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This week, Summer is just beginning, but Halloween is coming, what is staying from the 70th during Halloween, a huge book event this weekend, construction updates around the parks, new infrastructure at the entrance, a new Magic Band spot, an adorable dinosaur comes to Pixar Pier, we talk about our Disneyana experience, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: It is that time of the year to start planning for the Halloween season at Disneyland. Next week, Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale. This is a competetive event to get tickets for, so be sure to get in early and pick your dates. Inspire Magic Key holders can get tickets starting on June 24th no earlier then 9am Disneyland time, with all other Magic Key holders having an opportunity starting June 25th. General public sales start on June 26th. Dates start even before the Halloween season on August 17th, and run through October 31st. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ There are some other updates on the Halloween season at the resort. For 2025, Halloween Time will start on August 22nd and run through October 31st. Mickey and Minnie will get new outfits for the occasion, as usual. This time they will be a twist on the 70th costumes! Haunted Mansion Holiday is returning, along with Halloween Screams. Over in Disney California Adventure, Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Mater's Junkyard JamBOOree, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark are returning. Mickey's Trick and Treat is coming to the Disney Theater for the fall, replacing Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Of course food and merchandise will be along as well. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ With Halloween Time and Disneyland's 70th happening at the same time, you might wonder what is staying from the 70th during the spooky season. Paint the Night, World of Color – Happiness, and Tapestry of Happiness will continue to run throughout the season. Disney says “areas and attractions around the resort will retain special touches, including decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade.” – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ This Saturday, a few authors of Disneyland books will be at Wonderground for a book release and signing. Don Hahn and Christopher Merrit will be on hand to sign The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland, Martha Blanding and Tim O'Day for Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman's Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth, Matthew Reinhart for Disneyland Park (a Pop-Up Park Tour), and finally Bob Weis with Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering. The event is from 10am-11:30am. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ A couple of construction items that we have been following at the resort have some updates. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room has a reopening date of July 3rd! Pixie Hollow has been behind construction walls for a while now, and looks to be returning on June 29th. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ When we were in the parks a few weeks ago, we noticed new lamp posts in front of Main Street Station, by the Mickey floral. Walls are back up in this area to install more of these lamp posts. The new lights look like gas lamps, but use regular bulbs with a mesh over them to give a vintage look. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ We talked about the neat Magic Band touch points around Disneyland in a previous episode, but there was still one location that had not come online yet. The last point in Tomorrowland, themed to Autopia is finally online. This one is a bit of a letdown as this one only makes car noises when activated. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ An update that came to Epcot at Walt Disney World has made its way to DCA! Soarin' Around the World has been updated to fix the skewed Eiffel Tower in the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ Over on Pixar Pier, the new Rex meet-and-greet is available. Rex is out and looks as adorably scary (if you can say that about Rex). – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ SnackChat: Trip Food (Savory Eats Treats) Discussion Topic: Spring 2025 Disneyana Event The Happiest Place on Earth- Chris Merritt and Don Hahn – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/d23-live-stream-happiest-place-on-earth/

Today we are coming for those pesky Disney resellers! We'll be looking into the history of Disney merchandise and collectibles along with a game of Price Is Right!

Stage Nine in Old Town Sacramento is an absolute treasure trove of all things pop culture and nostalgia. Not only is Stage Nine one of the largest Disney Fine Art galleries in the US, it also houses a gigantic Disneyana collection, has a toy store straight out of the dreams of 70s and 80s kids, and features a classic candy store too. Add to that RSVLTS, Loungefly, Funko Pop and more, and this place becomes your checkbook's worst nightmare. It's GREAT!You can see and shop most of Stage Nine's collection at https://stagenine.com. This is not a sponsored episode - we're just big fans!----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

This week, Imagineering picks up some Themed Entertainment Awards, Thanksgiving meal options, Magic Keyholder's can pick up a free gift, The Haunted Mansion queue has opened, big changes to the D23 membership plans, we talk to Kaye from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Weeklyteers know that Imagineers are amazing at bringing stories to life in the parks, resorts, ships, and other locations around the world. The Themed Entertainment Association has recognized Imagineering for three separate projects. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland have received the Outstanding Achievement Award – Theme Park Land, making it the first time Imagineering has received two awards in the category in a single year. The Outstanding Achievement – Technical Innovation was awarded for the BDX Droids found wandering around in Star Wars Galaxys Edge. These add to the nearly 70 Thea awards that Imagineering has received over the last 30 years. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/imagineering-recognized-for-themed-entertainment-excellence-three-disney-projects-honored-with-thea-awards/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XuvWrvsBVk&t=9s https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tdr+explorer+fantasy+springs For Weeklyteers who are looking to spend Thanksgiving in Disneyland, there are a couple of places to get a meal to celebrate. Carnation Cafe will have a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner for $25, which includes an oven-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cornbread stuffing. A kid's size is just $15. The Plaza Inn also has a Thanksgiving Dinner. For $18.99, guests get carved turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce. A child's portion is available for $10.49. For a snack, there is a Thanks-mass Sandwich at Jolly Holiday, and a Turkey Dinner Potato at Troubadour Tavern. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ Another gift is available for Magic Keyholders at the resort. From November 27th through December 6th, while supplies last, keyholders can pick up a Moana 2 custom print. It can be picked up at Disneyana, Kingswell Shop, and Wonderground Gallery. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanriller_/?hl=en The extended queue of the Haunted Mansion has finally debuted to guests! The new extended queue has a lot of details to look at and enjoy. The path winds through some gardens, Madame Leota's enchanted garden, and past new crypts. Guests in mobility devices enter through the main entrance of the mansion, and exit through a new, accessible elevator that features a gallery of original artwork for the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ The Main Street Train Station is finally out from behind scrims and looks great! With the Candlelight Processional happening soon, it needed to be complete for the setup that features that station as a stage and backdrop. The displays inside the station have been cleaned up and look great, with the roof being completely replaced, and the decorative elements getting a good polish. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ The Lego store has reopened in Downtown Disney, but has little to show for the refurbishment. None of the new Lego sculptures have been installed, with no word on if they are coming at all. Hopefully they have just been delayed and will show up in the future. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ The upcoming Parkside Market at the west end of Downtown Disney has received some of the final signage for the stores that will call this location home. Parkside Market, Sip & Sonder, and D-Lander signs have all been installed and look nearly ready to open. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ When Ray's Berets opened in Bayou Country, Ray had his home decked out for Halloween. Well, now that Halloween is over, he has decorated for Christmas! He has a couple of stockings hung by the fireplace, and a tree setup with a gift nearby. MiceChat reports that Imagineers mentioned that Ray will be redecorating for many holidays throughout the year. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ Magic Keyholders who might be holding out on using Lightning Lane can get it at a discounted price in January. From January 6th through January 31st, the discount for Lightning Lane will be doubled when using the Magic Key to enter the parks. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ If you want some truly original holiday merchandise, stop in to Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney! Din Tai Fung's mascots are available in a plush purse, and clip-on plushie version. A pair of holiday ornaments are also available. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ There is a gingerbread house in the Grand Californian lobby, in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion, and now one in the Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen on Main Street! What makes this one special is that it is Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle! – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCzb2ihP1DF/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, is updating the membership plans. The general membership level, which includes a weekly newsletter, seasonal activations, and access to sweepstakes and general events will remain free. Starting January 1st, there will be THREE new gold membership levels. Each level will include access to D23 evetns, discounts, and special offers, with the addition of an exclusive D23 Gold Membership Kit, which comes with a membership certificate and card, a Savings Passport, collectible stitch pin, Goofy and Max car magnet, and a special Disney Lorcana trading card. Starting with the Spring 2025 issue of the Disney twenty-three publication, it will be offered in a digital and interactive version. These are all included in the Gold Member Essential Plan at $49.99 a year. For $99.99 per year, you can get the Gold Member Choice Plan with includes all the essential plan items, plus one exclusive item. Choice plan members can choose between a spirity jersey, pin box set, fan pack with a crossbody bag, water bottle, and twill cap, or a replica of the Disneyland Park Entrance plaque, a reproduction of Walt Disney's annotations from 1955, and 70th anniversary book. Finally, the Gold Complete plan includes everything in the Essential Plan and all four of the exclusive items in the Choice Plan for $299.99. – https://d23.com/new-gold-membership-plans-2025/ SnackChat: Plaza Inn – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn/menus/ Discussion Topic: Kaye Malin – https://www.waltdisneymuseum.org/

This week, Jeff is joined by Julia Layne to talk about Disney gift giving, and we make a list of some themes and gift ideas to help you become a Disney gift-giver-extraordinaire this holiday season! But first, we talk to author Sunny Chanel about her brand new book "Bring the Magic Home" from Disney Editions. Sunny talks to us about her background as a Disney fan, her history as a writer, and she gives us some tips and insight into the act of bringing Disney design home from the parks into your personal space. Plus - Julia reports on "Directing at Disney," a new exhibition at the Walt Disney Family Museum on display now through March 2025. Shop for Disney gifts at Kristen's shop of handmade upcycled Disneyana at boardtique.com. Help support the show at MousetalgiaPlus.com. Keep in touch at comments@mousetalgia.com.

