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11. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Update In this episode, Alex and James discuss recent updates for Halloween time and the Disneyland Resort. Show Notes: Lowe's Home Improvement Haunted Mansion Lineup: https://www.lowes.com/collections/Disney-The-Haunted-Mansion-Collection/GR_12898 WDW Haunted Mansion Bust Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/haunted-mansion-library-bust-projector-face-mk/ runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Medal Reveal: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/medals-2024-rundisney-disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/ Disneyland Halloween Update: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/13-halloween-and-fall-favorites-returning-to-disneyland-resort/ James from Conciears: jhall@conciears.com

This week, a new Magic Key Holder event, two longer term projects should be wrapping up soon, space is taking a break, a new shopping experience is coming to DCA, Imagineering is looking into AI, we talk about the recent Disney Company earnings, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: There is a new themed event exclusive to Magic Key Holders. The Magic Key dance party takes place in Disney California Adventure Mondays through Thursdays from August 14th through August 31st in the Disney Junior Theater from 6-9pm. There will be character meet and greets, photo ops, and a Magic Key magnet party favor. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13388/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_14_2023#news3 A rethemed eatery in New Orleans Square is nearing completion. Tiana's Palace, which was rethemed from the French Market, is looking closer and closer to completion. Tables and chairs are setup and ready, the exterior themeing appears complete, and work is wrapping up on what can be seen on the inside. At this point, it looks like it could open at any time. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/13/new-look-at-tianas-palace-restaurant-reveals-big-change/ Fans of the Adventureland Treehouse can cheer! Much of the scaffolding around the attraction has come down and many of the new sections can be seen by guests. The work looks to be wrapping up, with an opening date still unannounced. Judging by the amount of work left to complete, it should be open in the next couple of months. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/photos-reimagined-adventureland-treehouse-revealed-as-scrims-and-scaffolding-removed-at-disneyland-park/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/changes-to-password-sharing-coming-soon-for-disney/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/08/14/construction-on-disneys-adventureland-treehouse-is-almost-complete/ A popular Tomorrowland attraction which rarely closes for refurbishment will be closing on September 18th. Space Mountain is scheduled to close with no posted reopening date at this time. It is too late in the season for the Ghost Galaxy overlay, but there have been reports of the light tunnel at the beginning of the attraction not working properly. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/space-mountain-closing-for-refurbishment-beginning-september-18-at-disneyland-park/ Tiki fans should be happy to hear about a couple of new items that have arrived at the resort. There is a Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bag, which is made of woven straw and has embroidery, beads, and shells. It can be found at Disney's Fantasia Shop at the Disneyland Hotel. The other item is a chip and dip bowl set for $69.99. The set looks like half of a barrel with Trader Sam's written on the side. The coral reef bottom is split into sections for dips. This is available at the Adventureland Bazaar. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar-bag-available-at-disneyland-resort/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-trader-sams-chip-and-dip-bowl-set-available-at-disneyland-resort/ A new shopping experience is coming soon to Avengers Campus! Avengers Vault is the name of the new location that will open mid-September in part of the Avengers Headquarters building, under the Quinjet. Infinity Saga relics will be sold along with other Avengers merchandise. The new shop will replace the Super Store featuring the Avengers. That location will close on September 14th. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/new-avengers-vault-retail-location-opening-this-september-in-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure/ McDonald's is partnering with Disney to offer a new sauce to help promote the second season of the Disney+ show Loki. The new sauce will be sweet and sour and available like any other sauce. The Loki inspired sauce is available for a limited time, so head to McDonald's if you want to try it! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/mcdonalds-disney-unveiling-a-special-sauce-for-loki-season-2/ https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1688567373811331073 The new Disney card game Lorcana has released its final trailer ahead of the launch of the game later this week. Disney Lorcana was announced and some of the cards were shown off at the D23 Expo last year. The game is similar in play style to Magic: The Gathering, and Pokemon. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/video-ravensburger-releases-new-video-teasing-the-narrative-of-disney-lorcana/ Disney and Walt Disney Imagineering are creating a task force to explore AI possibilities. Imagineering has already used AI in at least one project that has already been shown to guests. The Baby Groot character in DCA used AI to help give life to the character. Disney is looking to use AI to enhance customer support, and create new experiences for guests.  – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/disney-creates-ai-task-force-to-explore-future-use-for-movies-theme-parks-and-more/ This past week, The Walt Disney Company had its quarterly earnings call. Disney CEO Bob Iger commented that he sees three growth segments of the business: the film studios, the theme parks, and streaming. That is great news for park fans. Attendance and earnings were up for Disneyland and way up for international parks. Walt Disney World is in a slump post-50th anniversary. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/disney-parks-resorts-reports-13-increase-8-3-billion-in-revenue-for-third-quarter-2023/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/losses-shrink-savings-target-of-5-5-billion-exceeded-in-22-3-billion-third-quarter-2023-for-the-walt-disney-company/ https://www.micechat.com/364021-disneys-q3-earnings-call/ During the earnings call, the subject of Disney+ password sharing was mentioned. CEO Bob Iger commented that they are looking into it and will address password sharing on the platform in 2024. This follows Netflix, which has already successfully started cracking down on the common practice. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/08/changes-to-password-sharing-coming-soon-for-disney/ Discussion Topic: Walt Disney Company Earnings Call MiceChat Earnings – https://www.micechat.com/364021-disneys-q3-earnings-call/ Blog Mickey Parks Revenue – https://blogmickey.com/2023/08/disney-parks-posts-8-3-billion-in-revenue-for-q3-2023/ WDW Attendance – https://blogmickey.com/2023/08/lower-disney-world-attendance-planned-closure-of-galactic-starcruiser-drags-down-domestic-revenue-international-parks-shine-in-q3-earnings-report/DLW 299: Walt Disney Company Earnings Reaction

This week, Magic Keys are all sold out for now, but there is a nice ticket deal for California residents, lots of Star Wars news, Fantasmic! returned, where to best see it, a popular attraction is down for now, and some affordable food options in Downtown Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! 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: A few months ago, the top two Magic Key levels were listed as sold out. This week, the bottom two Magic Keys have also sold out. There is no word on when or if they will go back on sale. Speculation online thinks that this is because of the impending lawsuit around reservations and access tied to the Magic Key program. Even more speculation online thinks that the program may get reworked again before going back on sale. Only time will tell. – https://www.micechat.com/323209-disneyland-news-magic-key-locked-new-ca-resident-ticket-offer/ For Weeklyteers who are going to the park and who aren't Magic Keyholders, there is a great ticket deal available! California residents can purchase summer tickets to Disneyland starting as low as $83 per day. The ticket is a 3-day, one park per day ticket for $249 for Monday through Thursday admission, with weekend tickets starting at $299. For $60 more per ticket, park hopping can be added. Tickets are valid for trips from June 3th and September 15th, 2022. Not a bad value to get to see all the nighttime entertainment that has returned. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/31/new-ticket-deal-announced-for-select-disneyland-guests/ Star Wars Celebration was this past weekend across the street from the Disneyland Resort at the Anaheim Convention Center. A lot of Star Wars news was announced, even some parks news! Boba Fett and Fennec Shand were announced to be coming to Star Wars: Galaxys Edge, and then they were there over the weekend. Din Djarin, better known as The Mandalorian, and Grogu, better known as the Child were also announced to be showing up in the area soon. This is a break from the strict timeline that Imagineering has placed on the area, but promise that the characters from the different eras will not interact or be in the same area at the same time. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13175/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_31__June_5_2022#news3 Anyone who has been to Oga's Cantina in Star Wars Galaxys Edge will know DJ Rex spinning tunes for the patrons of the establishment. Soon, guests can listen to some of his tracks on a new album that will be released. No firm date at the moment, but we will keep you updated once we see it online. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/27/videos-dj-r3x-from-disneys-ogas-cantina-is-releasing-an-album/ Signs outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland tease the return of the combined museum/store/photo op. No word yet on when this will reopen, but Cast Members are stationed outside of the location telling guests it should be returning soon. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ This past weekend, Fantasmic! returned to the Rivers of America to delight guests once again. The projections look clear and bright, the show scenes look fresh, and the show was amazing as always. The best way to get a great seat for the show is to book the River Belle Terrace dining package for $50 per guest, since they are using the same reserved seating area that the Blue Bayou usually uses. Once the Blue Bayou reopens, this area is expected to be shifted to the side more to accommodate the Blue Bayou guests. The Hungry Bear location is across from the Haunted Mansion and offers a side viewing angle for the show. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ June is here, which means that the busy summer season has started at Disneyland. The Disneyland Forever fireworks show will now play nightly with fireworks 7 days a week. During the non-summer and holiday season, Mickey's Mix Magic was played with projections only during the week, with fireworks on the weekends only. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Last week, the most popular attraction in Disney California Adventure had an incident that has caused it to be closed ever since. Video online showed one of the cars on the outside racetrack portion of the attraction stopped and smoking. Though the vehicle never caught fire, the guests in the vehicle were buckled in with smoke coming from the rear. Cast Members did get out to the guests and exit them from the vehicle with no injuries. Disney has closed the attraction to investigate the incident to ensure it won't happen again. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ In Downtown Disney, food trucks have taken up residence by the old ESPN building to help feed hungry guests. These food trucks are expected to be there until at least July 4th. This is a great idea since the Earl of Sandwich is gone and there is a lack of affordable dining options, especially for larger families. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Guests staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel can enjoy one of the hotel amenities again. The pool has finally reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. None of the stores or restaurants are open yet at the location, but it is great to have the pool open so guests don't have to walk over to the Disneyland Hotel to use their pool. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Discussion Topic: DLWeekyl Vault: Former Aladdin a Musical Spectacular Genie Dylan Website – http://www.dylanwhite.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/itsdylanwhite/ Aladdin a Musical Spectacular Final Performance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enW48NlXRj4

Welcome to Episode 61 "Dapper Disneyland!"    In this episode we cover the latest news from the parks and in our main segment we look ahead to our upcoming trip to Disneyland at the end of April! In particular, we look at the Dapper Day festivities planned for that weekend, as well as all the new entertainment of Fireworks, Parades and the return of World of Color!    As a reminder, we are moving to a once a month schedule for the podcast for the foreseeable future. While it will be difficult to not talk Disney more through the month, we are excited to cover the month's happenings for you all! Castle Chronicles:   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/26/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-a-popular-disney-artist-a-new-single-rider-entrance-and-more/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/13137/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_21__27_2022   https://allears.net/2022/03/25/disneylands-eggstravaganza-will-return-soon/ Shop Drop:   https://popcreativedesigns.com/collections/personalized-family-name-tag-hanging-sign   https://popcreativedesigns.com/collections/wristlet-purses   https://popcreativedesigns.com/collections/minnie-ears/products/wdw-50th-anniversary-minnie-ears   https://www.shopdisney.com/winnie-the-pooh-glass-honey-jar-464016281455.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=3   https://www.shopdisney.com/winnie-the-pooh-and-pals-ceramic-container-set-464016281523.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=1   https://www.shopdisney.com/winnie-the-pooh-kitchen-utensil-set-and-holder-464016281295.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=2   https://www.shopdisney.com/winnie-the-pooh-ceramic-bread-bin-464016280953.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=3   https://www.shopdisney.com/winnie-the-pooh-figural-shelving-unit-465046507355.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=4   https://www.shopdisney.com/uniquely-disney/parks-inspired/the-epcot-collection/?srule=sorting-option-96

