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In this episode of Magic Key Adventures, Steph and her husband Alex celebrate the two-year anniversary of the podcast with a special trip to Disneyland. They discuss their stay at the Pixar Place Hotel, complete with a tour of the Creator's Club and a dip in the pool. The couple participates in various scavenger hunts, including the Key to Disneyland and Magic Band experiences, while also enjoying the park's attractions and unique 70th anniversary offerings. They share their experiences dining at the Hearth Lounge in the Grand Californian, navigating through Disneyland and California Adventure, and meeting up with friends and listeners during a successful meetup. The episode concludes with reflections on the trip and an invitation for listeners to share their thoughts on the scavenger hunt experiences.00:00 Welcome to Magic Key Adventures00:34 Special Co-Host Introduction01:17 Podcast Updates and Listener Support03:24 Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Buzz06:29 Poll Results and Listener Comments11:15 Trip Recap: Arrival and Hotel Experience12:54 Day at Disneyland: Rides and Experiences43:11 Lobster Roll Cravings and Disneyland Podcast Inspiration44:04 Day Two at the Grand Californian Lobby44:21 Meetup with Instagram Friends45:29 Scavenger Hunt for the Key to Disneyland46:58 Tiramisu Cold Brew Review48:01 Lunch and Personal Shopping49:09 Bengal Barbecue and Port Royal Jazz Club49:44 Completing the Key Adventure52:39 Relaxing at Pixar Place Pool54:29 Dinner at the Hearth Lounge57:07 Evening at California Adventure01:02:29 Day Two Recap and Breakfast at Creator's Club01:04:10 Monorail Ride and Ticket Issues01:06:42 Rise of the Resistance and Fantasyland Interaction01:08:22 Drinks and Sliders at Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk01:12:38 Hotel Review and Final Thoughts01:16:08 Upcoming Trips and Podcast AnnouncementsThank you to all of my listeners, friends and supporters!Follow me on Instagram @Magic_Key_Adventures or use this link: https://www.instagram.com/magic_key_adventures/Feel free to email questions and comments at: magickeyadventures@yahoo.comSupport the show with a one-time donation at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/magickeyadhNew! Patreon: Join my Patreon, it's FREE!https://www.patreon.com/c/MagicKeyAdventuresSubscribe, rate and review!I used a travel planner for this trip. If you need help planning your next trip, I highly recommend my friend Lynn Barron from ConciEARS. He even has his own podcast (and doing it for over 10 years!) Reach out to him at lbarron@conciears.com and check out his podcast! www.thesweepspot.com
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, more theming arrives in Bayou Country, World of Color could have had drones, World of Color returns soon, holiday merchandise has arrived, a new scavenger hunt is available, we talk to former Cast Member Tonya, 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: More fun theming has appeared in Disneyland! The new water fountain and bottle filling station near Pooh Corner in Bayou Country has been decorated with h2onny pots! This continues the recent addition of the Alice theming added to the fountain in Fantasyland near the Matterhorn. The new fountain in Bayou Country features two hunny pots dripping honey on the fountain below. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/09/30/were-not-exaggerating-when-we-say-this-might-be-the-best-part-of-disneys-critter-country-overhaul/ Recently in the Orange County Register, there was talk of how Disneyland almost used drones in World of Color when it premiered back in 2010. One of the reasons that this didn't come to be was governmental regulations on use of drones in nighttime spectaculars. Regulations have decreased since then, which has resulted in drone shows at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. Maybe drones will be in Disneyland's future as well. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/09/25/confirmed-disney-almost-used-drones-in-world-of-color/ The fountains at World of Color have been getting some TLC to keep the show in tip-top shape. According to the World of Color dining package calendar, it appears that the show will be returning on October 25th. – https://www.micechat.com/398835-disneyland-news-christmas-creep-splash-peek-guest-sneak/ We are still a month away from Halloween, but that hasn't stopped the holiday merchandise from arriving at the resort. Among the options are Mickey and Minnie couple shirts, a couple Haunted Mansion themed shirts, and more! – https://www.micechat.com/398835-disneyland-news-christmas-creep-splash-peek-guest-sneak/ The Disneyland Magic Key Instagram account posted a fun new scavenger hunt around the resort. The Floral scavenger hunt features different plants around Disneyland with the name of the plant and a picture to help you find them. This is a great way to enjoy the hard work and beauty of the horticulture team at the resort. – https://www.micechat.com/398835-disneyland-news-christmas-creep-splash-peek-guest-sneak/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DARFVnQPN_y/ We previously talked about the Scary Teddy popcorn bucket that debuted out in Walt Disney World last month. Disneyland is getting the bucket on October 3rd. Along with Scary Teddy is a Madame Leota straw clip! – https://www.micechat.com/398835-disneyland-news-christmas-creep-splash-peek-guest-sneak/ A new treat has come to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar. The Nightmare Grog is a Dole Whip Mango Pineapple, with a hint of Gorilla Grog, served in a Nightmare Before Christmas souvenir cup. The cup features Jack and Zero decked out for the holidays, with “Trader Sam's” printed on the side. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjV-_ToCBo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Disney Visa Cardholders have a new discount they can use! Cardholders can save up to 25% off select rooms at a Disneyland Resort hotel on stays from October 20th through December 19th on Sunday through Thursdays. The Pixar Place hotel is not part of the offer. Trips must be booked by December 9th and travel must be completed by December 20th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/09/25/theres-a-new-disney-visa-cardmember-hotel-discount-out-now/ This is more of a possibility than a for sure thing, but every October, Disneyland has raised ticket prices. If you are thinking of a visit in the next few months, we recommend getting your tickets now. Our friends over at ConciEARS can help secure those for you before the prices go up. SnackChat: Rancho del Zocalo – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/rancho-del-zocalo-restaurante/menus Discussion Topic: Former Cast Member Tanya
In this episode we are honored to have Lynn Barron of the Sweep Spot Podcast join us for a trip recap. Emily and Lynn are both travel planner with ConciEARS and will tell us all about their AEP trip at the Disneyland Resort. You'll hear them talk about scavenger hunts, hotel tours, and VIP tours. Lynn also tells us about his time working at Disneyland as a custodial cast member. Follow us on Instagram @Magic_Key_Adventures and @emilys_disney_adventures or use these links: https://www.instagram.com/magic_key_adventures/https://www.instagram.com/emilys_disney_adventures/ Feel free to email us questions and comments at: magickeyadventures@yahoo.com Need help planning YOUR Disney vacation? Email Emily at: ematheron@conciears.com Support the show with a one-time donation at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/magickeyadh Subscribe, rate and review! If you do before July 1st, 2024, you will be entered to win a Pixar Fest coffee mug! Check out Lynn's podcast, The Sweep Spot: http://www.thesweepspot.com/ Check out VIP Tour Guide, Philander's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philanderc85/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magickeyadventurespodcast/message
11. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Update In this episode, Alex and James discuss recent updates for Halloween time and the Disneyland Resort. Show Notes: Lowe's Home Improvement Haunted Mansion Lineup: https://www.lowes.com/collections/Disney-The-Haunted-Mansion-Collection/GR_12898 WDW Haunted Mansion Bust Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/haunted-mansion-library-bust-projector-face-mk/ runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Medal Reveal: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/medals-2024-rundisney-disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/ Disneyland Halloween Update: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/13-halloween-and-fall-favorites-returning-to-disneyland-resort/ James from Conciears: jhall@conciears.com
What does VIP mean to you? It means Very Interesting Podcast as far as we are concerned. We had some incredible opportunities over the last few months. Dan, Erik, and Jimmy enjoyed the Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour last week. Within the past few months, Dan and Erik have both taken the Walt's Main Street Story guided tour and Erik alone (with nine other people) spent a whole day with a VIP tour guide. We delve into these experiences in our latest episode. We hope you enjoy our antics. We will revisit the Walt Disney World tours at a later date when we have had more time to explore! Oh, and we got silhouettes cut on Main Street. If you would like to skip to specific sections, here you go: 31:45 End of Intro and Railroad Part 1 plus ConciEARS training 54:40 End of Live Railroad Audio 2:12:20 End of VIP and Main Street -------------------- For awesome music like our intro, visit J.R. Trimpe at https://trimpe.org/ For awesome travel planning visit https://www.conciears.com/ or email Jimmy at jhunt@conciears.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The time has come! TSR All-Star Tage Bushman joins us once again to help us solve the riddle we largely made up for ourselves: which is the supreme single rider line in the Disney Resorts? Which will win? A slot car racing attraction? A fancy video game? Some sort of Yeti-focused experience? Most importantly, how angry will Dan get at Tage's final decision? Come along with us as we explore these extremely vital issues. Then maybe visit Tage's other shows: https://www.thehubcrawl.com/ https://www.dlweekly.net/ ---------- Want an awesome theme song you can use while walking around the neighborhood? The kind that screams, "I am so confident in my awesomeness that I will announce my presence with a custom theme song!" Your dreams can come true! Call J.R. Trimpe of Trimpe Music Publishing. We did. And we wouldn't take it back if we could. https://trimpe.org/ Also, for totally radical trips to Disney stuff around the world, contact ConciEARS, our preferred employer of Jimmy. https://www.conciears.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode you get to meet the new co-host to Magic Key Adventures, Emily! Emily has the Inspire Key and is also a travel planner with ConciEARS. Hear Emily talk about her weekend with her husband enjoy Disney California Adventures Food and Wine Festival the weekend it opened. Follow us on Instagram @Magic_Key_Adventures and @emilys_disney_adventures or use these links: https://www.instagram.com/magic_key_adventures/ https://www.instagram.com/emilys_disney_adventures/ Feel free to email us questions and comments at: magickeyadventures@yahoo.com Need help planning YOUR Disney vacation? Email Emily at: ematheron@conciears.com Support the show with a one-time donation at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/magickeyadh And please also Subscribe, rate and review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magickeyadventurespodcast/message
The DMSW Podcast: Talking all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
As promised, Lyndsey, Bethany, and Hannah from ConciEARS are all back on the show this week. On this episode we learn more about ConciEARS as a company as well as some of their history and how they can help you as your future travel planners. The ladies were very good sports, and played a quick game of "Elevator Sales Pitch" to give you an idea of how they can help you start your next Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, or Disney World vacation and then we wrap up the episode with getting the answers to all the questions you had submitted on Instagram and via DMs. Thanks so much to Lyndsey, Bethany, and Hannah for being so generous with their time and coming back on and giving you all an informative episode to listen to this week while also making it tons of fun at the same time. Follow ConciEARS on Instagram: @conciearsFollow Lyndsey on Instagram: @lyndsey_wells_Follow Bethan on Instagram: @momswithmagicplans and @momswithmagicFollow Hannah on Instagram: @hannahlearningthemagicListen, Subscribe, and leave a 5 Star Rating and a Written Review for Hannah's Podcast here on Apple Podcast: Learning the MagicListen, Follow, and leave a 5 Star Rating for Hannah's Podcast here on Spotify: Learning the MagicThe DMSW Podcast is proud to be a podcast partner with the ConciEARS Travel Agency! Click here to get help with your next Disney trip!Follow and Interact with the show on Instagram...@thedmswpodcastSend the show an email...thedmswpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Alex and Kris talk with James from ConciEARS about the Haunted Mansion. Show notes: Disney Treasure Haunted Mansion Parlor: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/07/disney-treasure-latest-updates-from-newest-disney-cruise-line-ship-debuting-2024/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q2wo0222240019A Radley Relics Self Sealing Tomb Virtual Queue: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4c2224aad776a5596bb3625f35182ff1?r=use1 https://www.radleyrelics.com Original Haunted Mansion Queue Demolished: https://wdwnt.com/2024/02/photos-original-haunted-mansion-queue-completely-demolished-at-disneyland/ New Haunted Mansion Pin: https://disneypinsblog.com/march-2024-disney-parks-pin-preview/ James from ConciEARS: Conciears.com jhall@conciears.com Instagram: jamesdisneyconciear
The DMSW Podcast: Talking all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
It has been a BUSY start to 2024, and it has also been filled with a lot of the flu and other random sickness being passed around my house. I am playing catch up with this weeks episode and finally getting you all a full trip review from my solo dad visit to WDW in January. If you listen the entire way through you will get a heads up on a giveaway coming to IG this week, as well as the details on my next upcoming trip back to WDW. It has officially been booked already thanks to my go to travel planner, Hannah from ConciEARS and the Learning the Magic podcast. Listen all the way to the end of the episode to get the early scoop on when that trip is, and who is coming with me.Shoutouts on the show this week...Last weeks guests, as well as next weeks guests...Lyndsey, Bethany, and Hannah from ConciEARSThank Yous for leaving Apple Podcast Reviews...Kaity from the Idiots Guide to Imagineering PodcastMeganCheck out, Donate, and get signed up for Mouse Madness with KG...Living the KG Life PodcastRecommendation on the WDW Fireworks Cruise...Dave and Toni-Ann from The Disney Crush PodcastMeeting up in the parks with...Chris from My Magic FilmMarissa from the Idiots Guide to Imagineering PodcastThe DMSW Podcast is proud to be a podcast partner with the ConciEARS Travel Agency! Click here to get help with your next Disney trip!Follow and Interact with the show on Instagram...@thedmswpodcastSend the show an email...thedmswpodcast@gmail.com
The DMSW Podcast: Talking all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
On this episode of The DMSW Podcast I welcome Lyndsey Wells, Bethany Ghilardi, and Hannah Hood from ConciEARS onto the show. Lyndsey is the president and head travel planner at ConciEARS, Bethany is the Director of Partnerships and a Senior Travel Planner, and Hannah is a Travel Planner and host of the Learning the Magic Podcast. This is a "Get to Know You" episode, so Lyndsey, Bethany, and Hannah will tell you all about why they got into travel planning, as well as talk about a bunch of their Disney favorite things across multiple different categories. All 3 ladies will be back on the show again very soon to talk in more detail about the ConciEARS travel agency as a whole, how they can help you plan your next magical vacation, and of course answer all those listener and follower questions you submitted through Instagram.Follow ConciEARS on Instagram: @conciearsFollow Lyndsey on Instagram: @lyndsey_wells_Follow Bethan on Instagram: @momswithmagicplans and @momswithmagicFollow Hannah on Instagram: @hannahlearningthemagicListen, Subscribe, and leave a 5 Star Rating and a Written Review for Hannah's Podcast here on Apple Podcast: Learning the MagicListen, Follow, and leave a 5 Star Rating for Hannah's Podcast here on Spotify: Learning the MagicThe DMSW Podcast is proud to be a podcast partner with the ConciEARS Travel Agency! Click here to get help with your next Disney trip!Follow and Interact with the show on Instagram...@thedmswpodcastSend the show an email...thedmswpodcast@gmail.com
Episode Notes Themed construction walls: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/disneyland-adds-corruptible-mortal-state-gallery-outside-of-the-haunted-mansion-during-closure/ Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/03/three-big-surprises-coming-to-disneys-new-haunted-mansion-lounge/ Lowes Haunted Mansion: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/haunted-mansion-beheaded-knight-animatronic-and-master-gracey-headstone-coming-to-lowes-for-halloween-2024/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/haunted-mansion-column-with-plaque-and-miss-kitty-tombstone-decorations-coming-to-lowes/ Hallmark ornaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhP7VKvPfvU runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-halloween-2024/ ConciEARS: https://www.conciears.com/ The Haunted Mansion Opening Day resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion#:~:text=The%20attraction%20was%20previewed%20in,after%20Walt's%20death%20in%201966. https://www.mouseplanet.com/12973/Disneyland_Haunted_Mansion_1969 https://www.wdw-magazine.com/today-in-disney-history-1969-haunted-mansion-opened-at-disneyland/ The Theme Park History of The Haunted Mansion (Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland - Theme Park History. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WloJMQtEJwk&list=WL&index=1 The Opening day of The Haunted Mansion - Stories From The Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRS11IcUKEY&list=WL&index=8 Disneyland Showtime 1970 The Osmonds The Haunted Mansion - Obsolete Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrv28d8ZtPk&list=WL&index=10 The Haunted Mansion Story! - Disneyland - 1969 - MrDisneyfanman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqFfQjXMWk&list=WL&index=11 The History of & Changes to The Haunted Mansion - Park Ride History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLgL_hGQ1M&list=WL&index=14 D23 Thirteen Fun Facts About The Haunted Mansion https://d23.com/from-the-magic-kingdom-to-the-movies-13-fun-facts-about-the-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=The%20Disneyland%20Haunted%20Mansion%20was,Research%20Center%20in%20Glendale%2C%20California The Imagineering Story, Part 2 Behind the Attraction Haunted Mansion (Season 1, Episode 2) Fresh Baked Disney Secrets and History of the Haunted Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuRK3UYj5ok The Haunted Mansion: Gore, Ghosts, and the Greek Revival by Sasha Coles https://enchantedarchives.com/hauntedmansion ****
The DMSW Podcast: Talking all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
Well it has been a few weeks, but I hope the idea I had for this episode turns out to be worth the wait for you. I took some time off for the holidays to relax with my family, then we hit my birthday and New Years Day, and we made a BIG announcement for the future of the podcast on Instagram. When I talked about that BIG announcement here on the podcast for the first time, I wanted to make sure it was an extra special episode. I have always wanted to record LIVE from somewhere on WDW property, and with the park hopping time restrictions FINALLY being lifted, I thought why not take "The 4 Park Challenge" to the next level, and not just visit all 4 parks in the same day, but bring my recording equipment with me and record a full episode, by going to all 4 parks and recording a segment at each of them. Hopefully you guys get a kick out of the background ambiance during this episode! The gears are already spinning for future episode ideas that I can return to the parks to record as well, so hopefully this episode is something you all enjoy.Now, as for that big announcement...I am so happy to announce that I have picked up my first ever full podcast sponsor, and I could not be more excited to let you all know that The DMSW Podcast is now officially a podcast partner of the ConciEARS Travel Agency. You can find ConciEARS on Instagram at the account @conciears and if you have questions about your upcoming vacation, or would like help planning your next trip, click this link to take you to a google form to get you in touch with the perfect travel planner.I will have more guests, and more information to talk all things ConciEARS with you going forward, but trust me when I say, this partnership will not change me, the content I make for this podcast, or for my Instagram feed. This only means more fun for you as listeners and followers through everything I am trying to create, because I now have an entire travel agency ready to have some fun with me going forward too. Follow and Interact with the show on Instagram...@thedmswpodcastFollow and Interact with the show on Facebook...Facebook PAGE for The DMSW PodcastSend the show an email...thedmswpodcast@gmail.com
This week, Tage and Teresa give a live from the park report on their time at Walt's Bard and Christmas at Disneyland, 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!