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast we have another encore edition with guest Ron DeFore, whose father Don DeFore was known to classic TV fans as Thorny on the show The Adventures of Ozzy and Harriet. It's a nice bookend with the recent interview we did with Sam Nelson, Rick Nelson's son a few months back talking about that iconic 50s show. What's more, Ron's mother was singer Marion Holmes and we hear from Ron about how his parents met as well as her career as well which has a fun bit of trivia in there you won't want to miss. Disneyland fans will especially love this episode as we discuss how Don Defore was the only celebrity to have a branded store in Disneyland which happened only because of his friendship with Walt Disney himself. We hear about the Don DeFore Silver Banjo Barbeque, how the recipe came about and where the signage ended up. Disneyana buffs will be in hog heaven on this one….BBQ hog heaven that is.  What's more we discuss the book Ron wrote about literally growing up in Disneyland which you can still purchase as an autographed copy at (get this) www.growingupindisneyland.com. It's quite the story about literally growing up in the “Happiest Place on Earth” that we touch on quite a bit on this episode. Along the way we hear stories about President Ronald Reagan, John Lennon, a DJ stint as Captain Disco, the T.V. show The Odd Couple, long lost LA restaurant favorites & much more. So take a listen to this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Everyone has a story. 

Join us on this exciting episode of The DIZPod as we dive into all the magical moments from the NC Disneyana Weekend! From enchanting panels to exclusive merchandise, we cover it all. Plus, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Ashley from “DisneyAllergies with Ashley” to share her unique insights and tips for navigating Disney with allergies. Don't miss out on this fun-filled recap and expert advice!

This week, Doctor Strange is moving out of the sanctum, Magic Key sales are paused again, Wonderground gallery has a new location, something new at the Haunted Mansion, we talk to D23 Head Michael Vargo, 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: A new Pixar character for the resort starts making appearances in Disney California Adventure in a few days. Anger will be meeting and greeting at the Pixar Pier Band Shell. – Guests Can Now Meet Anger at Pixar Fest | Disney Parks Blog Fans of the Doctor Strange Show in Avengers Campus should quickly make their way to the Ancient Sanctum as soon as possible. The Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts show is having its final performance on June 30th. Dr. Strange will continue to meet and greet guests throughout the campus. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/06/07/news-popular-disney-show-canceled-amid-unionization/#more-942576 Magic Key sales have been stopped again. As of June 5th, Magic Keys can only he renewed and no new keys can be purchased. The keys were on sale for 92 days before sales were halted. – https://www.micechat.com/388548-disneyland-update-anger-ignites-amid-summer-cutbacks-locked-magic-keys/ One of our favorite locations in Downtown Disney has reopened in a new location! Wonderground Gallery reopened Friday in the former California Sole location between Napolini Pizzeria and Salt & Straw. – Disneyland Update: Anger Ignites Amid Summer Cutbacks & Locked Magic Keys (micechat.com) Din Tai Fung will open later this summer in Downtown Disney with some unique merchandise! The merchandise will be exclusive and have two collections: the DTF Essentials collection with will feature a hoodie and shirt with a decorative patch to pay homage to the original location in Taiwan. The Anaheim collection will feature the mascot, Bao Bao, and his friend Shao Mai. – Disneyland Update: Anger Ignites Amid Summer Cutbacks & Locked Magic Keys (micechat.com) Tage is overjoyed at this next bit of news! Last week, we reported on the new security entrance at Downtown Disney. At that time, the old entrance with the temporary looking tents was still in place. This week, they are gone! – https://www.micechat.com/388548-disneyland-update-anger-ignites-amid-summer-cutbacks-locked-magic-keys/ Teresa is overjoyed at this piece of news! New trees have been planted in the Haunted Mansion construction area near the train station! This is to replace the trees that had been removed to perform the work that was needed in the area at the beginning of the year. – Disneyland Update: Anger Ignites Amid Summer Cutbacks & Locked Magic Keys (micechat.com) A classic Disneyland shop now has a second location! The silhouette shop on Main Street is still in the original location on Main Street next to the Crystal Arts, but is offering the service in the Disneyana shop, adding additional capacity for the popular souvenir. – https://www.micechat.com/388548-disneyland-update-anger-ignites-amid-summer-cutbacks-locked-magic-keys/ SnackChat: Blue Bayou – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/blue-bayou-restaurant/ https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/Blue-Bayou-Disneyland-restaurant-history-16770162.php Discussion Topic: Michael Vargo, Head of D23

This week, a ton of Pixar Fest information like the Foodie Guide, decorations, dining options, Downtown Disney updates are a plenty as well, we talk about our upcoming trip to the parks this weekend, 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: Pixar Fest is coming in quick! Decorations for the festival are going up all around the resort. Last week, we talked about the decorations in Downtown Disney, this week they are showing up in both parks! Very colorful bunting has appeared on the lamp posts along Main Street in Disneyland, and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Each lamp post has a different Pixar character at the top. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) With PixarFest just around the corner, there is another dining option coming to Disney California Adventure. With the launch of “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration,” there will be a dessert package available to guests. The package includes reserved seating for the parade, and a selection of Pixar-inspired foods, desserts and cheeses, with unlimited soft drinks and bottled water—plus coffee and a specialty mocktail. The package is $69 per guest. – https://www.micechat.com/384351-cuisine-with-character-disneyland-resort-pixar-fest-food-guide/ Some new items are also launching for Pixar Fest that is just amazing! Doug, from Up! is available as a popcorn bucket for Magic Key Holders, and the Guitar from Coco popcorn bucket will be available for all guests. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/04/11/2-new-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-coming-soon/#more-925040 We have some new information about the new dining locations coming to Downtown Disney in the near future. Paseo, Centrico, and Tiendita will be opening in the next few weeks according to the Disney Parks Blog. Din Tai Fung will be opening this summer, and new Steakhouse and BBQ concepts will be coming as well in the former Tortilla Jo's footprint. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/new-culinary-delights-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/ Another location in Downtown Disney is undergoing some changes. The popular Marceline's Confectionary is expanding. During the construction, there will be a Marceline's cart in Downtown Disney selling treats. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/new-culinary-delights-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/ Some interactivity has come to the construction walls at the Haunted Mansion. MagicBand wearing guests can tap on specific tap points on the walls to hear sounds from the attraction. There are also QR codes to access the PhotoPass Lens options in the Disneyland App. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) An interesting observation was made by the crew over at MiceChat this week. Some lamp posts at Jolly Holiday, Rancho del Zocalo, and the Pirates of the Caribbean bridge have been removed. This is likely related to the lamp post blowing over a few months ago in Town Square. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) With Tiana's Bayou Adventure winding down construction in Walt Disney World, the Ambassadors from the resort showed off some new Minnie Ears. The ears are navy blue with gold details and artwork from the attraction. No date for when these will be on sale or coming to Disneyland. – SURPRISE! Disney Revealed a NEW Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride Souvenir | the disney food blog SnackChat: Pixar Fest Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-eats-pixar-fest-foodie-guide-starting-april-26/ May the 4th Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-eats-may-the-4th-foodie-guide-2024/ Discussion Topic: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2024 https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-season-of-the-force-foodie-guide-for-disneyland-resort-2024 https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/dfc_expo.html

This week, we go to Disneyana and Disneyland! 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. Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa share their time at Disneyana Spring 2024 and Disneyland

This week, we go to Disneyana and Disneyland! 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. Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa share their time at Disneyana Spring 2024 and Disneyland

This week, a ton of Pixar Fest information like the Foodie Guide, decorations, dining options, Downtown Disney updates are a plenty as well, we talk about our upcoming trip to the parks this weekend, 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: Pixar Fest is coming in quick! Decorations for the festival are going up all around the resort. Last week, we talked about the decorations in Downtown Disney, this week they are showing up in both parks! Very colorful bunting has appeared on the lamp posts along Main Street in Disneyland, and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Each lamp post has a different Pixar character at the top. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) With PixarFest just around the corner, there is another dining option coming to Disney California Adventure. With the launch of “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration,” there will be a dessert package available to guests. The package includes reserved seating for the parade, and a selection of Pixar-inspired foods, desserts and cheeses, with unlimited soft drinks and bottled water—plus coffee and a specialty mocktail. The package is $69 per guest. – https://www.micechat.com/384351-cuisine-with-character-disneyland-resort-pixar-fest-food-guide/ Some new items are also launching for Pixar Fest that is just amazing! Doug, from Up! is available as a popcorn bucket for Magic Key Holders, and the Guitar from Coco popcorn bucket will be available for all guests. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/04/11/2-new-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-coming-soon/#more-925040 We have some new information about the new dining locations coming to Downtown Disney in the near future. Paseo, Centrico, and Tiendita will be opening in the next few weeks according to the Disney Parks Blog. Din Tai Fung will be opening this summer, and new Steakhouse and BBQ concepts will be coming as well in the former Tortilla Jo's footprint. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/new-culinary-delights-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/ Another location in Downtown Disney is undergoing some changes. The popular Marceline's Confectionary is expanding. During the construction, there will be a Marceline's cart in Downtown Disney selling treats. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/new-culinary-delights-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/ Some interactivity has come to the construction walls at the Haunted Mansion. MagicBand wearing guests can tap on specific tap points on the walls to hear sounds from the attraction. There are also QR codes to access the PhotoPass Lens options in the Disneyland App. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) An interesting observation was made by the crew over at MiceChat this week. Some lamp posts at Jolly Holiday, Rancho del Zocalo, and the Pirates of the Caribbean bridge have been removed. This is likely related to the lamp post blowing over a few months ago in Town Square. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Goodbyes, Last Hurrahs & New Horizons! (micechat.com) With Tiana's Bayou Adventure winding down construction in Walt Disney World, the Ambassadors from the resort showed off some new Minnie Ears. The ears are navy blue with gold details and artwork from the attraction. No date for when these will be on sale or coming to Disneyland. – SURPRISE! Disney Revealed a NEW Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride Souvenir | the disney food blog SnackChat: Pixar Fest Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-eats-pixar-fest-foodie-guide-starting-april-26/ May the 4th Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-eats-may-the-4th-foodie-guide-2024/ Discussion Topic: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2024 https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-season-of-the-force-foodie-guide-for-disneyland-resort-2024 https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/dfc_expo.html