This week, an update on meet and greets, villains nite snacks, a new retro dress, a bunch of Food and Wine information, some updates to the Magic Key Terrace, a wonderful peice of new merchanside, we talk about Food and Wine Fest food, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Classic character meet and greets could be coming back soon! During a Q&A session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, & Telecom Conference this week, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Walt Disney Company Christine McCarthy said they should be returning “soon.” She pointed to the decline in Covid cases as a good indicator of the safety of the meet and greets. She also stated that meet and greets could help with long lines that have been at the parks recently. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/07/news-face-to-face-character-meet-and-greets-returning-soon-to-disney-parks/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/07/when-will-disneyland-let-mickey-mouse-hug-visitors-again/ At the same conference, we got some insight on the capacity of the parks currently. A question came up asking about the current capacity and if it was back to 100%. McCarthy said they are not back to full capacity, but they are close. When asked if the capacity would go back to pre-covid levels, her answer was no. The way in which they manage the parks is different now. Disney is looking forward to bringing back nighttime entertainment as that will help with the crowds that are happening now. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/07/are-disney-parks-back-at-full-capacity-yet-an-executive-answers/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/03/disney-may-never-return-to-former-capacity-to-avoid-parks-bursting-at-the-seams-says-executive/ The first Villains Nite is happening as we record this episode, with the second nite on March 10th. The Disneyland app has posted the snacks and other items that will be available at the event. Some of the interesting items include a Maleficent Straw Clip at Smokejumpers Grill for $5.99, a Sweet Spiral Ration at Terran Treats for $6.25, and the Cruel Devil at Schmoozies for $8.49. For the complete list, check out the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/04/full-list-of-exclusive-snacks-available-during-villains-nite-at-disneyland-resort/ Star Wars fans have even more to be excited about with more tickets going on sale for Star Wars Celebration, happening in Anaheim from May 26th through May 29th. Additional tickets will go on sale March 15th at 9am Pacific time. Tickets are limited and are likely to sell out fast! Proof of full vaccination will be required to attend the event. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/07/hurry-star-wars-celebration-tickets-are-going-on-sale-soon/ An annual sweet treat is returning to the resort! The Fudge Easter Eggs that the food artisans at Disneyland create for Easter this year are rumored to be returning! Each egg has a surprise flavor inside. For those guests who would rather spoil the surprise, checking the label and looking at the ingredients is a good way to find out the filling. A Cast Member told the Disney Food Blog that they could be back as early as this past Sunday. Once they are available, they can be purchased in the Candy Palace. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/05/the-iconic-disneyland-easter-eggs-are-returning-soon/ A new treat has landed at Lamplight Lounge for the Food and Wine Festival. Cookies and Cream Donuts, topped with creme-filled chocolate cookie pieces and serviced with a vanilla and cookie dipping sauce is available for $10. The dipping sauce is a great compliment to the donut with the classic cookies and cream flavors. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/03/review-cookies-and-cream-donuts-are-a-fantastic-treat-at-lamplight-lounge-for-2022-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/ Weeklyteers who love Flo's V-8 Cafe in Cars Land should get excited for a new apparel item that is sure to turn heads! The Dress Shop in Downtown Disney has a new dress themed to the popular eatery. The dress is mint green, with vintage features like blue and pink records, white stars, the Flo's V-8 Cafe sign, and Flo herself. The dress also has a pink waistband, with pink capped sleeves, with a retro cut for the dress itself. The dress is $128. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/06/warning-if-you-love-disneys-cars-land-hide-your-wallet/ Magic Key Holders may notice a slightly updated Magic Key Terrace. We reported on the refurbishment of the space a few episodes ago and work was supposed to wrap up soon. Due to supply chain issues with some of the items ordered for the area, only some of the updates have been completed so far. The area has seen updated murals, tile accents, and stained glass. New booths, tables, and more will be swapped in as they arrive. New menu items should also be showing up soon. – https://www.micechat.com/315956-disneyland-update-actions-speak-louder-than-words/ Junior Weeklyteers who are fans of Disney Junior, get excited! The first Disney Junior Fan Fest will be taking place in Disney California Adventure on April 29th. The event will run from 10am to 4pm, and include a character cavalcade with Disney Junior characters, a 10th Anniversary stage show, commemorating Doc McStuffins, and previews of new Disney Junior shows. Check out the link in our show notes for more details. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13129/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_7__13_2022#news2 The Food and Wine Festival is in full swing now, so what should you get and what should you avoid this year? There are so many new options, there is a lot to choose from! According to the Disney Food Blog, the best new items are the Glazed BBQ Pork Belly at LA Style, the Blueberry-Buttermilk Pie at Berry Patch, the Black & Tan Beef Potato Puffs at D-Lish, the IPA Sausage Dog at California Craft Brews, and more! MiceChat reviewed the Peanut Butter & Jelly Mac and said to skip it. It was too oily and just not good. For the full list and more, visit the link in our show notes. We will talk more about this topic later on in our discussion topic. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/06/best-of-the-fest-what-to-eat-and-drink-at-the-2022-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-festival/ and https://www.micechat.com/314139-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2022/ Not only is there plenty to eat at the Food and Wine Festival, but there are also some entertainment options! Live music is at the Palisades Stage across from The Little Mermaid, as well as the Paradise Garden Bandstand. The Jammin' Chef's feature Pluto, Daisy, and Chip & Dale near the Hyperion Theater. Chef Goofy can be seen at the Hollywood Backlot. Family friendly activities include Alice's Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party in the Hollywood Backlot, where kids ages 3-11 can decorate cupcakes with Rolly Pin, Alice, Princess Rosa, and Chef Minnie! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/05/see-all-of-the-entertainment-at-the-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/ and https://www.micechat.com/314139-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2022/ Just when you thought we were done, there is still more! The Food and Wine Festival also has merchandise! A new “life is grape” Spirit Jersey, 2022 Festival Minnie Ears, T-Shirt, Zip Front Hoodie, Baseball Tee, Aprons, and more are all available. Of course there are also some options of housewares, and, of course, pins! For the complete list, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/03/04/all-of-the-merchandise-at-the-2022-food-and-wine-festival-in-disney-california-adventure/ and https://www.micechat.com/314139-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2022/ This week, we saw a specific merchandise item that we just had to talk about! A new Disneyland Resort photo album has arrived at the Emporium. This new album is a white book, with a gold, pink, and blue vintage Disneyland castle logo, a cutout Disneyland font “D”, and gold Disneyland Resort label on the spine and back of the album. Inside, the pages have a place to slide in photos, with lines for text next to the images. On the opposite page, there is a gold checkerboard design with the cattle and sleeping beauty designs. The album is $34.99. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/03/take-the-magic-home-with-this-new-disneyland-resort-photo-album/ Is the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ever coming back? The signage that was up on the walls around the attraction have been removed. They originally stated that the subs would be returning “Winter 2021,” then “Winter,” and now there are no signs on when it will return. With the closing of ToonTown soon, the capacity is needed, so hopefully this attraction will be surfacing again soon! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/03/resurfacing-winter-2022-removed-from-finding-nemo-submarine-voyage-construction-walls-reopening-possibly-delayed-at-disneyland-park/ Weeklyteers who have been in the parks recently may have experienced crowd flow issues in some areas of Disneyland. The resort has taken notice and has been sending out surveys to guests where they experienced overcrowding. Disney may use this information to work on more Project Stardust projects in the future to help with crowd flow and overall guest experience. – https://www.micechat.com/315956-disneyland-update-actions-speak-louder-than-words/ Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a few new surprises! A new pre-show to Disney Illuminations, Disneyland Paris nighttime spectacular that combines projections, water jets, mist screens, and fireworks, is coming the the resort. The pre-show, called Disney D-Lite, will uses all the technology of Illuminations, but adds in drones as part of the show. The new pre-show took 8 months of collaboration with Dronisos, a French drone company, to come together. To see a video of the drones in action, check out the link in our show notes. – https://wdwnt.com/2022/03/disneyland-paris-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-disney-d-light-drone-show-in-new-video/ Discussion Topic: Disney California Food and Wine Festival Food 2022

Welcome to Episode 60 "A Dream is a DISH Your Heart Makes!" In this episode we cover the latest news from the parks and in our main segment we look at our FAVORITES of the dishes that will be offered at this year's Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure! We also have some exciting announcements for future travel plans to the parks!    As a reminder, we are moving to a once a month schedule for the podcast for the foreseeable future. While it will be difficult to not talk Disney more through the month, we are excited to cover the month's happenings for you all! Castle Chronicles:   https://disneylandnews.com/2022/02/22/disneyland-resort-ignites-the-night-with-return-of-four-nighttime-spectaculars-and-a-new-finale-for-main-street-electrical-parade/   https://allears.net/2022/02/22/breaking-main-street-electrical-parade-will-have-a-new-finale-when-it-returns-to-disneyland/   https://allears.net/2022/02/11/2-fan-favorite-rides-will-soon-close-for-refurbishment-in-disneyland/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/13121/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_22__27_2022   https://www.mouseplanet.com/13124/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_February_2328_2022   https://disneylandnews.com/2022/02/10/disneyland-resort-serves-culinary-fun-at-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-march-4-to-april-26-2022/   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/02/24/news-menus-announced-for-the-2022-food-and-wine-festival-in-disney-california-adventure/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/foodie-guide-to-the-2022-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-festival-starting-march-4/

This week, mask requirements are changing again, the California Food and Wine Festival is returning, we have the details, great news about the trams, the Super Bowl came to Disneyland, we talk with Debbie and Steve about the best park bag, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Starting this Thursday, February 17th, face coverings will only be required for unvaccinated Guests (ages 2 and older) in all indoor locations, including throughout indoor attractions and indoor queues. Face coverings are required for all Guests, regardless of vaccination status, in certain indoor settings including Disney shuttles and in health settings, such as in First Aid. Face coverings are optional for Guests in outdoor areas. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/02/15/news-disneyland-resort-eliminates-mask-mandate-in-most-locations/ The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is returning to the resort from March 4th through April 26th. This year, over a dozen festival marketplaces will offer fun and exciting food options. Special menu items will also be offered at dining locations around the park, such as Pym Test Kitchen and Terran Treats in Avenger's Campus. The Sip n Saver pass will be available to use on up to 8 items from the festival. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/get-ready-for-culinary-fun-at-the-2022-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-festival/ and https://www.mouseplanet.com/13117/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_14__20_2022#news2 We are talking about all the things to do at the Food and Wine Festival, but what about the FOOD? Some of the options coming to the festival were previewed for Disney Visa cardholders in the most recent mailer. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/02/11/disneyland-resort-is-about-to-get-frozen-guac-and-4-other-new-treats/ A fan favorite is also returning for the Food and Wine Festival! Soarin' over California will be swapped in replacing the Soarin' over the World. Guests will be experiencing the sights and smells of California starting on March 4th, with no current end date announced. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/get-ready-for-culinary-fun-at-the-2022-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-festival/ Weeklyteers should probably sit down for this one. The trams are coming back this month! Disneyland posted on Twitter that the trams are returning Febraury 24rd! It has been just under two years since the trams cycled between the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures and Downtown Disney. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1491818730095104000 and https://www.micechat.com/314063-disneyland-trams-returning/ Guests who take the rafts over to Tom Sawyer's Island in the near future will have a unique experience. The refurbishment of Fantasmic! has made the dock used for guests unavailable at the moment, so the rafts are docking at the Fantasmic! support dock further down the river. To keep river traffic safe, when leaving the island, guests are taken around the entire island and back to the dock. This is a uniqie opportunity to see the river this way. No word on how long the dock will be closed for work, but act fast! – https://www.micechat.com/314132-disneyland-update-parking-trams-food-festival-super-bowl/ Another favorite nighttime spectacular has made more progress toward performances again. The World of Color projector housings have been reinstalled along the backside of Paradise Bay. The previous housings had a lot of weather damage that would not be repaired. Once the new housing installation is completed, the show should be ready to begin testing and adjustments before opening to the public sometime this spring. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/02/world-of-color-projector-houses-installed-at-paradise-bay-lagoon-at-disney-california-adventure/ For Weeklyteers in the United States, this last weekend was the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinatti Bengals 23 to 20. What does this have to do with Disneyland? Well, the Rams players MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford said that iconic phrase “I'm going to Disneyland!” And they did! The champions took part in a Cavalcade down Main Street, a trip around Avenger's Campus, and more. To see the highlights, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/mvp-cooper-kupp-aaron-donald-and-matthew-stafford-celebrate-super-bowl-win-at-disneyland-resort-with-a-jubilant-cavalcade/ With the big 50th anniversary celebration for Walt Disney World in full swing, a couple of board games are coming out to mark the occassion. One of them is called “The Happiest Day Game,” which the description reads “It's a delightful game of sharing and discovery! Visit exciting attractions, meet cherished characters, and experience magical moments throughout the Magic Kingdom Park. Along the way, you'll share your favorite ways to spend the day. When Tinker Bell reaches the top of the castle, the game board magically transforms from day to night! It's an enchanting adventure every time you play!” The one that we are most excited for is the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad game! The description reads “This here is the wildest game in the wilderness! Step off the stagecoach and into the cursed mining town of Tumbleweed. Will you find fortune mining the mysterious mountain, or awaken its many dangers? Discover gold-filled veins, grow your mining operations with new equipment, and invest in the town's businesses. With the right strategy and a dash of good ol' fashioned luck, you may strike it rich!” Sounds fun. Both games come out this spring and are not open for pre-orders just yet. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/02/new-50th-anniversary-magic-kingdom-and-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-board-games-by-funko-coming-soon/ Discussion Topic: Debbie and Steve from Designer Park Co. – https://designerparkco.com/

