney Viva Navidad Street Party on Saturdays and Sundays, Disney Holiday Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace nightly, A Christmas Fantasy Parade daily, Believe.. In Holiday Magic, Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, and World of Color – Season of Light nightly. Holiday Lightning moments like Buena Vista Street's Tree Lighting, and “it's a small world” Holiday lighting will happen nightly. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-2024-holiday-entertainment-at-disneyland-resort/ Dates have been released for the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland. This year, the 600-member choir with a celebrity telling of the story of Christmas will take place on December 7th and 8th, at 5:30pm and 7:45pm both nights. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/10/confirmed-dates-revealed-for-the-candlelight-processional-in-disneyland/ The holidays would not be complete without a themed popcorn bucket or two. This year, a Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket, Mickey Elf Bucket, and Santa Sully Bucket are coming. Each one is limited to two per person, per purchase. Visit the link in the show notes for locations and dates. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/04/warning-these-new-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-going-to-be-popular/ TBA virtual queue and LL MM on opening – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/07/update-disneyland-makes-change-to-tianas-bayou-adventure-virtual-queue-and-youre-gonna-love-it/ With the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, new menu items are coming to Tiana's Palace. Starting November 15th, the Catfish Po'boy, Jambalaya, and Classic Beignets are coming to the menu! Note that the Beignets are only going to be there for THREE days, November 15th through the 17th! There is also a house-filled beignet which is strawberry cream topped with a strawberry glaze. A Raymond Firefly Straw Clip is also for sale. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/11/breaking-beignet-news-disney-just-announced-3-new-menu-items/ A new pre-show is coming to World of Color – Season of Light to promote the new Moana 2 movie. The promo will be in the form of a short called “Boat Snack” and will play before the start of the holiday version of World of Color. – https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/ The construction at the Haunted Mansion extended queue, shop, and New Orleans Square station is getting closer to completion. The area near New Orleans Square station looks to be ready for guests very soon. The shop at the attraction exit has also made a lot of progress and could be opening in the near future. The extended queue seems to be the one part of this that is still aways away from being complete and ready for guests. MiceChat expects that the walls in New Orleans Square to come down sometime this week. – https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/ Another location is joining in on the Fantasmic! dining packages. Cafe Orleans will have lunch and dinner packages starting January 10th. The package includes a 3-course dining experience. A choice of gumbo or sweet potato and lentil hummus, a steak frites entree with ribeye and petite watercress salad services with a bearnaise sauce or other current entree, and a chocolate decadence tart dessert, which is dark chocolate coffee custard with chocolate cookie crust, topped with a mousse rock and Mickey decoration. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPtIetAsxS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The new Downtown Disney shops and restaurants have opening dates and some new details! Avengers Reserve, and D-Lander Shop will open on December 6th, with Disney Wonderful World of Sweets will open later this winter and serve Werther's Original Caramel popcorn. Parkside Market, which will include Seoul Sister, Sip & Sonder, GG's Chicken Shop, and the second story bar Vista Parkside Market will open later this winter as well. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/opening-dates-and-details-for-new-downtown-disney-shops-and-restaurants/ We have some new details on Porto's Bakery and Cafe, as well as the new BBQ restaurant coming to Downtown Disney. The new Porto's location will be the first with sit-down table service and a full bar. The new BBQ location will be called Pearl's Roadside BBQ, and be attached to Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon, a steakhouse. Both of these locations will replace the former Tortilla Jo's. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/opening-dates-and-details-for-new-downtown-disney-shops-and-restaurants/ SnackChat: Moana 2 eats – https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPmmZmJuOG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Life Day eats – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/08/we-hope-youre-sitting-down-because-this-is-disney-popcorn-bucket-is-pretty-creepy/ https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/ Discussion Topic: Disney Treasure Preview Cruise with ConciEARs – https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney-treasure-latest-updates-from-newest-disney-cruise-line-ship-debuting-2024/ https://disneyparksblog.com/?s=treasure

This week, Halloween has ended, and the holidays are moving in, Tiana's Bayou Adventure tips, new dining package details, a veteran gets a surprise from Disney Cruise Line, the Holiday Foodie Guides are out, we talk to Bethany about Tiana's Bayou Adventure previews, 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: Halloween just passed us by and this week, preparations are well underway to get the resort ready for the Holiday season that starts on November 15th. New Orleans Square and Toon Town have been decked in holiday decorations for a bit now, with Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Main Street starting to get decorations now. The tree in Town Square should arrive in the next week to be ready for the kickoff. - https://www.micechat.com/401999-disneyland-update-holiday-hustle-price-pains-construction-gains/ With the Holiday season starting soon at the Disneyland Resort, the gingerbread display is back in the Grand Californian. This year, the display will be the Grand Californian Hotel itself with Chip and Dale in their holiday pajamas. - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-8-cant-miss-gingerbread-displays-2024/ We have the times for the holiday activities at Disneyland. The Christmas Fantasy Parade will run daily at 2:30pm and 5:30pm, the “it's a small world” lighting ceremony will be at 4:30pm daily, Believe..In Holiday Magic will be at 9:30pm daily, the Buena Vista Street tree lighting will be at 4:50pm daily, and World of Color - Season of Light will be nightly at 9pm and 10:15pm. - https://www.micechat.com/401999-disneyland-update-holiday-hustle-price-pains-construction-gains/ Of course with the start of the Holiday season, there is a load of new merchandise! - https://www.micechat.com/390049-disney-holiday-merchandise-preview-2024/ The Disney Parks Blog has some tips on how guests can prepare for experiencing Tiana's Bayou Adventure when it opens to the general public on November 15th. There will not be a standby queue, only virtual queues at 7am and noon, Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Premiere Pass. Guests can join the virtual queue and use a Lightning Lane to get access to the attraction more than once in a single day. Tiana merchandise will be on hand at Louis' Critter Club and Ray's Berets. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/planning-tips-for-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-disneyland/ Details have been released about the Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Nighttime Gathering. The dining package for the Fire of the Rising Moons fireworks in Galaxy's Edge will include a spot in the standing room only viewing area, a meal including fried cheeseburger croquette bites, apricot goat cheese, dragon fruit yogurt, cream puffs, unlimited fountain beverages, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages in a souvenir novelty cup. The package is $89 per guest, and are non-refundable. - https://www.micechat.com/401999-disneyland-update-holiday-hustle-price-pains-construction-gains/ Mickey and Minnie went trick or treating last week to deliver Halloween treats to kids in the hospital. Disney worked with the Starlight Children's Foundation, which gives themed hospital gear, care packages, and more to hospitals around the country. Disney VoluntEARS and Ambassadors created care packages including Disney toys, plush, books, and costumes. - https://www.micechat.com/401999-disneyland-update-holiday-hustle-price-pains-construction-gains/ A new category of merchandise has come to the parks on both coasts! To celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month, a new collection including a t-short, spirit jersey, water bottle and baseball cap have arrived. The designs feature “Mickeyflage” which is Mickey camouflage. - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-recognizes-veterans-and-military-families-month-with-a-new-collection-of-military-inspired-merchandise/ A Veteran received quite the surprise at Disneyland recently. As part of the veterans celebration, Goodwill of Orange County's Tierney Center for Veterans Services, gifted a Disneyland trip to David Negreros to recognize the dedication and selflessness while serving in the Marine Corps. While at Disneyland, his family was chosen by Disney Cruise Line to sail on the Disney Treasure, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney-cruise-line-surprises-a-deserving-veteran-at-disneyland-park/ MousePlanet has done some sleuthing and have seen some clues on Disneyland's website what Disneyland After Dark events might be coming in 2025. Pride Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Sweethearts Nite are all listed as events guests can “look forward to.” Disney Channel Nite is listed as “concluded,” alluding to the event not coming back. - https://mouseplanet.com/disneyland-resort-update-for-november-4-2024/48943/ The dates for Grad Nites in 2025 has been released. The dates are in May and early June. For a complete list of the dates, check out the link in our show notes. - https://mouseplanet.com/disneyland-resort-update-for-november-4-2024/48943/ SnackChat: Holiday Foodie Guide - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-2024/ Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-festival-of-holidays-2024-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Tiana's Bayou Adventure with Bethany

This week's Theme Park News: - Halloween Horror nights in both Hollywood and Orlando kicked off this week, with a highlight being the Mini Puft S'more which is a S'more shaped like the Stay Puft Marshmallow man for Ghostbusters. - Disney announced today that it will debut a new Disney Villains-themed show at Disney's Hollywood Studios next summer, which will take the place of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy which closed on October 7. The new show themed to the Magic Mirror, the new production "will feature appearances by dozens of the most infamous evildoers, with fiendish foes Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent each breaking through the glass to take the stage in live production numbers," according to Walt Disney World's announcement. - Walt Disney World has revealed that today will be the final day for the virtual queue on its TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are now going to be the only attractions at Walt Disney World with Virtual Queues. - Disney has also confirmed that the construction of the new Avengers attractions will result in "the removal of the backstage Red Car Trolley barn and, as such, we will discontinue operation of the attraction in early 2025" - At Disneyland, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh has re-opened on Thursday as the park's Critter Country land prepares to be transformed into Bayou Country, when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens in November. - November 15, the date that Tiana's will open will also mark the start of the holiday festivities across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This year's festivities inclue the It's a Small World Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday overlays, as well as the Christmas Fantasy Parade, as well as the Believe... in Holiday Magic fireworks show. - Universal Orlando have given us more details this week on the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride coming to the Universal Epic Universe park, including our first look at the "Metro-Floo" hallway which is the entry for the ride. - Universal Orlando has announced that Death Eaters will return to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida for select nights starting August 29 and continuing through November 3, as an unofficial part of Halloween Horror Nights. - The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and Sanrio Smile Shop opened on Friday at Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk. - Warner Bros. Discovery has combined their current Global Themed Entertainment licensing group and the Studio Tours & Retail division into a single unit called the Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences division. It will be overseen by Simon Robinson, Chief Operating Officer of WBD Studio. - Efteling in the Netherlands has announced that a new Aquanura show, which will debut this winter, will feature a new score as well as four new eight-meter "Beacons of Light" around the park's central lagoon.

"It's a special magic at Christmastime this year!" - Disneyland's A Christmas Fantasy Parade. In this episode, we are discussing all the things to do and see during Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort this year! We are so excited to go experience all the sights and sounds (and food) for ourselves in a few short weeks! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more! Follow us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop, and join our fun discussion group on FB, Ropedropping and Parkhopping! If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to subscribe, rate and review us. Thanks for listening!

Episode 96 of Disneyland For Designers we step into the heartwarming world of 'A Christmas Fantasy Parade.' This timeless holiday classic needs no introduction; you know the song, the characters, and even the sequence by heart. It's a moment of contagious holiday happiness, and for Disney enthusiasts, it's not truly the Holidays at Disneyland until you've witnessed its enchantment. But as we take a closer look, we'll find that this cherished parade has been a little long in the sweet tooth. Celebrating its 28th year with only a few changes, it's a reminder that while the '90s may be making a comeback in fashion, not all aspects of that era hold up in design. In this episode, discover why you might not actually want a new parade. A new parade would likely feel like your favorite movies wearing Santa hats, missing the essence of tradition that makes the holidays so special. 'A Christmas Fantasy Parade' is innocent and uniquely its own, existing solely in this time and space. It's a tradition that you can only find at Disneyland, making it an integral part of Disneyland's unique charm and Southern California's holiday traditions. So, tune in and explore the heartwarming world of 'A Christmas Fantasy Parade' with us as we delve into the magic and design that makes it a cherished holiday tradition at the happiest place on earth! New Store If you're eager to show your love and support for Disneyland For Designers, don't miss out on our limited-time offer! Visit Hey, Brickey's brand-new store at https://heybrickey.com/ and grab the exclusive 'Vibes Over Rides' T-shirt. This unique design captures the essence of our podcast and lets you wear your Disney passion with pride. But act fast because this shirt is available only until November 13th, after which it will be retired to the Brickey Vault. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of theme park magic and support the podcast simultaneously! Want To Hear Today's Bonus Content By becoming a member of Club 1313 at https://www.club1313.com/, you're not only supporting the show, but you're also ensuring that more episodes continue to come your way. Your membership helps us maintain the quality and frequency of our content while allowing us to explore new dimensions of Disney design. And today we have TWENTY MORE MINUTES OF BONUS CONTENT: A Christmas Fantasy Ranked. Every character, every float ranked from worst to best and why each piece is important.