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This week, Jeff is joined by Tina and Julia of the Pal Around Podcast and we have a Mousetalgia potpourri for you! We discuss a new tribute to Floyd Norman and the Lunar New Year celebration, both at Disney California Adventure; "Up For Auction," Chris Hardwick's new series on the CW about Disney collecting; and we speak with Mike Van Eaton about his upcoming Disneyana auctions. Plus - Lando's new memoir, and more! Keep in touch: comments@mousetalgia.com

This week, Jeff discusses his memorabilia which will be part of the "Celebration of the Disney Studio and Disney Parks" Van Eaton auction on March 2; and Kristen reports back from her recent trip to the World, and gives us some tips, tricks and advice about places to stay, things to eat, extras to book - and the ins and outs of Genie+ at WDW. Plus - Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes tackles a day at Disneyland; Jeff inexplicably signs up for the Disneyland Halloween 10K; and we ask: what does it truly mean to be living the Disney life? Keep in touch (and send in those BSOW selfies!) to comments@mousetalgia.com

This week, recent permits give a glimpse of what is coming to the resort, early access changes, scaffolding is everywhere, the Haunted Mansion queue is unrecognizable, we talk about the unofficial events for 2024, 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: There is a lot going on at the Disneyland Resort if recent permits are any indication. The biggest change will be new entrance turnstiles at both parks listed as “automatic guest entry gates, fixed manual gates, removable railings and new overhead shrouds.” These could be similar to the ones in Disneyland Paris. There is also a permit for replacing the pipes running to the geyser at Grizzly River Run. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/19/disney-files-permits-for-4-8-million-refurbishment-project/ https://www.micechat.com/377840-disneyland-update-new-gates-dragons-haunted-mansion-happenings/ A friendly reminder that early entry has changed for Disneyland as of January 20th. Guests will now have 30 minute early access to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure depending on the day, and not have access to both on the same day, Also, not every attraction will be available during this time. Check the link in our show notes for all the details. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/17/disneylands-early-entry-policy-is-about-to-change/ The left side of the entrance to Disneyland is under a lot of scaffolding at the moment. The City Hall complex that includes the fire department and restrooms, along with the Lost and Found, lockers, and restrooms in the esplanade are all getting refurbished. They are not the only places in the parks as The Mark Twain, Astro Orbiter, Stage Door Cafe, Hyperion Theater, Grizzly Peak Facilities and Grizzly River Run, and finally the Grand Californian Hotel lobby are all seeing updates. – https://www.micechat.com/377840-disneyland-update-new-gates-dragons-haunted-mansion-happenings/ Construction on the Haunted Mansion extended queue is in full swing at Disneyland. The switchback behind the pet cemetery has been completely leveled to make way for updates. Work has yet to begin on the new carriage house at the exit of the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/377840-disneyland-update-new-gates-dragons-haunted-mansion-happenings/ Some updates have been installed for the projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle. New projectors in larger decorative housings have been installed. The new housings are much larger than the previous ones and are more noticeable. – https://www.micechat.com/377840-disneyland-update-new-gates-dragons-haunted-mansion-happenings/ For the 2024 Lunar New Year celebration, there are some changes to the Sip and Savor passes. This year guests can get a scannable pass that they can use along with a 4-digit code at the marketplaces to use the pass. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-scannable-sip-and-savor-lunar-new-year/ With Lunar New Year starting soon, there is a new meet and greet coming to the event. Meilin Lee and her mom, Ming Lee, from Turning Red will be greeting guests throughout the festival from January 23rd to February 18th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/19/disney-announces-new-character-meet-and-greet-coming-soon/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/photos-video-new-turning-red-meilin-ming-lee-meet-and-greet-for-lunar-new-year-at-disney-california-adventure/ Characters and entertainment released for Sweethearts Night – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/entertainment-and-characters-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-2024/ The Disney Parks Blog has revealed some information on the changes coming to dining in Downtown Disney. The biggest news for us is the TWO STORY location for Earl of Sandwich coming in the future! Paseo and Centrico are adding a third option – Tiendita will open later this Spring. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/parkside-market-first-look-earl-of-sandwich-news-and-more-coming-to-downtown-disney-district/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q2wo0118240025A If you are a hockey fan, or just a fan of the 90's classic The Mighty Ducks, then you should head to Disneyland on February 22nd and 23rd. Anaheim Ducks Days features cavalcades, activities and entertainment like meet and greets, special food offerings, and of course merch! – https://www.micechat.com/377749-disneyland-anaheim-ducks-day/ With Valentine's Day coming up soon and Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts Nite coming, there is a new popcorn bucket to celebrate. The new Polka Dot Valentine Mickey-shaped Balloon Bucket features Mickey and Minnie kissing on the side of a pink bucket in the shape of a Mickey Balloon. You can pick one up yourself for just $18.75. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/21/disneys-new-popcorn-bucket-is-here-and-its-already-super-popular/ We all know that Imagineers are amazing, creative individuals. Recently, Lanny Smoot, a Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Lanny is only the second person from The Walt Disney Company – the first being Walt Disney himself! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/disney-imagineer-first-since-walt-to-receive-this-honor/ Snack Chat: Valentines Day foodie guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-valentines-day-2024/ Discussion Topic: Non-Disney Events Gumball Rally – https://www.micechat.com/376686-gumball-rally-2024-details/ Villains Day – https://www.facebook.com/VillainsDay/ Dapper Days – https://dapperday.com/ Disneyana – https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/dfc_expo.html Nurses Day – https://nursesdayatthepark.com/ Bats Day – http://www.batsday.net/

What do you collect? DIsney fans are unique, they collect so many Disney items it is very difficult to list everything that people collect. It adds to the flavor of being a Disney fan and also brings folks together when they have a common collecting expoerience.  Listen in as Evan and Bryan look at the different Disney collectables - who does it, what is popular and even look at some unique things that people collect. Are you into Disneyana? Let us know what you collect, we want to hear, and we'd love to have folks join us to discuss what they collect. ------------------------------------------------------ If you want to join us and discuss your trip or any of the topics we chat about, provide a trip report or even just ask questions, please reach out to us on our Facebook page, Spoonie Nation, Instagram or Twitter all episodes, show notes, and everything about our podcast here 

#disney #podcast #universalflorida Are you a fan of Disneyana, the term for collectible items related to Disney characters, movies, theme parks and more? Do you enjoy pin trading, the hobby of exchanging official Disney pins with cast members and other guests? If so, you'll love the Disneyana North Carolina Podcast, where we talk about all things Disneyana in the state of North Carolina. In this episode, we interview a local collector and enthusiast who share their stories, tips and insights on Disneyana and pin trading. We also discuss the latest news, releases and events on Disneyana and pin trading. Whether you're looking for rare pins, vintage souvenirs, or just some fun facts and trivia, we have something for everyone who loves Disneyana and pin trading. Character Spotlight: The Headless Horseman Review: Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites is a new value hotel that offers a coastal vibe and theme park benefits. It is located across the street from its sister hotel, Surfside Inn and Suites, and both are part of Universal's Endless Summer Resort5. We stayed at Dockside Inn and Suites for three nights in August 2023, and we had a great experience. The hotel has a bright and airy design, with nautical details and soothing colors. The lobby has a coffee shop and a bar, as well as a Universal Studios Store. The staff was friendly and helpful, and check-in was quick and easy. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with two queen beds, a small refrigerator, a 43-inch flat-screen TV, and a two-compartment bathroom. The room was clean and well-maintained, and we liked the beach-themed decor. The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, and we had no issues with noise or temperature. The hotel has two resort-style pools, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and poolside bars. There are also kids' splash pad areas and daily activities for families. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool after a day at the parks, and we liked the music and atmosphere. You can now opt in for free gift DIZ Club Memberships https://youtube.com/@LivinginDIZ/allow_gifts

Happy holidays! This week, Jeff and Kristen take a deep dive into the history of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, and we look at how Walt Disney used the music of Tchaikovsky in his most innovative animated features. We talk about how the music enouraged innovation in Fantasia, how the animators interpreted the music of the Nutcracker Suite for Fantasia, and how Walt taught the world about Tchaikovsky through his marketing for both Fantasia and Sleeping Beauty. We also explore the history of the Nutcracker Ballet, and speak with Adrina Hsieh, a company dancer with San Jose Ballet Theatre who recently danced in the Nutcracker as the "Snow Queen." Plus - Jeff and Kristen talk about recent Disneyana purchases - and more. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a very happy new year! Keep in touch: comments@mousetalgia.com