Welcome to episode 59 of Castle Cast, “New Year, New Castle Cast!” After a long hiatus, we have returned to share all the latest Disney news and to reminisce about our trip to Disney World in December.  We are thrilled to be back and have so much to talk about!   Castle Chronicles:   https://allears.net/2022/02/01/all-the-treats-coming-to-disneyland-resort-for-valentines-day/   https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/after-dark-sweethearts-nite/   https://wdwnt.com/2022/02/photos-first-look-at-event-map-for-disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite/   https://allears.net/2022/01/24/news-select-disney-fans-are-getting-an-exclusive-club/   https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Style/minnie-mouse-wears-pantsuit-designed-stella-mccartney-disneyland/story?id=82510629   https://www.mouseplanet.com/13107/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_January_31__February_6_2022

This week, famous Disney couples are out in force for Sweethearts Nite, an extra discount for Magic Key Holders, a lot of updates around the resort, we talk all about valentines, and finish our discussion with voice actor Vincent, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: For those attending Sweethearts Nite at Disneyland this month, there are going to be a ton of characters out and about. The characters include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Clarabelle and Horace, and Mary Poppins and Bert on Main Street, Tiana and Prince Naveen, with Bernard and Miss Bianca in New Orleans Square, Nick and Judy from Zootopia near Splash Mountain, Milo and Kida in Star Wars Launch Bay, and Stitch and Angel in the Tomorrowland Theater. Finally, Fantasyland has Belle and the Beast, Gaston, Snow White and Prince Charming, Princess Aurora and Prince Philip, and Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/02/character-sightings-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-featuring-fan-favorite-couples/ Magic Key Holders attending the Sweethearts Nites at Disneyland can get an extra discount on food when ordering through the mobile app during the events. Magic Key Holders ordering food from Harbour Galley, Royal Street Veranda, French Market, Alien Pizza Planet, Little Red Wagon, Refreshment Corner, or Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and use the promo code VALENTINE will get an additional 15% off between 8pm and 11:30pm. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/01/26/magic-key-holders-to-get-event-night-only-discounts-on-mobile-orders-during-sweethearts-nite-at-disneyland/ It is February already, which means that it is Black History Month and Disney is celebrating in the parks. Celebrate Soulfully invites guests to gather for experiences that honor Black heritage and culture. At Disneyland, Celebrate Gospel will move from Stage 17 at Disney California Adventure to the Fantasyland Theater on February 19th with award-winning Gospel singer, actor, and fashion designer Kierra Sheard, along with a capella Gospel group Sacred Groove. Grammy-award winners Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music perform on February 26th, along with The Singers of Soul. Both weekends will feature Southern California community choirs from 3-7pm. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/celebrate-soulfully-at-disney-parks-this-february-in-honor-of-black-culture-and-heritage/ A lot of smaller updates and refreshes are happening around the resort. On Main Street, the Crystal Arcade is covered in scaffolding and getting a new paint job. Over at the Rivers of America, the water jet and pyrotechnic pits are drained again and are being worked on in preperation for a return of Fantasmic! The Haunted Mansion has returned from being taken over for the holiday season. Splash Mountain has closed for it's annual refurbishment, not anything related to the upcoming Princess and the Frog re-theme. it's a small world also closed to remove the holiday overlay that almost didn't happen this last year because of flooding. Steelwork continues to go up for the upcoming Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, including hills taking shape on the top of the show building to bring back the cartoony hillside. The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is getting final touches before the lagoon is refilled and the attraction can reopen. – https://www.micechat.com/313478-disneyland-news-character-cost-construction-update/ Over in Disney California Adventure, some of the facades in Hollywood Land are getting a facelift, while in Paradise Bay the World of Color infrastructure continues to be worked on. The platforms have been raised and lowered a lot recently, while scaffholding is still in place while the projection towers are still being rebuilt. Over at the Disneyland Hotel, the new Disney Vacation Club tower is coming along with foundation being poured. – https://www.micechat.com/313478-disneyland-news-character-cost-construction-update/ Last week auditions were posted for an upcoming show at Disneyland. The Tale of the Lion King was hosting auditions for the show that will be at the Fantasyland Theater this summer. Rehearsals begin in April, with performances starting in early summer. This helps us get an idea of when to expect the show to return to the resort. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13107/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_January_31__February_6_2022 Weeklyteers who are in love with coffee, especially cold brews that the parks have been offering lately should head over to the Hungry Bear Restaurant soon! A new Snickerdoodle Cold Brew is available for $5.99. This version is topped with whipped cream and cookie dust, making it a bit more sweet than most cinnamon cold brews. This has been compared to the cinnamon-y coffee drinks at places like Starbucks. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/30/review-why-this-disney-coffee-makes-us-want-to-time-travel-back-to-2019/ Fans of sour cherry are in luck! Two Disneyland classics now have the option of being topped with sour cherry sugar. The first is a cream cheese filled pretzel, with the sour cherry sugar on top, the other is a churro with the same sour cherry sugar, with the option of cream cheese dipping sauce on the side for $1 more. For the pretzel, the Disney Food Blog reported that the flavors worked well together, but are incredibly sweet. Guests can grab one at the Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart for $7.75. The churro was better than the pretzel, and if you're going for a more mellow flavor, skip the sweet dipping sauce. The churro is at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart for $5.75. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/30/review-the-weird-flavor-combination-at-disneyland-that-actually-works/ Happy Lunar New Year! This year's celebration is proving to be quite popular judging by the lines for food being so long. Part of the slow down is the fewer booths than the other food festivals. – https://www.micechat.com/313478-disneyland-news-character-cost-construction-update/ You don't have to wait in long lines at the Lunar New Year Celebration to get one of the highlights! MiceChat has posted a garlic noodle copycat recipe. The meal takes about 20 minutes to make and takes about 10 ingredients. Basically, you cook the pasta and toss the other ingredients in a pan and cook, combining and then eat! – https://www.micechat.com/313441-the-disney-dish-disney-california-adventure-lunar-new-year-garlic-noodles/ Tomorrowland has some new merchandise that is wonderful! The new collection features the attractions of Tomorrowland, like Space Mountain and the PeopleMover. There is even a design for the land itself. The Tomorrowland Hooded long-sleeved t-shirt is $59.99 and has Tomorrowland in blue on the front, with drawings of past attractions as a pattern all over. The PeopleMover shirt, Tage's favorite, is a gray t-shirt with dark blue borders, the PeopleMover logo on the front, and a sketch like design of the Disneyland PeopleMover on the bottom for $29.99. Finally, there is a Space Mountain t-shirt, which is black with Space Mountain, Flights Departing Daily From Tomorrowland on the front, with the exterior of the attraction over the text for $24.99. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/photos-new-tomorrowland-attraction-apparel-flies-into-disneyland-resort/ With Mardi Gras coming up, there is a new dessert at the French Market to celebrate. The Mardi Gras Cocunut cake is $7.99 and has three layers of sponge cake in purple, yellow, and green, with coconut cream between the layers, and pastry cream dusted with coconut flakes on the outside. This is a limited time item, so act quick if this sounds delicious to you! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/review-mardi-gras-coconut-cake-is-worthy-of-the-royal-court-at-disneyland-park/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/review-new-strawberry-lemon-cake-at-plaza-inn-at-disneyland-park/ Valentines Day is just around the corner and there are plenty of things to do in the parks, as well as at Downtown Disney and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Specials from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, California Sole, Kayla's Cake, Lovepop, Pandora, and more are all offering specials. At the hotels, the Tenaya Stone Spa has a Rose and Roses Foot Treatment, the Grand Californian lobby has treats at the holiday cart, the GCH Craftsman Bar will have an assortment of coctails, and more. For all the details, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/celebrate-valentines-in-downtown-disney-district-and-at-the-hotels-of-the-disneyland-resort/ The Disney Parks Blog has released the Foodie Guide to Valentine's Day. There are a ton of options between the two US parks listed, but Disneyland locations like the Red Rose Taverne, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Alien Pizza Planet, and many more have great limited time treats. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/foodie-guide-to-valentines-day-2022-delights-from-disney-parks/ Discussion Topic: Vincent Tong – https://www.instagram.com/vincent_tong_007/ Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild – https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-ice-age-adventures-of-buck-wild/43OJuKxe9b9Y