This week, a HUGE announcement on the future of Disney parks around the world, with even more news about DisneylandForward, Turning Red could be coming to the parks, Magic Happens going away soon, we talk about the Dreaming Tree Gala, 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! 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. 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! News: In a bombshell announcement before Investor Day for the Walt Disney Company, Disney announced that they plan to spend nearly $60 billion dollars over the next 10 years to expand the parks and cruise lines around the world. They stated in the filing that they have over 1,000 acres of land that they can use for possible development, the equivalent of seven new Disneyland Parks. – https://www.micechat.com/368284-news-disney-parks-to-double-in-next-10-years-with-60-billion-expansion/ Some new information has come out regarding DisneylandForward. The City of Anaheim released the environmental impact report for the proposed changes. This document has a host of possibilities discussed, such as new attractions, new modes of guest transport around the resort, and potential layout of the new theme park and shopping areas. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/17/weve-got-a-big-update-on-the-proposed-disneyland-expansion-project/#more-854481 https://www.micechat.com/286075-disneylandforward-explained-future-expansion/ Disneyland has put out a casting call for people who match the description of Turning Red look-alikes. Characters include the members of the boy band from the movie 4*Town, Meilin's father, and friends. The casting call mentions upcoming special events and appearances at the resort. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/12/disney-left-a-clue-about-9-new-characters-coming-to-the-parks/#more-852798 Magic Happens is ending its run next month, before the Christmas Fantasy Parade premieres in November. Sunday, October 15th will be the last day of performances of the popular parade, leaving a couple of weeks between parades. The Christmas Fantasy Parade kicks off on November 11th. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ The new Avengers Vault shop in Avengers Campus opened this week. The new shop is not very large but features some exciting props from the movies. Captain America's shield, Iron Man's ARC reactor, and Loki's TVA badge and time stick. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/18/disneys-new-store-is-finally-open/#more-854662 The new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel are now present on the maps around the hotel area. Some of the grounds have also been revealed with the construction walls being removed. The new pool area can be seen at a distance by guests who are interested. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ runDisney returns to the Disneyland Resort this January and there are some new details. The design of the medals that runners can get after completing a race were shown off on the Disney Parks Blog. The overall theme is midcentury modern, with the 5K medal having a boomerang design, with Sleeping Beauty Castle, a palm tree, and Pluto running on it. The 10K medal has Donald and Daisy running with the Carthay Circle Theater and Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background. The half marathon medal has a gold Disneyland D with Mickey and Minnie running out of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Finally, the Dumbo Double Dare medal features Dumbo flying with a circus ring around the outside of the medal, with Dumbo Double Dare written in the Dumbo circus font. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/rundisney-celebrates-mickey-and-friends-in-midcentury-disneyland-nostalgia-for-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-medals/ Fans of Rogers the Musical can relive the experience as many times as they like with the debut of the cast album. The music can be found on all streaming platforms for your listening delight. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa share their trip to the Dreaming Tree Gala.

Disney Vacation Planning Just Got a Little EasierMaybe it should have been there from the very start, but after years of having to jump through hoops with Disney World and Disneyland vacation planning, Disney is finally implementing a change that will make trip planning a little easier for guests. This story, plus Disney Aulani news and a Christmas 2023 Disneyland update.The Big Changes for How You Can Book Your Advanced Dining at Disneyland and Walt Disney WorldAfter many years of frustration that caused guests to jump through hoops and juggle plans around Disney dining, Disney if finally making it much more efficient to book dining reservations. The new updates include: The Ability to See and Pick from All Available Reservation Slots (not just three): We shouldn't be so excited for something that should have been there all along, but now all available dining reservation slots will show up for your selected dining location and timeframe on the Disneyland website/Disneyland app and on the Walt Disney World website/My Disney Experience app.  Reservation Slots Sorted by Meal Period: Reservation availability will be sorted by meal period so you can see which menu is being served during the time of your reservation. This is most important around the transition time periods, for example if you're booking 4:00 p.m. you'll see if they're still serving lunch or starting on the dinner menu. These updates will roll out in phases across the website and iOS and Android platforms.--Disney Aulani Refurbishment Update: Ka Maka Pool and GrottoIf you're heading to Disney Aulani Hawaii this October, this is important news. The Ka Maka Pool and Grotto, including Ka Maka whirlpool spa, will be closed from October 9 - 28, 2023 for refurbishment. This is a showpiece pool so it will be missed by guests visiting at this time.Resort pools and water features that will be open include the Waikolohe Pool and Stream, the two water slides, multiple whirlpool spas, Keiki Cove splash zone, and the Wailana Pool. --2023 Disneyland Resort Holiday Season Dates and Details RevealedThe Holidays dates for Disneyland Resort this year will be November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Here is what's happening including the celebrations, décor, entertainment and more for this year's Christmas and holiday season.Cultural Celebrations in Disney California Adventure Park with Disney Festival of HolidaysThe Disney Festival of Holidays draws inspiration from a wide range of global holiday celebrations, including Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Enjoy new treats and returning favorite food and beverage items at the Disney Festival of Holidays marketplaces and get into the spirit of it all with music and dance performances at the Palisades Stage, Sonoma Terrace and for the first time, in the Hollywood Backlot. Plus, you can dance along as Disney and Pixar characters march to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers in “Mickey's Happy Holidays.”The Sip and Savor Pass is back and offers eight entitlement tabs that can be redeemed for select food and non-alcoholic beverages from several marketplaces and participating dining locations in Disney California Adventure. Each Sip and Savor Pass is valid for the entire of Disney Festival of Holidays and can be shared among friends and family, so your whole group can sample dishes together this season.Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is back at the Paradise Gardens Park for its 10th season. This year, you can taste your way through an all-new menu at Paradise Garden Grill. The Three Caballeros will host a joyous street party, featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their holiday best. Additional festivities in this area will include live music and dancing, visits with more Disney characters and special appearances by Mirabel from Encanto. Festive Décor and Attractions Across Disneyland ResortAnchored by Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, adorned with icicles and snow-capped turrets as a must see, also be sure to visit the oversize gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. If you like Christmas trees with uniquely themed ornaments, there will be plenty to see in both parks, Downtown Disney District, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Disneyland Hotel. And since it's the Christmas holiday season, you may just see a little Disney magic “snow” falling nightly in select areas of Disneyland park.And that's not all: ornaments, lights and more will also embellish favorite attractions that get a special holiday overlay. In Disneyland, you'll be serenaded with choruses of jolly tunes on the wintry waterway of “it's a small world” Holiday, and Jack Skellington redecorates the Haunted Mansion as usual, transforming it into the frightfully festive Haunted Mansion Holiday -- this year with a new haunted gingerbread house. In Disney California Adventure, Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree, both offer up seasonal spins for the “haul-idays.”Delight in Seasonal Spectaculars and Holiday EntertainmentFor festive photos, watch for Mickey Mouse and friends with all-new holiday outfits in Disneyland park, putting a spin on the classic red and green with midcentury modern-inspired looks. Plus, Santa Claus will be there too and available to pose for jolly photos around Disneyland Resort through December 24.For merry entertainment, Disneyland Park offers “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” starring characters from Frozen, Toy Story and more. In the evening, watch for the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular, which will light up the night sky with fireworks and sprinklings of snow. At Disney California Adventure, World of Color – Season of Light will fill Paradise Bay with the holiday spirit as hundreds of fountains illustrate warm moments from Disney animated films.Downtown Disney isn't just for holiday shopping, you can also groove to a variety of seasonal live musical performances on select evenings at the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel will also have live entertainment on select nights.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

We are thrilled to have artist and Disney aficionado Sam Carter join us as we dive into the history of A Christmas Fantasy Parade! Sam provides some great stories and anecdotes from his time at Disneyland that we're sure you'll enjoy.We wish everyone a very merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a prosperous New Year. Cheers!Guest - Sam CarterTwitter - @CartarsauceYoutube - Cartarsauce Theatre--------------------Interact:Email - podcast@offharborandmain.comTwitter - @offharborInstagram - @offharborYouTube - Off Harbor & MainFacebook - Off Harbor & MainWebsite - OffHarborAndMain.comThe Hosts:Joel - Twitter & IG: @TangaroaJoelBeth - Twitter & IG: @PixieDustVibesMatt - Twitter: @ST1401toEndor | IG: @LightSpeedToEndorDerick - Twitter: @Esplanerd

This week, there is a plan for the treehouse in Adventureland, new holiday updates for “it's a small world”, Wakanda comes to DCA, Festival of the Holidays has returned, with new merchandise and entertainment, we talk about our trip to Marceline, 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: Disney has officially announced their plans for the treehouse! After months of speculation, the treehouse will be home to a new family and pay tribute to the original 1962 attraction, the Swiss Family Robinson. The Adventureland Treehouse will return in 2023. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/11/adventureland-treehouse-at-disneyland-park-returns-in-fresh-new-way-in-2023/ It's a small world opened this past weekend with its holiday overlay, but that wasn't the only change this attraction saw. Two new dolls have been added to this classic attraction! The new dolls are both in wheelchairs and can be found in the South America scene and in the finale. Imagineer Kim Irvine told CNN: “We are always looking to enhance our attractions with not just fun things, but meaningful things as well.” – https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/disneyland-small-world-dolls-wheelchairs/index.html The Wakanda Forever celebration is in full swing in DCA. Over in Avengers Campus, you can meet the new Black Panther as well as learn the ways of the Jabari Tribe from M'Baku. The Black Panther Celebration Garden, located next to the Hyperion Theater, is a place to celebrate the Black Panther. A special lighting ceremony takes place each evening around 5:15pm. – https://www.micechat.com/337012-a-black-panther-holiday-at-disney-california-adventure/ This past weekend marked the start of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort as well as the start of the Festival of the Holidays at DCA! One of the highlights of this festival is all of the specialty foods and drinks at all of the different festival booths. (Pick out some favorites to talk about) – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/11/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-festival-of-holidays-2022-at-disneyland-resort/ If your food list is as long as ours is, have no fear, the Sip and Savor pass has returned! For $59.99, you get 8 coupons to use on food and non-alcoholic drinks around the festival. To get the best deal, we recommend using your tabs on some of the more expensive offerings. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/11/were-live-from-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-follow-along-with-us/ With a new festival comes new merchandise! We reported last week on the Festival of the Holidays pins that had been spotted. Festival apparel has now been added to the mix. There is a black and gold spirit jersey for $80, a dark red zip-up hoodie for $64.99, plus a mug and a cookie jar. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/13/all-of-the-festival-of-holidays-merchandise-at-disneyland/ The Festival of the Holidays not only has great food but there is a ton of live entertainment. The entertainment is what brings this festival to life. (Talk about who is performing, and where to catch them) – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/13/all-the-entertainment-at-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland-resort/ Have no fear, the perfect holiday present is here! We had previously reported that a reindeer sipper would be available this holiday season, but we now have our first look! The sipper is shaped like the head of one of the reindeer from the Christmas Fantasy Parade, tongue sticking out and all! The reindeer sipper is available at select locations for $19.79 – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/11/dont-mind-us-were-just-drinking-out-of-a-reindeers-head-in-disneyland/ A large stage is currently set up in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. This is for the Christmas Special aired on ABC. In past years, some of the taping was done during park hours and guests were treated to mini-concerts from some popular artists. However this year, most of the taping will be done after park hours. The one exception will be the taping of the Christmas Fantasy Parade. A date has not been announced but should take place in the next week or so. – https://www.micechat.com/339276-disneyland-update-the-ceo-who-stole-christmas/ Discussion Topic: Marceline, MO – https://www.downtownmarceline.org/tour/

Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is a lot of fun as the Geeks enjoy geeking out about the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, the Adventureland Treehouse coming to Disneyland, the new Black Panther at Disney California Adventure, and also a brief review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Geeks also have fun answering some questions about cohosts through the years and some other fun stuff. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! We'll see you 'round the corner! THE WEEK IN GEEK 24 Days of Thanksgiving – https://dapsmagic.com/thanksgiving New Holiday Outfits for Mickey and the Gang https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/photos-video-mickey-and-friends-sport-new-festive-outfits-on-first-day-of-holiday-celebrations-at-the-disneyland-resort/ Daisy Duck Debuts New Holiday Outfit https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/daisy-duck-debuts-new-holiday-outfit-at-disneyland/ Holiday Entertainment at Disneyland Resort https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/a-look-at-the-holiday-entertainment-schedule-at-disneyland-resort/ Mickey's Happy Holidays is Back! https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/disneyland-reveals-details-about-the-adventureland-treehouse/ Phat Cat Swinger Rocks the Holiday Nights Away https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/phat-cat-swinger-brings-musical-magic-to-disney-festival-of-holidays/ A Christmas Fantasy Parade is Magical as Ever https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/a-christmas-classic-returns-to-disneyland-with-a-christmas-fantasy-parade/ We Have an Adventureland Treehouse https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/disneyland-reveals-details-about-the-adventureland-treehouse/ Avengers Campus Kicks off Celebration of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/avengers-campus-kicks-off-celebration-black-panther-wakanda-forever/ New Black Panther Arrives at Avengers Campus https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/new-black-panther-makes-first-appearance-at-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure/ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoiler-Free Review https://dapsmagic.com/2022/11/black-panther-wakanda-forever-mr-daps-review/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