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/

Join your tour guides Jason Thomason, Holly Wood Crawford and Dan Hansen as they get all lovey dovey and plan the perfect date night with their spouses at both Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs.  Plus Springs is still the best Park at WDW, why occasional trips without the kids is essential, seeing the fireworks from the top of the treehouse, lots of Legos and more! Follow us on Facebook at Disney Friends of the Grand Circle Tour Podcast for live shows every Thursday night, on Instagram at @grandcircletourpodcast  and on YouTube at @grandcircletour Brought to you by https://celebratingflorida.com/  and https://mei-travel.com/ The Grand Circle Tour Podcast is in no way part of, endorsed or authorized by, or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney. Disclosure | Privacy Policy  

This time, we are back with three stops.  First, we return to Griffith Park for the latest version of LA Haunted Hayride!  Next, we head to Corona for the incredibly unique Nightmare at Dos Lagos.  Then, we journey to Anaheim for all the fun of the Disneyana Fan Club Expo.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

On October 16, 1923 — precisely 100 years ago today — Walt Disney and his older brother Roy launched Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. In time, their business would morph into one of the world's best-known and most beloved companies. To mark this milestone anniversary, co-hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart review the history of The Walt Disney Company and Disneyland, paying special attention to the many practical lessons that executives and entrepreneurs can glean from the Disney successes and failures of the past century. Listeners will also hear from Michael Goldsby, a professor of entrepreneurship at Ball Street University and the co-author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way. Professor Goldsby was a guest on the podcast in September 2019. As a special feature, Maxwell shares the incredible story of how he uncovered, buried deep in the archives of a Kansas museum, an original prospectus for Disneyland written in 1953, roughly two years before the first park opened. If you're a Disneyphile or grown-up Mouseketeer, comparing Walt's vision to today's Disneyland will fascinate you. So perk up your mouse ears and listen to the leaders of the band for a thrilling ride through ten decades of Disneyana and the business lessons they impart. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. Photo: Walt Disney, 1946 Posted: October 16, 2023 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:39 Episode: 12.15

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.

Welcome, foolish listeners - to this special Haunted-Mansion-54th-anniversary edition of Mousetalgia! Today, Jeff discusses autograph collecting, the pros and cons of collecting popcorn buckets, and a new Hat Box Ghost controversy! Plus, we celebrate the anniversary of the venerable Haunted Mansion, and Jeff shamelessly shares a Disney Visa offer (which you can find at https://www.referyourchasecard.com/200b/SQCWK227JK ).  Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com

It was time for the weekend road trip to Dayton Disneyana.  While this was only Fran's second time at the event, we can see how this is becoming an annual tradition.  From traffic jams and "too many" stops to Big Lots and ice cream, it's a wonder they slept! For the recap of 2022 Dayton Disneyana see podcast episode 151 To find out more about "What is Dayton Disneyana" listen to episode 145 where the ladies interview event coordinator Anita Schaengold. Our friend Gary wrote a FULL review of the 2019 event on our website that has a lot of details and photos! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite Podcast editing by Anna Cooper

This time, we have a double dose of shows to share.  First, it's halfway to Halloween at Spooky Swap Meet.  Then, it's a brand new version of a beloved Disneyana show at the Disney Fan Club Expo.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

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/

Rick and Cathy welcome Melanie Lentz-Janney, of Authentic Florida fame, to the podcast. They spend the episode talking about some of their favorite Florida kitsch, the difference between Florida collectibles and Disneyana, and their favorite Florida roadside attractions. Links we mentionedAuthentic FloridaPresidents Hall of Fame (Clermont)Sarasota Jungle GardensBoyett's Citrus Attraction (and Authentic Florida's day trip there)Signup link for Authentic Florida newsletter or follow Authentic Florida on FacebookTupperware MuseumFind Rick on Twitter @OldFLA and online at RickKilby.com.Support the showWant more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathyTwitter and Instagram: @CathySalustri Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/, and make sure to bookmark Old Florida with Rick Kilby (http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/) and read through the archives. Connect with Rick on social media: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and Instagram (@ricklebee).

Author Didier Ghez, joins hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert to discuss his new book, The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures. The team also chats about the latest Disney and pop-culture news, films, and tv. PRE-ORDER - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual Companion (Commemorating 30 Years) (Disney Editions Deluxe) Hardcover by Dave Bossert using our Amazon Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/3E51hyR. - The Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's pop-culture podcasts - The Disney List Podcast - Dining at Disney Podcast - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Didier Ghez has conducted Disney research since he was a teenager in the mid-'80s. His articles about the parks, animation, and vintage international Disneyana, as well as his many interviews with Disney artists, have appeared in such magazines as Disney Twenty-Three, Persistence of Vision, Tomart's Disneyana Update, Animation Journal, Animation Magazine, StoryboarD, and Fantasyline. He is the author of the books They Drew As They Pleased - The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age, Disney's Grand Tour, and Disneyland Paris - From Sketch to Reality, and editor of Life in the Mouse House: Memoir of a Disney Story Artist and Inside the Whimsy Works: My Life with Walt Disney Productions. He runs The Disney History blog (disneybooks.blogspot.com), and e Disney Books Network website (www.didierghez.com), and serves as managing editor of Walt's People book series. Purchase his new book The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures using our Amazon affiliate link today. https://amzn.to/3QLxjGe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/support

Quando viene dicembre...beh, anni fa significava una sola cosa: Disney. Un cartone animato che riuniva tutti quanti in sala per passare un'ora e mezza all'insegna del divertimento e dell'intrattenimento. Ne sono cambiate di cosa da allora e la Disney ha smarrito la retta via ma ho deciso di ripercorrere la mia personale storia con questa casa di produzione che ha fagocitato l'industria hollywoodiana ma che un tempo era capace anche di offrire un po' di arte e passione. Per festeggiare l'anniversario di uno dei suoi più grandi classici, la Disney propone nel 1999 "Fantasia 2000". Come il suo predecessore, codesto film cerca di unire l'arte dell'animazione con la grande musica strumentale...ma cerca di farlo adattandosi ai suoi tempi. Il risultato è un film leggermente discontinuo ma che esprime la potenza dell'animazione Disneyana (quella vera) e che il sottoscritto guardò davanti a un maxischermo alla tenera età di otto anni in uno dei primissimi multisala d'Italia. Bestiale.

Quando viene dicembre...beh, anni fa significava una sola cosa: Disney. Un cartone animato che riuniva tutti quanti in sala per passare un'ora e mezza all'insegna del divertimento e dell'intrattenimento. Ne sono cambiate di cosa da allora e la Disney ha smarrito la retta via ma ho deciso di ripercorrere la mia personale storia con questa casa di produzione che ha fagocitato l'industria hollywoodiana ma che un tempo era capace anche di offrire un po' di arte e passione. Gli anni '90 furono anni d'oro per la Disney. Tale fu il successo dei suoi film che si decise a sperimentare con film più temerari e diversificati. Quindi perché non provarci con la versione Disneyana di uno dei romanzi più cupi di Victor Hugo? Ovvio. Era il 1996 e "Il Gobbo di Notre Dame" lasciò perplessi non pochi spettatori e molti bambini non sapevano come inquadrare quello che oggi è uno dei titoli più cupi e maturi della produzione Disneyana. E per questo è semplicemente MITICO!