This week, Star Tours turns 35, another good sign that the trams are returning soon, new Lunar New Year mural in Downtown Disney, a new treat comes to DCA, looking forward to the next 100 years of the Disney Company, we go in depth with Star Tours, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: A galaxy far, far away came to Disneyland 35 years ago recently. This was the first time that fans of the Star Wars universe could actually be apart of the universe, years before Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The opening of the landmark attraction was celebrated by the park staying open for 60 hours. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/star-tours-at-disneyland-park-celebrates-35-years-of-galactic-adventures/ Another great sign of progress to get the trams back operating for guests is underway. There are construction walls up around the loading area in Downtown Disney, with paving taking place behind the walls. According to our friend David over at FreshBaked reported that 7 trams are in operation and being tested, up from just 4 recently. – https://www.micechat.com/311792-disneyland-update-lightning-lane-shenanigans-and-staffing-problems/ and https://wdwnt.com/2022/01/photos-downtown-disney-parking-tram-station-construction/ Lunar New Year is coming up quick on February 1st. To celebrate, the mural in Downtown Disney on the corner of the former ESPN building has been updated to reflect the occasion. Being the year of the tiger, the mural includes Tigger, along with Mushu, Mulan, Chip, Dale, and Goofy. The artwork was created by Disney Live Entertainment art director Elizabeth Lisa Kang. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/photos-new-lunar-new-year-mural-featuring-tigger-in-downtown-disney-district/ A slighly healthier snack has come to Disney California Adventure. Chocolate covered bananas have debuted at Carabelle's Ice Cream Shop. Not only will they be covered in chocolate, but also with a variety of toppings. Rainbow sprinkles, Mickey confetti, crushed peanuts, and crushed waffle cone. This follows the return of the bananas to Walt Disney World a couple of months ago. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/09/weve-been-waiting-for-this-treat-to-arrive-in-disneyland/ Some popular Disney treats have seen a price increase recently at Walt Disney World. This could mean that the price changes are coming to Disneyland in the future. Some notable prices are $5 for a 20oz bottle of soda, Mickey Premium Bars up to $6.25, and the Dole Whip at $6.99. It is not certain that prices will increase, but something to keep an eye on. Some of the items at the restaurants have also increased by a couple of dollars each. – https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/10jan2022-disney-hikes-the-price-of-mickey-bars-and-dole-whips-along-with-hundreds-of-other-food-and-beverage-items-at-walt-disney-world.htm The Disneyland Monorail will be going down for refurbishment, possibly in relation to the changes coming to the Downtown Disney District in February. Currently, the monorail is scheduled to close February 14th, with no exact end on the calendar yet. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/06/disneylands-monorail-to-close-temporarily-this-month/ There are just a few more days to visit a couple locations in Downtown Disney. Earl of Sandwich is currently scheduled to close on January 22nd, Sugarboo & Co will close on January 16th. The Starbucks located in the same building as Earl of Sandwich has already closed. This is in preperation for the makeover of this section of the shopping district, which should be starting soon. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13096/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_January_10___16_2022#news0 and https://www.micechat.com/311809-disneyland-news-monorail-downtown-disney-shops-prepare-to-close-in-advance-renovation/ With the recent surge in COVID cases, due to the omicron variant, staffing at the resort has been challenging. The resort has been cross training as many cast members as possible and moving cast members around as much as possible to limit the impact of the shortages. The most notable closure is Napa Rose. Reservations were cancelled for guests who had booked dining at the location, due to staffing issues. – https://www.micechat.com/311792-disneyland-update-lightning-lane-shenanigans-and-staffing-problems/ Disney Vacation Club members should be aware of some new changes to the program. Interval International exchanges are now officially available. Exchanges with this program include thousands of resorts all over the world, including “high-quality properties” such as Marriott, Sheraton, Hyatt, and Westin. Disney Stays include not only Disney Vacation Club Resorts, but also traditional Disney Resort hotel exchange options. Disney Experiences include exchange options like Disney Cruise Line voyages, Adventures by Disney guided trips, National Geographic Expeditions, and the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. – https://wdwnt.com/2022/01/disney-vacation-club-adds-new-exchange-options-for-disney-experiences-and-non-disney-resorts-through-interval-international/ The next century of the Walt Disney Company is just around the corner, and CEO Bob Chapek has released some goals for the next century. Chapek released the “three pillars of success” in a memo to Cast Members. The three pillars are storytelling excellence, innovation, and relentless focus on the audience. On the surface, these pillars are exactly what the public expects from the company currently, and are nothing new. Time will tell what these pillars mean for the company going forward and what will change based on these. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/ceo-bob-chapek-establishes-his-three-pillars-of-success-for-the-next-century-of-the-walt-disney-company/ Discussion Topic: Star Tours Deep Dive Disney Parks Blog – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/star-tours-at-disneyland-park-celebrates-35-years-of-galactic-adventures/ Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Tours WDWNT – https://wdwnt.com/2022/01/looking-back-on-the-history-and-impact-of-the-original-star-tours-35-years-later/ Behind the Attraction – Episode 3

We are BACK! Back to the Podcast and back from our recent trip to Disneyland! Welcome to episode 56 of Castle Cast, “Boo To You: A Disneyland Trip Report!” In this episode we talk about ALL the news for the Disney parks including the updates to Genie+ which is launching NOW at Disney World! In the main segment of this episode we talk about all the highlights from our trip to Disneyland at the beginning of October for some Disney Halloween fun! You don't want to miss out on all the merch, rides and FOOD highlights from this fun adventure! Thanks for listening!   Castle Chronicles: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/celebrity-narrators-return-to-candlelight-processional-along-with-other-joyous-traditions-during-epcot-international-festival-of-the-holidays-presented-by-adventhealth/ https://disneylandnews.com/2021/09/01/disneyland-resort-holidays-2021/ https://allears.net/2021/10/15/more-details-on-the-holiday-experiences-coming-to-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/305165-disneyland-candlelight-returns-december-2021/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/10/disneyland-candlelight-processional-dates-ks1/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/10/08/news-web-slingers-may-pause-the-virtual-queue-on-select-days-at-disneyland-resort/ https://disneylandnews.com/photos/2021/10/04/plaza-point-a-new-holiday-store-is-coming-to-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-park-in-2021/ https://allears.net/2021/10/14/news-the-monorail-is-finally-reopening-at-disneyland/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/13040/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_1117_2021 https://allears.net/2021/10/09/disney-genie-launch-date-meet-and-greets-return-and-more-news-you-missed-this-week/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/13041/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_October_1218_2021

This week, Halloween Time is about to start at Disneyland, some new treats for the season, a new hunt in Downtown Disney, Magic Key Pass discounts, a selection of new merchandse, we talk to Ellie about allergies in the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! Our 4 year anniversary, plus our 200th episode are coming up and we need your help! Give us a call at (657) 345-4445 and leave us a short message about what you like about the podcast, or anything else that you want to say about our 4th anniversary and 200th episode! Why do you listen? What is your favorite part, why are you a supporter if you are, or anything else you want to share. We will play some of the messages on the 200th episode coming up in a couple of weeks! News: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort starts this Friday, September 3rd. Haunted Mansion Holiday celebrates its 20th year at Disneyland, along with the return of Halloween Screams “supernatural projection and special effects show,” which will run nightly September 3rd to October 31st. On weeknights, the show will be presented with projections only, with fireworks on the weekends only. Over in DCA, Cars Land has been transformed into the not-so-scary Radiator Screams, with Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween. The Plaza de La Familia is also back near the Paradise Garden Grill, and the return of Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/falling-for-autumn-fun-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/30/autumn-at-disneyland-means-its-time-for-tropical-themed-entertainment/ and https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Three exclusive types of loaded fries are coming to the Oogie Boogie Bash this year. At Flo's V8 Cafe in Cars Land, guests can choose from Buffalo Chicken Fries, Loaded Gravy Fries, or Loaded Chili Fries. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/26/oogie-boogie-bash-will-serve-three-exclusive-types-of-loaded-fries-in-disney-california-adventure/ The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is open during the transformation into Villains Grove, the decorative walk-through for the Oogie Boogie Bash. Since guests are allowed to go through the area, lighting, speakers, and other decorations can be seen being prepared for the party. – https://www.micechat.com/299734-disneyland-resort-update-magic-keys-unlock-today-new-halloween-villains/ Fans of the Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown Disney now have something else to look forward to this Halloween. Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit starts on September 9th and goes through October 31. Guests can purchase the game board and stickers at World of Disney, Pin Traders, Disney Home, The Disney Dress Shop, or Wonderground Gallery and then search for the hidden decorative pumpkins around Downtown Disney, placing the corresponding sticker on the map. Once completed, return the map to World of Disney or Pin Traders to get a spooky surprise. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/downtown-disney-district/plutos-pumpkin-pursuit/ MiceChat reports that there are possible Magic Key discounts for D23 Gold members, and Disney Vacation Club members. The D23 discount details will be released soon according to Disney. For the DVC discount, members get $20 off on the Enchant, Believe, and Dream Keys. Those tickets need to be purchased at the ticket booths. – https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Some of the decorative light fixtures in the hub at Disneyland have been updated to be just a little more magical. The new light posts feature Tinkerbell at the top of the fixture, with a crystal star on the post itself. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-tinker-bell-lighting-fixtures-with-crystal-stars-installed-in-disneyland-park-hub/ An extra layer of security has arrived at the park. Disneyland News today reported contactless scanners set up at the Downtown Disney entrance. Guests are still asked to go through metal detectors, regardless of the scan — though it's another opportunity for additional screening. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-now-in-use-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-arrive-at-disneyland-resort-parking-structures/ Disneyland has updated their merchandise policy for guests buying multiple items. The previous policy was 2 of each item, per guest for limited edition items, with open edition items limited to 10 per person. The new policy adds holiday merchandise to the 2-per-person limit, with open edition items limited to 5 per person. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13014/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_30__September_5_2021#news5 There have been a couple of storefronts in Downtown Disney that have been empty for quite some time. Lovepop sells unique 3D pop-up greeting cards, with a lot of Disney-inspired designs. Pele Soccer will carry official club and national team soccer jerseys and personal soccer gear. No official opening date for these locations just yet, but should be in the next couple of months. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/two-new-shops-are-coming-to-the-disneyland-resort/ A new variation of the beignets at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has arrived. This time, it is a S'mores Glazed Beignet. The s'mores version are chocolate glazed with a honey graham cracker crust and a marshmallow dipping sauce. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/review-disneyland-continues-to-be-the-king-of-beignets/ You can get your hands on a new tote bag while you grab your caffeine fix at the Market House. The latest in the “Been There” series bag features imagery of several park attractions in a mix of purple and yellow colors. Pick it up for about $28. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-starbucks-been-there-series-disneyland-tote-bag-arrives-at-market-house-on-main-street-u-s-a/ Are you starting to map out your 2022 trips? Maybe a 2022 calendar would help. Get your hands on the Disneyland Resort 16-month calendar at the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney. It features a variety of pictures of the attractions and the characters. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-2022-disneyland-resort-16-month-calendar-arrives-at-world-of-disney-store-in-downtown-disney-district/ A classic treat is colliding to make some new merch at the park. You can find a popcorn pattern on backpacks and crocs — a new arrival after making its debut in Orlando. ((But who knows if it comes with the smell too!)) – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-mickey-balloon-popcorn-bucket-loungefly-backpack-and-crocs-at-disneyland/ The Raspberry Rose Macaron that is served at the Jolly Holiday Bakery is a fan favorite at the resort. MiceChat has posted a copycat recipe on their site to recreate this tasty treat. There are a few steps, and Macarons are sometimes tricky, but this recipe looks good! – https://www.micechat.com/300062-celebrating-mary-poppins-with-disneylands-raspberry-rose-macaron-recipe/ We know all you Weeklyteers tend to be the go-to person for your friends and family when they're planning their Parks trip. Want to share your knowledge with more people? Disney is looking for participants for their 2022 planDisney panel. The application window opens noon Eastern time on September 9 and closes at that same time on September 14. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/plandisney-search-kicks-off-september-9th/ Scaffolding has come down around the Tomorrowland Monorail Station this week. Around the same time, the Monorail started to make rounds on the beam, minus the guests as of now. The station in Tomorrowland has been repainted with new purple, blue, and pink colors. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-disneyland-monorail-now-testing-for-return-to-disneyland-park/ Discussion: Food Allergies in the Parks with Ellie C.