This week, MagicBand+ is soft-launching this week, paper tickets may be going away, the Matterhorn returns with some updates, Indy isn't get the refurb we hoped for, a lot of price increases across the board, we talk to former Imagineer Mel McGowan, 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: Starting the day this podcast goes live, MagicBand+ will start rolling out with a soft-opening for Magic Key Holders, DVC Members, and some cast members. Other guests will be able to purchase and use the service on October 26th. MagicBand+ will add “Glow with the Show” elements during nighttime spectaculars, fireworks, and more. Admission to the parks will also work, as well as Genie+ reservation redemtion at the attractions. The best news is that the MagicBand+ bands can be used at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, with no need to buy separate ones for each coast. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/magicbandplus-debuts-at-disneyland-resort-on-oct-26-2022/ With MagicBand+ soft-launching this week, more and more guests are using their phones or MagicBands to enter the parks. Cast Members at Disneyland have reported that the physical paper tickets will be phased out for most guests. For guests that want a paper ticket, one can be provided for an additional fee. – https://wdwnt.com/2022/10/rumor-disneyland-resort-to-retire-free-paper-theme-park-tickets-this-week/ This past Friday, the icy peaks of the Matterhorn were once again alive with the screams of guests enjoying the bobsled run after its refurbishment. New seat cushions and refreshed effects are noticeable throughout. Harold, the abominable snowman was completely refurbished, and the projection effects were replaced. – https://www.micechat.com/336664-disneyland-update-theme-park-magic-comes-at-a-price/ We previously reported that the Indiana Jones Adventure was going down for refurbishment with hopes that it would be an extensive one. Alas, the refurbishment will be a short one of only two days. MiceChat reports that there are some fixes on the way, but the supply chain delays are what is holding up progress at this time. – https://www.micechat.com/336664-disneyland-update-theme-park-magic-comes-at-a-price/ The holiday season at Disneyland is quickly approaching from November 11th through January 8th. Disney Festival of Holidays is returning with Tina and The Sounds of Celebration! bringing powerhouse vocals and dynamic musicians to perform holiday tunes. Mariachi Divas, Mostly Kosher, Blue13 Dance Company, Phat Cat Swinger, and The Mistletoes are also returning. World of Color – Season of Light, A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe…In Holiday Magic are also back. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/more-merry-magic-coming-this-holiday-season-to-disneyland-resort/ More locations are returning to use with the busy holiday season approaching. The tiny shop “Embarcadero” reopened in the last week. The shop is home to popular apparel, ear headbands, and jewelry. The merchandise mix is mostly pricess-themed, and not limited to The Little Mermaid as it was in the past. – https://www.micechat.com/336664-disneyland-update-theme-park-magic-comes-at-a-price/ A recent feature in the Disneyland app has some new Haunted Mansion themes. Magic Key holders have exclusive access to these lenses, which are like filters in Snapchat. Guest use the Disneyland app and select the menu in the bottom right of the screen, then select “Disney PhotoPass Lenses.” This will show all the options. A Genie+ subscription is required to use the lenses. The three Haunted Mansion lenses are a screaming woman, a Medusa-looking creature, and Constance Hatchaway. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/17/how-to-access-disneylands-new-haunted-mansion-photopass-lenses/ A new attraction is joining The Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and others in the board game universe! Space Mountain is a new game from Ravensburger that is now available for purchase. The game includes pieces from all five Space Mountains around the world. Players will race to see who can complete their missions and visit all five Spaceports first, while avoiding cosmic events, and keeping an eye on their fuel levels. The game is made for 2-4 players, ages 8 and up, with game time between 20 and 40 minutes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/new-space-mountain-board-game-from-ravensburger-now-available/ Some favorite souvenirs from around the parks are going up in price. For the first time since 2018, the prices have gone up for the open edition pins. Previously, the silver colored pins were $9.99, which has increased to $11.99, the yellow pins have increased to $14.99 from $12.00, and pink has remained at $14.99. The blue tier has been removed. Minnie ears have also gone up from the base price of $29.99 to $34.99. – https://disneypinsblog.com/open-edition-pin-prices-increase-at-disney-parks/ Disney's PhotoPass “Capture Your Moment” provate photo shoots have also increased in price. The 20 minute session with up to eight guests was priced at $79, and is now $99. As a reminder, photos are not included and must be purchased separately, or linked to a PhotoPass account. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/disney-photopass-capture-your-moment-private-photo-shoot-session-prices-increased/ Discussion Topic: Imagineer Mel McGowan – https://www.storylandstudios.com/slsteam/mel-mcgowan/

Disney Genie+ will now cost you more at Walt Disney World and Disneyland ResortTo manage demand for Disney Genie+, Disney is has switched to a variable pricing model, but in our opinion the price still is not high enough to curb demand.At Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie+ now costs $25 per day when purchased in advance as an add-on with a new ticket or vacation packages. Single-day purchases through the Disneyland app will start at $25 per day, and may vary by date, based on demand. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney's California Adventure Park is now part of Disney Genie+.At Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Genie+ will also vary in price based on the date you're visiting. Prices may be lower on less busy days and higher during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prices are expected to range between $15 and $22 per day.--Some Great New Food is Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort HotelsDisney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Enchanted Rose has some great new editions. These include a charcuterie board, artisanal cheese selection, and hummus with tapenade, smoked paprika, and grilled pita bread. The Smoked Trout and Crab Dip features salmon roe, chive oil, and sesame seed lavosh combined into an elegant tasty dish. If you like caviar, this includes Siberian caviar, an egg yolk spread, crème fraiche, caper berries and brioche. Lastly, the Seasonal Flatbread is topped with artichoke, fig, ricotta, roasted garlic and watercress. Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside  Boatwright's Dining Hall has expanded to include more authentic Cajun and Southern flavors to the menu. The Lowcountry Seafood Boil is a classic filled with shrimp, mussels, and Andouille sausage with corn on the cob and potatoes simmered in a spicy Cajun brother (it comes with a toasted baguette). The slow-roasted Blackened Prime Rib is topped with Cajun butter and served with classic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.The Taste of the Bayou is an all-you-care-to-enjoy platter with hickory-smoked pork ribs, crispy Cajun chicken, smoked sausage, barbecued beef brisket, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, roasted corn with Cajun butter, and seasonal vegetables.For a plant-based offering, try the Harvest Red Beans and Rice. This features red beans simmered with plant-based sausage, peppers, onions, and celery served over rice along with cornbread.For dessert you can choose between the Southern Cheesecake (a classic vanilla cheesecake with a bourbon-caramel sauce garnished with pecan-praline brittle), the plant-based Peach-Blackberry Cobbler (a classic peach and blackberry cobbler topped with blackberry sorbet), or the Mississippi Mud Crème Brûlée (a milk chocolate crème brûlée with a sablé breton cookie and fresh fruit).For the little ones, try the Row Row Oar Your Boat Sundae and Cookies and Milk featuring two house-made chocolate chip cookies.Rounding out all of these new offerings is a new cocktail – the Big Easy Whisky Sour. This drink combines Maker's Mark Bourbon, lemon juice, and pure cane sugar with a float of Fess Parker Big Easy Red Blend. At the River Roost Lounge they have a new plant-based dish and a signature drink. The Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a creamy new dip served with Cajun-dusted cornbread crostini. The French 75 is a fizzy cocktail made with Argyle Sparkling Brut, Hendricks Gin, fresh lemon juice and pure cane sugar. Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter The Scat Cat's Club – Lounge has a plant-based Sassy Sassagoula Sliders dish. This trio features BBQ jack fruit with slaw and fried pickles, fried green tomatoes with giardiniera and pepper jelly, and a ‘fish' cake with spicy rémoulade and arugula.Disney's Riviera Resort Bar Riva has a new Burrata Salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh pesto and focaccia bread. The Salmon with Orzo is a seared salmon with Pomodroccio tapenade and lemon orzo. The Mushroom Arancini features risotto, mushrooms, cheese, and truffles with a house-made marinara.For dessert, the Molten Chocolate Cake is a new edition. It's a warm chocolate cake with a molten center, topped with a raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries.The Riviera also has a new signature sweet. The Riviera Signature Cookie bakes together semi-sweet chocolate chips, ground oats, California walnuts, toasted pistachios, dried cherries and flake sea salt. You'll this one at Primo Piatto. Disney's BoardWalk Inn  The Belle Vue Lounge has new signature cocktails and mocktails. The Orange Blossom Manhattan has made its debut at the resort. A holiday fan favorite, this beverage fits nicely within the year-round ambiance of Belle Vue Lounge. The Sparkling Hibiscus features Sorel Hibiscus Liqueur and sparkling grapefruit. The Agave Garden is a mocktail featuring Lyre's Agave Reserve and passion fruit green tea. --Fantasmic! is Coming Back to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on November 3, 2022Disney has announced the return of Fantasmic! to Disney's Hollywood Studios as of November 3, 2022. As an added bonus, the show will include a brand new sequence..--More Merry Magic Coming This Holiday Season to Disneyland ResortThe holiday season festivities at Disneyland Resort take place between November 11, 2022 and January 8, 2023. Here are some additional details of what's in store. At Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park, holiday festivities include Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. New for 2022, Tina and The Sounds of Celebration perform holiday tunes with an uplifting repertoire of salsa, merengue, cumbia and rock Latino. Returning acts include the Mariachi Divas, Mostly Kosher, Blue13 Dance Company, Phat Cat Swinger and The Mistletoes, and the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party returns. Be sure to catch the character celebration “Mickey's Happy Holidays” and the magically merry rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers performing throughout the day in Disney California Adventure Park.  “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure Park and “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade and “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks will be on select evenings at Disneyland Park.With MagicBand+ you'll be able to light up your Disneyland holiday experience in an all-new way this year. MagicBand+ will come alive with vibrations and colorful holiday lights during the nighttime spectaculars of “World of Color – Season of Light” and “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks.Direct from the North Pole you can mingle with Santa Claus as he visits various locations throughout the Disneyland Resort including Critter Country in Disneyland Park, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park and at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort.Eat, drink and be merry at the Festive Foods Marketplace in Disney California Adventure Park, with a seasonal smorgasbord of multicultural cuisine across nine different kiosks. Visions of Sugar Plums is an all-new added marketplace where you will find sweet and savory bites. And don't forget, the Disney Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass is a terrific way to sample your way through the day. The pass provides eight easy tabs that you can redeem for select food and non-alcoholic beverages at participating Festive Foods Marketplace kiosks and dining locations.Seasonal sweets and treats are always on the list throughout the Disneyland Resort.Disney California Adventure Park: Grizzly Peak Churro Peppermint Churro – Churro coated with crushed candy canes, drizzled with chocolate and vanilla sauce Lamplight Lounge Peppermint Donuts – Hot cocoa-dusted donuts with toasted marshmallow crème and peppermint-chocolate dipping sauce Festive Foods Marketplace Merry Mashups Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese – Esquites-style mac & cheese with carnitas, salsa macha, spiced puffed rice, freeze-dried corn and chopped cilantro Smokejumpers Grill Loaded Latkes -Traditional Latkes loaded with smoked brisket, topped with dairy-free horseradish cream and scallions Sonoma Terrace Mistletoe Mule – A holiday take on a classic mule cocktail with cranberry juice and agave, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a Cape cranberry Disneyland Park:Red Rose Taverne Holiday Grey Stuff – Traditional Grey Stuff with a holiday twistDisney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Holiday Cart – Poinsettia Cookie To commemorate Diwali at the Disneyland Hotel, The Coffee House is featuring an Indian chai Archisha Tea on the menu through January 9, 2023.   Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be lending a hand with a holiday popcorn bucket, available for a limited time at select popcorn carts in Disney California Adventure Park, while supplies last. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals will don their holiday finest and newest fashions in Town Square at Disneyland Park.  These festive new looks reflect this year's warm, vintage-inspired holiday celebration. In classic red and green, their holiday attire was designed in wintry textures and patterns such as velvet, chenille, herringbone and plaid, and accented with gold for a touch of sparkle. Returning this year is Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Tour, where this specially guided journey of Disneyland Park tells stories of Walt Disney and gives unique facts of how Disneyland celebrates the season, followed by setting sail on “it's a small world” Holiday. The 2.5 hour walking tour ends on Main Street, U.S.A., with a reserved viewing area of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade where you will receive delicious holiday treats and a commemorative pin. For more information, pricing and reservations, visit Disneyland.com. --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. 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This week, Set a date to runaway with Mickey and Minnie, unexpected price increases, more chances to hang out with the plaids, Another Wakandan moves into DCA, a peek into holiday festival foods, we finish our interview with Imagineer Greg Combs, 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 kickoff to Disney's 100th anniversary will be centered at Disneyland. To begin with a bang, Disneyland announced the opening date of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway! Starting January 27th, guests will be able to take a trip through the El Capitoon theater with Mickey and Minnie. Now, the rest of Mickey's Toontown is not going to open just yet, just the attraction. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/disney100-celebration-at-disneyland-resort-begins-jan-27-2023/ Not only will Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway open for the celebration, but the icon of Disneyland – Sleeping Beauty Castle will see a makeover. The castle will celebrate wonder with platinum banners and bunting, and accented with the three Good Fairies. One of the most exciting upgrades will be two majestic water fountains on either side of the moat. Finally, a wishing star will sparkle from atop the large roof of the castle. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/disney100-celebration-at-disneyland-resort-begins-jan-27-2023/ In a surprise move by Disneyland, ticket prices went up this Monday. Usually, these changes happen in the beginning of the year, but not this time. On average, the ticket prices increased $5 this time. THere is an additional tier of ticket, which moves the previous ticket levels down, now starting at Tier 0, which is the old Tier 1. Pricing has remained $104 for the now tier 0 ticket, and increased to $179 for the Tier 6 level, up $15 from last time. Adding park hopping now costs $5 more at $65 per ticket. Multi-day tickets went up between $30 and $35 per ticket. Preferred Parking and Hotel Valet parking has gone up $5 and $15 respecively. Genie+ is now $25 per day and they have implemented demand-based pricing with no high end price announced. Web Slingers is now a normal Genie+ attraction and is not per experience like before. – https://www.micechat.com/336395-disneyland-ticket-price-increase-october-2022/ Star Wars Galaxys Edge is not immune from inflation and price increases. Building a droid at the Droid Depot will now cost $119.99 plus tax, an increase of $20. Savi's Workshop has also increased the cost to build a lightsaber to $249.99, plus tax – an increase of $30. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/11/building-a-droid-and-lightsaber-just-got-more-expensive-in-disneyland/ One of the last remaining things that went away with the beginning of the pandemic has finally returned! Guided Tours have come back to Disneyland! Currently, Walt's Main Street Story Tour and Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort tours are open for booking. Walt's Main Street tour includes a walking tour down Main Street, a visit to Walt's apartment, refreshments on the patio of the apartment, PhotoPass downloads, and a commemorative lanyard. The tour lasts 90 minutes for $160 per person. The Holiday Time tour is two and a half hours long and looks at the holiday traditions, with a special viewing area for A Christmas Fantasy Parade, holiday treats, a ride on “it's a small world” holiday and more. This tour is $110 per person. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/05/guided-tours-are-returning-to-disneyland-and-you-can-book-yours-now/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/#/park-tours/sort=alpha/ and https://www.micechat.com/335872-disneyland-guided-tours/ More new characters are coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. M'Baku will make his appearance soon from Black Panther, who will be in the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Werewolf by Night from Disney+ has two characters who are visiting. Jack Russel in his werewolf form and Elsa Bloodstone both come out after dark. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/07/big-black-panther-announcement-made-for-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/09/you-can-now-see-a-werewolf-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ There was a special event this past Sunday near Disneyland that was perfect for Halloween Disneyland fans! An Oogie Boogie Afternoon was held at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, and went behind the scenes of the popular Halloween after-hours event with Imagineers. Disney Live Entertainment, and Walt Disney Imagineering were on hand to talk about the event. Afterwards, a guests were treated to a special screening of A Nightmare Before Christmas. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/05/how-to-go-behind-the-scenes-of-disneys-oogie-boogie-bash/ Tis the season to start thinking about your holiday dining in the park. Disneyland announced nine returning food booths for the Festival of the Holidays in DCA, including Visions of Sugarplums back for the first time since 2018. No menus have been announced, but we're looking forward to the details. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/11/food-booths-announced-for-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/new-booth-announced-full-list-of-marketplace-food-booths-released-for-festival-of-the-holidays-2022-at-disney-california-adventure/ A new feature will help you find your car in the Disneyland app. When you park at a Disneyland parking area, the app can now tag your aisle and section in the app. The service is presented by State Farm. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland Encanto has come to New York City for a limited time. CAMP, The Family Experience Company and Disney have joined forces to put on the experience. Disney Encanto x CAMP is a 6,000 square foot experience, inspired by the film and will transport guests into Encanto. The experience is an hour-long and includes the courtyeard, a climb up to Antonio's room and a rainforest adventure, a spin through Isabela's flower-filled room, and more. Never before seen areas like Luisa's and Pepa's rooms and Dolores' Soundscape door. Tickets can be purchased at the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/explore-the-magic-doors-at-disney-encanto-x-camp-opening-oct-8-in-nyc/ Discussion Topic: Imagineer Greg Combs Meow Wolf: https://meowwolf.com/