This week, MagicBand+ has come to Disneyland, the holidays are moving in on Halloween, candy cane dates have been posted, Genie+ goes sky high, along with more price increases, we continue our talk with Imagineer Mel McGowan, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: This week, MagicBand+ soft-launched to Magic Key holders, Disney Vacation Club members, and cast members. MiceChat has a great guide to everything MagicBand+. Guests can pre-purchase some bands on shopDisney before their trips, but some of the designs are only available in park. The bands start at $34.99. There are 5 exclusive designs at Disneyland. – https://www.micechat.com/334202-new-disneyland-magicband-set-to-transform-theme-park-experience-this-fall/ The end of October is still about a week away, but the holidays are already moving in around the resort. The most noticable change is the snow covering the roof of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Christmas light installation has begun on Main Street for the trees, New Orleans Square has also started decorations for the holidays. – https://www.micechat.com/337251-disneyland-update-crowd-flux-holidays-collide-blues-too/ As the Halloween season nears an end, we start to look forward to the holiday season at Disneyland. The Candy Cane dates have been announced for this year. Guests can pick up a candy cane at the Candy Palace on Main Street, inside Disneyland on December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and 24th. Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure will have them on December 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 25th. There will be a mobile waitlist like last year. Last year, the candy canes were $19.99 each, but Disney has not announced the pricing for this year. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/21/disneylands-famous-candy-canes-are-coming-back-soon/ and https://www.micechat.com/244458-the-essential-disneyland-candy-cane-guide/ With Genie+ moving to new, on-demand pricing recently, people have wondered how high could it go? This past weekend, it reached $30 per guest. This would add $120 per day for a family of 4. Individual Lightning Lane passes also saw the highest prices yet with Rise of the Resistance going for $25 per guest, and Radiator Springs Racers going for $20 per guest. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/22/genie-reaches-highest-price-yet-in-disneyland/ Last week, we talked about a lot of the price increases around the resort on a number of things. Even more increases have come to the resort in a lot of categories. Adult Spirit Jersey's have gone up to $79.99, up from $69.99, kid Spirit Jerseys have gone up from $49.99 to $54.99. Loungefly backpacks have gone up to $85, up from $75. – https://www.micechat.com/336724-merchandise-price-increases-at-the-disneyland-resort/ The new Black Panther movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be debuting on November 11th, and the Disneyland Resort is celebrating! From November 11th through January 8th, the new warrior taking on the mantle of Black Panther will be greeting guests in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. M'Baky will also be greeting guests, but will also be recruiting for a new experience called The Way of the Jabari. The Black Panther Celebration Garden will be next to Avengers Campus and will be a place that guests can relax and honor the legacy of Black Panther. In the Hollywood Backlot, the Flavors of Wakanda marketplace will have flavorful, spiced traditional African dishes. Props, collectibles, and more will also be available during the celebration. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/20/new-black-panther-wakanda-forever-experiences-revealed-for-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/20/new-black-panther-wakanda-forever-food-drinks-announced-for-disneyland-resort/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/black-panther-wakanda-forever-to-be-celebrated-at-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort/ Ahsoka Tano herself, Ashley Eckstein, will be at Disneyland on November 5th to celebrate her new book, Star Wars Everyday! The book has recipes, activities, and crafts from Star Wars. Guests who purchase a copy of the book may have the chance to meet Ashley at the Disneyana shop in Disneyland from 10am to noon, and at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney from 1pm to 3pm. Her book was released on October 25th and is available for $35.49 on Amazon in hardcover, or $13.99 for the e-book version. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/20/how-you-could-meet-a-star-wars-celebrity-in-disneyland/ Who knew the voice of Mickey Mouse could create some amazing artwork? Bret Iwan created artwork that will be gifted to guests staying at the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. The artwork features Mickey sitting in a wooden chair, enjoying the hearth at the Grand Californian. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/bret-iwan-creates-artwork-to-be-gifted-to-guests-staying-at-disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa/ A long-time Imagineer is retiring after 42 years. Bob Weis, who served most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador after being the president of Imagineering. Bob said, “I am proud to have been an Imagineer, a collaborator, and someone who loves to do impossible things with impossibly talented people.” – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/imagineer-bob-weis-retiring-from-disney-after-42-years/ The Disneyland Resort has begun a new initiative to help the surrounding community. The Disney Community Workforce Development Initiative will support 19 nonprofits, with 300 VoluntEARS contributing 2,200 hours, 67 Disney mentors, and more. Disney will give 1.5 million in grants to the program this year. – https://www.micechat.com/337251-disneyland-update-crowd-flux-holidays-collide-blues-too/ Discussion Topic: Imagineer Mel McGowan – https://www.storylandstudios.com/slsteam/mel-mcgowan/

Mousetalgia Episode 392: Composer John Debney; DCA's Food & Wine Festival from April 25, 2016 Keep in touch! Write to us at comments@mousetalgia.com Mousetalgia welcomes Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning composer John Debney to the show today to talk about his score for Jon Favreau's "The Jungle Book," as well as his incredible career and history with the Walt Disney Company - from his start at the studio with Buddy Baker as a mentor, to his recent collaboration with legendary songwriter Richard Sherman to work on songs for this new score. Also, Jeff discusses "The Jungle Book" and shares initial reactions to the groundbreaking film. Then, Kristen reports on Disneyland Resort's Food and Wine Festival, and discusses the variety of booths, the food options, and the best bites she encountered at the event. Finally, we return to talk about Disney's "Ghost Post" subscription experience, and Kristen describes the in-park elements of Disney's first interactive box of souvenirs as she follows the cry of the Haunted Mansion ghosts for help with their predicament. Plus - Hallmark's iffy Disneyana; a Life Magazine special on Walt Disney; new Disney Cruises announced; Disney and Record Store Day - and more!

Mousetalgia's Best Ear Ever #21: Love stories by Alice Davis and Pete Renaday from Feb. 14, 2016 Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. Mousetalgia celebrates Valentine's Day this year with a show all about relationships with a Disney twist, both romantic and platonic. First, we welcome Julia Locus to the show to talk about official Disneyana clubs, and how Disney fans can gather and interact with each other via this international society. Next, we welcome Jason Garrett, one of the founders of the Magic Geekdom club, to the show to talk about Disneyland social clubs, and the opportunities they present to Disney fans looking for friends and the challenges they face as the clubs evolve. Then, we welcome Peter Renaday, legendary Disney voice actor, back to the show to talk about meeting his wife Florence while they worked on the Disney Studio lot; and finally, we welcome Disney Legend Alice Davis back to the show to reminisce about meeting and marrying her late husband, Disney Legend Marc Davis. Plus - places to find romance at Disneyland, listeners share their own tales as old as time - and more.

Loyal listener Joseph Zakrzewski has a detailed trip report about the recent Dayton Disneyana event in Dayton, Ohio. There were Disney celebrities and plenty of merchandise on hand. Proceeds of the event went towards Pirate Packs which is a non profit organization helping to meet the nutritional needs of children. We'll also discus Disney Imagineering delaying their move to Lake Nona, Florida. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

This week, Halloween Time festivities have been announced, Oogie Boogie Bash dates are revealed, Grad Nite reunion information, drones could be coming to Disneyland spectaculars in the future, we finish our discussion with Nicolasa from 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! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: This week, the Disney Parks Blog posted some of the things that are coming back for Halloween Time at Disneyland. This year, the season will run from September 2nd through October 31st. The standard seasonal decor, Halloween-themed attractions, and photo ops will be back. Haunted Mansion Holiday, the Halloween Screams fireworks, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark and all the Cars Land favorites will also return. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/06/fall-favorites-return-to-disneyland-resort-beginning-sept-2-2022-with-halloween-time-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-and-plaza-de-la-familia/ Along with all the normal Halloween Time festivities, the Oogie Boogie Bash returns on 23 select nights from September 6th through October 31st, this time with the September 10th date being for D23 members only. Tickets will go on sale on June 28th no earlier than 9am Pacific, Magic Key Holders will have early access to a limited amount of tickets, with general sales beginning June 30th. Visit the link in the show notes for all the details. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/06/fall-favorites-return-to-disneyland-resort-beginning-sept-2-2022-with-halloween-time-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-and-plaza-de-la-familia/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/13/news-prices-and-dates-revealed-for-disneylands-oogie-boogie-bash/ The Disney Parks Blog has announced some new details about the Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion events coming up on June 23, 28, and 30th. There will be plenty of locations where guests can dance the night away to all different decades of music. Photo ops will also be available, along with, of course, plenty of fun food and beverage options. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/06/new-details-announced-for-the-first-ever-disneyland-after-dark-grad-nite-reunion-event/ Disneyland Paris celebrated its 30th anniversary back in April, and with it came a new nighttime spectacular that utilized drones. Disneyland is exploring ways to use drones in future spectaculars, but is still very much in the blue sky, or early planning stages. One of the challenges is the location of the park near neighborhoods and highways. Other massive drone shows take place in more rural areas like desserts. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/10/disneyland-explores-ways-to-use-aerial-drones-in-nighttime-spectaculars/ This past Sunday, a favorite classic villain returned to Tomorrowland. Darth Vader is now meeting again the the Star Wars Launch Bay for a limited time. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/11/darth-vader-is-returning-to-disneyland-for-a-limited-time/ Not all is happily ever after at Snow White's Enchanted Wish at Disneyland. Most of the projections after the poison apple scene have not been working recently. This doesn't make the attraction un-rideable, but it does lose a lot of the magic of the re-imagined attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/323777-disneyland-update-poison-apples-summer-crowds-spider-fail/ Finally, there have been some progress happening at the entrance to Tomorrowland! However, these are not the changes that we had been promised when the old french fry rocks had been removed. No word on if this is temporary, or the new plan for the entrance. – https://www.micechat.com/323777-disneyland-update-poison-apples-summer-crowds-spider-fail/ A new dance party is happening nightly in Tomorrowland throughout the summer. Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast features some of your favorite characters in space suits performing groovy dance moves. It runs from 7pm-11pm nightly. – https://www.micechat.com/323777-disneyland-update-poison-apples-summer-crowds-spider-fail/ Fans of Buzz Lightyear and the upcoming Lightyear movie get excited! A new drink holder is coming to Disneyland based on the space ranger himself. The Lightyear gauntlet is very similar to the Thanos Infinity gauntlet that was for sale previously. The gauntlet should be available soon. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/09/youll-be-able-to-drink-out-of-buzz-lightyears-hand-in-disneyland-yes-you-read-that-right/ As we reported on previously, there is a new Paradise Pier hotel guest entrance to Disney California Adventure. The new pathway and entrance is now open for guests to use. Unlike the entrance to DCA from the Grand Californian, this entrance is exclusive to guests of the hotel, and your room key is required. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/11/news-disney-california-adventure-entrance-from-paradise-pier-hotel-now-open/ Last week, one of the performances of the Spider-Man stuntronic show didn't go exactly as planned. From video posted on Instagram from a guest at the show, it appeared that the stuntronic didn't release from the web line and came crashing down into the building where Spider-Man usually lands safely. The side of the building is designed to break away in the case of this type of malfunction, and by one of the shows later in the day, it looked like nothing had happened. – https://www.micechat.com/323777-disneyland-update-poison-apples-summer-crowds-spider-fail/ Discussion Topic: Nicolasa – Disneyana Fan Club – https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/