This week, crowd levels are extremely pleasant currently, Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are still on sale for some dates, the bakery tour has returned, the Grand Californian has it's spa back, we finish our discussion with Chris, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: The crowds at the Disneyland Resort have been quite mild recently. This can be attributed to Southern California schools being back in session, and the imminent availability of the Magic Key program. Locals are now waiting for the Magic Key to go on sale to get access to the parks, instead of purchasing a higher priced 1-5 day ticket. For guests visiting, the attraction wait times have been in the 10 to 20 minute range for much of the week. If you are able, right now is a great time to go to the parks. Time will tell how the crowds will look after the Magic Key program launches next week. – https://www.micechat.com/298965-disneyland-update-the-shocking-calm-before-magic-keys-unlock-a-storm/ For guests that have been waiting to get tickets to the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween parties this year, there is still time! Currently, September 9, 12, 16, and 19th are available, with no dates in October. The event was a ghoulishly fun time in 2019, and we are excited to go this year! The candy trails, decorations, entertainment, and atmosphere are totally worth the ticket price to this event. – https://www.micechat.com/298965-disneyland-update-the-shocking-calm-before-magic-keys-unlock-a-storm/ To go along with our news from last week that the bread bowls were being made in the parks again, the Bakery Tour has reopened. The location does have limited hours for the time being, from 8am to 3pm. Also of note in the area are the closing times of the dining locations in this area of the park. DCA closes at 10pm nightly currently, with Rita's Baja Blenders closing at 7pm, Lucky Fortune Cookery closing at 8pm, and Cocina Cucamonga closing at 9pm. So, be sure to check times when thinking of food in the evenings. – https://www.micechat.com/298965-disneyland-update-the-shocking-calm-before-magic-keys-unlock-a-storm/ As time rolls on, more entertainment is returning to the parks slowly. This past week, the Bootstrappers are back performing their shanties in New Orleans Square. We hope that more entertainment returns soon like the Dapper Dans on Main Street. – https://www.micechat.com/298965-disneyland-update-the-shocking-calm-before-magic-keys-unlock-a-storm/ For listeners who will be in the resort area this weekend, there will be a cupcake decorating activity at Downtown Disney as a promotion for the new Disney Channel show “Disney's Magic Bake-Off.” The decoration will take place Friday, August 20th, through Sunday, August 22nd at 5, 6, and 7pm. The event is free, with limited space. Participants must register in Downtown Disney starting at 4pm each day. Participants will decorate a cupcake with Disneyland Resort Pastry Chef Gracie Gomez. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13003/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_16__22_2021#news3 Some new Coco merchandise will be coming to Disneyland, Disney World, and shopDisney this September. A long-sleeved “Remember Me” shirt, with the saying on the front and Miguel on the shoulder, as well as a Loungefly backpack featuring Miguel, Hector, marigolds, and sugar skulls. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-coco-loungefly-backpack-and-apparel-coming-to-disney-parks-and-shopdisney-in-september/ The Walt Disney Company quarterly earnings call was last week, here are some highlights. CEO Bob Chapek is enthusiastic about the upcoming Disney Genie app stating “guests will spend less time in line and more time having fun,” but also commented that it will offer the company “substantial commercial opportunities.” The U.S. parks saw the first profitable quarter since the pandemic began in 2020. The international parks are still posting a loss at this time. Disney+ has grown to 116 million subscribers, and November 12th will be Disney+ day, where new shows and movies will be announced for the platform. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/wdwnt-daily-recap-8-12-21-disney-releases-q3-earnings-report-walt-disney-world-50th-anniversary-merchandise-arrives-and-more/ The Spa part of the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is reopening soon! On September 16th, the Tenaya Stone Spa will open for guests. Reservations can be made online for guests of the Disney Hotels for now, with general availability coming at a later date. The name Tenaya translates from the indigenous cultures of the Yosemite Valley as “to dream.” The spa embraces the concept of the natural order of 4, being laid out according to the 4 directions, and aligned with the 4 colors of red, white, black, and yellow. For a list of all the services offered, and to book a visit, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/13/opening-date-announced-for-the-tenaya-stone-spa-at-disneyland-resort/#more-537815 and https://www.micechat.com/298918-disneylands-imagineering-designed-tenaya-stone-spa-set-for-september-opening/ For those of you who visited Disneyland prior to the late 90s, you might remember the plain concrete walkways that were painted to differentiate the different land that you were in. Since then, the park has slowly replaced the concrete with either concrete that has decorative elements in it, like in Frontierland, or brick pavers like much of Main Street sidewalks, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. One of the last bits of this plain concrete is being replaced in front of the Fantasyland Theater at the entrance to Toontown. – https://www.micechat.com/298965-disneyland-update-the-shocking-calm-before-magic-keys-unlock-a-storm/ A refreshing sweet treat is available at the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country. The Watermelon Lemonade Freese with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles is a frozen drink that is reminiscent of watermelon Jolly Ranchers with frozen lemonade. The Disney Food Blog really liked this one, but warned it is not for guests without a sweet tooth. The drink is $5.99 at the Hungry Bear. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/14/review-did-we-just-find-one-of-the-best-frozen-drinks-in-disneyland/#more-538404 Discussion Topic: Chris from DisneyChris.com

This week, Oogie Boogie Bash Dining packages have dropped, reservations are now open for more dining locations, a Main Street staple is finally set to return, we talk with Chris from DisneyChris.com about Disneyland music, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: For guests attending the Oogie Boogie Bash this year, Disney has announced two dining packages for the event. First, the Wint Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining, which includes a three-course meal, and reserved seating for the Frightfully Fun Parade. The kids meal also includes a Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket. The other option is the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party. A selection of desserts and beverages is provided and takes place at 7pm and 9:30pm on party nights. Reservations begin for the dessert party on August 11th, with reservations for the Dinner package needing to be booked as a dinner reservation and upgraded in person when checking in. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/10/dinner-and-dessert-packages-are-coming-to-oogie-boogie-bash-at-disneyland/ Trader Sam's has been so busy since forever, and starting August 11th, guests can now reserve a spot prior to dining at the popular location. The reservations begin on the 15th, but guests can start reserving times on the 11th. Reservations will be open for lunch and dinner, and are expected to go fast! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/04/trader-sams-will-take-reservations-soon-in-disneyland/ Some food updates from the resort include the reservations that we spoke about earlier, Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, and the return of the Carnation Cafe! The Carnation Cafe will be open to serve guests again on September 16th. The Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose begin on August 26th, with reservations opening on August 11th. The Adventure will feature Disney Princesses greeting guests on a private patio for a photo op, a special keepsake, and a menu with breakfast and lunch offerings. Goofy's Kitchen will also return on August 18th, but without characters for the time being. The Plaza Inn will be hosting Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park buffet starting August 12th. For a complete list of the dining open at the resort and to book your visits to these locations, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/dining-guide-update-5-disneyland-resort-foodie-news-disney-princess-breakfast-adventures-at-napa-rose-goofys-kitchen-and-more-reopening/ We might just be getting to the middle of August, but October 31st is already on the minds of a lot of folks already! Stores around the Disneyland Resort have already started stocking new Halloween merchandise. From tees, to ears, to hats, and more, there is something for everyone. Some standout items include a Haunted Mansion/Madame Leota necklace or ear rings, a pair of hitchhiking ghosts socks, and a Haunted Mansion wallpaper folding hand fan. – https://www.micechat.com/298137-disneyland-merchandise-update-spooky-beginnings-mansion-marvel/ and https://www.shopdisney.com/halloween-shop/ Mickey and Minnie have come to the resort in a new way! Strollers at the resort now feature the classic couple, along with their classic red and black color scheme. The old design was black and blue, so this is an upgrade! The sun shades feature Mickey and Minnie on either side of the seat. The wheels are black and yellow to complete the look. For guests needing to rent one, they are $18 a day for the single stroller, and $36 for the double stroller. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/07/disneylands-strollers-just-got-a-super-cute-upgrade/ Just a quick reminder to anyone who will be visiting Disneyland in the next few weeks, the Haunted Mansion is scheduled to be down for the transition to Haunted Mansion Holiday from August 16th to September 2nd. This will be the 20th anniversary of the holiday overlay and will feature nods to each of the 20 years in the gingerbread house in the ballroom scene this year. – https://www.micechat.com/297892-disneyland-update-magic-keys-and-cast-member-needs/ Another quick note to guests going to the parks soon, Mickey's Mix Magic, the fireworks show that is currently shown at Disneyland has moved to 9pm from 9:30pm, and starting August 30th, the fireworks portion of the show will be on weekends only, with projections only on the weekdays. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12997/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_9__15_2021#news4 With the return of the popular bread bowls in Disney California Adventure, Disney has posted a TikTok video of how they are made! There a few steps and watching the Cast Members make these bowls of awesomeness so fast is amazing to watch. To see this for yourself, check out the link in our show notes at dlweekly.net. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/02/video-see-how-disney-makes-their-iconic-bread-bowls/ The Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney has reopened after a brief refurbishment. None of the physical aspects of the store were changed, but most of the items available for sale were replaced and refreshed. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-wonderground-gallery-reopens-at-downtown-disney-district-after-brief-refurbishment/ The Orange County Register reported this week that Disneyland has 19,000 cast members working at the resort, and is continuing to rehire furloughed and laid off cast members. This only represents 3/5 of the total workforce pre-pandemic. Much of the cast that works third shift are still on furlough, with the overnight duties falling to day shift. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/08/06/disneyland-workforce-reaches-19000-unions-want-thousands-more-rehired/ There was a union protest outside of Disneyland on August 5th, representing a number of different Cast Member unions that work at the resort. They protested to call attention to returning to work and fighting for a living wage at the resort. The resort has been understaffed since it's reopening at the end of April and has not been able to get all the cast members to return. – https://www.micechat.com/297892-disneyland-update-magic-keys-and-cast-member-needs/ Another sad situation for Cast Members is the ticket restrictions that have been in place since reopening, making it nearly impossible to use this valuable perk of the job. Cast Members are given three different types of passes to use. Self-admission, which is unlimited, but subject to blockout days, the main entrance pass, which allows cast members and up to three guests into the parks, which is limited to about 16 days per year, with blackouts, and finally complimentary tickets, which are one-day park hoppers given to cast members two to three times a year, with no blockout dates. The first two passes have been blocked out since reopening, and the third is limited by a low amount of reservations available for the ticket type. – https://www.micechat.com/297892-disneyland-update-magic-keys-and-cast-member-needs/ The Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney+ long-term series production is moving out of Burbank. The team will be relocated to Vancouver, Canada, while the feature animation team will remain in Burbank at the studios. The relocation and added space, will allow for more projects to be worked on at the same time. The new studio is scheduled to open in January. They are also looking for new members of the team, which can be found at the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/walt-disney-animation-studios-to-move-series-production-to-new-vancouver-location/ Walt Disney Imagineering has been named a Beat Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company for 2021. The title goes to companies that successfully foster cultures of innovation and encourage employees to discover, explore, and invent. Some of the stand out innovations that Imagineering has created include the Stuntronics at Avengers Campus, the gesture tracking on Web Slingers, the latest A-1000 model of animatronics, as seen in Galaxy's Edge, and more. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/fast-company-names-walt-disney-imagineering-a-best-workplace-for-innovators/ Discussion Topic: Chris from DisneyChris.com

Welcome to episode 52 of Castle Cast Radio, "Thank You for Your Cooperation." In this episode we talk about the latest Marvel hits, Black Widow and Loki, sharing our spoiler free and then spoiled filled thoughts about the movie, show and where Marvel might be going as Phase 4 continues. We also share the latest news regarding the holidays at Disneyland and Halloween and the Oogie Boogie Bash in particular!  Castle Chronicles: https://disneylandnews.com/2021/07/08/jungle-cruise/   https://disneylandnews.com/2021/07/08/fall-favorites-return-to-the-disneyland-resort-from-sept-3-oct-31-2021-with-halloween-time-plaza-de-la-familia-and-the-separate-ticket-event-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-part/   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/12/a-full-list-of-the-villains-grove-areas-coming-to-oogie-boogie-bash-at-disneyland-resort/   https://allears.net/2021/07/15/one-of-disneylands-most-unique-rides-is-set-to-reopen-this-winter/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12981/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_July_1218_2021   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/15/news-character-dining-is-coming-back-to-disneyland-resort/   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/11/whats-new-in-disneyland-resort-fireworks-are-back-and-two-iconic-rides-reopened/ Shop Drop   https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars-the-bad-batch-badge-t-shirt-for-adults-6720106273356M.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=7&guestFacing=Movies%2520%2526%2520Shows-Star%2520Wars-Star%2520Wars%2520The%2520Bad%2520Batch   https://www.shopdisney.com/red-guardian-still-fits-t-shirt-for-adults-black-widow-6720106273257M.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=undefined&searchType=autosuggest-popular&siteSearchTopProduct=1   https://www.shopdisney.com/loki-believe-t-shirt-for-adults-6720106273388M.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=undefined&searchType=autosuggest-popular&siteSearchTopProduct=1