Welcome to the Neverland Podcast! This is it, the final episode of Season 4 of The Neverland Podcast! So what should Lost Boy Eric and I do to celebrate 4 years of Neverland? How about a review of Disney/Pixar's Coco? We'll also talk about Olaf's Frozen Adventure because Eric saw them both at the theater this week. There was also a great new trailer for Disney's A Wrinkle in Time so we'll talk all about it in the Neverland Trailer Park! Then we'll take a trip to Disneyland and watch the Christmas Fantasy Parade! What are some of your favorite Holiday specials? This month we're dedicating some time to talking up a few of our favorites, or in this episode talking up one that might be one of the more infamous specials. That's right, the Star Wars Holiday Special. You'll hear Pixie Heather and my first impressions of watching this special right here on The Neverland Podcast. Grab your pixie and let's fly to Neverland! Visit our shop! at TeePublic Become a patron! at Patreon! Star Wars The Last Jedi by John Williams Beyond the Wisdom of Walt by Dr. Jeffery Barnes! Neverlanders please help fund Tammy Tuckey's Cover Album! BUY BLU RAY NOW Or on iTunesFloyd Norman: An Animated Life - Erik Sharkey & Michael Fiore Be sure to listen to Neverland Radio on UCM's The Beat every weekday at 4 PM Central Time. Hire me for voice over work on Fiverr! Learn voiceover from some of the best in the industry at Global Voice Actor Academy Learn puppetry from Muppeteer, Mike Quin at Secrets of Puppetry Be sure to visit iTunes to purchase your copy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Michael Giacchino Beauty and the Beast Deluxe Edition Soundtrack! Please rate and review The Neverland Podcast! iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Email Us! Leave a Voicemail (816) 226-6492 We are part of the We Be Geeks Network!

This week, Mickey's ToonTown to get a massive overhaul, Holiday time has arrived at the resort, Merriest Nites information, the holidays were flooded out, a pricey set of ears, we talk to author and former Cast Member Bruce, 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! 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! News: Some major changes are coming to Mickey's ToonTown in 2023 with the opening of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. Josh D'Amaro announced at the IAAPA theme park expo in Orlando that the land would close in March of 2022 to make the changes. The only confirmed information is that there will be a reimagining of the entrance to the land, adding a couple of green spaces for parents and children to relax and play together. The current ToonTown park will expand into CenTOONial Park. It appears that the Jolly Trolley and tracks will be removed and replaced with a new fountain. The concept art also seems to show changes to Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin, and possibly even another entrance to Galaxy's Edge. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/mickeys-toontown-at-disneyland-park-to-be-reimagined-with-new-experiences-and-more-play-and-interactivity-for-young-families-in-2023/ and https://www.micechat.com/307775-disneylands-toontown-closing-in-2022-for-enhancements/ The holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off this past Friday. Along with some new offerings, this also marked the return of parades at Disneyland with the Christmas Fantasy Parade. Characters are dressed in their holiday best, decorations all over the parks, the return of Believe… In Holiday Magic Fireworks, and more. Over at Disney California Adventure, the Festival of the Holidays has returned, Disney Viva Navidad along with it, and so much more. For the complete list of offerings, visit the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/its-the-most-magical-time-of-the-year-holidays-are-back-at-the-disneyland-resort-now-through-jan-9-2022/ Last week was the first of the Merriest Nites Holiday Party at Disneyland. The Disney Food Blog was there and wrote up their experience. Main Street had the Victorian Era party, with some characters dressed as Scrooge and ghost Marley from A Christmas Carol, the Muppets were caroling from the Omnibus as it drive up and down Main Street as well. New Orleans Square had a bayou-inspired celebration, Miguel was hosting a fiesta in Frontierland, Lilo and Stitch were having a tropical celebration in Adventureland, Elsa hosted a winter party in Fantasyland, and finally, Buzz Lightyear hosted an electronic party in Tomorrowland. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/12/caroling-muppets-and-ghost-goofy-all-the-entertainment-we-spotted-at-disneylands-holiday-party/ Of course with the Merriest Nites celebration, there was some new merchandise exclusive to the event. This year, they put the merchandise behind a mobile wait list system. Once guests entered the mobile waitlist, they were notified when it was their turn to go to Star Wars Launch Bay to look at the items on sale. The items included a Tumbler for $34.99, a Pin for $17.99, a Magnet for $14.99, an Ornament for $19.99, and an iPhone Case for $34.99. The artwork includes all six character “hosts” from the event, as well as Mickey and Minnie in holiday caroling outfits. There were also two Merriest Nites tees. A red version with the hosts and the castle, and a white version with Mickey and Minnie in their caroling outfits. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/12/all-the-exclusive-merriest-nites-merchandise-at-disneyland/ One of the flagship items for the first of the Merriest Nites events didn't go as planned. it's a small world was planned to debut the holiday overlay version, but was unable to open because of flooding. The transformation to the holiday version was complete and the refilling of the flume was underway when there was a small flood, which resulted in shorting out some electrical equipment. Until that equipment can be replaced or repaired, it's a small world will remain closed. – https://www.micechat.com/307360-disneyland-news-small-world-holiday-delayed/ and https://www.micechat.com/307512-disneyland-update-the-down-low-on-the-ho-ho-ho/ The new Disney movie Encanto doesn't come out for over a week, but guests can already meet the main character in the parks. Mirabel can be seen as part of the Viva Navidad celebration in the Paradise Garden area of Disney California Adventure. The movie Encanto comes to theaters on November 24th. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-video-mirabel-from-disneys-encanto-now-greeting-guests-at-disney-california-adventure/ Weeklyteers have been raving about a new dessert available at Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square. The Hot Cocoa Creme Brulee comes will a side of sugar cookies, and is a must try for chocolate lovers. The Disney Food Blog describes the dessert as a mix between pudding and custard, with a layer of toasted sugar on top, topped with homemade whipped cream and marshmallows. This dessert is available through the holiday season for $10. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/review-hot-cocoa-creme-brulee-is-an-amazing-dessert-at-cafe-orleans-in-disneyland/ Oogie Boogie has moved out of the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa's lobby for this year, and in his place is a large gingerbread house for the holidays. The gingerbread house will look like the hotel itself. The snack cart is still next to the display, selling sweets and some beverages. – https://www.micechat.com/307512-disneyland-update-the-down-low-on-the-ho-ho-ho/ Friday, November 12th was Disney+ Day around the entire Walt Disney Company. The celebration lasted through the weekend at the parks, with a blue carpet greeting for guests at Disneyland on Friday. All of the park icons were lit up in “Disney+ Blue” for the occassion. Special photo opportunities were around the parks as well. On Disney+ itself, a lot of new shows and movies debuted, along with announcements of future shows like Agatha: House of Harkness, Marvel Zombies, and Echo. For all the new Marvel stuff coming to the service, be sure to watch the preview on Disney+ or on YouTube. We will have the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/disney-castles-icons-glow-disney-blue-as-disney-rolls-out-blue-carpet-for-disney-plus-day/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-colorful-murals-highlighting-streaming-movies-series-come-to-downtown-disney-district-for-disney/ With the replacement of the Photo Supply store at the end of Main Street and transforming it into the Plaza Holiday Shoppe, it left us wondering what is happening to Kingswell Camera Shop on Buena Vista Street. It has been transformed into Kingswell Shop, dropping the camera name, and expanding the retail space to make it a little more open for guests to move around and for more merchandise to be on display. – https://www.micechat.com/307512-disneyland-update-the-down-low-on-the-ho-ho-ho/ The Fantasyland Theater sign that was behind scrims for the last couple of weeks has been completed. Nothing new to report except for a completely refreshed sign. Hopefully this means that some entertainment will be returning to this location soon. – https://www.micechat.com/307512-disneyland-update-the-down-low-on-the-ho-ho-ho/ The Wookie celebration from Star Wars known as Life Day has come to Batuu again. This year, there are a few special food options to enjoy from a galaxy far, far away. There is a potato hand pie and black sesame macaron at Kat Saka's kettle, a pork belly slider and a new Tarkenian Night Flower drink at Oga's, and pork broth noodles at Docking Bay 7. No word on how long these dishes will stick around, so get them while you can! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/12/did-a-fake-holiday-bring-the-best-food-ever-to-this-disney-restaurant/ Some of the most expensive Minnie ears have gone on sale. Designer Vera Wang's take on the designer collection ears are on sale now at the resort and on shopDisney. Guests should get ready to open their wallets wide with this pair that is priced at $600. The Disney Parks Blog describes them as “Designed with elevated fabrics such as black velvet ears and organza, the headband is topped off with a large white silk bow, true to Wang's classic style. Pronged crystals are hand-sewn on the front and back with exquisite, intricate beading, and it comes with a detachable fingertip length veil and comb.” – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/disney-parks-designer-collection-ear-headband-by-vera-wang-to-arrive-monday-at-disney-parks-and-shopdisney/ Disney has come to an agreement with the Master Services Council, who represents cast members at the resort on updated pay and benefits. Disney stated that the agreement included “healthcare coverage options as low as $7 a week for full-time cast members as well as providing eligible hourly cast with access to childcare support and Disney Aspire, an educational program offering free tuition.” Voting on this takes place on Wednesday, November 17th. – https://www.micechat.com/306249-disneyland-contract-troubles-leave-cast-concerned/ Discussion Topic: Author and Former Cast Member Bruce Edwards – Main Street Magic Shop Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J7HJ851 Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nothing-up-my-sleeve-but-pixie-dust-bruce-edwards/1140355973 Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/bruceedwardsbooks