Carrie and Fran did a full road trip to Dayton Disneyana in Ohio!  The ladies are sharing their journey as they travel and include recordings detailing the Dayton Disneyana event. Show Notes: What is Dayton Disneyana?  We talk all about it on episode 145 Find Dayton Disneyana on Facebook Pirate Packs is the charity that Dayton Disneyana supports. Find Paul Bottos on YouTube Find the pictures from the trip on our Facebook page Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

This week's Unwatchables is proof that neither animation nor talking animals mean you're not about to have your soul shredded. Animation expert Aaron Reese joins us to discuss two very adult cartoons where all dogs (and cats) really do go to heaven: Martin Rosen's bleak heartbreaker The Plague Dogs, and Michael Schaack's graphic feline noir Felidae. Aaron helps guide us through the animation techniques that make these so distinctive, why we don't get more cat sex scenes, and how The Plague Dogs out-downs even Watership Down. You can find Aaron's indie comics and follow his travels on Instagram at @dizwiz1982, or check out his vast collection of Disneyana and other pup culture artifacts at @the_distorian. Unwatchables is hosted by Marc Dottavio and Seth Troyer, produced by Tony Scarpitti, featuring artwork by Micah Kraus. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/unwatchables to get access to exclusive bonus content and weigh in on what we watch next. Find us online at www.unwatchablespod.com or shoot us an email at unwatchablespodcast@gmail.com. We're on Instagram and Twitter under @unwatchablespod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unwatchablespod/message

This week, a possible timeline for Splash Mountain, new Star Tours scenes could be on the way, the Blue Bayou has reopened, some updates on Toon Town from the sky, Fantasmic! viewing tips, we talk to the Disneyana Fan Club President Nicolasa, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: Some unconfirmed information set the online theme park community into a frenzy this week. Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana from Princess and the Frog, was interviewed on the “Kelly and Ryan” talkshow and made a comment that the Splash Mountain refurbishment had a projected opening of 2024. This is the first time that a solid timefram has been spoken about. Disney would not confirm of deny the information, but released a statement that they will have more to share at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans in July. – https://www.micechat.com/323486-disneyland-update-new-views-booking-up-locking-out/ At Star Wars Celebration last week, it was announced at one of the panels that new scenes would be coming to Star Tours. No details have been released on what the scenes will be, but it is always a welcome addition to have more options. Once we know more, we will be sure to talk about it on a future episode! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/27/disney-hints-at-new-star-tours-scenes/ As we reported last week, Radiator Springs Racers was forced to close after an incident where smoke was coming from one of the ride vehicles. After a 10-day closure, the attraction reopened on Friday, June 3rd. Still no official word on what the cause of the incident was, but a former Disneyland Maintenance Cast Member told MiceChat that the ride vehicles break down regularly and curcuit breakers in each car will cause the vehicle to stop when problems arise. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/03/disneyland-reopens-radiator-springs-racers-after-smoking-car-closes-ride-for-more-than-a-week/ and https://www.micechat.com/322588-disneyland-news-radiator-springs-racers-incident-blue-bayou-return-info/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-dinner-packages/availability-modal/ Guests at Disneyland can dine at a favorite restaurant that has recently reopened in a limited capacity. The Blue Bayou has returned and is not taking online reservations, but guests can join the walk-up wait list for lunch or dinner at the podium at the restaurant, or through the Disneyland mobile app. Pirates of the Caribbean is still closed for refurbishment, so the view may not be as magical as normal. The Fantasmic! dining package lists reservation times starting on June 16th. – https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/1532803837068824578 MiceChat was able to obtain aerial photos of Toon Town progress this week. From the air, we can see that all of the pavement in the land has been removed and is currently dirt. The facade of the El CapiTOON theater is looking more and more complete. The area where the new park will be located has been cleared and awaiting work to start. Both fountains in the land have also been removed, along with the gazebo in front of the City Hall building. – https://www.micechat.com/323486-disneyland-update-new-views-booking-up-locking-out/ The former entrance to Tarzan's Treehouse has come out from behind walls this week. The area is much more open now for guest traffic heading out of Adventureland toward the bridge over the Pirates queue. Once again, there is not any theming on the new concrete. The lack of the entrance also allows parts of New Orleans Square to be visible throughout Adventureland. – https://www.micechat.com/323486-disneyland-update-new-views-booking-up-locking-out/ We are one week into June, and Celebrate Soulfully has officially kicked off at Disneyland. In Disney California Adventure, groups have been performing at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot stage, and in front of Carthay Circle daily, and seasonal food offerings scattered about. – https://www.micechat.com/323486-disneyland-update-new-views-booking-up-locking-out/ For anyone who has never seen Fantasmic! or would like some tips on how to best experience it, the Orange County Register posted some tips. Among the best tips are to make sure to find a spot in front of one of the mist screens. They are located in front of the island, and on both sides. If you find yourself in the middle of the screens, the view isn't as good. The other stand out tip is to catch the second show of the night. The second show is always less crowded and it is impossible to sit for hours holding a spot since the entire area is cleared after the first show, and fireworks afterward. The longest you will have to wait is about an hour. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/03/7-tips-for-watching-the-return-of-fantasmic-at-disneyland/ Much like the electrical parade, there is a favorite treat at Disneyland that keeps on returning. The Fluffernutter churro is available once again at Willie's Churros on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. The churro is a standard churro, topeed with a peanut butter sauce, marshmallow sauce, and chocolate chips. The churro is available for $6.75. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/06/review-fantastic-fluffernutter-churro-returns-to-disney-california-adventure/ When we were there last month, there was a line of walls up in front of Ariel's Undersea Adventure. Those walls have finally come down to reveal that they were just replacing the concrete in this area. This is just some of the walkway repaving that has been going on around the entire resort. – https://www.micechat.com/323486-disneyland-update-new-views-booking-up-locking-out/ Discussion Topic: Nicolasa from the Disneyana Fan Club

This week, more Celebrate Soulfully information, Fantasmic! is getting ready to return, as is another New Orleans Square favorite, Avengers Campus gets a small upgrade, the Rescue Rangers are meeing and greeting, we talk about the Disneyana event, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: With the return of Celebrate Soulfully this summer, some new treats are going to be available to guests. Some of the items include Chicken-coconut Curry Sweet Potato or the Pride Rock Punch at Troubadour Tavern, or the Peaches and Cream Funnel Cake at Award Wieners. Outside of the parks, GCH Craftsman Bar at the Grand Californian will offer Jerk Seasoned Beef Tenderloin Skewers & Coconut Shrimp, with raspberry rum sauce! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/cooking-up-the-magic-pride-rock-punch-recipe-plus-celebrate-soulfully-delights-coming-soon-to-disneyland-resort/ For those Weeklyteers who can't make it to the parks for the Pride Rock Punch, you are in luck! The Disney Parks Blog posted the recipe so you can make this thirst quenching beverage at home! With just 8 ingredients and a few minutes of time, and you can make this at home for 4-6 people, or servings if you aren't sharing! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/cooking-up-the-magic-pride-rock-punch-recipe-plus-celebrate-soulfully-delights-coming-soon-to-disneyland-resort/ Fantasmic! fans rejoice! The return of the biggest nighttime spectacular is just a few days away as we record this episode. Most of the infrastructure has been updated and refurbished to get everything show ready, and the work on the pathways along the riverfront are wrapping up as well. We can't wait to see how the show looks after its long hibernation since COVID. – https://www.micechat.com/322309-disneyland-update-the-cost-of-magic-project-gateway/ A few episodes ago, we talked about the possible value of the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge where guests can book a spot to have some goodies and watch the fireworks from the top section of the Star Wars Launch Bay. For $60, guests can come and go as they please from the lounge, and are treated to an entree, side, and dessert with unlimited assorted beverages. Food is ordered from the Galactic Grill upon check-in and then brought into the lounge by the guest. A badge and lanyard is also provided. Giant games are also on hand to keep everyone occupied. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/22/review-is-disneys-exclusive-tomorrowland-lounge-worth-the-we-found-out/ Guests who are seeking adventure and salty old pirates won't have to wait too much longer. The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is not listed on the refurbishment calendar after July 1st, so it could open around that time! Disney has not announced an official date, and there are no dining reservations offered for the Blue Bayou for that time either, but with any luck guests will be celebrating the 4th of July with the swashbuckling pirates. – https://www.micechat.com/322309-disneyland-update-the-cost-of-magic-project-gateway/ Something that Avengers Campus has been missing since its opening last year is more shade and seating. Disney has listened and some covered tables and chairs have been installed next to the Avengers Headquarters. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/seating-installed-next-to-avengers-headquarters-at-avengers-campus-in-disney-california-adventure/ So this amazing movie came to Disney+ last week and the reviews have been pretty positive. Guests can now meet the stars from the movie at Disney California Adventure. Chip and Dale from the new Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers are appearing at the entrance to Hollywood Land, to the left of the Hyperion Theater for meet and greets. The crime fighting duo are dressed in their classic outfit from the TV show. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/chip-n-dale-meeting-guests-as-the-rescue-rangers-at-disney-california-adventure-to-celebrate-movie-premiere-on-disney/ We aren't going to cover this too much until things are finalized, but there is a change being proposed by Disney to its cast members to do away with the points system for attendance issues and move to an occurrence system. Very basically, this will make it easier for Disney to let go cast members with attendance issues and makes working at Disneyland less flexible for the cast members. We will keep an eye on this and let everyone know when there is an update. – https://www.micechat.com/322309-disneyland-update-the-cost-of-magic-project-gateway/ Discussion Topic: Disneyana – https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/we-are-back.html