Welcome to episode 51 of Castle Cast Radio, "Silenzio Bruno!" In this episode we talk about summer fun and there is nothing more fun than splashing around in the water on a hot summer day! With this in mind, we talk all about the water parks found at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach! We go over the amenities, theming and of course FOOD! We also give our 'Spoiler Free & Spoiler Filled' reviews of the new Pixar film, Luca! So sit back, relax and order yourself a Disney kiddie pool to cool off in and enjoy this episode!  Castle Chronicles: https://www.mouseplanet.com/12971/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_30__July_4_2021 https://www.mouseplanet.com/12972/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_June_29__July_5_2021 https://allears.net/2021/07/01/first-look-at-the-return-of-fireworks-in-disneyland/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/02/news-2-restaurants-set-to-permanently-close-at-disneyland-resort/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/single-rider-is-back-at-disneyland-ks1/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/02/photos-first-look-inside-the-newly-reopened-disneyland-hotel/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/02/photos-tour-an-updated-room-at-the-disneyland-hotel/ https://www.ocregister.com/2021/07/01/disneyland-mickeys-philharmagic-adds-coco-characters-and-music-to-4d-concert-film/   Disney Shop Drop: https://www.shopdisney.com/luca-sea-monster-necklace-845105414495.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=336 https://www.shopdisney.com/machiavelli-big-cat-in-town-flat-wood-wall-art-luca-842252163672.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=368 https://www.shopdisney.com/portorosso-t-shirt-for-adults-luca-5620045537613M.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=6   Disney World Water Parks: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/ https://www.parksavers.com/typhoon-lagoon-water-park-guide/ https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/ https://www.parksavers.com/guide-to-disneys-blizzard-beach-resort/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa3c3MjysBQ&ab_channel=SoCalAttractions360 https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/01/typhoon-lagoon-vs-blizzard-beach-which-disney-water-park-is-worth-your-non-park-day/ https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/typhoon/typhoon.htm https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-theme-parks/blizzard-beach-water-park/  

This week, new cast member safety changes, more attractions return ahead of schedule, single rider lines have returned, Avengers Campus is more open, the last Disney Hotel is about to reopen, we talk to Evan about his time as a Cast Member, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: With the higher temperatures on the horizon for Southern California, a new safety policy couldn't come soon enough for cast members. Fully vaccinated cast members can now go mask free outdoors. Masks are still required for all cast members indoors for now. Physical distancing for all cast members, indoors or out has also been phased out. This will greatly help in tight spaces like kitchen areas around the resort. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/25/fully-vaccinated-disneyland-employees-no-longer-need-to-wear-masks-outdoors/ and https://www.micechat.com/294044-new-disneyland-procedures-start-june-15-masks-off-no-physical-distancing/ With all of the changes recently to all the safety protocols around the resort, MiceChat posted a guide to all the current policies. These include the new cast member guidelines we talked about previously in this episode, as well as theme park reservations sticking around for the foreseeable future, face coverings no longer required anywhere except for transportation like buses for fully vaccinated guests, un-vaccinated or partially vaccinated guests must still wear masks, physical distancing is no longer required, ride capacity is back at 100% without plexiglass shields, dining capacity has also been increased, indoor queues are back in service, both parking structures are open, out of state guests are allowed, no temperature checks are required, and entertainment has started to return. – https://www.micechat.com/294044-new-disneyland-procedures-start-june-15-masks-off-no-physical-distancing/ A sign that things are coming to an end with the pandemic is the return of single rider lines at a few attractions this week. Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Smuggler's Run, Star Tours, and Splash Mountain at Disneyland, and Radiator Springs Racers, the Incredicoaster, and Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure now allow single riders. This should help get as many guests on attractions and out of the lines faster. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/26/disneyland-brings-back-single-rider-lines-for-most-popular-attractions/ Some attractions have reopened earlier than expected in the last week! Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Storybook Land Canal Boats both welcomed guests a day or two early. Storybook Land Canal Boats look great and have had a number of their elements updated during the closure. Buzz Lightyear has not been updated and we have seen reports online that some of the attraction vehicles have been tagged out of service. Hopefully maintenance can get to them soon and get Buzz back to 100%! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/photos-video-buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters-soft-reopens-at-disneyland/ Some great news for guests who want to walk around and see Avengers Campus! The land is now open to everyone and the gates that were in place to control the amount of people in the new land have been removed. Guests can now freely enter the land from any of the three entrances. This is making the ability to get food and to enter stores very easy, with little to no wait on most days. – https://www.micechat.com/295081-disneyland-update-topsy-turvy-more-or-less/ For those of you visiting the parks soon, the crowds look to be great! Even though more people are allowed in the parks now, the wait times for attractions have been lower than they were before the lower capacity! This, along with the cast members getting back into the swing of things has made the process much smoother. – https://www.micechat.com/295081-disneyland-update-topsy-turvy-more-or-less/ There have been some rumors that cast members that generally work on parades have been called back to work. This could mean the return of Magic Happens sometime this summer, which only had a couple of weeks to run before the pandemic shut it down. – https://www.micechat.com/295081-disneyland-update-topsy-turvy-more-or-less/ The Disneyland hotel will begin a phased opening this week as the Fantasy Tower opens to guests. Along with the one tower, the two pools and the Monorail water slides will reopen, as well as the fitness center. The Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam's will also reopen to the public. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12971/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_30__July_4_2021#news1 Construction has started in the park to prepare for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. The facades of the Toontown Five & Dime and the Gag Factory have been demolished to make way for the new entrance for the attraction. Once completed, the new El Capitoon theater will take their place as the new entrance. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/photos-video-toontown-five-dime-and-gag-factory-facades-demolished-as-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-construction-continues-at-disneyland/ We previously reported that mobile scan and go shopping was being tested in World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Now, that system has been expanded into the parks at the Emporium in Disneyland, and Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure. Guests will use the Disneyland app or scan a QR code in the store to enter the system, then grab a mobile checkout shopping bag and scan the barcodes with their smartphone cameras to add the item to their cart. Once done, guests check out through the app and show a QR code to a cast member on the way out of the store at a designated mobile checkout exit. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/25/disneyland-brings-scan-and-go-shopping-to-theme-park-stores/ Hollywood Land is the place for Avengers photo ops. A new Black Panther photo op has appeared this week in the land. It is the same setup used for the previous Black Panther meet and greet, but without the character this time, due to social distancing. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/photos-black-panther-photo-op-arrives-in-hollywood-land-at-disney-california-adventure/ Just a quick follow up to something that we talked about a couple of weeks ago. The food waste trashcans have been rolled out to more locations around the resort recently. If you have any food waste, please dump it in these new recepticals so it can be recycled and not just end up in the landfill. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/25/disneyland-makes-tossing-out-leftover-food-a-little-less-wasteful/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/disneyland-resort-expands-sustainability-efforts-with-new-food-waste-bins/ On June 27th, which was Global Pride Day, Salt & Straw donated 5% of all its proceeds to local LGBTQ+ charities. For the Downtown Disney location, Reach LA was the charity chosen. Reach LA works with young LGBTQ people of color to “increase self sustainability by encouraging creative expression, supporting safe spaces and promoting health and wellness.” – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/26/disneylands-salt-straw-celebrating-global-pride-day-by-donating-to-local-groups/ Another fun treat has made its way to Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier. The new Forky cake pop looks like a sweet version of the character himself. The cake pop is sweet vanilla covered in white chocolate, and decorated to look like Forky. Reviews have said that it is pretty moist and very sweet, so be aware of this. Forky costs $5.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/24/review-toy-story-fans-will-love-disneys-new-sweet-treat/ Donald Duck Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6VVOmT0Vk8 Discussion Topic: Evan

As of June 15th, the Disneyland Resort is returning back to normal! How exciting! Chris gives updates to the COVID rules at the Disneyland Resort and what capacity Disneyland is at currently. Listen to the entire episode for every detail! He also gives an update to the opening of Avengers Campus. Visit The Disney Bulletin Website! https://thedisneybulletin.wordpress.com This podcast is a one man job. If you'd like to expand the Bedroom Media team, click on this link to fill out an application! bit.ly/Apply4HS Join the Howler Studios Discord! Use Invite code RH37ew2Hk6 Join The Disney Bulletin Patreon! It would help Chris out immensely and all I ask is that you become a member. Here is the link. Check it out! bit.ly/DisneyBulletinPatreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisneybulletin/message

This week, a lot of operational changes with no masks or social distancing, some entertainment returns to the streets, a popular guest activity is available again, we finish our discussion with Joan, the first Peter Pan at Disneyland, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! 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: Since June 15th and the drop of the blueprint for a safer economy restrictions in California, what has changed at Disneyland? A lot, but most of it is good news! Indoor queues have returned, mix that with the removal of social distancing, and attractions returning to full capacity and the parks feel delightfully empty. Dining location capacity has also returned to at or near capacity, making finding a place to sit and eat a lot easier. Mobile order availability has been reduced, allowing more standby ordering to happen, easing the strain to get food. Stores have also returned to full capacity, removing the need for one way entrance and exits of retail locations, making access much easier. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Disneyland is a magical place, and part of what makes it so magical is the entertainment around the resort. This week, a couple of those entertainment options returned. The Disneyland Band is marching down Main Street, and the Citizens of Buena Vista Street are performing on a stage in front of the Carthay Circle Fountain. No word yet on when the rest of the entertainment, like the Dapper Dans will return. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ For guests that have been waiting for over a year to trade their pins, the wait is finally over! Pin trading has returned to most locations in the form of the pin boards. Cast member lanyard trades have not returned at this time, but is expected to return in the not too distant future. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Guests visiting Disney California Adventure will have a much easier time accessing the new Avengers Campus. This week, the line to access the new area has dropped from 5+ hours all day, to a line in the morning at opening, and being non-existent by as early as 11am everyday. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Fans of the new Disney+ original Loki are in for a treat at Avengers Campus! Since the premiere, each week when Loki appears in Avengers Campus, his outfit reflects the one he wears in the show from that week. So far, he has appeared as standard Loki in his Asgardian outfit, then his jumpsuit from episode 1, and then in his jacket from the Time Variance Authority. We expect to see more changes as the character changes in the show. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ It appears that the virtual queue test for Indy has been discontinued with the reopening of indoor queues and social distancing relaxation. The attraction, just like other attractions in the park, has returned to full capacity making the line move quickly for standby guests. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ This September, Gay Days is returning to the resort. From September 17th through the 19th, the unofficial event will bring a sea of red t-short wearing members and ally's of the LGBTQ++ community. Previously, the event took place the first weekend in October. A schedule hasn't been announced yet, but will be posted at the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/18/gay-days-is-coming-back-to-disneyland-this-year/ and https://www.gaydaysanaheim.com/GDA/ The limited presentation of Rise of the Resistance that has been utilized since Disneyland reopened has been discontinued and the original flow has returned. Guests progressing through the attraction previously skipped the pre-show to keep under the limitations from the state to keep indoor attractions under 15 minutes. With the limitation dropped, the full pre-show is back. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ The force is strong with coffee lovers in Star Wars Galaxys Edge. A new Cold Brew Coffee topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs has arrived at Docking Bay 7. The drink is topped with Cocoa Puffs, adding an interesting texture and flavor to the drink. The beverage is available for lunch and dinner, and not breakfast. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/17/review-there-are-cocoa-puffs-in-disneylands-new-coffee-drink-and-we-aint-mad/ A favorite unique set of items have returned to Star Wars Galaxys Edge. The detonator Coke bottles have been restocked, replacing the plain Coke bottles that were available when the parks reopened. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ There aren't too many discounts to be had at the resort at this time, unelss you would like a great deal on accommodations at Disney hotels. Visitors who book by September 16 can save up to 25% at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and up to 20% at the Disneyland Hotel for travel July 5 through October 2, 2021. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12968/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_2129_2021#news1 Fans of being chosen to carry the magical red cards rejoice! The red cards that cast members give out in attraction queues to determine the accurate wait times for attractions are back in circulation! – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/