This week, a bunch of After Dark Events announced for the first half of 2024, Haunted Mansion is getting an extended refurbishment, new 2024 merchandise, Disney Visa Card hotel discounts, H20 products are returning, we talk getting into the holiday spirit, 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: Disneyland announced a plethora of After Dark Nites for 2024. Eight nights of Sweethearts Nite in late January and early February, a new Disney Channel Nite has two dates on March 5th and 7th, eight Star Wars Nites in April and early May, and Pride Nite for two dates in June. Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 14th no earlier than 9am Pacific time. Tickets for Disney Channel Nite and Sweethearts Nite start at $139 per ticket. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-after-dark-2024-more-nites-than-ever-before/ Haunted Mansion lovers – note January 21st in your calendars! This is the last day that the Haunted Mansion, still in it's holiday form, will be open for guests. After this date, it will start a lengthy refurbishment that will include the new extended queue work, and updated entrance and gift shop. No date has been released on when this work will be completed, but online rumors state it could not return until Haunted Mansion Holiday next year. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/11/date-announced-for-closure-of-disneys-haunted-mansion-holiday/ Guests can meet Santa Claus at the Disneyland Hotel. There is a cute setup that has a nice, big, blue chair for Santa, and two chairs made out of giant ornaments flanking each side. Santa will be frequently making appearances between 3:30 to 8pm, with story time at 5pm. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/meet-santa-in-disneyland-hotel-for-story-time-and-more-during-2023-holiday-season/ A new year is coming, and that means a new design for the yearly merchandise at the resort. As is common on this merchandise line, the colors are bright and colorful, and feature the 2024 iconography. From beach towels to baseballs, to apparel and everything in-between, there is a version with the 2024 design available. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/celebrate-the-new-year-at-disneyland-resort-with-new-2024-starbucks-tumbler-pins-apparel-housewares-more/ Disney Visa Card Holders have a new discount for stays at Disneyland Resort Hotels in the first few months in 2024. From January 15th through March 7th, card holders can get up to 20% off on stays from Sunday through Thursday nights. The second offer card holders can save up to 25% on select stays of four nights or longer at the Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, or the Villas at Disneyland Hotel between January 15th and March 7th, 2024. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/07/new-hotel-discount-announced-for-disney-visa-cardmembers/ The Disney Parks YouTube channel posted a new video tour of the renovated rooms of the Pixar Place hotel. The rooms are bright and colorful, and have a similar look and feel to the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. The rooms are filled with little Pixar touches and artwork. The hotel officially launches on January 30, 2024. – https://youtu.be/CiNrPFsX4JE Weeklyteers who have stayed in a Disney Hotel before know the great H20 products that are in the guest rooms. Disney announced a year ago that the H20 brand would be discontinued and no longer available for guests. Great news! Disney has acquired the rights to the formula and plans to produce the products under the Disney resorts branding. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/disney-to-continue-producing-h2o-products-under-their-own-new-brand/ Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa get into the holiday spirit.
This week, Disneyland's 2024 calendar is out with a few new surprises, a new Magic Key Holder gift is available, Disney cookie recepies, ToonTown is looking the best is has, we finish our conversation with Disney Author and Historian Marcy, 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: Disney released the 2024 event Calendar for the Disneyland Resort. Some of the celebrations marked on the calendar are Lunar New Year, taking place January 23rd through February 18th, Celebrate Gospel February 17th and 24th, The Food and Wine Festival from March 1st through April 22nd, Star Wars – Season of the Force from April 5th through June 2nd, PixarFest from April 26th through August 4th, Halloween Time is early next year starting on August 23rd through October 31st, Plaza de la Familia from August 23rd through November 2nd, and the holidays arrive later on November 15th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ https://www.micechat.com/374996-save-the-date-disneyland-announces-the-full-slate-of-events-for-2024/ PixarFest is back at the resort with some updates! From April 26th through August 4th, colorful decor and themed menu items will be available. This time, an all new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”, will arrive at Disney California Adventure. At Disneyland, the return of “Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” with some new scenes will be performed. Characters like Ember and Wade from “Elemental”, Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more will also be there to celebrate. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ Hidden in the calendar update was some information about the return of Fantasmic! May 24th will be the premiere of the updated Fantasmic! at Disneyland. When it returns the Pirates of the Caribbean sequence will be transformed back into the Peter Pan sequence, as in the original. New special effects, a “thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficient” and more should be part of the updated show. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ A new gift for Magic Key Holders is available for just a couple more days. Key Holders can pick up a poster for the new Disney Animated Film “Wish” at Disneyana in Disneyland, the Studio Store in Disney California Adventure, or WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney. Limit one per keyholder, while supplies last. The offer ends on December 8th. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ National Cookie Day was Monday and of course, Disney got in on the fun, posting five recipes to help celebrate. The Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Disney's Contemporary Resort, Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Snickerdoodle Cookie with Snockets from EPCOT, the Burbon-Eggnog Snowflake cookies from Jock Lindsey's Hangar Dar in Disney Springs, and finally the Snowman Shortbread from Disneyland. To make these at home, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disney-eats-5-cookie-recipes-to-celebrate-national-cookie-day/ ToonTown is almost finally out from behind all of the construction walls. The last remaining walls that are up are around Donald's Duck Pond. The rest of the area is open and looks great for guests. Goofy's How to Play Yard has an updated birdhouse, the play side of Donald's Boat has the teeter-totters back, and things generally look great! – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ It's wild out there in the jungle. The Jungle Cruise has a few elements missing at the moment, which may take away from the experience. Squirt, the elephant that sprays water at guests is missing, the temple ruins that used to go over the water have also been removed, and one of the African Bull Elephants is also missing. It is good that they are able to remove some items for refurbishment and not close the attraction, but it seems like a lot at one time. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ A new breakfast option is at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure. Options include a breakfast sandwich, a breakfast burrito, a chorizo burrito, and a breakfast cold brew. – https://thedisneyblog.com/2023/12/03/new-breakfast-menu-at-smokejumpers-grill-at-disney-california-adventure-starts-on-december-6-2023/ This past weekend, the Candlelight Processional took place at Disneyland. The celebrity narrator for this year was none other than Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson! Brie told the story of Christmas so well, and was overcome with emotion during her performance. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ Discussion Topic: Author and Historian Marcy Carriker Smothers Amazon links – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcy-Carriker-Smothers/author/B00D8GZR8S Marcy's Website – https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marcycarrikersmothers/
This week, a new Trader Sam's mug has arrived for a limited time, the Candlelight Processional is almost here, new Magic Key Holder holiday merch, an unusual sight on "it's a small world", we talk to author Marcy Carriker Smothers, 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: By the time you hear this, a new item will likely be sold out. Trader Sam's has a new holiday mug that went on sale at 6 am through mobile order on November 29th. The new mug will only be available on that date. The mug looks like a red wine barrel, with bits of snow that has fallen on it, with the Trader Sam's logo and other nautical and holiday ornamentation. - https://www.micechat.com/374193-disneyland-update-igers-wish-big-crowds-its-a-small-nude-after-all/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/24/disneys-new-trader-sams-tiki-mug-is-available-for-one-day-only/ Preparation is already underway for the Candlelight Processional taking place this weekend at Disneyland. We already covered tips on how you can experience this holiday tradition if you aren't an invited guest. If you are going to be in the parks this weekend, be ready to have some congestion at the front of Disneyland before, during, and after the processional. - https://www.micechat.com/374193-disneyland-update-igers-wish-big-crowds-its-a-small-nude-after-all/ Magic Key Holders have some new holiday merchandise to choose from. A phone case, headphone case, and magnet are available with a holiday design featuring a vintage looking Mickey and Minnie, with some gifts, and some other characters on the phone case only. The items range from $14.99 to $34.99. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/new-magic-key-holiday-merchandise-available-now-at-disneyland-resort/ With the debut of the new Disney Animation film Wish this weekend, a new popcorn bucket and sipper has arrived at the parks to celebrate. The popcorn bucket is themed after the character Valentino from the movie, and the sipper is Star. Valentino is a small brown goat wearing an orange shirt. The Wish Star sipper is shaped like the Star character and features a yellow painted face on a sparkling yellow body. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/photos-wish-valentino-popcorn-bucket-star-sipper-arrive-at-disneyland-resort/ Fans of the Dapper Dans may want to add a new item to their gift lists. A new knit polo shirt in the theme of the Dapper Dans has arrived on Main Street in Disneyland. The polo is $78, and features a repeating red pinstripe pattern across the front and back, stopping at the sleeves to simulate the appearance of a Dapper Dans vest. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/dapper-dans-knit-polo-shirt-available-at-disneyland-park/ Fans of the oversized candy bar at Pym Test Kitchen may be disappointed at the following news. The Choco Smash Bar is now the Choco Smash Cake. Gone is the candy bar shape and presentation, and is now in the form of a slice of cake, made from the same ingredients. MiceChat reports that the size of the cake slices are all over the place, but will hopefully stabilize as cast members get used to the new format. - https://www.micechat.com/374193-disneyland-update-igers-wish-big-crowds-its-a-small-nude-after-all/ An unusual sight happened on "it's a small world" this weekend. On Sunday afternoon, a guest who was reported as being under the influence of something climbed out of an "it's a small world" boat, stripped down to his underwear, and climbed onto some of the sets in the attraction. The guest was escorted out of the attraction and arrested by the Anaheim Police Department. He was charged on multiple accounts. - https://www.micechat.com/374193-disneyland-update-igers-wish-big-crowds-its-a-small-nude-after-all/ Discussion Topic: Author Marcy Carriker Smothers Amazon links - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcy-Carriker-Smothers/author/B00D8GZR8S Marcy's Website - https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcycarrikersmothers/
This week, the candy cane schedule has been posted, make some holiday apple treats at home, a new pre-show for World of Color, new holiday decor for the hotels, two milestone anniversaries, Mickey and Minnie turn 95, we talk to author Bambi Moe, 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: The seasonal tradition of hand-made candy canes is upon us. Disneyland has released their schedule for selling them this year at the Candy Palace in Disneyland, and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure. Starting in Decemeber, the Candy Palace will have them on the 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, and 24th. Trolley Treats will have them on alterate days starting with December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and finally Christmas Day! In the past, they have been $19.99 each, with a limit of one per guest per day. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/19/disney-announces-full-distribution-schedule-for-its-famous-handmade-candy-canes/ https://www.micechat.com/244458-the-essential-disneyland-candy-cane-guide/ Disney has some great eats and treats for the holidays, and the Disney Parks Blog wants you to be able to make some at home. This time, they are focusing on apples! The Holday Apple Tart, Apple Butter Cake, Apple Tart Tatin, Apple Butter, and an Apple Pie Cocktail are all at the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/11/disney-eats-5-disney-apple-recipes-for-the-holidays/ World of Color – Season of Light is back for the holidays but this time with a new, limited time short before the show. The short highlights the story from Disney's new animated movie Wish. The show runs for about 4 minutes right before the regular World of Color show. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/18/news-disney-announces-a-new-nighttime-water-show/ While the holidays have been moving into the parks for some time now, there are new decorations up in the hotels and in Downtown Disney. The Disneyland Hotel has gone for a mid-century modern look, with whimsical decorations reminiscent of it's a small world. It will snow in Downtown Disney around the big tree near Jazz Kitchen and Splitsville every half hour from 6 to 10pm. The gingerbread house has returned to the Grand Californian as well. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Two iconic parts of Disneyland have recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. The Main Street Fire Engine has been delighting guests, and even Walt Disney himself, for 65 years. In fact, the last photo of Walt in Disneyland was with him and Mickey on the Fire Engine! Steve Dinley, the cast member who is normally seen driving the iconic vehicle is celebrating 50 years at Disneyland! Steve started as a utility man at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, then moved to Tomorrowland attractions, before landing on Main Street in 1984. – https://www.micechat.com/372777-where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-decades-of-disneyland-magic-on-main-street-u-s-a/ Even though The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary was not celebrated at in the parks for guests, Mickey and Minnie's 95th anniversary was! Commemorative buttons, photo spots, and a birthday cavalcade helped to honor the occasion. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Last Friday, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge celebrated Life Day. Life day is a holiday in the Star Wars universe for the Wookies like Chewbacca. There was a lot of merchandise from last year and a special dessert at Docking Bay 7 that was sold out by the evening. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Something out of the ordinary happened on Main Street this week, causing injury to a few guests. Due to high winds, a light pole blew over in Town Square. After the incident, Disneyland secured other similar posts around the park with cabling to stabilize the poles during the high winds. – https://www.ocregister.com/2023/11/20/disneyland-lamppost-falls-and-injures-visitors-during-high-winds/ https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/breaking-lamppost-falls-over-on-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-guests-injured/ Dream Key Magic Key Holders should have received an email notifying them of the class action lawsuit settlement. In the settlement, Dream Magic Key holders will get a payout of $67.41 for each Dream Key. A third party company will be contacting class members with details on how to receive the payment. – https://www.micechat.com/366985-breaking-news-disneyland-magic-key-lawsuit-settlement-details/ With the addition of Lightning Lane to The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, the entrance has been moved from under the beautiful entrance, to the other end where most of the queue space is located. This is a much less glamourous entrance, but needed for the space needed by lightning lane. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Discussion Topic: Bambi Moé Part of the Magic Book – https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/P/Part-of-the-Magic Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/partofthemagicbook/ Disneyland's Sci-Fi Rock Band – https://youtu.be/f0rDLvg-Lfs?si=mzsWzPVeCyjywre8