This week, celebrations are coming over the next couple of months, Magic Key Holder magic shots, Special D23 Star Wars pins, Fantasmic! turns 30, something else is coming back from before COVID, we talk about our trip last week, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: For those Weeklyteers visiting in May, Disneyland is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Downtown Disney will have plenty of entertainment to show off for the event. A 4-piece Polynesian band called Faiva will be performing on Mondays and Wednesdays, The Filharmonic, a 5-piece Filipino a cappella vocal group will perform on Tuesdays, Polynesian dancing and drums will be presented by Tupua on Thursdays and Fridays, and finally Chinese Cultural Splendor will show off martial arts, dance, lion dancing, and more on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a ton more going on. To find it all, visit the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/celebrate-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-at-disneyland-resort/ Now through May 31st, Magic Key holders can get a complimentary World of Color Magic Shot. Magic Key holders can go to the location by Silly Symphony Swings daily to get the shot from 7pm to park close. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/complimentary-world-of-color-photopass-magic-shot-available-to-magic-key-holders-at-disney-california-adventure/ D23 Star Wars fans should get excited! Star Tours is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and to commemorate this, they are releasing some pins on May23rd. There will be a Captain RX-24 pin, which features the current DJ and former pilot, a Lightspeed to Endor pin featuring the Starspeeder, and finally a 45th anniversary Star Wars pin featuring Luke Skywalker on Tattooine. Each pin is $12.99, with a maximum of two per D23 Gold Member. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/new-d23-exclusive-35th-anniversary-star-tours-and-45th-anniversary-star-wars-pins-releasing-on-may-23/ When we were in the parks last week, one of our favorite spectaulars turned 30! Fantasmic! debuted on May 13, 1992 at Disneyland. Over the years, the show has added and subtracted different scenes and elements. Some of those include the 2009 upgrade to digital projection and the current 45-foot tall dragon, known as Murphy! In 2017, new scenes and songs were added including Aladdin. The show has been performed more than 11,000 times since its debut. Fantasmic! returns to the Rivers of America on May 28th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/fantasmic-celebrates-30-years-today-and-gears-up-for-spectacular-return-to-disneyland-park-on-may-28/ Last week, Disneyland teased something returning after long last to Disney California Adventure. The Red Car Trolley should be traveling on the tracks on Buena Vista Street and down Hollywood Land. No exact date was mentioned, but it should return before the full swing of summer. Fans of Trader Sams may be excited with updates to the menu at the popular restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel. Takoyaki, which is fried octopus cakes drizzled with unagi and togarashi aioli, and topped with green onions and bonito flakes. This can be purchased for $18 and it also available for order at Tangaroa Terrace. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/15/picky-eaters-beware-octopus-is-now-on-the-menu-at-a-popular-disneyland-spot/ It seems like the only constant in Avengers Campus is change. Yet another character from the Marvel universe will be on site to visit with guests. Ms. Marvel, the title character from the upcoming Disney+ show should be in the land around the time the show premieres on June 8th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/14/another-new-character-is-coming-to-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort/ Next month, Celebrate Soulfully is returning in honor of Black Music Month. The Philly Phonics a cappella group will be performing on the stage in front of Carthay Circle, where the Five and Dime also perform. In Downtown Disney, the former ESPN Zone building will house “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure. This is a traveling exhibit which features Joe Gardner from Pixar's “Soul” and takes guests through the history of American Jazz. The exhibit will be run from June 1st through July 4th. Admission is free. – https://www.micechat.com/321627-disneyland-update-rise-and-fall-the-rapid-pace-of-change/ Fans of Encanto have another reason to celebrate! Mirabel will be returning to Disney California Adventure for meet and greets at the Paradise Gardens Park. Mirabel was last seen in Frontierland, after originally starting out in DCA at the same location she is now returning to. In addition to meeting Mirabel, guests can also catch the “We Don't Talk About Bruno” projection show on the facade of “it's a small world” every night. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/encanto-mirabel-meet-and-greet-returning-to-paradise-gardens-park-at-disney-california-adventure-soon/ June is just a busy month for celebrations! Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community celebrate pride every June. With all the controversy about the Florida “don't say gay” bill and Disney, the company has decided from now until June 30th, all profits from any pride merchandise will be donated to LGBTQIA+ organizations. Previously, only a small percentage of the profit went to support LGBTQIA+ youth and families. Weeklyteers can visit the link in the show notes to see what organizations are benefiting from this donation. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/05/2022-disney-pride-collection-available-at-disneyland-resort-100-of-profits-benefiting-lgbtqia-organizations/ Discussion: Our Disneyland trip before the Disneyana event.

No. 15: The Story of Disneyland auction; Glen Keane Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. Team Mousetalgia discusses the hobby of collecting Disneyana this week as we talk with Mike Van Eaton, the proprietor of Van Eaton Galleries, about his current exhibition titled "The Story of Disneyland," a massive auction of a single collector's treasure trove of nearly 1,800 pieces including Disneyland props, ephemera, souvenirs and memorabilia. Van Eaton discusses the exhibition, and also shares his personal story about getting into the animation art business, then passes on some tips for new collectors just getting into the hobby. Also, Jeff reports from the Walt Disney Family Museum on a talk featuring Disney animation legend Glen Keane, who animated characters including Beast, Ariel, Tarzan, Pocahontas, and more. Keane spoke about his animation background, his experiences at the Walt Disney Animation studio, his time spent with Walt's "Nine Old Men," and his latest project called "Duet," an interactive animated short created in conjunction with Google. Plus - the team talks about our favorite collectibles, a listener reports on a recent art exhibition - and more!

This week, dining packages will be available for Fantasmic! Celebrate Soulfully is coming back soon, a new addition to the Opera House, a new dining option for larger families, new Avengers Campus additions, 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! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: Fantasmic! dining package fans unite! Dining packages are available for the return of Fantasmic! later this month. However, the Blue Bayou is not included since it is down for refurbishment at the moment. Guests can still get a good meal and a great seat by booking a dining package at the River Belle Terrace. The premium package is $75 per adult, $45 per child and includes anything off their normal menu, or choice of special items which include loaded potato bites, petite New York steak and scallops, chicken and dumplings skillet, pan-roasted shrimp, chocolate rocky road cake or white chocolate raspberry trifle. This allows guests to stay and watch Fantasmic! from the patio. The standard package is $50 per adult and $30 per child for lunch or dinner, which comes with a voucher for seating in a reserved area for the show. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-dinner-packages/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-on-the-go-show/ Fans of Celebrate Soulfully from this past February will be delighted to hear that they won't have to wait until next February for more fun and celebration! This summer, the event returns to highlight Black Music Month throughout June. Daily live entertainment, specialty offerings, including food and art will be availble throughout the resort. The first show to return to the Fantasyland Theatre will premiere on May 28th with the return of “Tale of the Lion King.” There is so much planned for this, be sure to visit the link in our show notes for all the information! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/celebrate-soulfully-this-summer-at-disneyland-resort-with-tale-of-the-lion-king-debuting-may-28/ A new addition has been added to the inspirational American heroes area of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln on Main Street. Frederick Douglass, who helped guide Abraham Lincoln to include ending slavery as part of the Civil War. A bust and portrait of Douglass is now on display near the bust and portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the lobby of the Main Street Opera House. A framed copy of the letter declaring Frederick Douglass a free man is also on display. This display was added to continue their efforts to update attractions to reflect the “rich diversity of stories in our world.” – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/frederick-douglass-honored-in-great-moments-with-mr-lincoln-at-disneyland-park/ Families of 4 now have the option to eat at the resort for a pretty good deal! Guests can now purchase the Family Picnic Platter at the Paradise Garden Grill at Disney California Adventure for $65. The meal includes BBQ Half Chicken, Pulled Pork and Ribs, Andouille Sausage, Poblano Mac & Cheese, Chuck Wagon Beans, Potato Salad with Bacon, Creamy Coleslaw, Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Bread, Pickles and Onions, and Cherry Cheesecake. It can be ordered in person or through mobile order, but be prepared for a little wait, as it is a lot of food! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/08/review-is-65-really-a-good-deal-to-feed-a-family-of-four-in-disneyland/ Some new seasonal options have come to the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/hungry-bear-restaurant/menus/lunch-and-dinner/ Over in Avengers Campus, there is a new sipper available at Shwarma Palace. The Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto sipper is $24.79, and comes with a strap that guests can wear around their neck, just like Doctor Strange himself. For those who don't know the Eye of Agamotto is the amulet that Doctor Strange wears around his neck. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/07/photos-video-step-aside-infinity-gauntlet-theres-a-new-sipper-in-disneylands-avengers-campus/ With the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, America Chavez joins the team, as well as the return of Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch. Both of these characters are now out and about in Avengers Campus. America Chavez can be seen as part of the Doctor Strange show, and then with a meet and greet afterwards. The Scarlet Witch makes appearances at a meet and greet in the middle of the land. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1522656319395835905 As we have been following for the last few episodes, changes are finally visible for the treehouse in Adventureland. The rope bridge that guests crossed over the path to enter the attraction has been taken down, and the tree in the middle of the path which housed the stairs to the bridge has also started to be dismantled. Still no word from Disney on what the re-theme for this former Tarzan's Treehouse and before that Swiss Family Robinson treehouse will be. – https://www.micechat.com/321168-disneyland-news-update-star-wars-construction-change/ Last week was May the 4th, when Star Wars fans have a day of celebration for the universe that they know and love. Disneyland had two of their Star Wars Nite after-hours parties, with one more to come on May 27th this month. Fans that attended seemed to have a really great time dressing up, watching the special fireworks show for the event, checking out all the photo locations, and meeting up with characters throughout the park. Some highlights were the fireworks show, and the Cantina Band on the Rivers of America playing Star Wars classics. – https://www.micechat.com/321168-disneyland-news-update-star-wars-construction-change/ Some of the photo locations that were offered for Star Wars Nite are also there during normal park hours for pictures. Over by the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, there is a Disney Visa cardholder exclusive location from The Book of Boba Fett. Other photo locations were scattered around Tomorrowland for all guests. – https://www.micechat.com/321168-disneyland-news-update-star-wars-construction-change/ For visitors to the resort that are not in the parks, there are still some Star Wars things to check out! Outside the Star Wars Tradin Post in Downtown Disney, there is a sand sculpture to promote the upcoming Obi Wan Disney+ series. In addition, there is a Lego display outside of the Lego store featuring Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, and a Sith Trooper, all made of Lego. There is also a massive Lego Yoda on display nearby. – https://www.micechat.com/321168-disneyland-news-update-star-wars-construction-change/ Discussion Topic: Disneyana – https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/we-are-back.html