This week, day guests will be paying more for a day of magic at Disneyland, a Magic Key has “sold out,” trams are coming back, the holidays are spreading throughout the resort, some construction updates, we talk to Lyndsey about park planning, 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! 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! News: Well, it happened again. The prices to enter Disneyland have increased. The only ticket that has not gone up was the 1 Day, 1 Park tier 1 ticket, which remains at $104. All the other tickets have gone up $5 for the 1 day, 1 park tier 2 ticket to $25 for the park hopper tickets. Parking has also increased from $25 to $30 for theme park standard parking and $15 increases for hotel self park, oversized, and valet parking. Also of note, the Dream Key, which is the highest level Magic Key has also halted sales for now. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/25/disneyland-raises-ticket-prices-for-most-types-of-admission/and https://www.micechat.com/305977-disneyland-ticket-price-increase-2021/ Early 2022. That is when Disneyland says that the trams from Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures are returning. Disneyland has said that they will begin to conduct maintenance on the trams as well as rehire and train staff for the trams in the next few months. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/25/disneyland-parking-trams-returning-in-early-2022/ The Disney Parks TikTok account teased the return of an old favorite likely coming back to Disneyland sometime in the future. The Main Street Electrical Parade has been taken out, once again, from storage and looks to be making a return. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/confirmed-the-main-street-electrical-parade-is-returning-to-disneyland-resort/ In just a couple of weeks the Holiday season will arrive at the resort, and along with it, the Christmas Fantasy Parade. There was some concern that the parade would be preformed for Christmas Party guests only, but that is not the case. The parade will run daily at 3:00 and 5:30 beginning on November 12th. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/showtimes-announced-for-a-christmas-fantasy-parade-at-disneyland-park/ The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe on Main Street has opened to guests. The new shop, which took the place of the Kodak Photo Supply store at the end of Main Street, by the Plaza Inn, opened last week. The new store will feature different holiday merchandise throughout the year including Halloween, Easter, Lunar New Year, and more. A unique service at this location is the ornament personalization, where cast members can hand paint the ornaments. There is a backtory of the proprietor of the shop as well. It is based on the real mother of Disneyland Resort Enhancement Manaher Dawn Pipal-Keehne. Evelyn Toro is the character, and she traveled around the world to collect the different holiday items. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/10/21/shop-for-the-holidays-all-year-at-disneylands-new-store/and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/10/22/photos-come-with-us-inside-the-new-year-round-holiday-store-in-disneyland/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/21/disneyland-places-woman-of-color-at-center-of-new-holiday-shops-backstory/ Halloween is just a few days away from when we are recording this episode, so there still might be time to make some Disney Halloween magic at your house. The Disney Parks Blog has posted some templates to carve some pumpkins with step-by-step instructions, make a Madame Leota crystal ball, learn to draw the Haunted Mansion, and more. Head on over to the link in our show notes for all the spooky details and templates! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/hauntingly-good-diys-to-add-a-dose-of-disney-parks-magic-to-your-halloween/ A new experience has come to the Lego store in Downtown Disney. Guests can now build their own custom Lego minifigures. To participate in the experience, guests must make an appointment, then use screens to customize the figure by choosing features such as head, pants, and torso details. Once the design is complete, it will be 3D printed on site. The experience is $12 and can be booked at the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/photos-new-custom-lego-minifigure-factory-opens-at-downtown-disney-district/ and https://storebooking.lego.com/ The holidays are already starting to show up in the parks with Halloween still a few days away. The snow has started to fall on Sleeping Beauty Castle as of the end of last week, lights have started appearing in the trees around the resort, World of Disney has hung some garland and lights, as well as installed some holiday decorations for the displays. – https://www.micechat.com/305746-big-disneyland-news-trams-prices-construction/ Some construction updates from around the resort include the work coming to a close on Big Thunder, which is expected to return on November 4th. Pelican's Landing, which is the new seating area for the Harbor Galley by the Haunted Mansion and Splash Mountain is slowly moving along. The ToonTown walkway is still moving towards completion with the new brickwork. The Fantasyland Theater's entrance marquee is being refurbished, and work continues on the steelwork needed for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway facade that will hold the moutains of ToonTown once the new attraction opens. – https://www.micechat.com/305746-big-disneyland-news-trams-prices-construction/ Fans of the Muppet Haunted Mansion special on Disney+ may want to check out one of the folks Instagram page that brought the show to life. Jasper Anderson has worked for Jim Henson's Creature Shop for the last several years, and worked on bringing the Muppets to the Haunted Mansion. Jasper shares some behind the scenes looks about how it came together. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/horror-effects-sculptor-jasper-j-anderson-gives-behind-the-scenes-look-at-muppets-haunted-mansion/ With some of the negative press that Disney has been getting recently from the reservation system, to rising ticket prices, to sold out Magic Keys, to moving Imagineering to Florida, and more, some former Imagineers have been passing around a petition to fire Disney CEO Bob Chapek. As of the time of this recording, the petition had _____ signatures. A reminder to our listeners that a petition is not enough to actually fire Chapek, but it does show how unhappy people are with his performance. For those interested, the link to the petition is in the show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/retired-imagineers-passing-around-petition-to-fire-disney-ceo-bob-chapek/ and https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-fire-disney-ceo-bob-chapek-5feb6077-21d0-41aa-9eaf-9959501b210e?redirect=false The Disney Conservation Fund, which is committed to saving wildlife and building a global community to protect nature, awarded grats to projects and celebrated some cast members last week. 60 non-profit organizations received the grants. A few of the cast members that have offered their time and talents to support the fund were highlighted on the Disney Parks Blog post. To hear about their experiences and to learn more about the fund and the recipients, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/disney-conservation-fund-awards-grants-to-global-conservation-projects-and-celebrates-cast-members-who-help-make-it-possible/ Discussion: Lyndsey – Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/boymom_at_disneyland Guides – https://www.boymomsunite.com/disneyland

Episode 21 - October 15th, 2021   We kick off this week with YOUR "Disney Dad Joke”! We chat dining locations that need reimagining, Sam has a trip report on his family's 1st trip back to the parks, (magic key in hand, er App). What if we didn't catch the “What If…” finale? Downtown Disney's new store announcement calls for a red card, Christmas Fantasy Parade merch via Amazon, Walt Disney World preps for Genie+ / Lightning Lanes, and the Walt Disney Family Museum offers an amazing online class for young animators. 

This week, a new party is coming for Christmas, where to find new villains at Oogie Boogie Bash, a fun detail in Cars Land, two food sculptures for Halloween, how the crowds have been, we talk to Emmie about infants and toddlers in the parks, 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! 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! News: Walt Disney World has offered after hours Christmas parties for a few years now, and this year Disneyland is getting in on the game! Disney Merriest Nites at Disneyland Park is a new, seperate ticketed event, taking place over five nights through November and early December. Tickets start at $165 per person and give access to 6 parties put on by Minnie Mouse, snow moments on Main Street, an appearance from Santa Claus, admission to Disneyland starting at 5pm, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, attractions excluding Toontown, Critter Country and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, photo ops, characters, treats, and of course merchandise. For complete details and to get tickets, visit the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/celebrate-the-holiday-season-in-a-merry-new-way-with-disney-merriest-nites-an-all-new-after-hours-event-at-disneyland-park/ For those listeners going to the Oogie Boogie Bash and looking forward to the new villains, we have the locations! Agatha Harkness from WandaVision has set up in the Ancient Sanctum in Avenger's Campus. Sid from Toy Story has set up a sideshow circus, called “The Sid Show Circus” on Pixar Pier in the stage area formerly used by the Pixar Philharmonic. Rounding out the new villains is Cruella DeVille, who is putting on a fashion show in the Hollywood Backlot. – https://www.micechat.com/301430-new-characters-bewitch-the-oogie-boogie-cast-preview/ A fun detail has returned to Cars Land. The ofrenda for Doc Hudson is back this year near Ramone's House of Body Art. The setup looks very much like the memorial setup that was in Cars 2. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/09/12/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-a-huge-edible-halloween-display-a-new-avengers-campus-character-and-spooky-treats/ The edible Oogie Boogie sculpture in the Grand Californian has returned to the lobby this year. Near the display is a coffee cart that has been setup to offer drinks and some treats (and to encourage guests not to eat the display!). – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ Once again, the Haunted Mansion Holiday has received its centerpiece of the Gingerbread House in the ballroom scene. We have talked about the hundreds of pounds of ingredients, hours and hours of work to bring it to life and more. This week, we got a look at how the gingerbread house is moved into the Mansion and assembled for guests to see. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/celebrate-20-seasons-of-spook-tacular-fun-with-the-haunted-mansion-holiday-gingerbread-house-at-disneyland-park/ As with every good Disney event, there is new merchandise for Oogie Boogie Bash! A set of pins for this years event featuring different villains, as well as a tumbler donning the Oogie Boogie Bash 2021 logo. – https://www.micechat.com/237070-oogie-boogie-bash-halloween-party-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/09/photos-new-vampire-tow-mater-straw-clip-cruises-into-disney-california-adventure-for-halloween/ This Thursday, September 16th, the Carnation Cafe will finally reopen to guests! When it reopens, it will serve breakfast and lunch from 8am to 2pm daily. For those of you who have not dined at this location, it is a great place to take in Main Street and people watch while you get some good food. – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ New Orleans Square has almost completely returned to normal after the scrims in the area have finally come down. The area looks great now, with just one scrim still up in front of Le Bat en Rouge. Hopefully this will also result in the Royal Street Veranda reopening soon. – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ Now that the Magic Key Program has been in effect for a couple of weeks, how has this impacted the crowd levels of the parks? Weekdays are delightful, with low waits for attraction and comfortable crowds walking around. In the evenings, more locals are coming in after work to catch the Halloween Screams show. On weekends, they have been busier, but not back to the levels of pre-covid. Overall, it is a great time to visit the parks, especially when compared to what it was like before the shutdown. – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/09/photos-new-magic-key-popcorn-bucket-available-at-disneyland-resort/ A change has come to the virtual queue system for Rise of the Resistance and Web Slingers. Guests can login to the Disneyland app and confirm their boarding party up to one hour before the virtual queue opens. This cuts down on the time to secure a place in the queue right at opening. This is a welcome change to the system. Hopefully, Web Slingers and Rise will phase out the virtual queue system sooner than later. – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ Some great news for those looking forward to igniting the night again soon. The fountains and infrastructure around Tom Sawyer Island that supports Fantasmic! has been under refurbishment! The area around the water jets have been drained and work is being performed. Hopefully this means that a return of the popular nighttime show is not far off! – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ Guests arriving to the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures are sometimes surprised that the parking lot trams are still not back, requiring a long walk to the front gates. Some are opting to park over in the Toy Story parking lot, which has busses that will drop guests off closer to the gates. The busses that are in use are small, and do not currently have air conditioning. – https://www.micechat.com/301811-disneyland-update-holiday-humbugs-hopeful-happenings/ This week, the Tenaya Stone Spa in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa officially opens! The Disney Parks Blog posted all the details of the story and design elements of the new spa. The inspiration for the spa comes from the spirit of nature, indigenous cultures of California, and the Craftsman design of the hotel itself. One of the unique details is the tree root chandelier, which looks like the roots of a tree are growing through the ceiling. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/interior-design-elements-tell-the-story-of-new-tenaya-stone-spa-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Emmie – Infants and Toddlers in the Parks Toddler Friendly Attractions Map – https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/dam/disneyland/preschool/disney-family-toddler-friendly-attractions.pdf Feedback: Hi Tage & Teresa! I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the recent episode on food allergies in the parks.  As a mother of a child with severe tree nut & peanut allergies it is a subject near and dear to my heart.  While food labeling and safety measures in places like schools are improving greatly from when I was a kid, I always appreciate raising awareness in the general population.  I, like all of your listeners, love the Disney parks and love them even more for the care they take in providing safe and magical experiences for all of their guests- allergic guests and all. Towards the end of the episode you and asked Ellie about general resources for people to use in regards to food allergies.  I think this is so important because whether you or a loved one suffers form good allergies or not, if your child goes to school you will probably have to send allergy safe snacks/treats at some point.  I've relied on: https://snacksafely.com/ They have a snack safe guide that breaks down popular brands and products you find in any grocery store and marks whether they are safe for all of the 8 different food allergies.  They also include information on allergen labeling and whether products were made in a facility with major allergens or not if cross contamination is a concern.  You can download the snack guide, and they update the information periodically as manufacturing processes change over time, and it takes them to contact the manufacturers and research their cleaning/labeling practices. Thanks again for your thoughtful discussion topics that help us realize all the amazing resources we can take advantage of in the Disney parks! Whitney Nolden