Welcome to Episode 50 “Brilliant, Bad and a Little Bit Mad”! In honor of this 50th episode, we are releasing our very first video podcast, so make sure to check that out on our YouTube channel! We take a look at 101 Dalmatians and its history in the parks, as well as what we would do if we were Disney CEOs. We also give our spoiler free and spoiler filled reviews of the new movie Cruella. And don't forget about the latest Disneyland and Disney World news and some awesome Shop Drop items. So sit back, relax and enjoy the latest episode of Castle Cast! Castle Chronicles: https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/avengers-campus-no-standby-queue-ks1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/josh-damaro-talks-disneyland-annual-passes-ks1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/josh-damaro-virtual-queues-disney-parks-ba1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/disneyland-entertainment-is-back-ks1/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/16/new-dining-experience-coming-to-lamplight-lounge-in-disneyland-soon/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12963/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_1420_2021 https://www.mouseplanet.com/12964/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_June_1521_2021 https://www.micechat.com/294078-disneyland-update-the-rush-to-fully-reopen/ https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ https://www.micechat.com/294291-fireworks-return-to-disneyland-this-july/ https://allears.net/2021/06/09/photos-video-loki-might-look-different-the-next-time-you-see-him-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ https://allears.net/2021/06/15/heres-when-more-of-your-favorite-disneyland-rides-will-reopen/ https://allears.net/2021/06/16/news-more-dining-options-will-return-to-disneyland-soon/ https://allears.net/2021/06/18/the-biggest-disney-news-you-missed-this-week-2/ https://allears.net/2021/06/18/whats-the-future-of-park-passes-disney-parks-chairman-comments/ Shop Drop: https://www.shopdisney.com/cars-15th-anniversary-pin-limited-release-465052430937.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=15&guestFacing=New-Categories https://www.shopdisney.com/d23-exclusive-clopin-pin-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-25th-anniversary-499426055235.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=27 https://www.shopdisney.com/d23-exclusive-miss-minutes-pin-marvels-loki-499426055150.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=10&guestFacing=Movies%2520%2526%2520Shows-Marvel-Loki https://www.shopdisney.com/101-dalmatians-capri-leggings-for-adults-7505048000013M.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=142 https://www.shopdisney.com/101-dalmatians-reasons-i-love-disney-t-shirt-for-adults-7505048000014M.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=151   101 Dalmatians: https://allears.net/disney-hollywood-studios/disneys-hollywood-studios-archives-backstage-pass/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Backstage_Pass https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/dalmatians-themed-things-disney-world-besides-star-movies-375751/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101_Dalmatians_(franchise)#Disney_Parks_and_Resorts

Welcome to Episode 49 “Dining at Disney World”! We are continuing to plan our Disney World trip at the end of the year and the focus for this episode is restaurants, food and dining reservations.  We also talk about the latest Disneyland and Disney World news. So sit back, relax and enjoy the latest episode of Castle Cast!   Castle Chronicles: https://allears.net/2021/05/13/news-disneyland-could-be-able-to-increase-capacity-soon/   https://allears.net/2021/05/11/first-look-at-disneylands-blue-bayou-menu-including-new-alcohol-offerings/   https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/05/11/another-ride-joins-disneylands-virtual-queue-system/   https://allears.net/2021/05/10/these-disneyland-restaurants-will-reopen-soon-heres-how-to-make-your-reservation/   https://www.micechat.com/288667-disneyland-reopened-highs-and-lows-what-you-need-to-know/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12938/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_1016_2021   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12941/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_May_1117_2021   Shop Drop:   https://www.shopdisney.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-logo-dolman-t-shirt-for-women-7505105880001M.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=14&searchType=regular   https://www.shopdisney.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-tie-dye-lounge-pants-for-women-7505105880002M.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=undefined&searchType=autosuggest-popular&siteSearchTopProduct=1   https://www.shopdisney.com/zurg-blaster-toy-story-461060827073.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=2&searchType=regular   https://www.shopdisney.com/thalia-flair-pin-hercules-465052528542.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=10&searchType=regular

Welcome to Episode 48 “Bringing Back the Magic” and welcome back to Castle Cast Radio!! We unfortunately had to take a break in recording after our most recent Disney adventure to California Adventure’s ‘A Touch of Disney’ event but we are BACK and talking all about the event (including live recordings from inside the park) and what this event might mean for the grand reopening of Disneyland and the future of the Disneyland Resort. We also go over all the latest news and updates for the reopening of Disneyland TODAY on 4/30/21. So sit back, relax and enjoy this special Disneyland Reopening edition of Castle Cast!   Castle Chronicles:   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12911/Avengers_Campus_Get_Ready_to_Assemble   https://allears.net/2021/04/29/breaking-disneyland-reveals-timeline-for-new-annual-pass-program/   https://allears.net/2021/04/29/news-reopening-timeline-announced-for-disneylands-jungle-cruise/   https://wdwnt.com/2021/04/breaking-disneyland-president-announces-jungle-cruise-will-reopen-summer-2021-new-annual-pass-membership-program-debuting-by-end-of-year/ Disneyland Reopening:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thedapperdanielle?   https://disneylandnews.com/2021/04/14/from-family-favorites-to-thrilling-attractions-the-magic-is-here-as-disneyland-park-and-disney-california-adventure-park-welcome-back-guests-beginning-april-30-2021/   https://disneylandnews.com/2021/04/29/10-ways-to-use-the-disneyland-app-and-digital-technology-when-visiting-the-disneyland-resort/   https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-04-29/disneyland-covid-19-reopening-ultimate-guide   https://allears.net/2021/04/28/photos-heres-what-the-ride-process-looks-like-in-disneyland-now/   https://allears.net/2021/04/27/disneyland-cast-members-will-get-new-name-tags-for-reopening/   https://www.micechat.com/288064-disneyland-is-back-new-magic/   https://www.micechat.com/288273-disneyland-reopening-update-everything-you-need-to-know-and-more/   https://www.micechat.com/247617-everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-a-boarding-pass-to-ride-rise-of-the-resistance-at-disneyland/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12928/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_April_27__May_2_2021

This week, the early bird gets the Touch of Disney worm, tips for making Touch of Disney a better experience, Avenger’s Campus updates, some fun surprises for guests and legacy passholders, we talk about our planning for our visit to Touch of Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! 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: Arriving early seems to be the best bet when it comes to Touch of Disney. For those folks staying at a hotel on Harbor, the access is easier and you can arrive to Downtown Disney earlier than the 11:30am Mickey and Friends crowds. For locals, there is also the option to park at the Anaheim Hotel for $10 and walk over. The crowds do pick up in the afternoon and early evening, so getting in and ordering some food right away is a good idea. Avoiding food and checking out the characters and photo ops in the afternoon when it is busiest is the best idea. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/18/what-does-a-sold-out-a-touch-of-disney-crowd-look-like-at-disneyland/ Touch of Disney hasn’t been all sunshine and churros. Guests online and even in our community, reported some hiccups with the opening weekend of the event. Guests arriving to Mickey and Friends at 11:30 when the garage opened, then had to walk the tram route, which resulted in getting the the gates after the noon start time. Entrance was slowed down due to having to scan the ticket, take guests photos, then scanning the $25 food gift card to enter. Mobile ordering is highly encouraged, but also had long waits for food once ordered, that in some cases, was faster to stand in line and order at the booth instead. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12893/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_22__28_2021 Something interesting popped up online this week with guests being able to see different angles into Avenger’s Campus with Touch of Disney going on. It appears that the Web Slingers attraction has a part of the track outside on the roof! We looked at some aerial photos to see if we could 100% confirm this, but there wasn’t a good angle to do so. There is a piece of concept art that has Mission Breakout in the background, so it could show proof of this. We were under the impression that the stunt show would be in this area, so we will see when the land and this attraction officially open to the public. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ Attendees of the Touch of Disney event are able to look into Avenger’s Campus and see one of the decorative highlights of the new area – the Quinjet! It is parked on top of the location of the possible future location of the phase 2 big Avenger’s e-ticket attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ Guests were greeted with some unexpected refurbishments going on within California Adventure at the start of the Touch of Disney event. The rotunda for Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is behind scaffolding and being painted, as well as quite a bit of work around Pacifc Wharf, specifically the Cocina Cucamounga. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ One amazing thing that has returned with the Touch of Disney event are the PhotoPass photographers! There are a number of locations that have been setup to take advantage of their return. There are also some locations that are setup without PhotoPass photographers that are just plain fun! There is a Mickey mural on the side of the D-Lish booth, a D23 Mickey Hands mural near Ghiradelli, butterfly wings by Paradise Garden, and more. For a complete list, check out the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/heres-every-photo-op-at-disney-california-adventures-new-event/ During the Touch of Disney event, the games of Pixar Pier are open for guests to enjoy. Dividers have been installed between the seats and cast members are cleaning and sanitizing between each game. The games were free to play during the event, but it is unclear if it will remain that way. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/19/games-of-the-pixar-pier-operating-during-touch-of-disney-event-at-disney-california-adventure/ Legacy Passholders have a few places to pick up some nice swag at Touch of Disney. Over in Paradise Gardens, there is an AP corner with a photo op for the 20th anniversary of DCA, along with a Legacy Passholder magnet and button. The 65th Anniversary of Disneyland AP magnet is also still available at most merchandise locations, just be sure to ask. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/18/photos-check-out-the-exclusive-items-legacy-passholders-can-snag-in-disneyland/ More details have been trickling out about the new storyline and themeing for the World Famous Jungle Cruise this past week. The new story will center around Alberta Falls, the granddaughter of famed explorer Albert Falls, and is now the proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company who operates the Jungle Cruise. For full details, visit the links that we have in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/ and https://www.micechat.com/280932-breaking-news-major-changes-coming-to-the-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom/ The Disneyland Hotel turned 65 back in October, and there is finally some merchandise to celebrate. There are tees, a sweater, and more available at the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/photos-disneyland-hotel-65th-anniversary-apparel-debuts-at-disneyland-resort/ Salt and Straw has done it again with another interesting take on ice cream. This time, some of your favorite cereals are now an option! Some options recreate Lucky Charms, Cocoa Crisps, Peanut Butter Captain Munch, Rice Crispies, and Corn Flakes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/your-favorite-cereals-are-now-ice-cream-flavors-in-disneyland/ Tortilla Jo’s will have an Easter Brunch Menu on Sunday, April 4, 2021. To make reservations for this unique opportunity, call 714-535-5000. Some of the items include breakfast burritos and enchiladas, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, bottomless mimosas, and more. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/skip-the-easter-ham-and-opt-for-a-breakfast-burritos-in-downtown-disney/ Bob Chapek was interviewed by Bloomberg this week, and spoke of the guest satisfaction ratings at the Disney parks since their return. In what might be a surprise to some, the satisfaction ratings are above where they were before the pandemic. This could be caused by the lower attendace levels, which makes for a more pleasant experience, the precautions Disney has taken to keep everyone safe, or just that people are happy to be out of the house doing anything. He also stated that the parks will continue to be more magical when more guests return. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-states-guest-satisfaction-at-parks-is-higher-now-compared-to-pre-pandemic/ Bob Iger was interviewed for the SiriusXM business show Leadership Matters. He talks about leaving Disney, what he hopes to do as he transitions out of the company, and more. The interview airs on SiriusXM on April 6th. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/22/bob-iger-discusses-whats-next-after-disney-and-the-reopening-of-disneyland-in-upcoming-sirius-xm-business-interview-leadership-matters/ Discussion: Touch of Disney Menu – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/foodie-guide-to-a-touch-of-disney-at-disney-california-adventure-park-opening-march-18/ Knott’s Boysenberry Festival – https://cdn-cloudfront.cfauthx.com/binaries/content/assets/kb-en-us/general-information/play/events/kbf-2021—taste-of-boysenberry-festival-mapv6.pdf