This week, Fantasmic! has a return date, the Adventureland Treehouse brings more Society of Adventurers and Explorers, Downtown Disney has a new stage, new Avengers, new pin trading rules, we finish our tour with Jocey, 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: Fantasmic! has a return date! One of our favorite park experiences will be delighting guests again on May 24th, 2024! No further details were released, but the fact that we have a return date is just amazing! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/09/disney-just-announced-the-reopening-date-for-fantasmic/ The long-awaited opening of the Adventureland Treehouse happened last week and the results are amazing! There are a TON of new animation effects in the different areas of the treehouse, and the lighting is gorgeous. Guest reaction to the rethemed attraction is positive, with long lines to go into the treehouse over the weekend. – https://www.micechat.com/372513-disneyland-update-exciting-openings-maintenance-concerns-holiday-crush-pin-rules/ With the reopening of the Adventureland Treehouse, more Society of Adventurers and Explorers items have appeared in Adventureland. At the Tropical Hideaway, there are a couple new paddles with the names of SEA members on them. One of the paddles is Aya Kouame-Beauciel, who is the author of the note on the Daughter's desk in the treehouse. – https://www.micechat.com/372513-disneyland-update-exciting-openings-maintenance-concerns-holiday-crush-pin-rules/ The old Downtown Disney stage has been taken down because the new stage is out from behind construction walls and ready for performances. The new stage has a rolling grass sitting area in front of it, surrounded by trees. The new stage is permanent, while the old stage was temporary. – https://www.micechat.com/372513-disneyland-update-exciting-openings-maintenance-concerns-holiday-crush-pin-rules/ Over at the soon-to-be Pixar Place Hotel, the Great Maple Restaurant has an opening date! November 15th the location will open for walk-in dining and guests. Reservations will be open starting November 21st. The menu is also already online for guests to look at and plan for their first visit. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/11/the-full-menu-has-been-released-for-disneys-new-great-maple-restaurant/ With the beginning of the holiday season, some more walls came down in Toontown. Out from construction walls is the fountain in the center of the land, and it is working! The fountain opened with Toontown earlier this year, but there were some issues that caused it to be reworked. – https://www.micechat.com/372513-disneyland-update-exciting-openings-maintenance-concerns-holiday-crush-pin-rules/ As with anything that Disneyland celebrates, there is merchandise. Of course, the Festival of the Holidays is no different and there are a lot of items with this year's logo on them. Items include spirit jerseys, a blanket, ornaments, pins, and more. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/full-list-with-prices-of-2023-festival-of-holidays-merchandise-at-disney-california-adventure/ A small addition that makes a big difference has finally been added to the newest land in Disney California Adventure. The Port of San Fransokyo sign that appeared in the earliest concept art for the area has arrived and looks amazing! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/photos-port-of-san-fransokyo-sign-finally-installed-at-disney-california-adventure Not one, not two, but THREE new characters have arrived at Avenger's Campus! Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Captain Monica Rambeau are making appearances in the land to celebrate the premiere of The Marvels, the newest Marvel movie that features the trio. They are going to be in the park for a limited time, so act soon if you want to catch them. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/10/3-new-marvel-characters-are-coming-to-disneys-avengers-campus/ Some updates to one of the Disneyland policies will make some parkgoers happy, and others not so much. Pin trading rules have been updated to restrict professional traders from taking up all the sitting space in Frontierland. Traders are now limited to a table space and can bring only one case of pins to trade. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/pin-trading/ Goofy's how to play yard updates – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/photos-the-perfect-cast-and-more-goofy-movie-references-added-to-goofys-how-to-play-yard-at-disneyland/ Blue sky cellar to become DVC welcome center – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/blue-sky-cellar-becoming-dvc-welcome-center-at-disney-california-adventure/ Beast Library closing. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/update-beasts-library-closing-next-month-to-become-new-disney-imagination-campus-location-at-disney-california-adventure/ Discussion Topic: Jocey's Adventures by Disney trip continued. – https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/destinations/around-the-world/global-jet-adventures/ Shanghai Disney Store clock video- please put in show notes for trivia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=YQH6k-xSK68 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We have Patrice on this week! She is a ConciEARS travel planner with Hannah, & she is helping us all understand the Disability Access Service (aka DAS) at Disneyland. Don't forget to leave a rating & review, plus to follow Hannah @hannahlearningthemagic and Elisa @bashfullyeverafterco on Instagram & use this link to start planning your dream vacation FOR FREE —> https://tinyurl.com/LearningtheMagic
This week, a preview of the Adventureland Treehouse, the new Palm Breeze Bar, the halls are being decked for Christmas, holiday food, merchandise, and more for holidays, we talk to Josey who went on the Adventures by Disney around the world trip, 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: The Adventureland Treehouse will open later this week to the public, but Disney released a preview of the reimagined attraction online last week. The video shows the father's painting area which is wheelchair accessible and allows guests who cannot climb steps to experience the different rooms. The animatronics, audio, and overall asthetic looks amazing. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/videos/full-tour-adventureland-treehouse-at-night-disneyland-resort/ https://www.micechat.com/338868-breaking-news-disneylands-new-adventureland-treehouse-revealed/ The new bar at the Villas at the Disneyland Resort has opened to guests. The Palm Breeze Bar is colorful and fun, reminiscent of Mary Blair's designs. The food has been reported as very good, however it is on the pricier side. This could explain why a new location like this isn't as busy as other similar locations that have drawn much bigger crowds. – https://www.micechat.com/372173-disneyland-update-treehouse-triumph-jungle-turbulence-toontown-turmoil/ With the Holiday season starting this week, the Christmas tree on Main Street has been installed. The tree towers 60 feet tall and is covered with more than 1,800 ornaments. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/photos-christmas-tree-arrives-on-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-park-for-2023-holiday-season/ With the Holidays starting this week, there is a Holiday Foodie Guide that the Disney Parks Blog released. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/11/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-2023/ In addition the the regular holiday food, there is also the Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide! {talk about the food} Maybe mention the new food segment coming in the new year? – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/11/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-festival-of-holidays-2023-at-disneyland-resort/ Of course there is a TON of new holiday merch that has arrived ahead of the official holiday season this week. From ears, to spirit jerseys and everything in-between, there is truly something for everyone. – https://www.micechat.com/369082-disneyland-holiday-merchandise-2023/ A new character from the upcoming Disney movie Wish is going to be meeting and greeting at the resort soon. On November 22nd, the day of the movie premiere, she will be in front of the Royal Hall in Fantasyland. It isn't clear if she will be around beyond the one day, but we will update you once we know. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/asha-from-wish-arriving-at-disneyland-resort-on-november-22/ There is trouble on the waterways of the Jungle Cruise. The attraction closed abruptly last week and was closed through the weekend. Scrims have gone up around the tiger area that can be seen from the exterior portion of the Indy queue. Micechat reports that the rockwork by the tiger was crumbling and in need of repair. The attraction will hopefully reopen with this section behind scrims. – https://www.micechat.com/372173-disneyland-update-treehouse-triumph-jungle-turbulence-toontown-turmoil/ As we reported on previously, part of Toontown have come out from behind construction walls. The fountain is the only section that was previously closed to guests that is still unavailable, and the walls moved around Goofy's How to Play Yard, and Donald's Duck Pond. November 11th should be the last day for all walls in Toontown, unless the schedule slips. – https://www.micechat.com/372173-disneyland-update-treehouse-triumph-jungle-turbulence-toontown-turmoil/ January 7th will mark the end of Tail of the Lion King in the Fantasyland Theatre. The show ran for a little under two years, and wasn't as flashy as other shows that used this venue, but it was still a very well done, lively show. – https://www.micechat.com/372173-disneyland-update-treehouse-triumph-jungle-turbulence-toontown-turmoil/ Discussion Topic: Adventure by Disney Trip with Josey https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/destinations/around-the-world/global-jet-adventures/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, we finally have an opening date for the Adventureland Treehouse, Space Mountian is back with some updates, the new DVC bar is opening soon, some voices are leaving the park, we conclude our talk with author J Jeff Kober, 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: Of course, the day after our last episode went live, we got the reopening date for the Adventureland Treehouse. The attraction will reopen on November 10th to guests and feature the mother's music den, the son's nature room, and the daughter's astronomer's loft. The kitchen, dining room, and father's art studio are at ground level. It will be great to have this attraction back open welcoming guests! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/new-adventureland-treehouse-opening-in-disneyland-nov-10-2023/ Space Mountain returned from refurbishment last week, with some notable updates and one miss, at least for now. On the exterior of the attraction, new projection effects and lighting really bring the mountain to life. Inside the attraction, new projection effects have been added “in space” for guests to experience. The section of the attraction just after the first small lift hill is completely dark, but David from Fresh Baked reported that a cast member informed him they are still working on it. – https://www.micechat.com/371431-disneyland-news-voices-silenced-new-projects/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/photos-video-space-mountain-reopens-with-new-projection-effects-at-disneyland-park/ The new bar at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel opens this week! The Palm Breeze Bar will serve salads, sandwiches, sharables, pizza, and more. It will open on November 2nd and will be available to all guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-new-palm-breeze-bar-opening-nov-2-at-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel/ A fun and scary cast member event was shared online recently. The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail scare maze was available to cast members attending the Grizzly Peak Halloween Carnival recognition event. The organizers of the event hope to continue to expand the scare maze and plus it more each year. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disneyland-resort-shares-look-at-cast-member-exclusive-scare-maze/ This Halloween season, a Disney artist named Joe Yakovetic has been at the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel sculpting pumpkins. He was by the Fantasy Tower at the Disneyland Hotel from noon to 3PM, and at the Grand Californian from 5PM to 8PM. He was there until October 30th. – https://www.micechat.com/371254-joe-yakovetics-pumpkin-wonderland-at-the-disneyland-hotels-through-halloween/ A holiday tradition at Disneyland is returning this year, and the dates have been released. The Candlelight Processional will take place on December 2nd and 3rd at 5:30pm and 7:45pm each night. As usual, narrators for the show have not been announced and will be a surprise for the nights of the processional. There is limited standing room only behind the seating area for park guests, so unless you are a VIP, you will need to claim your spot very early in the day. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/28/dates-announced-for-the-2023-candlelight-processional-at-disneyland-resort/ Disney Vacation Club announced the dates and registration details for the 2024 Moonlight Magic events at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure. These events are free for DVC members and include after-hours access to attractions, rare character meet and greets, entertainment, and more. For Disney California Adventure, the event will take place on January 29th, 2024. No further information was announced at this time. For more details, check out the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-vacation-club-announces-2024-moonlight-magic-dates-at-walt-disney-world-and-disney-california-adventure/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disneyland-resort-shares-look-at-cast-member-exclusive-scare-maze/ For the last 32 years at Disneyland and 11 years at Disney California Adventure, you could count on one thing: the voices of Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon welcoming guests with their voices. The resort is going through some casting changes that caused Bill and Camille to move on to other projects. – https://www.micechat.com/371319-iconic-disneyland-voices-moving-on-celebrating-the-legacy-of-bill-rogers-and-camille-dixon/ A new Magic Keyholder exclusive perk is available at the Magic Key Terrace. A new medallion machine with exclusive designs on gold medallions was installed last week with four new designs. The classic Disneyland sign, the Pixar Pal-A-Round, and Sleeping Beauty Castle are among the designs. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/new-gold-magic-key-medallions-coming-to-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: J Jeff Kober Amazon Book Link – https://a.co/d/5MidHou Jeff's Website – https://disneyinsights.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, new rumors about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the Adventureland Treehouse is ready to open, Pixar Place Hotel has an opening date, Toontown may be finishing up tweaks, we talk to author J Jeff Kober about the first 100 years of Disney, 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: Over at MiceChat, Dusty Sage was able to have a conversation with higher-up associated with Tiana's Bayou Adventure where he expressed his dismay at the focus on the search for a missing ingredient. If Dusty is right, there is a lot more going on with this attraction. Per his conversation, it is a sort of fake out for guests concealing the fact that they are doing a lot more with this attraction than has been announced. Massive set pieces are being installed to make this much more grand than the attraction that it is replacing. They are also spending a considerable amount on this project that they could have built an entirely new attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ It is possible that by the time you listen to this, the Adventureland Treehouse could be open! All of the scaffolding has been removed and the construction tape is gone. The walls around the attraction seem to be the only thing holding back excited guests. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ The Paradise Pier Hotel will become the Pixar Place Hotel officially on January 30th, 2024. The new Luxo Lamp sculpture is yet to be installed, and the Great Maple restaurant is still under construction. The Disney Parks Blog posted images of the new room decor and all the reopening details. To see them yourself, head on over to the link in our show notes. –https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/opening-date-revealed-for-pixar-place-hotel-at-disneyland-resort-plus-sneak-peek-of-great-maple-menu-pixar-themed-hotel-rooms-and-more/ As we have spoken about a few times on the podcast recently, Toontown is undergoing some updates to fix the land's main interactive fountain and dreaming tree section. The CenTOONial Park is scheduled to reopen on October 30th, and then Goofy's How-to-Play Yard will close on the same day. Changes to this area are scheduled to wrap up and reopen to the public on November 10th. Hopefully, this will just leave Donald's Duck Pond having never been operating for guests. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/17/one-disney-attraction-will-reopen-soon-but-another-will-close-the-same-day/ A fun new activity is coming to the Disneyland Resort this Halloween Season. The Disney Parks Blog posted a Halloween Time Scavenger Hunt Around the Disneyland Resort. The scavenger hunt provides clues to find things in Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/try-our-new-disneyland-resort-halloween-scavenger-hunt-for-families/ Halloween is still about a week away, but Christmas is already moving in around the resort. Snow has started to fall on Sleeping Beauty Castle, resulting in the Disney100 decorations disappearing before the actual anniversary, lights are going up in the trees on Main Street, and New Orleans Square is starting to have its decorations installed. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with Santa? If so, act fast as Naples Restorante will offer “Breakfast with Santa” this holiday season on select days from November 25th through December 24th. Prices are $110 for adults and $50 for children and includes a family-style breakfast, hot cocoa, and bottomless mimosas for adults, and stuffed animals, and a personalized stocking for kids. Book your spot at the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ https://www.patinagroup.com/naples-ristorante-e-bar/breakfast-with-santa For Weeklyteers who have not had the chance to attend a mixology seminar at Trader Sam's, Disneyland News Today was able to and has a review of the Halloween version that happened recently. For $169, plus $30.42 gratuity and tax, which brings the entire experience to $214.88, you get the newest tiki mug available at the time and the mixology course. Tickets are prepaid only and they have a 3-day cancellation policy. The event sounds fun and includes a small reception afterward with appetizers from Tongaroa Terrace. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/review-spirited-trader-sams-mixology-seminar-shakes-up-some-fun-at-disneyland-resort/ For Disney's 100th Anniversary on October 16th, the company threw a 23-hour Cast Member party! The event took place at Disneyland, but was backstage where Cast Members participated in a variety of activities like Disney100-exclusive screenings, dunk tanks where cast members could dunk their leads, speed puzzling, and more. Visit the link in the show notes to see the group photo taken after park hours for the event. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/17/disney-threw-an-exclusive-23-hour-party-for-the-100th-anniversary/ Artist Sam Carter, in partnership with senior Disney designer Melanie Lapovich, created some artwork celebrating Disney through the eras. The artwork was posted online on the Walt Disney Archives Facebook page this week. The artwork debuted at the D23 Disney100: D23 Royal Anniversary Ball that took place at the Walt Disney Studios last week. Check it our at the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ Discussion Topic: Jeff Kober A Century of Powerful Disney Insights: Inspiration & Ideas from 100 Years of Disney Magic – https://a.co/d/5MidHou https://disneyinsights.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, pricing has gone up on almost all ticket and key types at the resort, a new Ursula tiki mug at Trader Sam's, new dining locations have been announced for Downtown Disney, we talk about our Oogie Boogie Bash experience, 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: As is typical for this time of year, the pricing at Disneyland has gone up again. One day, one park tickets have gone up between $5 and $15, multi-day tickets have gone up between $25 and $65, with park hopping add ons increasing for 2-5 day tickets from $65 to $75. Genie+ also saw a price increase starting at $30, a $5 per day increase. Parking rates have also increased $5 across the board. Magic Key Holders were also not spared with the Imagine and Inspire keys going up $50, and Enchant and Believe going up $150. –https://www.micechat.com/336395-disneyland-ticket-guide-price-increase/ https://www.micechat.com/330375-disneyland-magic-keys-everything-you-need-to-know/ If you are listening to this right as it is released, you may have the chance to get your hands on the latest Trader Sam's tiki mug. This time, the theme is Ursula! This tiki mug is only available on Wednesday, October 18th at Trader Sam's. The mug design is that of Ursula's cauldron and is purple. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/15/you-only-have-one-day-to-get-disneys-new-trader-sams-tiki-mug/ The new area of Downtown Disney which is currently under construction is going to host some new eateries and has a name. Parkside Market will house four new locations for guests to dine while at the resort. Seoul Sister will be a fast-casual restaurant serving Korean Rice bowls with a California twist. Sip & Sonder will serve lattes, as well as fresh treats, frozen drinks and Caribbean-inspired bites. GG's Chicken Shop will serve a family-friendly menu of chicken sandwiches, salads, and classic dinner table sides. Finally, a second-story bar will serve craft cocktails and mocktails. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/4-new-dining-options-revealed-for-new-parkside-market-more-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/ A couple new design elements have been added to the new Downtown Disney expansion area. The stage is a unique mid-century modern design and a new sculptural tower crafted by Nikkolas Smith honoring the contributions of mid-20th century architects of color in Southern California. This area should debut later this year. – https://www.micechat.com/344054-disneyland-news-downtown-disney-expansion/ Just last week we talked about the new animatronics that Imaginnering was working on. This week, they were already in the park delighting guests roaming around Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. What makes these so interesting is that there are multiple of them walking around at the same time! They move in a very animated and playful way and remind us of the ducklings that you can see walking around the resort in the spring. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/12/people-are-loving-disneys-new-wandering-droids-youve-gotta-see-why/ As we spoke about in our last episode, there is a lot going on over at the Pixar Place Hotel. A lot of construction is happening on the exterior of the building, and around the grounds. Inside, there are still areas that have curtains around them to mask some continuing work. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/photos-wall-e-store-named-staircase-to-the-soul-realm-completed-and-more-construction-updates-from-disneys-pixar-place-hotel/ Discussion Topic: Our Oogie Boogie Bash Experience This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, a new ticket offer is making it cheaper for kids to visit, more coming to Genie+ soon, new characters in Avengers Campus, some new Magic Key perks, the holiday season is sneaking in, we talk about our Disneyland day and Disneyana, 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: Soon a new Disneyland ticket offer will be available for cheaper kids tickets! Starting October 24th, kids 3-9 can get a ticket starting at $50 per child, per day. 1, 2, or 3 day tickets are offered with upgrades such as Genie+ and park hopping for an additional fee. The tickets can be used from January 8th, 2024 through March 10th, 2024 with no blockout dates. The article linked in our show notes also gives some tips to save money when visiting the resort. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/disneyland-resort-announces-limited-time-kids-ticket-offer-plus-8-tips-to-plan-and-save-for-your-next-disneyland-visit/ This next story is good news or bad news depending on your opinion of the Genie+ service. Starting in November, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure will be added to the service. Runaway Railway currently has individual Lightning Lane access, but will join the standard service. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/04/new-rides-being-added-to-genie-in-disneyland/#more-860941 On our visit to the parks this past weekend, we were able to see a new character in Avengers Campus. Ouroboros, or O.B. from Loki season 2 was out and about with Loki from the new season as well. This character will only be roaming Avengers Campus for a limited time, so be sure to get to the resort soon if you want to catch them! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/06/disney-announces-new-loki-character-meet-and-greet/#more-861692 Magick Key Holders have some new perks that Disneyland announced this past week through “Magic Key Extras Unlocked.” Magic Key Extras Unlocked is a new, easier way for key holders to see what is available with their magic key. New additions include a new PhotoPass Magic Shot, a complimentary holiday tote bag coming in November, and a new Magic Key popcorn bucket coming in January. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/04/exclusive-perks-announced-for-disneyland/#more-859212 Halloween is still a few weeks away, but the resort is already gearing up for the Holiday season! Some new items will be for sale this coming season like a new Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier popcorn bucket, a Kermit the Frog Holiday Straw Clip, a Mickey Mouse-shaped Red Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cube, and more. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/08/sneak-peek-at-disneys-new-holiday-popcorn-bucket/#more-862221 Ahead of the holiday season, some holiday merchandise has arrived at the resort. New ears, stockings, dinnerwear, and almost every other category you can think of has hit the shelves. We expect a ton more to arrive with the official launch of the holiday season at the resort. – https://www.micechat.com/369844-disneyland-news-reservations-construction-holiday-hints/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-research-team-unveils-child-size-bipedal-walking-robot/ Fans of fun sidekicks will love a couple of new plush that has shown up at the resort. A Loth-Cat plush, as seen on Star Wars Rebels, the Mandalorian, and Ahsoka is $39.99, and Machiavelli, the cat of Giulia's dad from Luca has frowned his way into the shops for $39.99 as well. Both plush are a good size for the price and great for fans of the furry animals. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/new-star-wars-loth-cat-and-luca-machiavelli-plush-cuddleez-at-disneyland-resort/ The Disneyland Forward project is a wealth of new concept information, as demonstrated this week when the City of Anaheim released concept art for the proposed new parking structure on the east side of the resort. The concept art looks pretty similar to the existing Pixar and Mickey and Friends garages on the other side of the resort. – https://blogmickey.com/2023/10/concept-art-released-for-potential-new-parking-structure-east-of-disneyland-for-disneylandforward-project/ The team over at Disney Research has unveiled a new child-sized, two legged animatronic. The new robot was shown off at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Detroit. The robot was designed to show off some advanced technology to allow future systems to more easily mimick movement from animated characters, which sometimes is not based in real physics. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-research-team-unveils-child-size-bipedal-walking-robot/ Discussion Topic: Our Trip to Disneyland and Disneyana This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel have debuted, along with some new merch, a new nighttime show premiers, cast members get some cool Disney100 swag, a new legacy lightsaber preview, we talk about our upcoming trip, 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: The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel opened this past week. This is the 16th Disney Vacation Club property to open. The new tower has 12 stories and 344 themed rooms. The rooms are highly themed to Disney Animation. The new Discovery Tower joins the other three towers at the Disneyland Hotel named after Fantasy, Adventure, and Frontier. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/now-open-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel-at-disneyland-resort/ https://www.micechat.com/348519-the-villas-at-the-disneyland-hotel-photos-info-vacation-club/ With the debut of the new Discovery Disney Vacation Club Tower, there is also some accompanying new merch! Shirts, ears, magnets, pins, and more are available with simple, multicolored designs. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/09/full-list-with-prices-of-new-merchandise-for-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-cast-members-and-employees-receiving-commemorative-disney100-nametag/ A new nighttime entertainment option has debuted to fill a small part of the gap left by Fantasmic! being dark. The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural is a shorter show that makes up for it by performing multiple times each evening. For exact showtimes, check the Disneyland App. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/30/come-see-disneys-new-nighttime-show-with-us/#more-857745 Cast members will be getting a commemorative Disney100 nametag soon. The nametag is platinum colored, with a sparkling Disney100 logo across the center, with the cast member's name engraved in black. Guests won't see this nametag in the parks, as it is not part of the “Disney Look” and will not be worn by cast members. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-cast-members-and-employees-receiving-commemorative-disney100-nametag/ The lounge that replaced Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel has opened this week. The small location is the old bar section of the former restaurant and serves drinks and a limited menu. The lounge is open 5pm to midnight, with entertainment on select nights. – https://www.micechat.com/369295-disneyland-update-so-much-new-a-little-bit-of-boo-too/ Disney Visa Cardmembers who were looking for a deal on select hotel stays at Disneyland should get their cards out! Disney Visa card members can get 15% off hotel stays Sunday through Thursday nights from October 22nd through December 21st. Stays need to be booked by December 11th. This deal is not valid for select Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2- or 3-Bedroom Villas, or on previously booked rooms. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/26/new-discount-for-disney-visa-cardmembers-announced/#more-857020 Disneyland has a new set of Ambassadors now. Jada Young and Raul Aquina Rojas replace the previous Ambassadors Mark Everett King Jr. and Nataly Guzman Garcia representing the 34,000 cast members at the resort. They will represent the resort for 2024 through 2025. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/2024-2025-disney-ambassadors-of-disneyland-resort-revealed/ https://www.micechat.com/368930-disneyland-news-50th-ambassador-team-selected/ If you have ever wanted to blend Pina Colada and a beignet, you are in luck! Now through November 5th, Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Patio will offer the Pina-Ca-La-La Glazed beignet to Magic Key holders only! The beignet has the traditional Pina Colada flavor with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/28/disney-has-an-exclusive-pina-colada-beignet-that-you-have-to-see/#more-857148 A new Legacy Lightsaber Hilt will be available soon for guests at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The Star Wars Rebels Kanan Jarrus hilt will be for sale in November, but is already on display for interested buyers. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/09/star-wars-rebels-kanan-jarrus-legacy-lightsaber-coming-soon-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland/ Discussion Topic: Oogie Boogie Bash Pre Trip Report https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-halloween-at-disneyland-resort-2023/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week, more positive mobile order changes come to the resort, Toontown is being heavily worked on again,the Villas at the Disneyland Resort are set to open, new ears hit the shelves, we talk about the Adventureland Treehouse, 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: More mobile ordering changes are coming to the Disneyland App. This time, at select locations, when placing your order and you get to the “I'm Here, Prepare My Order” window, there is now an estimated wait time for your food after pressing the button. This will help set expectations for guests on how long until their food will be ready. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/24/disney-started-rolling-out-a-new-mobile-order-feature-and-we-love-it/ Poor Toontown. It has been open for just a few months and parts of it have been behind construction walls for much of that time. Currently, the interactive fountain is undergoing an extensive operation to improve it, Donald's Boat splash pad has never been working for guests, and more other small projects all over. The good news is Disney is working to make sure these things are working as designed and not giving up. – https://www.micechat.com/368615-disneyland-update-bring-it-on-or-the-big-tease/ The Disney Vacation Club Villas at the Disneyland Hotel open this week and the virtual grand opening will be streamed live. Thursday, September 28th at 1:30 PM Eastern the premiere will be online on the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/25/new-look-inside-disneys-major-hotel-expansion/ https://events.twdcstreaming.com/client/player/a85e3edc-68e9-4a29-9bae-57194559a578 Some new ears have arrived at the resort. This time, a new pirate Mickey ear headband featuring red and white striped ears, a brown pirate hat, and a red sash. The band has a cord that looks like rope attached to it. They are $34.99. There is also a Belle Ballroom Dress ear set that is similar to Belle's dress, with yellow fabric with a gold rose design and pearls attached to the ears. The bow Is layered with gold sequins, yellow fabric, and a red rose for the knot. These are also $34.99. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/09/new-pirates-of-the-caribbean-and-beauty-and-the-beast-ear-headbands-debut-at-disneyland-resort/ Calling all in-line skaters in the Southern California Area! Disneyland has posted an open audition for in-line skaters who are available at least three days a week for a new experience coming to the resort. Interested applicants can apply at the link in the show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/09/disneyland-resort-hiring-inline-skaters-for-unique-new-experience/ The Disney100 year is continuing to roll along with new things coming all the time. This time, McDonald's Happy Meal toys themed to the Disney100, are coming October 16th. This will be similar to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary toys. – https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/disney100-toys-reportedly-coming-to-mcdonalds-happy-meals-in-october/ Discussion Topic: Adventureland Treehouse https://yesterland.com/treehouse.html https://d23.com/a-to-z/swiss-family-treehouse/"Walt at Swiss Family Tree House" from Disney Photo Archives This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
It's time to talk what we've ALL been waiting for: DRINKING AROUND THE WORLD! But first, we discuss Cosmic Rewind (plus other rides), the most bizarre ride at WDW, & all the silly shenanigans that come with being tipsy at Disney! Kylie is the co-host today, so don't forget to follow her on Instagram @trendingonmainstreet, or Elisa @bashfullyeverafterco and Hannah @hannahlearningthemagic! If you are ready to book your Disney travel, make sure to follow this link to get in contact with a Travel Planner from ConciEARS (like Hannah!): https://shorturl.at/uFGJU
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.