This week, candy is only a small part of Halloween food this year, Disneyland is decked out in festive decorations for the season, Christmas is right around the corner, an iconic location has closed, we talk about 200 episodes with your voicemails, 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! 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! News: The Disney Parks Blog has finally posted the Foodie Guide for Halloween Time this year. There is a huge list of items that scrolls for many pages on their post, which you can find at the link in the show notes. A few of our favorites are …. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/foodie-guide-to-spooky-eats-and-treats-halloween-time-2021-at-disneyland-resort/ All around the resort, decorations have appeared for the Halloween Time celebration. From the Main Entrance turnstiles with pumpkin versions of the “Fab 5” to minor decorations in the shops on Main Street, there is the presence of the season. Over in Disney California Adventure, all the bunting has been hung, and the headless horseman has taken up his place on Buena Vista Street. The bats are also back in the belfry of Carthay Circle. – https://www.micechat.com/300767-disneyland-update-whats-this-its-halloween-time-and-so-much-more/ and https://www.micechat.com/300769-disneyland-resort-update-part-2-conjuring-a-treat/ The Plaza de la Familia in Paradise Gardens has been transformed for the season. Coco decorations are everywhere in this part of the park. A lot of photo ops are available, including Dante in his dog form. There are crafts for the kids, and some Mexican food is on the menu at the Paradise Garden Grill. The Celebration of Coco has also returned, which is a short performance with characters from Coco. – https://www.micechat.com/300769-disneyland-resort-update-part-2-conjuring-a-treat/ The poison apple premium mugs are back for Halloween Time this year. This years version is a metallic red and is available at the Red Rose Taverne for $16.99, with choice of a drink or fries. The Fruit Stand on Buena Vista Street also has the mug, without the fries option. A new Mickey Mummy Popcorn bucket arrived at the resort for $20.50. It features Mickey dressed as a mummy, holding a jack-o-lantern. For guests wanting something more plain, there is a glow in the dark Mickey and Friends Halloween popcorn bucket, which retails for $11. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/09/04/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-halloweentime-arrives-with-decorations-snacks-and-souvenirs/ Banners in the esplanade have been updated to the Halloween Time versions of attractions, with a spooky color scheme. Brightly colored pumpkins have been placed all around planters in Downtown Disney. A new Halloween photo op has replaced the previous mural at the former ESPN Zone building. – https://www.micechat.com/300769-disneyland-resort-update-part-2-conjuring-a-treat/ It isn't even Halloween yet and the Disneyland Resort is already planning for Holiday Magic! From November 12th through January 9th the seasonal offerings of Holiday Magic will be available throughout the resort. This includes Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, and the 60-foot Christmas tree on Main Street. A Christmas Fantasy Parade will also return, along with Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks, and it's a small world Holiday. Over at Disney California Adventure, The Festival of the Holidays is back celebrating the diversity of the holidays. Disney Viva Navidad! is a fun street party will join festive food and beverages throughout the park. Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree are also back. The giant gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Californian will also be on display. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/holiday-magic-is-coming-beloved-seasonal-traditions-return-to-disneyland-resort-as-holidays-begin-nov-12/ A few popular locations to pick up a sweet treat have been added to mobile ordering! There is a mobile order stand outside of Marceline's Confectionery, on Buena Vista Street at Trolley Treats, and at the Candy Palace on Main Street. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/09/01/3-more-disneyland-snack-spots-are-now-on-mobile-order/ A brand new seating area is coming to the Rivers of America. Pelican's Landing is the name of the new area near the rafts to Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. The area stretches from the raft loading dock all the way to Harbor Galley. No opening date for this area, but it shouldn't be too long. – https://www.micechat.com/300767-disneyland-update-whats-this-its-halloween-time-and-so-much-more/ An iconic store on Main Street has permanently closed. The Main Street Photo Supply that has sold camera film, batteries, and provided PhotoPass services closed last week. The PhotoPass services have moved to the esplanade in front of ticket booth 3 for now, with the plan to relocate to the old newsstand at the front of the park in the future. No word on what will move into this location. – https://www.micechat.com/300767-disneyland-update-whats-this-its-halloween-time-and-so-much-more/ Fans of the character shoulder pets have a new seasonal option. A Zero shoulder plus is now on sale for $19.99. What is unique about this version is that Zero lights up! There is a light in his nose, and in his body. This is a great addition to the shoulder Porgs and Baby Groot, and this one can go trick-or-treating with you! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/09/photos-new-the-nightmare-before-christmas-zero-shoulder-plush-appears-at-disneyland-resort/ Feedback Hi you guys, loved this weeks discussion topic since I have celiac disease and must eat gluten free. Disneyland does an amazing job and I always find great food. Just wanted to throw out another tip if people ask, the special diets phone number currently doesn't work but you can email special.diets@disneyland.com and they answered my questions and I was actually able to pre order gluten free Monte Cristo sandwiches 2 weeks before our reservation at Blue Bayou. And when we got there our waitress already knew our order it was wonderful!  ❤️ Monica

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks not only celebrate another magical holiday moment, but they also geek out about Disney Investor Day and a really big platform at EPCOT! Through the course of this, a game is played revolving around how far A Christmas Fantasy Parade can get through the course of the show. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! Let's go to the corner! The Week in Geek Disney Investor Day https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/full-reporting-and-reacting-to-disney-investor-day-2020-daps-magic-live/ Walt Disney Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/walt-disney-studios-motion-pictures-reveals-whats-in-the-works/ Walt Disney Animation Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/heres-whats-coming-from-walt-disney-animation-studios/ Pixar https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/peter-docter-reveals-upcoming-pixar-releases/ Lucasfilm https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/kathleen-kennedy-provides-star-wars-updates-on-upcoming-projects/ Marvel https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/many-exciting-marvel-series-and-movie-announcements-from-disney-investor-day-2020/ A Big Platform in EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/testing-begins-on-harmonious-platform-at-epcot/ Join us next week at 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday night for the GEEKS CORNER Christmas episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

-Listener request- Lets go to Disneyland and find our favorite spot along the parade route whether it be on Main Street, or somewhere in Fantasyland while we enjoy the A Christmas Fantasy Parade. After that, why don’t we get some Pixie dust, think happy little thoughts and fly over to the Magic Kingdom and enjoy Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. . . Questions/comments: soundsofdisneypodcast@gmail.com Support the show at: www.patreon.com/soundsofdisney https://www.etsy.com/shop/grandcircletourco --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sounds-of-disney/support

This week, Mousetalgia takes a look back at the '70s with Cast Member Tricia Ciaccio, who worked at Disneyland as a tour guide under the guidance of Disney Legend Cicely Rigdon. Tricia talks about her time at the park as a tour guide, with stories about Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, and the Mercury 7, alongside other memories of the Magic Kingdom. Also, Kristen Carr reports on Mickey and Minnie's birthday celebrations and Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle, and the team presents a holiday high five! We list Jeff's top 5 memories from the park, Kristen's top 5 holiday-themed Little Golden Books, Becky's top 5 holiday treats, and Dave's top 5 moments from the Christmas Fantasy Parade.

Welcome to Neverland! It's time to not only kick off the Christmas season, but to kick off Season 7 here in Neverland! We'll have some small town Christmas fun and listen to some Christmas Fantasy Parade audio! You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron at Patreon!! Grab your pixie and let's fly to Neverland! Visit our shop! at TeePublic Become a patron! at Patreon! Please rate and review The Neverland Podcast! iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Follow on Instagram! Join our Discord server! Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Email Us! Leave a Voicemail (816) 226-6492 We are part of the We Be Geeks Network!

This week Jimmy talks about the Disney Plus Original Shows after the first couple weeks of being up, then takes you through the offerings that the Disneyland Resort has to offer this holiday season with audio of Christmas Fantasy Parade, World of Color Season of Lights and Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks.