Carrie and Fran sat down with Anita Schaengold to get the inside scoop on Dayton Disneyana.  Anita shares how she got involved with the foundation and her love of planning this event.  From the community connections to the speakers and shopping, the ladies cover all the reasons they are excited about this upcoming epic weekend. Show Notes: Dayton Disneyana https://daytondisneyana.org Find Dayton Disneyana on Facebook @DaytonDisneyana  Support the Pirate Packs charity by attending Dayton Disneyana or contribute directly on the website https://piratepacks.org The blog that Gary wrote for the Pixie Dust Fan site was a review of the 2019 event Find Tom Nabbe's book "From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe" on Amazon The NC Disneyana event is in Raleigh and can be found at https://www.ncdisneyana.com/#/ Carrie's pixie dust was her bed, the same one Fran bought was the Beautyrest Unity Beach Mattress Fran shared her excitement about her new air fryer accessories from a brand called Tinmix on Amazon. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

It's FANGIRL TIME!!  I am truly excited to have the internationally renowned, award-winning artist, Gregg Ortiz of Gregg Ortiz LLC Timeless Heart, who creates licensed collectibles from one of a kind to exclusive high-end couture limited edition dolls with me on In The Doll World.   (www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts)We had such an amazing time together as Greg shared his wonderful journey into dollmaking, from dancer to actor, to model, to self-taught artist. From childhood, expressing himself artistically has always been a prominent part of his life, as an outlet and extension of what defines him.  Gregg expresses creativity and imagination that brings about a unique hands-on approach that is key throughout his entire process of design and sculpture.   He has taken that passion and craft and created a business that has lasted for over 25 years; from creating licensed collectibles to manufacturing exclusive high-end couture limited editions.   Gregg Ortiz has over the years received accolades for his creations in the art, doll, and sculpture industries. He has received awards from DOTY, Dolls Award of Excellence, to the CRYSTAL GLOBE award.Throughout his career, he has produced licensed sculptures for companies such as Walt Disney World Galleries, Disneyana, Home Shopping Network USA & EUROPE, and The Jim Henson Co.   His creations are highly sought after throughout the industry as well as by celebrities such as Milla Jovovich, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, to name a few. Featured on magazine covers such as Dolls Magazine and Doll Reader as well as TV appearances on PBS, Home Shopping Network, and Telemundo.Gregg states, “My end goal is to share the amazing passion I have found through my profession using all genres and facets of originality and complexities.  Finding beauty in all that surrounds me, connecting with collectors around the world, and taking them into the Magical and Mysterious Journey that is timeless…”To learn more about Gregg Ortiz and his amazing work visit:  https://www.greggortiz.com#greggortiz #timelessheart #inthedollworld #ITDW #OOAK  #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDWpodcast #ITDW #itdwgeorgettetaylorTo follow In The Doll World and or subscribe visit https://linktr.ee/inthedollworld

Happy Friday, December 13th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly sunny with a high of 71 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 12 pm and DCA 8 am - 10 pm. Happy 95th Birthday to Emmy Award Winning Actor & Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke! Dick Van Dyke best known to Disney fans for his role in Mary Poppins, was born on this day in the year 1925. In Park news, There is a New Disney Parks Exclusive Funko Pop being released tomorrow, December 14. Redd The Pirate is being released and you will be able to find her at Disneyana, WonderGround Gallery or Trolly Treats.

Happy Thursday, June 20th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is partly cloudy with a high of 74 degrees. Happy Birthday John Goodman, The actor Known for his role as James P. Sullivan in Disney Pixar's Monster's Inc was born on this day in the year 1952. On this day in the year 2008, about 8.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the debut of Disney Channel's Original Movie, Camp Rock, Starring The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lavato. In park news, Today an Exclusive DJ R3X Funko Pop can be found at Disneyana, WonderGround Gallery and Trolly Treats. In more park news, After an overwhelming negative response from Disney Guests, Disneyland will be removing the Shop from the Main Street Cinema. We now know that once Star Wars Galaxy's Edge opens to the Public on Monday, June 24th, guests will be able to get into the new land using a virtual queue system through the Disneyland App. You can find more info about this on our website theminniemice.com Reminder for all AP's! Starting today, AP Corner is officially here and will run until September 2nd. It is located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. The AP theme is The Lion King and AP's can receive a Theme button, Themed Photo Ops & an AP magnet.

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Welcome to EPISODE 17 of the Minnie Mice Show, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, and these are my 2 Minnie Mice, Anyssa & Cianna! Happy Friday, August 10th Everyone! Park News - This just in, The New Haunted Mansion Ears hit Disneyland today at the Port Royal Store in New Orleans Square. And Speaking of Haunted Mansion, Starting August 13th, If you head over to Pieces of Eight in New Orleans Square or Disneyana on Main Street for Exclusive AP Holder Haunted Mansion Shirts. Reminder, This week the Enchanted Tiki Room closed for refurbishment and we know now that it will be returning this Fall, September 21st. Disney Parks Blog just released a whole new Set of Halloween Novelty items (including the new Popcorn Bucket) coming our way for the Halloween Season. We are in for a treat! So make sure you check it out! We also learned this Week that a Dia De Los Muertos celebration is Coming to the Parks beginning November 7th. With that comes COCO inspired activities. Such as Plaza De La Familia! Which we LOVED from last year! Not really Park News but we learned this week that Now till August 31st, you can add to your Child's bedtime routine by calling 1 877-7- MICKEY. You can hear a message from either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy or Goofy. Limit 1 message per call! Speaking of Mickey, Big News Was announced this week! The ABC Network is set to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse with “Mickey's 90th Spectacular” on Sunday, November 4th at 8 pm Est, Broadcasting from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It's set to be a Star-Studded event. Will you be watching? Also, We learned this week from Animation Magazine, Disney Picks up an African Princess Project, SADE. It's about a girl named Sade who must embrace her newly discovered magic powers to protect her kingdom from a mysterious, evil force, with the help of the local prince. No director or actors have been attached yet. Breaking News This Morning, New Trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet is released and with that, we learn that Gal Godot will be playing a character name Shank! So Make sure you check it out! Coming Soon, Next Week, Sunday, August 19th. PHOTO PASS Day, this is a one day ONLY Magic Shots, photo Op that will be available till 7 pm. Photo Ops available are as follows. In front of Eureka Wheel by Grizzly River Run in DCA , Koda from Brother Bear, In Hollywood Land you can find Huey Duey & Louie, In Pixie Hollow in Fantasyland at Disneyland you can get some Fairy Wings on you, On Main Street USA at the Town Square Flag Pole and the one I know Anyssa is looking forward to… DUMBO the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland. Now for the Character Meet & Greets that day. The very RARE, Marie in Toontown from 9 am - 3:30 pm Hook & Mr. Snee near It's A Small World from 8 am - 2 pm Joy & Sadness at Paradise Gardens across from Jumpin Jellyfish from 11 am - 4-m Dr. Strange or Loki near Hollywood backlot Stage from 11 am - 5:30 Now to the PROPS - Mickey Pretzel in front of Main Street Photo Supply IN Disneyland Russell's Grape Soda Bottle Cap pin Prop at Grizzly's Peak Waterfall in DCA Piston Cup Prop at the entrance to Cars Land in DCA Clapperboard Prop at the Storytellers Statue (Walt Disney & Mickey Statue) on Buena Vista In DCA. Food News - The Troubadour Tavern next to the Fantasyland Theater in Fantasyland now has a JUMBO pretzel… and this thing Is HUGE! Just sharing our Experience - Have you guys had a chance to try the Funnel Cake Fries? Well, we did and let us tell you what we think, we actually had them twice, that's how good they are! Cocina Cucamonga has added to their menu and is now offering Fish Tacos Along with their Seasonal Margaritas. Mom tried the Pineapple Margarita, I'll let her tell you about it…. New Strawberry Cheesecake Bread Pudding at Pacific Wharf in DCA. We are The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice on social media. This is the Minnie Mice Sounding off, until next time, Be Kind & Spread some Magic!