This week, a new nighttime show is coming soon, Tiana's Palace opened to large crowds, new menu items at other locations, Oogie Boogie Bash details, new things coming to the parks, we finish our talk with Imagineer and Artist Eric Robison, 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: A new nighttime show is coming to the Rivers of America soon. No, this isn't a replacement for Fantasmic! just yet, but it is a little more showy than the musical acts that were a temporary replacement for summer. The Heartbeat of New Orleans — A Living Mural is the new show and it will feature a dynamic jazz score and projections. The story will follow a "mischievous little frog from the bayou that leaps into the lively heartbeat of New Orleans when he is lured by the jazzy sounds he hears in the distance." The show debuts on September 29th and will run on select nights throughout the fall. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/08/disneyland-announces-opening-date-for-a-new-nighttime-show/#more-851035 https://www.micechat.com/366985-breaking-news-disneyland-magic-key-lawsuit-settlement-details/ Tiana's Palace finally opened to eager guests last week. On opening day the standby line for food was over an hour long and mobile orders stretched into the evening pretty early in the day. The interior of the restaurant looks amazing with new decor and nods to the movie. The food has been a hit with guests, with New Orleans inspired dishes and freshly prepared beignets. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/10/wait-are-we-still-in-disneyland-5-ways-tianas-palace-restaurant-instantly-transported-us-to-new-orleans/#more-850264 https://www.micechat.com/344214-disneyland-tianas-palace-menu-guide/ Tiana's Palace isn't the only place on the west side of the park with new menu items. The River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe all are offering new options for guests. {talk about what we like}. This also includes alcoholic and some non-alcoholic options in addition to the food. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/disney-eats-whats-cooking-at-river-belle-terrace-cafe-orleans-and-carnation-cafe/?CMP=SOC-DPFY23Q4wo0907230045H The first Oogie Boogie Bash party nights have happened and we have all the details for this year. Judge Doom is setup in the Grizzly Peak Airfield and is a sight to behold. When Judge Doom decides to dip an animated shoe, the scene is chilling. Yokai is also new this year and is located in San Fransokyo Square. Other treat trail characters have relocated this year including Ernesto De La Cruz who is in the queue for the Hyperion, and Madam Mim is where Ernesto was last year in the Bountiful Valley Hideaway. Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters have moved near the Golden Zephyr. - https://www.micechat.com/366873-oogie-boogie-bash-guide/ From September 15th through October 15th, the Disneyland Resort will celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. There will be a lot of food to celebrate and Disney released the Foodie Guide for the event. At Disneyland, Rancho del Zocalo, the Frontierland churro cart, and Stage Door Cafe all have good options. Over in Disney California Adventure Boardwalk Pizza dn Pasta, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, and Paradise Garden Grill are serving up options. The Grand Californian Great Hall Cart has a ton of sweets, with a lot of locations in Downtown Disney also participating. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-hispanic-and-latin-american-heritage-month-2023/ Last weekend was the Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. At the event, there were a number of announcements for Disney Parks all around the world. At Disneyland, the concept art for the Avengers E-Ticket attraction was shown off, and new scenes featuring locations from Ashoka will be coming to Star Tours next Spring. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/youre-invited-disney-parks-unveils-future-projects-surprises-at-destination-d23/ More new characters have landed in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland. Hera and Chopper, characters from Ashoka and Star Wars Rebels are now wandering the land greeting visitors. The duo travel together when they are out for guests and are only here for a limited time. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/11/come-with-us-to-meet-the-two-newest-characters-in-disneyland/#more-852454 A new souvenir glass has come to the resort and this is one not to be missed! At Carthay Circle Restaurant guests can pick up the Spooky Tree Flight Mugs for $89. This includes an Appletini cocktail. The mug looks like one of the scary trees from Snow White, with a green poison apple in one branch, and a red poison apple in the other. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/08/everyone-go-home-this-new-disney-souvenir-just-won-the-whole-week/#more-850612 Magic Keyholders may be getting a check from Disney for a lawsuit that was just settled. Keyholders who purchased the Dream Key will be getting $67.41. No form is needed to be completed to get the amount. - https://www.micechat.com/366985-breaking-news-disneyland-magic-key-lawsuit-settlement-details/ Magic Keyholders should make it a habit to check the Magic Key Portal inside the Disneyland mobile app. Currently, there is a promotion that Magic Keyholders can receive a complimentary Magic Key-themed MagicBand+ with ANY purchase at select Disneyland Resort locations. The locations are listed in the portal and there is no minimum purchase price to get the MagicBand+. Discussion Topic: Part Two with Eric Robison https://www.instagram.com/eric_robison_disney_artist https://ericrobisonart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/46856731423 Trivia Land: https://duchessofdisneyland.com/park-history/tomorrowland-phantom-boats/
This week, Halloween Time has arrived at the resort, we have all the details and updates from previous years, San Fransokyo has officially opened, a good change for the Mint Julep bar, we talk to Disney Imagineer and Artist Eric Robison, 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: Halloween has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and that means some new updates to Haunted Mansion Holiday. There is a fish biscuit treat for the one eyed cat statue, and a new Candle-Man figure in the attic scene that is a nod to Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump from the Museum of the Weird concept. Of course the gingerbread house theme is new, depicting a new ghostly resident. – https://www.micechat.com/324041-disneyland-halloween-time-and-oogie-boogie-bash-guide/ The characters around the resort also have some new outfits to celebrate the season. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy, Clarabel and Chip and Dale all have new costumes for trick or treating. – https://www.micechat.com/324041-disneyland-halloween-time-and-oogie-boogie-bash-guide/ The “newest” land – or retheme of an area has officially opened in Disney California Adventure. San Fransokyo opened last Thursday to much fanfare and crowds. The new area features updated restaurants and menus, shops, and character meet-and-greets. The characters of Baymax and Hiro from Big Hero 6 drew large crowds, causing them to backup all the way into Cars Land. The same larger crowds also were present for the Baymax sourdough bread, which is new to the land. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/31/disneys-new-land-is-officially-open-come-explore-it-with-us/#more-848398 https://www.micechat.com/348419-disneyland-news-san-fransokyo-square-coming-soon-to-disney-california-adventure/ Magic Key Holders have more free gifts that can be picked up in the parks. This time, there are a series of four new Haunted Mansion trading cards. Each card has an iconic character from the Mansion, as well as the Cast Member that helped to bring the character to life. They are availalble from September 4th through September 28th at Disneyana Mondays through Thursdays only. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/31/disney-has-new-and-exclusive-haunted-mansion-souvenirs-but-are-you-eligible-to-get-them/#more-848104 Tiana's Palace isn't quite ready to debut just yet, but the Mint Julep Bar has reopened. The biggest update to the location is the new queue that will better control the long lines that the location regularly sees. Guests will now utilize a switchback to avoid spilling into New Orleans Square near the restrooms, or clogging the narrow path in front of the Frontierland Train Station. – https://www.micechat.com/366466-disneyland-update-san-fran-uh-oh-halloween-rewind-coming-soon/ OBB cast member preview (treat trails, first looks at new villains) – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/09/first-look-2023-oogie-boogie-bash-guidemap-treat-bag-and-wristband-at-disney-california-adventure/ Discussion Topic: Disney Imagineer and Artist Eric Robison https://www.instagram.com/eric_robison_disney_artist https://ericrobisonart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/46856731423
This week, big changes coming to the Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square, Tiana's Palace menu and pricing is revealed, Halloween is ready to go at Disneyland, new Oogie Boogie Bash villains, we talk about Tage and James's trip to Disneyland, 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: A big update is coming to the Haunted Mansion and the nearby New Orleans Square area. The Disney Parks Blog announced that a new, permanent retail shop will be constructed at the exit of the attraction, replacing the smaller, more temporary location, and the extended queue would be expanded. The extended queue will take over the old FastPass distribution area, and some of the plaza between Tiana's Palace and the Haunted Mansion. Concept art appears to show the removal of the fountain, but the addition of a bandstand and a more open area overall. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/new-haunted-mansion-grounds-expansion-retail-shop-coming-to-disneyland-resort-in-2024/?CMP=SOC-DPFY23Q4wo0824230016A With Tiana's Place opening next month, the menus and pricing have finally been revealed. The new menu features two different gumbo options, a cajun spice half chicken, a Muffuletta sandwich, Beef Po-Boy, Gulf shrimp and grits, and more. There are a few side options and even kid's meal options. Entrees range from $14.99 to $19.49, with sides from $3.99 to $5.99. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-eats-first-look-at-tianas-palace-menu-at-disneyland-park/ https://www.micechat.com/344214-disneyland-tianas-palace-menu-guide/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/24/pricing-announced-for-disneys-new-restaurant-tianas-palace/#more-845812 One of the last remaining thematic decorations for Splash Mountain has finally been swapped out. The Br'er Fox, Br'er Bear, and Br'er Rabbit art in the Briar Patch shop has been replaced with more generic wild animals. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/breaking-brer-fox-brer-bear-and-brer-rabbit-art-in-briar-patch-shop-replaced-with-generic-forest-creatures/ It is the end of August, and even though Disneyland has had Halloween merchandise for almost a month now, the parks are just now about ready for the season. This Friday, Halloween Time officially kicks off at the resort with Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams fireworks, new holiday treats, and more. The season will run through October 31st. – https://www.micechat.com/365666-disneyland-update-halloween-new-restaurant-construction/ The first Oogie Boogie Bash parties are just around the corner, and Disney is teasing some new additions. The first teaser was a barrel of A1 Solvents, with shoe laces hanging off and a stenciled Turpentine sign on the side. The second is a flythrough of San Fransokyo Square glitching out. This could only mean that Judge Doom from Who Framed Roger Rabbit is coming, along with Yokai, the villain from Big Hero 6. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/25/disney-drops-big-hint-about-2-new-additions-for-oogie-boogie-bash/#more-846431 This fall at the Disneyland Resort, there are a lot of plant-based options for guests to eat. The Disney Parks Blog featured their top 5 items. Options include a Soy Chorizo Country Breakfast Burrito, a Curry Royale: Queen of Hearts Delight, and more. Most of the items are available now, or will be by September 12th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-eats-top-5-plant-based-items-for-fall-at-disneyland-resort/ The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel open at the end of September, where you can see a new hidden Mickey-filled mural, inspired by Disney Animation. The mural, created by associate production designer on “Encanto” Lorelay Bove, will greet guests when they enter the new tower. The mural is also available to download at the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-animation-inspired-mural-will-wow-you-in-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel/ Starting January 20, 2024, there will be some changes coming to Disneyland Resort Hotel guests. Early entry will allow ticketed guests, with valid park admission and reservations to enter a designated theme park each day of their stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. Each day, EITHER Disneyland or Disney California Adventure will be open early, instead of the current early entry into BOTH of the parks. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/24/breaking-new-policy-announced-for-early-entry-at-disneyland/#more-846277 https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/updated-dining-reservation-system-launches-on-the-disneyland-resort-app/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/25/the-controversial-disney-hotel-change-thats-dividing-fans/#more-846342 The updated dining reservation system that we spoke about previously has now gone live. Guests can now tap the “Check Dining Availability” button in the menu and enter the party size, date, and time window to see what is available at the resort. This is a much better, more reliable and easier to navigate system than the old system which would sometimes not show open times. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/updated-dining-reservation-system-launches-on-the-disneyland-resort-app/ If you tuned into our public livestream on YouTube this past Sunday, you heard us talk about Disney Locana, the new deck-building game from Ravensburger. The game went on sale at Disney Pin Traders in Downtown Disney on Monday morning. They had a good amount of stock on hand that morning, but your mileage may vary. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/disney-lorcana-sales-officially-launch-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Tage and James tell us all about their recent trip to Disneyland.