This week, we discuss Project Stardust coming to an end, the icy peaks are repaired, more extra hours for passholders, new adult beverages at Trader Sam’s, holiday filming at Disneyland, new discounts, the Partners Statue, and more!Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/.It is that time of year again when we want to hear from you! If you have a few minutes, please head on over to dlweekly.net/survey and fill out our listener survey. This will help us to understand what the community likes, doesn’t like and how we can make DLWeekly even better for everyone!If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/.Special Offer:Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking!News:After long last, most of the entrance to Tomorrowland is free and clear of the “french fry” rocks that were installed with the last refurbishment to the land, back in 1998. The crowd flow is greatly improved when the park is busier, such as around the parade and fireworks. There is still some work to be done on with some of the planters and a utility building that is still behind walls, but overall, a much needed improvement. – https://www.micechat.com/242575-tomorrowland-new-entry-revealed-theater-troubles-synergy-strikes/It is possible that by the time you listen to this that both sides of the Matterhorn might be open! Rock work was being completed last week on the section that came apart back in August, causing one side of the attraction to be down ever since. – https://www.micechat.com/242575-tomorrowland-new-entry-revealed-theater-troubles-synergy-strikes/Next Year, after 24 years of operation, the Indiana Jones Adventure will go down for it’s first major refurbishment. Permits filed with the city of Anaheim state that work will include steel work to replace the centerpiece of the attraction, the bridge. Other details, such as dates and other work to be completed has not been announced. The attraction celebrates it’s 25th anniversary in 2020. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/13/news-another-headliner-disneyland-attraction-scheduled-for-refurbishment-in-2020-details-here/Beginning January 6th, the Carthay Circle Restaurant will be unavailable for dining as it undergoes a renovation. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by January 31st. Disney has not shared any details of what will be changing, if anything, or if it is just to freshen up the location. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/15/news-carthay-circle-restaurant-is-starting-2020-off-with-a-refurbishment-in-disney-california-adventure/Annual Passholders will get an extra hour to experience one of the most popular attractions this time of year. From December 9th to December 11th, the Haunted Mansion Holiday will be open for an additional hour for passholders to enjoy. A valid annual pass and photo ID will be required to utilize this extra time in Jack’s version of Christmas. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/16/whats-this-annual-passholders-can-ride-the-haunted-mansion-holiday-after-hours-in-disneyland/A holiday tradition has returned to the Grand Californian lobby this season. The massive gingerbread house features Chip and Dale this year. If this large display inspires you, there is also a build your own gingerbread experience available for $70 per person and includes all the things needed to build your own holiday gingerbread treat. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/15/the-grand-californian-gingerbread-house-at-disneyland-resort-is-here/Three new alcoholic beverages are available at Trader Sam’s this holiday season. The first beverage, called “Jingle all the Way”, and contains Fernet Branca, Kahlua, lime juice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. “Peppermint Barks” is a mix of El Dorado 8-Year Rum, Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps, ginger syrup, lemon juice, Coco Real cream of coconut, and pomegranate juice, and is topped with mint leaves and a candy cane garnish. Finally, “Gin-ger Snaps” contains Hendrick’s Gin, Canton Ginger Liqueur, lemon juice, ginger syrup, and cinnamon syrup shaken and topped with cinnamon and a candied ginger garnish. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/16/review-trader-sams-is-pouring-three-new-holiday-drinks-in-disneyland/The resort has had major success with the famous Churro Toffee, so how could they make it better? They created a Churro Marshmallow Wand that is marshmallows, dipped in white chocolate and caramel, then covered in churro toffee crumbles. This is sure to be a big hit around the resort, as we have seen so many people enjoy the churro toffee online. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/11/check-out-the-holiday-treat-thats-driving-disneyland-crazy-right-now/The Walt Disney Archives will have a major exhibit at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana from March 7th through August 30th. More than 400 objects will be on display for the exhibit, called “Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic.” D23 members and Bowers Museum members will get early access to the exhibit. Walt Disney’s office set used in the film Saving Mr.Banks, production models from Peter Pan and Frozen, and costumes are just some of the items featured. – https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/15/go-inside-the-disney-archives-in-exhibit-coming-to-the-bowers-museum-in-santa-ana/Auction coming on December 7th. – https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/15/10-most-expensive-disneyland-items-in-an-auction-featuring-1500-theme-park-collectibles/Disneyland has been a flutter of activity recently as crews have been on hand to record segments for two upcoming TV specials. On November 28th, segements that were filmed will air on “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” and some other segments on Christmas Day for the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.” The Christmas Fantasy Parade, fireworks, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were filmed for these specials. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/15/frozen-2-costume-reveals-and-otherworldly-surprises-during-disneylands-holiday-special-taping/#more-288671Military members and their families can take advantage of some great rates for the 2020 year at the resort. Most nights from January 1st through December 17, 2020 are included. For rates and to book this deal, check out the link in our show notes. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/14/new-military-discount-offer-makes-now-the-perfect-time-to-book-a-2020-trip-to-disneyland/Since we have been talking so much about the Fuel Rods at the parks, we thought it was a good idea to pass along that there is a new swap location in the Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure. – https://www.micechat.com/242345-disneyland-update-treehouse-troubles-christmas-crush-cast-member-cheap-out/If you have access to Apple Music, you can get the soundtrack to the Festival of the Holidays playlist! The easiest way to find it is to launch the Play Disney Parks app and tap on the link, or you can search for “Festival of the Holiday’s” in Apple Music. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/15/hear-those-sleigh-bells-jingling-with-the-festival-of-holidays-playlist-in-disneyland/#more-288822The Disneyland Annual Passholder Twitter account teased an update coming to the Play Disney Parks app for the Indiana Jones Adventure! The app will give guests access to games and puzzles while waiting to explore the temple of the forbidden eye. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/17/indy-might-hate-snakes-but-youll-love-the-new-play-disney-parks-game-in-disneyland/If Disney won’t add some live entertainment to Galaxy’s Edge, the guests will! On November 17th guests gathered in the land to celebrate “Life Day.” Life Day was introduced to the Star Wars Universe with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978. Carols, a procession, plenty of guests in costumes, and more made up the celebration. – https://www.micechat.com/242866-disneyland-update-holiday-presto-chango-everything-new-is-old-again/Discussion Topic:The Partners Statuehttps://www.mouseplanet.com/9766/TheHistoryofthePartnersStatuePart_Onehttps://www.mouseplanet.com/9773/TheHistoryofthePartnersStatuePart_Twohttps://d23.com/a-to-z/partners/https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/blaine-gibson/

Welcome to Episode 70 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode explores the new Mickey’s Happy Holidays show in Disney California Adventure, as well as a few seasonal classics that have returned to Disneyland Resort, such as A Christmas Fantasy Parade and the ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party! We take a look at some of the fun food items available at this year’s Festival of Holidays Marketplace, and wrap up the show with a quick overview of the holiday-themed popcorn buckets and sipper cups available in the parks!

In today's episode, Jordan and Erin discuss everything that's happening during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort in 2019. Tune in to learn more about holiday festivities at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and more!

This week, we discuss Fuel Rod reversal, the holidays moving in with the help of some VIPs, more merchandise has arrived, a celebrity visits Galaxy’s Edge, DCA recovers from Halloween, a Disney Legend, and more!Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/.It is that time of year again when we want to hear from you! If you have a few minutes, please head on over to dlweekly.net/survey and fill out our listener survey. This will help us to understand what the community likes, doesn’t like and how we can make DLWeekly even better for everyone!If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/.Special Offer:Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking!News:After all of the outrage online about the $3 swap fee coming to the Fuel Rods at Disneyland, the company and Disney have announced that there will not be a fee to swap the chargers for a fresh one. The area of the kiosks that stated the fee have been covered up, and we expect new signage will be swapped in to look more permanent and less temporary. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/photos-fuelrod-cancels-planned-swap-fees-for-phone-chargers-at-disney-parks-following-public-backlash-and-potential-lawsuit/Star Wars fans of the prequels might recognize a star that visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this past week. Hayden Christensen, better know by Star Wars fans as Anakin Skywalker, stopped into the new land with his daughter to experience Smuggler’s Run and to build a lightsaber in Savi’s Workshop. It was his daughters 5th birthday. They spent the rest of the day at the resort. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/hayden-christensen-visits-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-park-for-the-first-time/Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mugs are still available as of the recording of this episode, so if any of you are looking to pick one up, you can still do so. Also, buttons promoting The Little Mermaid live musical on ABC were available outside of the Little Mermaid attraction in DCA this week ahead of the showing. The show aired on Tuesday night, so we don’t know if they will still have them after the show. – https://www.micechat.com/241041-disneyland-update-part-2-not-so-fast-pass/It is no surprise that with the holidays starting this week that the park has debuted some new merchandise. Included this year are some new spirit jerseys, toys, sippers, bags, ears, and more. The color scheme for a lot of these items is black, white, and red. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/unwrap-new-holiday-merchandise-now-available-at-disney-parks/A new sipper is coming to the resort this holiday season. The new offering looks like a giant Mickey shaped Christmas ornament. It is decorated with Mickey shaped cutouts and is covered in a shiny red coating. The sipper should be available around the resort once the holiday season kicks off on November 8th. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/04/deck-your-halls-with-the-new-mickey-ornament-sipper-at-disneyland-resort/With the holiday season starting in just a couple of days, the decorations around the parks have really become apparent. Garland is up on Main Street, the iconic tree has been installed, poinsettias have been planted, land specific themed decorations are also visible in Critter Country, Frontierland, and it’s a small world has almost completed its transformation. – https://www.micechat.com/241429-disneyland-update-unpacking-the-holidays-for-2019/Sleeping Beauty Castle’s transformation into the winter castle has been completed. The castle is now adorned with it’s snow covered turrets, garland, and icicles. The roof covering that gives this look had to be completely repainted this year to compliment the new color scheme for the castle. – https://www.micechat.com/241429-disneyland-update-unpacking-the-holidays-for-2019/To help deck the halls at Disneyland, two VIPs installed the tree topper on the Disneyland tree in Town Square. Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Bob Chapek, and Disneyland Vice President Kris Theiler got strapped into a couple of cherry pickers and took a photo at the top installing the star. – https://www.micechat.com/241041-disneyland-update-part-2-not-so-fast-pass/Along with all of the decorations, nighttime entertainment will also be available. World of Color – Season of Light will return since it was absent from the offerings last year due to damage with the jets. A Christmas Fantasy Parade will step off in Disneyland, and Believe… In Holiday Magic will light up the sky above the park. – https://www.micechat.com/241429-disneyland-update-unpacking-the-holidays-for-2019/A new season brings some new food options! The first new churro is a peppermint chocolate churro. This one is drizzled in chocolate and peppermint, and is covered in peppermint pieces. The holiday sprinkles churro is exactly what it sounds like, a churro covered in colorful sugar sprinkles. Finally, an icing and sprinkles churro that is covered in the other kind of sprinkles that are not just colored sugar crystals. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/04/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-holiday-churros-coming-to-disneyland/Don’t worry if you think you have missed out on the holiday offerings if you can’t make it to the parks before the end of the year. From January 17th through February 9th, the Lunar New Year celebration will return at Disney California Adventure. This year it is celebrating the Year of the Mouse. A couple weeks later, from February 28th through April 21st, the DCA Food and Wine Festival will take place. New this year is merchandise themed to the festival. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/lunar-new-year-and-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-return-to-disneyland-resort-in-2020/The Festival of the Holidays is also returning this year from November 8th through January 6th. There are 12 booths this year including “Brews and Bites” which will offer local, seasonal, and international brews. “Favorite Things” included holiday ham shanks, an eggnog cocktail, and cranberry sangria last year. Grandma’s Recipes served candied yams, beef pot roast, and tart and fruity flight last year, new this year is a shepherds pie served with a Mickey shaped topping. Other booths include Holiday Duets, Making Spirits Bright, Merry Mashups, A Twist on Tradition, Winter Sliderland, and more. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/02/theyre-here-the-festival-of-holidays-booths-and-booth-names-have-been-spotted-in-disneyland/A new line of retro merchandise has hit the shelves around the resort. Anyone who remembers the old VHS Disney animated classics will love the new journals that are about as thick as the old VHS cases and have that great look. A lot of merchandise with the shows and characters from 80’s shows like Duck Tales and Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers. Over in DCA at the Collectors Warehouse, there is a variety of retro games and other items from the 80s. – https://www.micechat.com/241028-olds-cool-retro-merchandise-at-disneyland/The Redwood Creek Challenge trail is closed to make way for the removal of the Villains Grove overlay that was installed for the Oogie Boogie Bash. – https://www.micechat.com/241429-disneyland-update-unpacking-the-holidays-for-2019/Disney+ booth coming to Downtown Disney or Red Car Trolley Stop – https://www.micechat.com/241041-disneyland-update-part-2-not-so-fast-pass/Discussion Topic:Mary Blair – Wikipedia – Magic of Mary Blair – D23 – Disney Wikia – Walt Disney Family Museum – Yesterland – Pocket Full of Colors Book

Happy Friday, July 26th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be sunny with a high of 91 degrees. Happy Anniversary to Alice in Wonderland. Today in the year 1951, Disney's animated classic Alice in Wonderland had its world premiere in London, England. New Ear Hat Alert! Releasing today in the parks & on Shop Disney, From the Disney Parks Designer Collection, “It was all started by a mouse” designed by Noah Fine Art. Disney just announced Christmas in July. With that, we now know what to expect at the parks this holiday season, Including new holiday merch. Things we have to look forward to are: Festival of Holidays, Viva Navidad and World of Color Season of Light all in DCA. And in Disneyland, Our Beautifully decorated Castle, Holiday decor & Snowfall, It's a Small World Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday Overlays. The Christmas Fantasy Parade & Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks. The Christmas season will begin November 8th through January 6th.

In Episode 20 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we're ready to talk all about the holiday events at Disneyland Resort! We kick off this week's episode with a quick run-down of December schedules, from a (non-existent!) refurb schedule, to Netflix, to Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas! Plus, there are three Disney Parks holiday TV specials to choose from, airing on ABC and Disney Channel over the course of the next month. We also have a few non-holiday items to cover, such as the appearance of Mary Poppins treats in the parks, a popular churro toffee that was just introduced, and the exciting announcement of new Disneyland After Dark Events to look forward to in the new year! Next, we’ll dive into Galaxy’s Edge and share the latest updates, including official attraction names, a lightsaber patent, and the fantastic news that John Williams is scoring the land’s music! After that, we’ll dedicate the remainder of the episode to covering all of the different holiday happenings in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The handmade candy cane schedule, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe… in Holiday Magic! Fireworks, Viva Navidad!, Festival of Holidays, and more! Plus, we discuss the “snow” that can now be seen in both parks, as well as where to meet Santa Claus!