This week, a tropical storm rolls in, a new visitor is scheduled to land in Batuu, we have an opening date for Tiana's Palace, sippers and straw clips and buckets oh my, plus we discuss the new Halloweentime Foodie Guides, 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: A tropical storm went through southern CA this past Sunday. On Saturday, Disneyland made an announcement that they were closely monitoring the storm and would make adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service. At that time, the decision was made to close the parks early, with DCA closing at 9pm, Disneyland at 10pm, and Downtown Disney at 11pm. To prepare for the storm, Disneyland did things like clean storm drains, roll up construction scrims, and remove unsecured umbrellas. Thankfully the worst case weather scenarios did not come to Anaheim. – https://www.micechat.com/364936-disneyland-update-disneyland-storm-halloween-arrives/ This past Sunday was the annual CHOC Walk! This wonderful event is a 5k walk through the Disneyland Resort to raise money for the Childrens Holpital of Orange County. This year, they raised over $2 million!! – https://www.micechat.com/364936-disneyland-update-disneyland-storm-halloween-arrives/ We're almost there, Disneyland has announced the opening date for Tiana's Palace! On Sept 7th, guests will be able to enjoy all of the elegant and subtle details at this updated location. Tiana's Palace will remain a quick service resturant, that means no reservations needed to enjoy the new space! A new menu has been teased that will represent the princess's story and honor the flavors and flair of New Orleans. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/tianas-palace-restaurant-set-to-open-in-disneyland-park-on-september-7-2023/ With a new season comes new souviner popcorn buckets and sippers!! Currently the resport has an amazing Hatbox Ghost sipper and Disneyland Train bucket but during halloween time, more will materalize. The glow in the dark Donald Candy Corn sipper is returning, previously released at WDW the Mayor's Car from the Nightmare Before Christmas, PLUS a new Mickey Mouse Skeleton bucket, Minne Mouse as Winifred Sanderson, and a light up Zero bucket will all be available throughout the resort. There are also a bunch of fun themed glow cubes, straw toppers, and bottle toppers. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/17/4-new-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-coming-soon/#more-843289 Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit is returning to Disneyland! This fun self-paced hunt will run from Sept 8th through Nov 1st. Disney released a seek peek of this year's prizes, character pumpkin sippers! To join in the fun, you will need to first pick up a map for $9.99. Once you have found the hidden pumpkins, you can return your mapat World of Disney or Pin Trader's for a prize! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/15/wait-til-you-see-the-new-prizes-for-disneys-halloween-scavenger-hunt/ We have some fun news for Star Wars fans! To align with the new Ahsoka series coming to Disney+ this week, guests visiting Batuu will get the chance to meet Ahsoka! Her visit is scheduled to begin on August 23rd. Disney has not given details but we assume she will be a walk around character in the land. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/18/news-ahsoka-is-coming-to-disneys-star-wars-galaxys-edge/#more-84381 From now until Oct 18th, lightsaber hilts found at Dok Ondar and the Star Wars Trading post are 30% off! If there is a hilt, or perhaps a couple, that you have had your eye on, now is a time to bring it home. – https://www.micechat.com/364936-disneyland-update-disneyland-storm-halloween-arrives/ Discussion Topic: Halloweentime Foodie Guides https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-halloween-at-disneyland-resort-2023/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-plaza-de-la-familia-at-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY23Q4wo0817230013A&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
This week, a new Magic Key Holder event, two longer term projects should be wrapping up soon, space is taking a break, a new shopping experience is coming to DCA, Imagineering is looking into AI, we talk about the recent Disney Company earnings, 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: There is a new themed event exclusive to Magic Key Holders. The Magic Key dance party takes place in Disney California Adventure Mondays through Thursdays from August 14th through August 31st in the Disney Junior Theater from 6-9pm. There will be character meet and greets, photo ops, and a Magic Key magnet party favor. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13388/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_14_2023#news3 A rethemed eatery in New Orleans Square is nearing completion. Tiana's Palace, which was rethemed from the French Market, is looking closer and closer to completion. Tables and chairs are setup and ready, the exterior themeing appears complete, and work is wrapping up on what can be seen on the inside. At this point, it looks like it could open at any time. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/13/new-look-at-tianas-palace-restaurant-reveals-big-change/ Fans of the Adventureland Treehouse can cheer! Much of the scaffolding around the attraction has come down and many of the new sections can be seen by guests. The work looks to be wrapping up, with an opening date still unannounced. Judging by the amount of work left to complete, it should be open in the next couple of months. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/photos-reimagined-adventureland-treehouse-revealed-as-scrims-and-scaffolding-removed-at-disneyland-park/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/changes-to-password-sharing-coming-soon-for-disney/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/14/construction-on-disneys-adventureland-treehouse-is-almost-complete/ A popular Tomorrowland attraction which rarely closes for refurbishment will be closing on September 18th. Space Mountain is scheduled to close with no posted reopening date at this time. It is too late in the season for the Ghost Galaxy overlay, but there have been reports of the light tunnel at the beginning of the attraction not working properly. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/space-mountain-closing-for-refurbishment-beginning-september-18-at-disneyland-park/ Tiki fans should be happy to hear about a couple of new items that have arrived at the resort. There is a Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bag, which is made of woven straw and has embroidery, beads, and shells. It can be found at Disney's Fantasia Shop at the Disneyland Hotel. The other item is a chip and dip bowl set for $69.99. The set looks like half of a barrel with Trader Sam's written on the side. The coral reef bottom is split into sections for dips. This is available at the Adventureland Bazaar. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar-bag-available-at-disneyland-resort/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-trader-sams-chip-and-dip-bowl-set-available-at-disneyland-resort/ A new shopping experience is coming soon to Avengers Campus! Avengers Vault is the name of the new location that will open mid-September in part of the Avengers Headquarters building, under the Quinjet. Infinity Saga relics will be sold along with other Avengers merchandise. The new shop will replace the Super Store featuring the Avengers. That location will close on September 14th. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-avengers-vault-retail-location-opening-this-september-in-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure/ McDonald's is partnering with Disney to offer a new sauce to help promote the second season of the Disney+ show Loki. The new sauce will be sweet and sour and available like any other sauce. The Loki inspired sauce is available for a limited time, so head to McDonald's if you want to try it! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/mcdonalds-disney-unveiling-a-special-sauce-for-loki-season-2/ https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1688567373811331073 The new Disney card game Lorcana has released its final trailer ahead of the launch of the game later this week. Disney Lorcana was announced and some of the cards were shown off at the D23 Expo last year. The game is similar in play style to Magic: The Gathering, and Pokemon. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/video-ravensburger-releases-new-video-teasing-the-narrative-of-disney-lorcana/ Disney and Walt Disney Imagineering are creating a task force to explore AI possibilities. Imagineering has already used AI in at least one project that has already been shown to guests. The Baby Groot character in DCA used AI to help give life to the character. Disney is looking to use AI to enhance customer support, and create new experiences for guests. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/disney-creates-ai-task-force-to-explore-future-use-for-movies-theme-parks-and-more/ This past week, The Walt Disney Company had its quarterly earnings call. Disney CEO Bob Iger commented that he sees three growth segments of the business: the film studios, the theme parks, and streaming. That is great news for park fans. Attendance and earnings were up for Disneyland and way up for international parks. Walt Disney World is in a slump post-50th anniversary. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/disney-parks-resorts-reports-13-increase-8-3-billion-in-revenue-for-third-quarter-2023/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/losses-shrink-savings-target-of-5-5-billion-exceeded-in-22-3-billion-third-quarter-2023-for-the-walt-disney-company/ https://www.micechat.com/364021-disneys-q3-earnings-call/ During the earnings call, the subject of Disney+ password sharing was mentioned. CEO Bob Iger commented that they are looking into it and will address password sharing on the platform in 2024. This follows Netflix, which has already successfully started cracking down on the common practice. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/changes-to-password-sharing-coming-soon-for-disney/ Discussion Topic: Walt Disney Company Earnings Call MiceChat Earnings – https://www.micechat.com/364021-disneys-q3-earnings-call/ Blog Mickey Parks Revenue – https://blogmickey.com/2023/08/disney-parks-posts-8-3-billion-in-revenue-for-q3-2023/ WDW Attendance – https://blogmickey.com/2023/08/lower-disney-world-attendance-planned-closure-of-galactic-starcruiser-drags-down-domestic-revenue-international-parks-shine-in-q3-earnings-report/DLW 299: Walt Disney Company Earnings Reaction
This week, hallween creeps in and the winter holidays are announced, issues with pipes around the resort, Mobile Order changes, a spooky I mean goofy way to celebrate halloween, we talk with Alex about the Walt Disney Family Museum, 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: Halloween season is less than a month away and the new merch has been spotted all over the resort. This years design features a more edgy vibe with colors that really pop, the Mickey Pumpkin design is done with teal, black, pink and yellow! There is also new Hocus Pocus merchandise to help you celebrate spooky season (look at article and pick out favorites to discuss) – https://www.micechat.com/360040-disneyland-halloween-2023-merchandise/ PHOTOS: NEW Reusable Shopping Bags Debut at Walt Disney World, Will Be Shared with Disneyland Resort – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) To celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, anew limited edition Hatbox Ghost Tiki mug has arrived at Trader Sam's. This 3rd edition is a ghostly teal green color with black glaze. A specialty cocktail, Cloaked Spector, will also be available. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/new-hatbox-ghost-tiki-mug-available-aug-9-at-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar/ The resort has been seeing some major issues with pipes. We have been following the work being done in Adventureland from a burst pipe near the entrance. The restrooms have been closed and the construction walls have been growing! Currently there is a small pathway in front of the Tiki Juice Bar to allow guests in and out of the land. Last week, a different pipe burst under the Storytellers Cafe dining room! The resurant had to be cleared and some reservations cancelled. Crews were called in and had to dig a hold to address the issue! Currently one side of the dining room is open. – https://www.micechat.com/363640-disneyland-update-crowd-crush-pipes-pop-holiday-happenings/ As we approach the official opening of San Fransokyo Square, more details have been popping up! Along with more artwork decorating the buildings, new koi fish wind turbines are being installed! The first is now floating above Rita's Turbine Blenders. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/photos-koi-fish-wind-turbine-installed-atop-ritas-turbine-blenders-in-san-fransokyo-square/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/02/dates-announced-for-the-holiday-season-at-disneyland/ With Halloween creeping in, Disney has announced what they have in store to celebrate the winter holidays! The food and fun filled Festival of the Holidays, Viva Navidad, and World of Color- Season of Light are all returning to DCA. Over in Disneyland A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe in Holiday Magic, and the Holiday Time guided tour will be back too. The Holiday Season at Disneyland is November 10th through January 7. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/08/2023-disneyland-resort-holiday-season-dates-and-details-revealed/ Rancho del Zocalo has discontinued its Mobile Order services! This was a bit surprising to us since the resort has really been pushing mobile order, however it is a welcome change. When mobile order was in place, one whole counter and kitchen area was devoted to mobile order while the other was just for standby. We hope this change will greatly help the overall flow and wait times for this location! – https://www.micechat.com/363640-disneyland-update-crowd-crush-pipes-pop-holiday-happenings/ Goofy's Kitchen halloween (talk about spooky offerings) – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland-hotel/goofys-kitchen/ Discussion Topic: The Walt Disney Family Museum with Alex W – https://www.waltdisney.org/ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I6wOHTj9llTa0bUa0VU6Jp1LJZ0b62uR?usp=sharing
This week, happy haunts materialize around the resort, sit down resturants expand beverage selections, news on Fantasmic, some welcome changes for dining reservations, we talk about Teresa's experience at the Mouse Meet, 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: We have some updates reguarding Fantasmic. Disneyland has announced that the show will return Spring of 2024. When it returns, they have promised new magic but they have not promised the return of the Maleficent dragon. According to Micechat, cast members have been told there will be changes made to the show including a “thrilling new finale between Sorcrer Mickey and Mlaeficent.” They were also told that “although the dragon figure won't be par of the show when it returns next spring, there will be prenty o exciting new special effects to wow our guests.” – https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202307/9676/ https://www.micechat.com/354214-shocking-news-disneylands-fantasmic-dragon-engulfed-in-flames/ We're almost there, the smoke stacks have been installed at Tiana's Palace! Along with the towering smoke stacks, the resturant's sign has also been installed. Disney has not confimed an opening date for this dining location yet, active construction is still going on in the interior and kitchen. – https://www.micechat.com/344214-tianas-palace-to-replace-new-orleans-square-classic/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-to-launch-updated-system-for-finding-dining-reservations/ To celebrate the release of the Haunted Mansion movie, a new sipper has materalized around the resort. We may be biased, but Hat Box ghost sipper looks incredible! The price for this grim grinning ghost is $32 and can be found at select locations. – https://www.micechat.com/362665-disneylands-ghoulishly-delightful-new-sipper-collectible-popcorn-buckets/ The Happiest Haunts guided tour is returning this Halloween season! Guests will get to experience chills and thrills on this two hour walking tour. Highlights include a history of halloween and tales specific to Disney, expedited access to Pirates of the Caribbean, reserved viewing for Halloween Screams, a guided tour pin, a halloween treat, AND a photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghost animatronics from the Haunted Mansion! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/07/happiest-haunts-guided-tour-with-halloween-screams-viewing-returning-to-disneyland-resort-this-fall/ Disney has announced that three table service locations will soon add adult beverages to their menus. In addition to a selection of wines, beers,and cocktails there will also be some speciality beverages avalible at each location. Carnation Cafe will have a Carnation Cooler made with vodka, raspberry, and ginger ale, River Belle Terrace will serve a River Belle Margarita with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur, and Cafe Orleans will offer a Cafe Orleans Hurricane made with rum, passionfruit, orange, and pineapple juices. The new beverages will be available starting in September. – https://www.micechat.com/362531-disneyland-adding-adult-beverages-to-three-more-restaurants/ A update is coming to the app and website to help make advance dining reservations easier. The update will make it so that a guests will be able to see all available times for the dining location .when they select the time of day they are looking to book (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) Currently, only some of the times would appear this way, and other times would pop up if you searched for a specific time slot. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-to-launch-updated-system-for-finding-dining-reservations/ The rooftop pool at the Paradise Pier, soon to be Pixar Place, hotel is now open! This newly designed outdoor space has a pool, a water slide, and splash pad for guests to enjoy. The area has a very fun and colorful Finding Nemo design, which includes many of your favorite characters including Crush, Hank, and many more. – https://www.micechat.com/363184-disneyland-pixar-place-hotel-news-and-info/ World princess week is August 20-26 this year and Disneyland will have some special things to celebrate. A princess bubble sipper will be available at locations around the resort, the purple pineapple shell macaron will return, and for those who wish to celebrate at home, a Mulan Tea set will be avalible for purchase as well. – https://www.micechat.com/362640-the-royal-rundown-what-to-expect-from-disneylands-world-princess-week-2023/ Discussion Topic: Teresa tells us all about her trip to the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet.
This week, a new popcorn bucket comes into the station, an iconic stump has gone to yesterland, some new fun added to Toontown, we finish our dicussion with Tage & James, 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: A new Disney Junior & Friends Playdate event is coming to the Resort. This fun filled celebration will kick off on August 18 at DCA. Events include a Playdate Part Parade, a special stage show, Alice's Wonderland bakery Unbirthday Party, and photo ops. On Aug 19-20 the fun moves to DTD with special themed treats at Marceline's and a special photo wall. Through out the weekend, guests will be able do a fun find and search with themed clues! For mor information check out the article from Disney Parks Blog. – New ‘Disney Junior & Friends Playdate' Event Coming to Disneyland Resort August 18-20 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) The tree stump that stood atop of Chickapin Hill, Splash Mountain, for the last 34 years has been completely demolished. This, of course, is part of the mountains transformation into Tiana's bayou Adventure! – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) Grad Nite dates for 2024 have been announced! There will be 9 dates in May and 6 dates in June for grads to celebrate with their classmates. Similar to past years, there will be 3 ticket options avaliable. The tickets vary in price and park access and range from $109 to $229 – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) A small but fun update has come to Ghirardelli. The mural behind the counter has been updated to represent San Fransokyo! If you watch closely, you might see the trolly car move, lights turn on and off, and even an “earthquake” that shakes up the 3D mural – SAN FRANSOKYO EARTHQUAKE! Animated San Francisco Mural Updated with Big Hero 6 at Ghirardelli in Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Some fun new friends and features were added to the Toontown fountain. A frog, fish, and turtle can be seen enjoying the cool blue waters. Guests are also in for a fun treat, interactive lilly pads can also be found in the fountain. When you press down on them, water bubbles and shoots out of them – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) We have an update on the Magic Key lawsuit. A motion was filed in court and an agreement has been reached. This will affect all members of the class and not just the person who filed the suit. Details will be announced by August 31st. – UPDATE: Magic Key Holders Reach Settlement With Disneyland For Lawsuit Over Lack of Park Passes – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) UPDATE: Magic Key Holders Reach Settlement With Disneyland For Lawsuit Over Lack of Park Passes – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Disney showed off the newest popcorn bucket that will be arriving this week. Its a Disneyland train featuring Mickey as the conductor! This design may be more fun than functional. It has weeks that turn and a removable train whistle! This new popcorn bucket will be pulling into pop corn carts starting July 26th. –Disney Parks (@disneyparks) • Instagram photos and videos Discussion Topic: Tage and James go to Disney 100 and Neuschwanstein Castle
This week, happy haunts materalize for a movie premier, Disneyland turns 68, a sneak peek of things to come to San Fransokyo, we check in with Tage and James in Europe, 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: Breaking News!! Disney accounced a new night time entertainment offering coming to New Orleans Square. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2023/07/18/queenie-and-jambalaya-jazz-on-the-rivers-of-america/ Disneyland turned 68 on Monday July 17th! To celebrate the resort had a fun birthday calvalcade, a birthday donut for purchase at Jolly Holiday, cute photo op signs, a limited edition pin, and even an exclusive Walt Disney Club 33 tiki mug avaliable to Club 33 members! – New Limited Edition Disneyland Resort 68th Anniversary Pin Available – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland Resort 68th Anniversary Cavalcade – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) New Walt Disney Tiki Mug Available to Club 33 Members Today – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) It was all tricks with little treats, the Oogie Boogie Bash tickets were back on sale July 11th and were sold out by the next day! Fans were waiting in the virtual queue for hours hoping at a chance to purchase tickets for the popular night time event. (Teresa- shout out to Marie and Bethany from ConciEARs) – NEWS: Tickets SOLD OUT FAST for Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash | the disney food blog The Haunted Mansion movie premiered at Disneyland this past week. The red carpet was rolled out in front of the Mansion for foolish mortals to attend. Playful spooks and even some Disney villains were in attendance! The event started in New Orleans Square, at the Haunted Mansion and then continued over in DCA at the Hyperion Theater. HM Premier- CM – Disney Parks Cast Members Materialize at the ‘Haunted Mansion' World Premiere | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) New foods inspired by the Haunted Mansion have materalized around the resort. There is a pre-fixe menu at Cafe Orleans featuring a seafood boil and a spooky vanilla mousse. Harbour Galley has the Constance Concoction which is a potato leek soup served in a bread bowl, and the Pickwick Ghost Punch. For dessert stop by the Candy Palace or Candy Kitchen to grab a Crystal Ball Cereal Treat or check out the New Orleans Square Churro Cart for the April-December churro. – Haunted Mansion Themed Eats & Treats Materialize at Disneyland! (micechat.com) A new Pepita character puppet/float appeared in the Magic Happens parade this past week. The puppet now has a platform float with a driver. Previously the cast members would walk underneath the body of Pepita to control her leg and head movements, as well as walk her down the parade route. – PHOTOS, VIDEO: New ‘Coco' Pepita Puppet on Float Platform in Magic Happens Parade at Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2023/07/18/queenie-and-jambalaya-jazz-on-the-rivers-of-america/ Micechat was invited to a sneak peek of some of the fun coming to San Fransoyko Square. Fans of Baymax and his friends will be excited for the merch offerings coming to the Makers Market including shirts, hats, magnets, d-tech phone cases, apple watch bands, ear bud cases, and more. They also got to sample some of the new food and drink items coming! San Fransokyo Square is scheduled to officially open August 31st. – DISNEYLAND GUIDE: San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure! (micechat.com) Discussion Topic: Tage and James' trip to Disneyland Paris
This week, new food items coming to DCA, Halloween merch starts to creep in, ducks take over its a small word, we chat with Don about the Disneyland Hotel , 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: The foodie guide has been released for San Fransokyo Square! The Lucky Fortune Cookery's new menu will be avaliable July 19th, with Cocina Cucamonga and Rita's Turbine Blenders starting on the 26th. (talk about new menu items) – Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to San Fransokyo Square | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Attention foolish mortals, the Haunted Mansion will be closing on August 14th for its transformation into the Haunted Mansion Holiday. We can't wait to see what Jack and his friends have planned! – DATE ANNOUNCED: Haunted Mansion Will Temporarily CLOSE in Disneyland | the disney food blog Halloween merch has started to materalize around the resort! New Haunted Mansion merch is now avaliable on ShopDisney and around the resort. In addition, The Nightmare Before Christmas is celebrating its 30 year anniversary and new merch celebrating our favorite residents of Halloweentown is also avaliable. – Disneyland News: Halloween 2023 Merchandise Creeps Into The Parks! (micechat.com) MiceChat shared some rumors of some new character meet and greets that might come to the parks for Halloweentime. To celebrate the release of the new Haunted Mansion movie, Rosario Dawson's character Gabby and the Hatbox Ghost are rumored to be coming to the parks. Also there are whispers of more Nightmare Before Christmas characters, like the Mayor and Lock Shock and Barrel, stopping by the parks as well – Disneyland Update: Summer Crowd Collapse, Haunted Happenings & Another Year Older! (micechat.com) A Skrull was spotted at the Hyperion Theater this past week! This was a fun cross promotion for the new Marvel series, Secret Invasion. – Disneyland Update: Summer Crowd Collapse, Haunted Happenings & Another Year Older! (micechat.com) During the month of July, Magic Key holders can receive a special commerative button. The button is an extra gift to keyholder that book and participate in the Walt's Main Street Story guided tour. Check out the Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app for more details. – Disneyland Update: Summer Crowd Collapse, Haunted Happenings & Another Year Older! (micechat.com) https://www.ocregister.com/2023/07/07/disneyland-duck-races-turn-its-a-small-world-into-the-worlds-biggest-bathtub-see-photos/ A small but super exciting detail has been added to the Disneyland park maps. Tianna's Bayou Adventure is now officially on the map! Disney had updated the map on the app right after Splash Mountian's last day, but now the printed park maps match. Tianna's Bayou Adventure is schedule to open sometime in 2024 – A NEW Disney Park Map Has Arrived with One BIG Change | the disney food blog The annual cast member duck race took place in Disneyland this past week. Hundreds of decorated rubber ducks raced around the small world attraction! The event took place at 6am before the parks opened to guests for the day. Discussion: Author and Disney historian Don Ballard theoldmillpress.com magicalhotel.com
This week, more tricks than treats, a princess shows off a new look while a car finds his voice, hotel discounts, a large private Disney Parks collection, we talk about Lynn's recent trip to 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! 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 It wouldn't be a popular Disney ticketed event release if there wasn't at least some hiccups. Last week Magic Key Holders were able to try to purchase a limited amount of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets on Tuesday June 27th with all other tickets going on sale to the general public on Thursday June 29th. The presale on Tuesday relativity went well, how ever the general sales on Thursday did not. The queue was paused shortly after it opened, leaving many Disney fans stuck waiting. Around 4:10pm PST the queue was officially closed. – Disneyland Update – Red, White & Boooooo! (micechat.com) Disney showed off a new outfit for Tianna that is fit for a bayou adventure! The princesse's new look was previewed at the Essence Festival in New Orleans and was also shown on the Disney Parks Instagram page. Disney has not announce when Tianna will be wearing her nook look in the parks, but we expect it will debut when her new attraction opens. – Disney Parks on Instagram: “JUST REVEALED
This week, new characters and foods, familiar faces visit the Haunted Mansion, the Tiki Room turns 60, San Fransokyo updates, we talk with Ken from the Sweep Spot, 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 Rogers the Musical will be taking center stage this weekend! The classic tale is filled with heroes and time travel to tell the story of Steve Rogers. Disney has announced that there will be a virtual queue to join through the app. You can join the virtual queue at 10:30am or 2pm. Walk up viewing is avaliable but its highly reccomened to join the virtual queue! – 4 Things to Know About ‘Rogers: The Musical' Coming to Disney California Adventure Park | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Along with the new entertainment, new foods are coming to DCA. There is a good variety of sweet and savory eats to enjoy. The foods are themed to Captain America. (talk about our favorites) – Disney Eats on Instagram: “
This week, Changes coming to Disney Co leadership, more changes visible at the parks, a special brunch to celebrate fathers, get to know our celebrity co host with Tage is away, 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 CFO Christine McCarthy will be stepping down July 1st. In a statement released by the Walt Disney Co, she is leaving to take a family medical leave of absence. Current CFO of Parks, Experiences, and Products, Kevin Lansberry will serve as the interim until a permanent replacement has been hired. – https://www.micechat.com/358732-breaking-news-disney-cfo-christine-mccarthy-to-step-down/ The scaffolding is down and part of the exterior of Tiana's Palace is visible! The large center balcony iron work is painted bright yellow, almost gold. The smaller balconies have been refreshed too but with a dark green paint. Lights have been hung and new striped awnings are in place too. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/06/18/first-look-at-new-tianas-palace-restaurant-emerges/ New light posts have been installed outside of the Adventureland Treehouse. It looks like there are two styles of posts that have been installed. One looks like its been made out of bamboo while the other looks to have some decorative iron. It may sound odd but since the treehouse is right at the intersection of two lands, its a fun detail! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/photos-lampposts-installed-outside-adventureland-treehouse-in-disneyland/ The two sold out, Pride Nite events were this past week and they looked like a ton of fun! Ordinary Adventures has a great video with highlights from their experience in the first night. Events included fireworks, photo ops, fun foods, music, dancing, and of course character meet and greets. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtJfRifVko https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/d23-celebrates-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-rooms-60th-anniversary-with-exclusive-gold-member-pin/ A special Father's Day brunch was offered at the Plaza Inn on Sunday. The menu included made to order omelets, biscuits and gravy, a meat carving station, chocolate butterscotch waffles, and even a taco bar! Goofy and Max were there taking photos with everyone too! – https://www.micechat.com/358611-monday-update-summertime-sizzle-sass-surprise/ Calling all Hocus Pocus fans, a new lego set will be putting a spell on you soon. The set features the Sander Sister's home. Of course, the sisters are there plus Danni, Max, Allison and Thackery Binx! – https://www.micechat.com/358674-bewitching-hocus-pocus-lego-set-coming-soon/ D23 is celebrating the Tiki Room's 60th anniversary with a new exclusive pin. The colorful pin features Juan the Barker Bird and is available for purchase to Gold Members. This will be released on June 20th on ShopDisney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/d23-celebrates-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-rooms-60th-anniversary-with-exclusive-gold-member-pin/ At long last, the Frontierland stage coach has returned! This themed prop is located just outside of the Frontierland entrance to Galaxy's Edge and had been gone for a lengthy refurbishment. It is back and looking great! There are now some fun props inside the stagecoach for guests to enjoy. – https://www.micechat.com/358611-monday-update-summertime-sizzle-sass-surprise/ Discussion Topic Lynn, guest co-host, fellow podcaster, author, former Disneyland cast member, and ConicEARS travel planner
This week, a new tiki mug is coming Friday, some unique meet and greets for Disneyland After Dark, a loaded donut for Father's Day, Rogers: The Musical is almost here, a lot of work happening around the resort, we finish our chat with Rick, 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 This Friday, June 16th, Trader Sam's at the Disneyland Hotel will offer for one day only a new tiki mug! This mug is in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room and features a tiki version of Jose! Guests can purchase it through mobile order in the Disneyland app beginning as early as 6am Disneyland time Friday. Once ordered, it can be picked up in your arrival window between 7am and 3pm. Limit of two per order. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/new-limited-time-jose-tiki-mug-coming-to-trader-sams-at-disneyland-for-60th-anniversary-of-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CtZlQHxxOe3/?hl=en https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/06/12/a-new-disney-tiki-mug-is-dropping-at-trader-sams-soon/ Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is happening this week, with some characters that are pretty rare being out and about for the night. Two characters that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, America Chavez from Doctor Strange, and Phastos from Eternals will be on hand, along with Oaken from Frozen and C-3PO from Star Wars who are two characters who aren't common in the parks as meet and greets. {talk about the other events} – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/disneyland-after-dark-pride-nite-characters-to-include-the-muses-oaken-america-chavez-and-more/ https://blogmickey.com/2023/06/disneyland-after-dark-pride-nite-event-guide-characters-entertainment-and-more/ Father's Day is just around the corner, and what a way to celebrate than with a loaded donut at Disneyland! The Father's Day Donut at Jolly Holiday Bakery is topped with maple, chocolate, peanut butter icing, candied bacon, house-fried potato chips, pretzels, and Snickers pieces! It is a salty-sweet snack that is sure to please. It is available for a limited time for $6.99. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/06/10/review-disneys-new-donut-has-7-toppings-too-much-nah/ Last week we talked about the testing of the new Baby Groot character that should be coming to the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance Off. Later last week, Disney confirmed the testing happening in the Disney Jr. Theater. At this point, he could debut anytime now. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ We are just a few weeks away from Rogers: The Musical debuting at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. The limited-time engagement is scheduled to start on June 30th, with the possibility of a virtual queue reservation needed to snag a seat. The show is reported to be about 30 minutes long when it opens. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ Summer has barely begun and Disney is already preparing for the holiday season at the resort. Mickey and Minnie will have new festive outfits this year, making sure they are dressed in their best. Of course there will also be a lot of goodies as well. {talk about all the goodies} – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/06/new-mickey-and-minnie-2023-holiday-outfits-revealed-and-more-coming-to-disneyland/ A new food item is taking the parks by storm! The BBQ Hot Link Sandwich at Award Weiners in Disney California Adventure is all over the internet as being very tasty! The sandwich includes a hot link, mac & cheese, BBQ pulled pork, and creamy coleslaw topped with crispy onions and BBQ sauce all on top of a french roll. It comes with a side of Cuties mandarin oranges or filmstrip fries. The meal is priced at $15.49 and is a good portion size, however it is messy to eat! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/06/10/disney-threw-all-our-favorite-things-on-a-bun-and-were-here-for-it/ Something new is coming to Downtown Disney between Splitsville and Tortilla Joe's. “The Alley” will be an outdoor area featuring activities, lounge areas, and food and beverages from Splittsville. Disney's announcement states that this will open this summer. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ Since the closure in 2020, there has only been one Red Car Trolley on the tracks along Buena Vista Street. The second trolley has returned to the track adding more capacity, kinetic energy, and fun to the area. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/disneyland-after-dark-pride-nite-characters-to-include-the-muses-oaken-america-chavez-and-more/ There is a lot going on in Fantasyland at the moment. All three attractions that share the eastern side of the castle are currently closed to guests. Peter Pan, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and Alice in Wonderland are all unavailable while work is being done on the roof. The attractions are expected to reopen soon. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ Another area is being worked on in Mickey's Toontown. The grass area across from Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin is behind walls and getting some work done. It is expected that this is the same work that was recently completed around the dreaming tree to level the ground under the artificial grass. – https://www.micechat.com/358236-disneyland-update-toot-toot-groot-splish-splash/ Last week, Magic Key Holders had quite a wait to get inside the parks. The system that processes the Magic Key Holder admission was down. Front gate cast members were eventually able to manually enter reservation codes into the system to allow guests in very slowly. The system was down for a couple of hours before coming back up later in the morning. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/logjam-at-disneyland-entrance-as-magic-key-system-goes-down/ Discussion Topic Disney Illustrator Rick Law https://www.instagram.com/observantview/ https://twitter.com/observantview?lang=en
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the closure of Splash Mountain, new details for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Groot, and more! Our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Help our friend and popular recurring guest Jim Korkis. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
This week, Halloween Time is just around the corner, California residents get a deal on multi-day tickets, new Disney100 eats, one mountain closes, while another reopens, we continue our chat with Illustrator Rick Law, 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 It seems impossible, but Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is just around the corner! This year, the Oogie Boogie Bash will take place on 25 select nights from September 5th through October 31st. The Plaza de la Familia and Tributes to Dia de los Muertos are also back from September 1st through November 2nd. Of course the Haunted Mansion Holiday, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-o-ween are all back, along with the Halloween Screams fireworks at Disneyland. – Disneyland Announces 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash Dates, Return of Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia on Sept. 1 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) California residents have a new ticket deal for this summer. The deal allows guests to visit the parks for three days for as little as $83 a day. There is a slight catch; the tickets are not valid on Fridays through Sundays at that price. To upgrade to a ticker with no limitations, the price goes to $100 a day. These are one park per day tickets, with no park hopping. The tickets are good from June 12th through September 28th. – New California Resident 3-Day Disneyland Ticket with Admission as Low as $83 Per Day – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) New California Resident 3-Day Disneyland Ticket with Admission as Low as $83 Per Day – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Guests watching World of Color – ONE have an added bonus for a limited time. Elemental Connection, a new pre-show showcasing the story of the upcoming movie Elemental, plays just before the main World of Color show. No end date has been announced, but with the movie premiering on June 16th, it may not be there for long. – PHOTOS, VIDEO: New ‘Elemental Connection' Pre-Show Debuts at ‘World of Color – ONE' at Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) We are a few months into the Disney100, and more things keep coming! Some new items have been added to the Foodie Guide for the celebration. The Disney100 Chocolate Tart is now available at the Blue Bayou, and a Spiced Ham & Eggs with Biscuit and Gravy is at Carnation Cafe. Over at Gibson Girl Ice Cream, the Berry Violet Sundae is also new. At the Tropical Hideaway, the popular Jungle Cruise dessert bowl has had a Disney100 makeover. – Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Disney 100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort, June 2023 Update | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) June 6th was national churro day! Nine new churros are available now until August 31st, along with two others that are available later this summer. Some of the options are the Fruity cereal churro, a chai-spiced churro, a pineapple churro, and so many more! There are also an array of new churro dipping sauces. {talk about the specifics} – Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Celebrate National Churro Day 2023 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Out in Downtown Disney, Beigets Expressed has opened at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Patio. Guests can watch beignets being made through a window, much like candy on Main Street! The inside of the location is pretty open and spacious. Guests can also purchase beignet mix to try making them at home. There is also some merch available with the Beignets Expressed logo on them. – Brand-New Beignets Are Now in Downtown Disney!