Happy Thursday, November 15th Everyone! This is #TheMinnieMiceMinute Weather in the parks today is sunny with partly cloudy skies and a high of 81 degrees. On this Day in the year 1989 - Buena Vista premieres the animated film The Little Mermaid in Los Angeles, California, and New York City then hits Theaters Nationwide 2 days later on November 17th. A New more detailed Trailer for Dumbo was released last night during the CMA's… Did you get a chance to see it? From what we see, it's so Beautifully done and the Music already has us in tears. Dumbo hits theaters March 29th, 2019 Stunning New Character Posters released today for Mary Poppins Returns. You can find them online now! Mary Poppins Returns hits Theaters December 19th. The stage is Beautifully set in front of the castle today. Filming begins at 11 am in the parks for an Upcoming Disney Parks Holiday Special. There will be filming throughout the day and evening with Special Guests, Celebrities and a Special presentation of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade - so dress festive and come early to find a spot! For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Wednesday, November 14th Everyone! This is #TheMinnieMiceMinute Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a High of 83 degrees. On this Day in the year 1998 - The computer-animated feature film A Bug's Life premieres in El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. This Just In this morning, Not only was there a new Poster released but you can Get You first look at the Brand New trailer for Dumbo during the CMA awards tonight at 8 pm on ABC. A whole new Menu line up is set for this Sunday's Celebration of Mickey's 90th Birthday at the Disneyland Resort along with an Exclusive Sipper Cup that I'm sure will go fast, so make sure you get yours! According to a Cast Member, Tomorrow, November 15th, there will be Christmas Parade Filming in the parks for an Upcoming Disney Parks Holiday Special throughout the day and evening with a Special presentation of “ A Christmas Fantasy” Parade. Filming Begins at 11 am, So if you plan to be there dress Festive and come early to find a spot! For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

11/06/17 - The team takes a look at what’s new for the 2017 holiday season at the Disneyland Resort (and beyond), plus discusses their favorite things to experience during the holidays.

This week we are talking all things “Beauty and the Beast.” Alfonso Pizano, S.J., who spent 14 years working at Disneyland, “where he piloted the monorail, sailed submarines, hawked souvenirs and danced in the Christmas Fantasy Parade,” joins to offer his expertise. He is currently a Jesuit scholastic studying philosophy at Fordham University in New York. This week on jesuitical, we talk with Alfie about some of his favorite Disney moments and what makes the 2017 version of “Beauty” different than its Oscar-nominated original. In Signs of the Times, we discuss Pope Francis landing the third spot on Fortune’s world leaders list, why the pope wants you to stop bullying, zombie Catholics and President Trump’s latest executive order.

It’s time to ring in the season, and there is no better way then with a Disney Christmas parade. A long list of Disney characters join Santa for a merry musical celebration that’s headed down main street USA. With prancing reindeer, marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread bookies and more, It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disneyland Park. Thanks for watching and listening to SamsDisneyDiary.  Be sure to check out all 12 days of Christmas with the 12 Days of Christmas playlist.  Subscribe to the YouTube channel and be sure to check out Sams Disney Diary the Podcast! 

Holidaython 2015 continues!!!!! While you prepare for the arrival of "Old St. Nick" on this Christmas Eve, please sit back an enjoy this Disney Christmas parade! When enjoying Christmas parades:  “Please Stand Clear Of The Doors”! Thank you for downloading Episode 280 of ResortLoop.com! This episode of ResortLoop.com is brought to you by the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company! Email or call in your own special open for the show! Voicemail: (414) WDW-LOOP

12/08/15 - Mary Jo Mellado Willey talks about this year’s Holiday Tour at Disneyland Park.

11/03/15 - The team discusses their favorite things about the holidays at the Disneyland Resort.

Touring the parks with a 7-year-old: this week, Team Mousetalgia discusses Jeff's recent trip to the park with his daughter as the parks unveil their holiday spendor. The decorations are up, the Frozen Christmas Day special has been filmed, and the Christmas Fantasy Parade is now showing at Disneyland Park. Jeff discusses a magic moment with Peter Pan, meeting Hiro and Baymax from Big Hero 6, hitting rope drop, enduring the World of Color wet zone, and the Mad T Party - is it for young kids? Also, we take a look back at Luigi's Flying Tires as Jeff takes a last flight, and offer our own spoiler free Big hero 6 movie review. Plus, we take another look at Anaheim's Lemon Tree Hotel - and if you could have a super power at a Disney park, what would it be?

Team Mousetalgia reviews the Disneyland Holiday season for 2013 in this episode. First, Jeff and Kristen discuss various aspects of the holidays at the resort, including reports and reviews from Viva Navidad, World of Color Winter Dreams, the Holiday T Party, the Christmas Fantasy Parade, it's a small world, the Jingle Jangle Jamboree, the Jingle Cruise, various treats and restaurant offerings, and the Candlelight Processional. Listen to our reports and decide for yourself if Disneyland is still the leader in live holiday entertainment. And, it's time for the second annual Candy Cane Challenge, and this year we do a blind taste test of two Disneyland handmade candy canes - but one is a year old. Can our team tell the difference? Also - Dave and Jeff attend a tribute to Annette Funicello at the Walt Disney Family Museum featuing original Mouseketeer Sharon Baird and report on the event. Plus - a listener celebrates Walt's birthday at the Smoke Tree Ranch - and more!

Here comes Santa Claus! Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and more beloved Disney Characters don their most festive apparel for this magnificent tradition welcoming jolly old St. Nick to Main Street, U.S.A.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge gets in the Christmas spirit, Disney style First, in From the Vault, we dust off an old radio recording of Walt and his gang of cartoon characters circa 1934.  You’ve never heard Donald Duck more irascible or the Three Little Pigs repressible, despite the Big Bad Wolf’s insistence that they, come over for dinner.  My wife was shocked to hear this sequence, commenting, “I’m so used to hearing Walt when he was older and had smoked for so many years.  I can believe this voice could be Mickey Mouse.  He was a tenor when he was a young man!”  Indeed he was. Next, we journey to the Disney properties and take in live performances.  You’ll go into the now long gone Adventurers Club, visit Yehaa Bob, hear the Daper Dans, DCA’s Miner 49’ers, The Jambalaya Jazz Band, and Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. Then, we take a spot in the shadow between the Matterhorn and Sleeping Beauty Castle to watch, A Christmas Fantasy Parade.  This is a special Mouse Lounge Mix. Finally, as has become a Christmas tradition on the Mouse Lounge, I’ll play for you some of my personal Christmas favorites.  They may not be Disney, but they’re sure to get you into the spirit of the season! And now, ladies and gentlemen, the tree is trimmed, the egg nog is out, and there’s a warm fire in the fireplace.  Sit back and enjoy Mouse Lounge Christmas tidings… Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323   The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

Following our interview on WDW Tiki Room, Daniel and Paul keep the Disneyland Vs. Walt Disney World debate going!  Plus Main Street Newsstand and Tip of the Week that is sweet! NewsDisneylandChristmas is HERE. Christmas has officially started. So now is the time to see It's a small world Holiday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and the return of Believe In Holiday Magic Fireworks spectacular. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dininghttp://travel.usatoday.com/alliance/destinations/mouseplanet/post/2011/11/Disneyland-Resort-Update/564947/1 Toon Town Christmas Trees look like crap! WTF? (Disney actually released a PRESS RELEASE about these trees!!)http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mickey-mouse-gets-a-toon-themed-tree-for-the-holidays-as-disneyland-resort-celebrates-the-season-beginning-nov-14-2011-11-07 really? Really? REALLY? Pics from MiceChat. The Magic, Memories, and You now features a Holiday Version. So Check that out. The Harbor Blvd. Archway is GONE "All Aboard... A Grand Circle Tour of the Trains of Disney." Is now open at the Disney Gallery DCAThe new Carthay Circle Redline "Stop" and info center was unveiled this week. This is also known as the PUMP HOUSE! I found out what this is. It's just a small little building to hide the pump to the fountain that will be in the center of Buena Vista Street. There is a little info booth there as well. James Cameron was snooping around DLR.http://www.diszine.com/content/james-cameron-visits-the-disneyland-resort-for-avatar-land-inspiration Phineas and Ferb Dance party show gets a little christmas makeover. Feature - A fun article to talk about5 Things Disneyland has over Disneyworldhttp://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2011/11/five_things_disneyland_has_ove.php Tip of the WeekCandy cane time again If your holiday tradition includes a trip to Disneyland for one of its famous fresh-made candy canes, here are the dates and details you'll need to start making plans for 2011. The first batch of fresh candy canes will be made at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. on November 30. The candy cane schedule usually begins the day after Thanksgiving, but with an early holiday this year the park seems to be waiting a week, but adding an extra day in December. The full schedule is:Wednesday, November 30Friday, December 2Tuesday, December 6Friday, December 9Monday, December 12Friday, December 16Wednesday, December 21 Last year the candy canes cost $9.95 each, and were limited to two per person. We expect pricing and limits to be similar this year. Disneyland usually makes two—sometimes three—batches a day, but the number of candy canes in each batch can vary based in temperature and humidity. The typical batch yields fewer than 90 canes. If Disneyland follows the normal operating pattern, tickets will be distributed at the Candy Palace at park opening each day, with the first batch of candy canes usually available to purchase about one hour after the official park opening time. The second and third batches are usually ready 90-minutes to two hours apart. Twitter Daniel @disgeekpodcast Tommy @tommypixPaul @disgeekpaul Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com Call us at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I want Thank You all for making the Bringing Disneyland Home Video Podcast such a huge success in 2008. In the past year I have seen my shows popularity grow and I have YOU to thank. To date, my show has been downloaded approximately 1,7500,000 times. That number just blows me away! When I started this hobby back in December 2005, I could never have imagined how far it would come. I have many new shows planned for 2009 so I hope you will all continue to support the BDH Vidcast. Please keep submitting those emails, voice mails and iTunes reviews. I love them and they provide my motivation! Have a Happy and safe New Year! Brad

On this week's show, we return to Disneyland for a couple of live pieces. After I introduce the show & go through some housekeeping, we bring you live audio of a Christmas Fantasy Parade. It includes the pre-parade staring Giselle from Enchanted, with a very nice song from the movie accompanying it. And then I bring you my second recording of Haunted Mansion Holiday. This one didn't come out as good as the one in Episode #85. I feel the cast members at DL's Haunted Mansion aren't as good as WDW's, & the whole Foyer scene is often skipped over for the guests, like it was this time. Also, some stupid guests would not stop talking during the Stretching Room. Now that REALLY pisses me off!!! Finally this week, I tell a tale of how an evil bear named Winnie the Pooh invaded the Country Bear Playhouse at Disneyland, & play source audio of the beloved Country Bear Christmas Special. Which can't be seen at Walt Disney World either now! For more on the Spaceship Earth refurbishment, please go to WDW News Today, & look at the videos on the front page, & download Episode #20 of the WDWNT Podcast! http://www.wdwnewstoday.com

On today's show, I'm joined with Bryan Ripper of the All About the Mouse podcast. We're going to look through some pictures I took at Disneyland this weekend, covering a Christmas Fantasy Parade, & much much more!!! You can find the pictures, & follow along with us here; http://disneyresortskingdom.com/article022.aspx

Happy Holiday's Everyone! LoL! We are providing this video as part 3 of our Christmas in July (oops august) celebration at Windowtothemagic.com. This videocast features the complete Christmas Fantasy Parade from Disneyland in California. Thanks for joining us for our Christmas in July diversion! BE SURE THAT YOU ARE CHECKING THE FEEDS FOR MULTIPLE SHOWS DURING THE WEEK. I AM PUTTING OUT VIDEOS AND STUFF AND IT APPEARS THAT NOT EVERYONE IS GETTING THEM. PLEASE REVIEW THE FEED TO SEE WHAT SHOWS YOU HAVE MISSED RECENTLY. THERE HAS BEEN 4-5 THINGS IN THE LAST 10 DAYS... IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT ALL, GO BACK AND GET THEM. ApePenPublishing.com continues to sponsor the WindowtotheMagic.com Podcast, and we thank Carlene for her continued support. Please visit apepenpublishing.com and join the APP forums for your chance to win great prizes, including one of a kind signed artwork from Disney Imagineers, as well as copies of her fabulous hard bound books of Disneyland photography HOMECOMING: Destination Disneyland and Disneyland: The Beginning. If you would like to save some money on WindowtotheMagic.com DVDs, please visit http://store.windowtothemagic.com and enter the code "shownotes" at checkout to save 25% on any DVD purchase of $30.00 or more. VoiceMail 206-984-WTTM (9886) Email podcast@windowtothemagic.com Visit the WindowtotheMagic discussion forums at disneypodcastnet.com 21mins 29secs ))STEREO((