This week, Live-action Ariel arrives at the resort, Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney100 decorations are complete, Space Mountain turns 46 at Disneyland, a new turkey leg flavor, we talk with Disney Illustrator Rick Law, 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 Weeklyteers who want to see the new Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid have a chance to at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. She is meeting guests in Fantasyland near “it's a small world” in a spot inspired by Eric's library filled with whozits and whatzits galore. There was also some limited-time treats, including the Purple Pineapple Shell Macaron, which is a purple macaron filled with blue pineapple buttercream, and a chocolate pearl and a Mermaid Strawberry Cake. – New ‘The Little Mermaid' Experiences at Disney Parks | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Five months after the start of the Disney100 celebration and some of the details are just now complete. The final finals have finally been installed on the top of the highest turrets of Sleeping Beauty Castle. We have no idea why this took so long, but we are glad that it is done. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) A summer dance party is returning this year. Stitch's Interplanetary Dance Party Blast has come back to Tomorrowland. The dance party features characters dressed in goofy space-themed costumes. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Space Mountain turned 46 this past week! To celebrate, Disneyland is offering a Space Mountain Stainless Steel Bottle filled with Passion Fruit Limeaid at Alien Pizza Planet, Tomorrowland Lemonade, and Galactic Grill for $27.99. – It's Space Mountain's Birthday! Get an EXCLUSIVE Disney Souvenir to Celebrate | the disney food blog Turkey Leg fans unite! There is a new turkey leg available at the snack cart by Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout. The Sriracha Glazed Turkey Leg is $15. Disney Food Blog reviewed it and said it doesn't taste much different than a regular turkey leg. They also said the spice level was pretty mild. – Did This Controversial Disney Snack Just Get Even MORE Divisive? | the disney food blog Weeklyteers that go solo to the parks and love Soarin' Around the World have an easier way to do so. The single-rider line is available for Soarin' in Disney California Adventure. – Soarin' Around the World Adds Single Rider Line at Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) The construction in Downtown Disney is finally showing good signs of progress. Vertical construction has finally begun after over a year of being mostly a dirt pile. This area is coming together quickly now that the foundation was poured. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Guests excited to see what the Pixar Place Hotel will look like when the renovation is complete are in for a treat! Disney released concept art for the new lobby, “Finding Nemo” inspired swimming area, and a family play court. There was also some concept art showing off the upcoming restaurant Great Maple. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/05/new-details-concept-art-revealed-for-pixar-place-hotel-at-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) A couple of new pairs of ears have been seen in the parks. There is a new chocolate-dunked churro set of ears, which feature churros curled into circles, topped with dripping chocolate and a white sparkly bow. Another new set of ears is from the movie Elemental. This set features Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple, the two main characters from the movie representing fire and water. The “bow” is made of flames and a wave of water. – New Chocolate-Dunked Churro Ear Headband at Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) New Ear Headband, Water Bottle, and More Pixar's ‘Elemental' Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) June is Pride month and of course Disney has a foodie guide out to help celebrate on both coasts! Walt Disney World has a lot of options, while Disneyland has fewer options including a Mickey-shaped Macaron, and a Mickey Pride Cookie. There are also some items in Downtown Disney at participating locations. – Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Pride Month 2023 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) The Disney VoluntEARS have delivered over 40,000 children's books to families to inspire reading. Since 2000, millions of books have been donated to First Book, a nonprofit that works to ensure educational equity by providing free and low-cost books serving kids in need. – Disney VoluntEARS Bring the Magic of Reading to the Community | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Discussion Topic Illustrator Rick Law
This week, Disneyland goes into the community for support, park reservation changes, ToonTown getting some adjustments, Fantasmic! return information, the new Disney Vacation Club tower gets a name, we talk about our trip to Knott's Berry Farm, 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 the last couple of weeks, Disneyland has been spreading the word about DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward is the plan to promote future ideas for the Disneyland Resort to the public and the government of Anaheim to start planning for the future. The biggest priority at the moment is to earn good will with the city to re-zone the parking areas around the resort to mixed use, which will allow Disney the option to do almost anything they can think of with the space. - https://www.micechat.com/286075-disneylandforward-explained-future-expansion/ A change to the reservation system at Disneyland took place this past week. Guests can now modify their reservations without the need to cancel the existing reservation first. This includes starting park and the date of the visit. Reservations are still required to be modified or canceled before midnight the day before to avoid a no-show. - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/ With ToonTown just a few of months old at this point, some adjustments are happening. The Dreaming Tree is behind construction walls getting the uneven soil under the artificial grass sorted out. The Dreaming Tree branches are also getting some TLC after a lot of use from guests. Otherwise, there are a number of smaller projects happening around the land to get it back in tip-top shape! - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/ In a sad bit of news, Fantasmic! will not be returning to Disneyland until after Labor Day at the earliest. In a statement, Disneyland said "We are taking this time to evaluate the show and explore opportunities to add new magic and touches for guests to enjoy." Guests who had booked dining packages will be notified and given alternative options. Disneyland also said "Teams are actively exploring alternate entertainment offerings for guests this summer and look forward to sharing more soon." - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/05/20/disney-announces-extended-fantasmic-closure-and-changes-to-show/ - https://www.micechat.com/354214-shocking-news-disneylands-fantasmic-dragon-engulfed-in-flames/ Five of the children who were in the Halle Bailey Ariel reveal video were surprised at Disneyland last week. McKenzie, Madison, and Carter Manier, along with Mckenzie and Riley Fleming were enjoying the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique when Halle Bailey herself showed up! She then invited the group to the premiere of The Little Mermaid. In addition to the surprise, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has new Little Mermaid costumes for both princesses and princes. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/05/the-little-mermaid-star-halle-bailey-surprises-families-at-disneyland-with-ariel-makeover-movie-premiere/ The new Disney Vacation Club tower at the Disneyland Hotel has an official name! Joining the Fantasy, Frontier, and Adventure towers will be the Discovery Tower! In addition, Disney showed off concept art showing the new splash pad area next to the new pool themed to Steamboat Willie! - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/05/21/disney-reveals-name-for-new-dvc-hotel-tower/ - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CscBA_npIcF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading June is Black Music Month, with Downtown Disney set to celebrate all month long. During June, the Downtown Disney Live! stage will have different genres of music, including Jazz Fusion, Mid-Century Jazz, and Caribbean. There are currently 17 musical groups lined up to perform. The Hollywood Backlot Stage in Disney California Adventure will also feature performances from Midnight Hour, Finesse, and The Rythm & Blues Bothas. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/05/20/specialty-snacks-food-truck-and-more-coming-to-downtown-disney-soon/ - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/ We know it isn't Disneyland-specific, but we had to mention the closing of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser out in Florida. The Galactic Starcruiser was a 2-night experience that immersed guests into the world of Star Wars in a cruise-like atmosphere. The experience was criticized for being too expensive and not broadly appealing. Some of the interactive elements that were originally planned for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge were taken and implemented in this experience instead. Hopefully, this means that some of the interactive characters, droids, and other experiences might come to the parks in the future. - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/ - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/ There are some big changes at the Walt Disney Company. The planned move of Imagineering to a new Lake Nona campus in Florida has been canceled. There are a number of possibilities for why this move was canceled, with Disney stating "Given the considerable changes that have occurred since the announcement of this project, including new leadership and changing business conditions, we have decided not to move forward with construction of the campus." - https://www.micechat.com/356770-disneyland-update-floridas-loss-is-disneylands-gain/
This week, parts of the esplanade are getting a facelift, an opening day attraction is back on track, American Idol was at the parks, guests can get Galaxy's Edge items at home, some new treats, we talk about our tour, Club 33, and the nighttime shows 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 If a stop to Maurice's Treats is on your list during a visit, there are some menu changes that you should be aware of. The Cheddar Garlic Bagel Twist has moved to Edelweiss Snacks in Fantasyland and the Churro Gears have disappeared. Some new sweet and savory menu items have taken their place for now. - https://www.micechat.com/356364-disneyland-update-fantasmic-surprise-reservations-about-reservations/ A beloved Disneyland icon is no more. Nutmeg, one of the most well-known cats featured in the Magic Key Terrace, passed away recently. Nutmeg was beloved by guests and cast members alike. If you want to reflect on the impact they made on the resort, the artwork and tiles around the Magic Key Terrace are a great reminder. - https://www.micechat.com/356364-disneyland-update-fantasmic-surprise-reservations-about-reservations/ Some new treats have come to the resort to add to the mountain of already available treats! The Peach Cobbler Sundae is available at The Golden Horseshoe for $8.49. Over at Award Weiners, there is the Tropical Funnel Cake Fries for $9.49. Just down the road at Schmoozies is the Brave Little Mickey Shake for $12.99. Finally, there are two churros. One is the Spicy Chile Cheese Churro at Willie's Churros for $6.75, and the Cosmic Disturbance Churro at Terran Treats for $6.75. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/05/07/our-honest-thoughts-on-some-of-disneys-latest-menu-changes/#more-806440 Guests that purchased the commemorative bricks in the esplanade with the 50th Anniversary medallion on them will love the next bit of news. Disneyland has been replacing the missing or highly damaged medallions. There was no official announcement from Disney on this, but Disneyland News Today discovered the newly replaced feature recently. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/disneyland-resort-replacing-stolen-medallions-on-commemorative-bricks-in-esplanade/ Star Wars fans who would like to purchase some of the Galaxy's Edge exclusive items without going to the parks now have that option! ShopDisney has the Kyber crystals, Holocrons in Jedi and Sith variants, and a Therii creature plush. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/photos-star-wars-galaxys-edge-exclusive-merchandise-now-available-on-shopdisney/ An opening day vehicle has returned to Disneyland. The C.K. Holliday, named after Cyrus Kurtz Holliday, founder of the Santa Fe Railroad, returned to the rails recently. This engine, along with the E.P. Ripley were the two opening-day engines. The C.K. Holliday is engine #1 on the line. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/original-opening-day-steam-engine-c-k-holliday-returns-to-service-on-disneyland-railroad/ American Idol fans saw a familiar location on the most recent episode. The show was filmed in Disneyland for Disney night. Contestants got to visit the resort with their moms to celebrate Mother's Day. They were able to meet with celebrity mentor Sofia Carson on the balcony in New Orleans Square. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/american-idol-visits-disneyland-resort-for-upcoming-disney-night-episode-featuring-sofia-carson-and-halle-bailey/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCKna5ZoyN4
This week, no signs of Murphy anymore, a lot of Fantasyland attractions will be down together, new Make a Wish windows, new Guardian's items and a new Guardian's character, we talk about our Star Wars Nite and Disneyana event experience 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 On the heels of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3's huge weekend debut, there's a new face at their Awesome Dance Off. Mantis has taken Gamora's place for the street show bringing some new humor. Along with Mantis, there are new treats inside Avengers Campus including Milky Fizz, a dessert pear-flavored soda water with cream, now available at Pym Test Kitchen is the Orloni on a Stick, a Salmon Poke Pretzel, and Experiment 7290: Cookies & Cream Cold Brew. And next door at Pym Tasting Lab, enjoy the Zarg-Bits, a tasty snack inspired by the Zarg Nuts eaten in the film! - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/05/awesome-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-additions-coming-to-disney-parks/ Along with World Wish Day, a celebration of the founding of the Make a Wish Foundation, the windows were dedicated around the corner on Main Street. The three windows include a center window dedicated to Make-A-Wish and all the wish kids past, present and future; and side windows honoring Chris Greicius, the wish that inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish, and Frank “Bopsy” Salazar, the first official wish granted by Make-A-Wish (and the first Disney wish). Disney as a whole has made nearly 150,000 wishes come true and Disneyland was part of the first official wish. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/disneyland-resort-dedicates-3-windows-on-main-street-usa-to-make-a-wish-to-celebrate-world-wish-day/ An unexpected pause in Disney entertainment doesn't get much more adorable than this. Last month Magic Happens had to pause as a Mama duck and her ducklings crashed the parade and ran in front of the Coco float. Miguel noticed and started waving. Cast members helped guide them to safety and the parade continued. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/28/the-disney-parade-was-unexpectedly-delayed-for-the-cutest-reason-ever/ There's a new big dog at Imagineering in Florida. No, really. It's the first canine imagineer in the U.S. Noodle is a service dog for imagineer Jacklyn, assisting with her cardiac and respiratory issues. In her spare time, Noodle tends to dozens of rubber ducks under Jacklyn's desk, lounges in her orthopedic bed, or visits cubicles searching for pets and cuddles. Jacklyn's team recently threw Noodle a surprise fourth birthday party, “complete with puppy presents and a cake.” - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/disney-introduces-noodle-the-first-canine-imagineer/ A new twist for the backdrop of World of Color: ONE. The Orange County register reporst the Incredicoaster, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind and Jumpin' Jellyfish will stay open during the nighttime spectacular for the first time. Jessie's Critter Carousel and the Pixar Pal A Around will remain closed. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/05/confirmed-incredicoaster-inside-out-emotional-whirlwind-jumpin-jellyfish-will-run-during-world-of-color-one/ As of May 8th, the scrims have come down around the Fantasmic! stage on Tom Sawyer Island. There is almost no indication that a fire happened on the stage, with the exception of a small amount of soot near the edge of the platform that covers the lift which rases Murphy into place. - https://www.micechat.com/354214-shocking-news-disneylands-fantasmic-dragon-engulfed-in-flames/ We saw the biggest lines ever for Dok Ondor's on May the Fourth. Star Wars day brought out the fans and many of them were on the hunt for the limited edition Cal Kestis lightsaber hilt. It appears to have made it onto ShopDisney now for those looking to pick up a $400 collectible. We'll talk more about Star Wars Nite in our discussion topic this week. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-limited-edition-cal-kestis-lightsaber-coming-soon-luke-skywalker-return-of-the-jedi-40th-anniversary-lightsaber-available-now-on-shopdisney/ With the live action Little Mermaid coming out later this month, guests can look forward to meeting the new Ariel some time in the parks. Halle Bailey who plays Ariel announced it, but didn't provide any dates. When she arrives from Atlantica, you'll be able to say hello on the promenade near it's a small world. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/confirmed-live-action-ariel-character-meet-greet-coming-to-disneyland-disneys-hollywood-studios-and-disneyland-paris-this-summer/ Lots of refurbishment is coming to Fantasyland next month. According to the park calendar, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan's Flight and Alice in Wonderland will be down starting Monday, June 5. The calendar shows Alice and Toad coming back Friday the 16th, but no date is set for Peter Pan. The good news is, the Matterhorn should be back before all of these closures. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/25/3-disney-rides-are-temporarily-closing-soon/