This week, the State released new guidance for theme park reopening, what that means for Disneyland, plus Disney’s reaction to the news, a pleasant surprise from Bob Chapek during the shareholders call, D23 celebrates 20 years of DCA, we finish our talk with former cast member Dave, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: The State of California released new guidance on the reopening of theme parks througout the state. Theme parks can now open at 15% capacity in the red tier, 25% in the orange tier, and 35% in the yellow tier. Some other restrictions include no indoor dining, limits on indoor attractions, and visits are limited to residents of California. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/03/05/disneyland-universal-and-other-california-theme-parks-can-reopen-april-1/ and https://www.micechat.com/284100-breaking-disneyland-reopening-plans-revealed/ Disneyland President Ken Potrock released a statement shortly after the revised guidelines were posted stating they are encouraged by the revisions and are looking forward to reopening in spring and getting thousands of cast members back to work, allowing other local businesses to open as well. – https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1367974539397795844/photo/1 With the announcement of the ability for the parks to reopen on April 1st, there are still a lot of things that have to land in place to actually be able to open. First, Disney has to decide if opening at the lower capacity is financially possible, then cast members have to be called back to work and re-trained. Part of this re-training is becoming recertified on the attraction to be able to operate them in the state of California. Senior attraction operators need to be called back in earlier to get recertified, so they can then train the other cast members for them to get certified. – https://www.micechat.com/284685-disneyland-update-not-quite-as-soon-as-you-think/ On the Disney Company Shareholders meeting Tuesday, Bob Chapek stated that they hope to have Disneyland open in late April. There is no date they are ready to announce, but if the cases in Orange County continue on the decline, guests could be welcomed back shortly after the Touch of Disney event ends on April 19th. Chapek stated that they are calling back 10,000 cast members in preperation. – https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1369358327562477568/photo/1 D23 is hosting a virtual event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Tickets are free for D23 Gold members, and $11.50 for D23 general members. The panel will include a multitude of Imagineers and others that worked to bring DCA to life. The panel will be available for viewing from March 10th at 4pm Pacific to March 26th at 11:45pm Pacific. – https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-x-walt-disney-imagineering-magical-milestones-disney-california-adventure-park-20th-anniversary/ Tickets for the Touch of Disney event went on sale last week with no specifics, other than the date. Guests hit up the site at midnight pacific time to no update, then at 7am, then 8am, and finally around 9ish, a button appeared to take guests to a queue to get tickets. This queue then lead to another queue to actually get tickets, which for most folks we talked to said “more than an hour.” Once guests got to the online sales page, the process was quick and easy, with no major hiccups. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12881/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_8__14_2021 MiceChat has some new photos from the skies above Disneyland this week, giving us a glimpse into the park. Lighting was turned on down Main Street, the pink lapacho trees are starting to bloom in the hub, and cocktail tables have been setup around Jolly Holiday and the Plaza Inn. The Frontierland bridge is looking completed and ready to go for guests, and all the attraction work seems to be compelted, with the exception of the carrousel. Over in DCA, Avenger’s Campus looks to be complete on the exterior, waiting to receive guests. – https://www.micechat.com/284685-disneyland-update-not-quite-as-soon-as-you-think/ The WandaVision photo opportunity in Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure has added a new prop! Agatha Harkness’ directors chair from one of the last episodes of the show is now setup in a fenced off area near the living room setup that has been there for a few weeks now. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/photos-agatha-harkness-directors-chair-added-to-wandavision-photo-op-at-disneyland-resort/ The Walt Disney Company turns 100 in 2023 and the Walt Disney Archives are planning an exhibit to celebrate! The exhibit will premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in February, 2023. A second staging of the exhibit will premiere in March 2023 for international audiences. More information will be available on D23.com in the future for this exhibit. – https://d23.com/celebrate-100-years-of-disney-with-exhibit-launching-in-2023/ Once again, a new set of ears have dropped in Downtown Disney. This time, they are themed to look like the Mickey balloons that are so iconic. One of the ears is a pink Mickey balloon, with the other ear containing a purple Mickey balloon. This set of ears is heavier than other sets, so there is some padding to make them more comfortable to wear. The ears are also bi-coastal as the purple ear says Disneyland Resort, while the pink ear says Walt Disney World. They also light up! You can pick them up for around $33, as well as on shopDisney. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/08/photos-the-colorful-new-balloon-ears-are-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/#more-463709 The replacement for the former Chadwick Boseman mural in Downtown Disney was unveiled this week. Imagineer Xiao Quing Chen designed the new mural based on Raya and the Last Dragon. Guests can take pictures in front of the new mural, which is located on the side of the former ESPN building. No word on how long the mural will be on display for. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/imagineer-xiao-qing-chen-designs-artwork-inspired-by-disneys-raya-and-the-last-dragon-for-downtown-disney-district/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/05/new-raya-and-the-last-dragon-artwork-debuts-at-downtown-disney/#more-462409 Disney has filed a patent for a new multimedia show system. The patent describes a system that could be used with elements in the space to cause the room to change and react to different items, basically transforming the room altogether. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/disney-files-patent-for-new-multimedia-show-system/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/disney-patent-would-bring-video-game-interactivity-to-streaming-services-like-disney/ Discussion Topic: Dave Smith – Books on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/David-W-Smith/e/B002WDKU44?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_8&qid=1615392106&sr=8-8

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 46.5 -- A not-so-mini Minisode: The Return of Disneyland!!! We share our thoughts on the possibility of Disneyland opening in the next month, as well as looking at the ticket process for A Touch of Disney and what we hope to see, eat and do at this event when we go in April. And, to wrap up this minisode, we look at the phenomenon that was WandaVision, giving both a spoiler free review and a spoiler-filled deep dive into the series.  Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!    Disneyland Reopening is Possible April 1st https://insidethemagic.net/2021/03/disneyland-opening-fans-react-kc1/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/03/fans-ca-residents-disneyland-ky1/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12881/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_8__14_2021 https://www.mouseplanet.com/12880/Disneyland_SoCal_Theme_Parks_Given_Green_Light_to_Reopen_as_Early_as_April_1 https://www.micechat.com/284685-disneyland-update-not-quite-as-soon-as-you-think/ https://www.micechat.com/284100-breaking-disneyland-reopening-plans-revealed/ https://allears.net/2021/03/05/news-disneyland-resort-may-be-limited-to-california-residents-upon-reopening/ https://allears.net/2021/03/05/breaking-disneyland-resort-can-reopen-starting-april-1st/ https://allears.net/2021/03/05/news-disneyland-will-share-a-reopening-date-soon/ A Touch of Disney Ticketed Event Details https://allears.net/2021/03/04/news-tickets-for-a-touch-of-disney-are-no-longer-available/ https://www.micechat.com/282589-updates-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-event-to-take-over-much-of-the-park/

This week, a BIG rumor is going around, a new ticketed event will allow guests to roam around all of Disney California Adventure, Star Wars Trading post is coming along with a chance to see it early, we talk to Emily from Pinderella, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: This piece of news is strictly in the RUMOR category, but thought it was possibly exciting enough to at least mention on the show. There is a rumor, posted over at Disneyland News Today, that Main Street, USA is planning to open sometime in mid-March. This would be approximately a year since the park closed to guests on March 14th last year. If this is true, Main Street should be open to guests just like Buena Vista Street is currently. No word on how close guests will be able to get to Sleeping Beauty Castle, or what will be open. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for any update on this rumored story. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/02/rumor-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-park-to-reopen-march-14th-exactly-one-year-after-the-park-closed/ With the closing of the resort last year, the Food and Wine Festival that was in progress never got to run it’s course. A new, limited ticketed event will allow Disneyland favorites from around the entire resort to be enjoyed once again. The rest of Disney California Adventure, minus all the attractions, will be accessible during this event, starting in mid-March. This event is also expected to bring 1,000 cast members back to work. No details on exact dates, ticket cost, or when the tickets will go on sale. – https://www.micechat.com/281918-breaking-news-food-festival-planned-for-disney-california-adventure/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/08/breaking-news-ticketed-food-event-inside-of-disney-california-adventure-coming-soon/ The theming of the new Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney has been coming along with some new props. On the building itself, camouflage netting, communications dishes, and wiring have been added. In front of the new location, Rey’s speeder from Jakuu has been installed as a photo op. With all of this new themeing, it is only a matter of time before this location is open to welcome guests. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/02/photos-wires-thrown-all-over-and-set-piece-added-to-star-wars-trading-post-at-downtown-disney-district/ and https://wdwnt.com/2021/02/photos-new-star-wars-trading-post-lights-up-in-the-downtown-disney-district/ Preview reservations were open for Star Wars Trading Post for legacy passholders, but sold out immediately. They may open more availability in the future, so keep an eye on the link in our show notes. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/enchanting-extras-collection/booking-star-wars-trading-post/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/09/reservations-now-open-for-star-wars-passholder-event-at-disneyland-resort/ Exterior lighting has been in testing for Avenger’s Campus this week. The new lighting for the area can be seen by those guests who are inside Buena Vista Street after dark. The front of the Spider-Man attraction is lit up in blue, with the red section sporting a lit up WEB logo in white. Once the parks reopen, it shouldn’t be too long until guests can walk the pathways of this new area! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/04/photos-lights-are-on-at-avengers-campus-in-disneyland-resort/ With eating allowed at the resort again, there are a couple of new options for churros. Returning is the fluffernutter churro, which you may remember is a churro covered with peanut butter, marshmallows, and chocolate. A new option is the chocolate pineapple churro. The churro is covered in an oreo crumble, and drizzled with a pineapple glaze. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/06/churro-lovers-rejoice-fluffernutter-churros-have-returned-to-disneyland/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/08/review-are-the-chocolate-pineapple-churros-a-must-try-or-a-hard-pass-in-disneyland-resort/ Salt and Straw is bringing some flavors back out of their “vault” to Downtown Disney. The flavors are a salted caramel cupcake, Cinnatopia Cinnamon Bun, Strawberry Tres Leches, Brown Ale & Bacon, and Lemon Cheesecake Crumble. Some of these flavors date back to as early as 2011! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/06/salt-straw-at-disneyland-resort-is-bringing-its-most-epic-flavors-out-of-the-vault/ Dining- whats open and how to get a reservation. – https://www.micechat.com/281610-disneyland-update-hearts-sing-and-wishful-things/ and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12855/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_1__7_2021 Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders have access to a new WandaVision photo op near Award Weiners in Disney California Adventure. Legacy members enter at the Sunset Showcase Theater marquee and head to the setup. Guests can then sit on a couch, and take a photo through a set of televisions setup to frame the shot. Note that cast members can’t take photos for guests due to covid restrictions, so be sure to have a friend. A WandaVision poster is also provided, while supplies last. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12860/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_8__14_2021 and https://www.micechat.com/281610-disneyland-update-hearts-sing-and-wishful-things/ The Red Car Trolley has been moved to the entrance area of Buena Vista Street to make room on Hollywood Boulevard for more outdoor vending carts. This is a prime location to be able to take a photo with the trolley! – https://www.micechat.com/281610-disneyland-update-hearts-sing-and-wishful-things/ The California Legislature is working on a bill which would allow theme parks in the state to open in an earlier tier than was previously announced. The bill calls for the removal of the limitation between small and large theme parks, resulting in all parks being treated the same. Governor Gavin Newsom would have to sign the bill, if passed and there is no indication that he would at this time. – https://www.micechat.com/281387-california-legislators-chart-course-for-earlier-theme-park-reopenings/ Chevrolet has teamed up with Walt Disney World to promote their newest electric car, the Chevy Bolt EUV. In the commercial, three familiar hitchhikers try and bum a ride from a family in the electric car. That’s right! Gus, Ezra, and Phineas are in the commercial. More information will be released about this new vehicle on February 14th at 4pm eastern. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/02/08/chevrolet-and-disney-world-new-ad-featuring-hitchhiking-ghosts/ Discussion Topic: Emily – aka Pinderella from Pinderellashop.com and Pinderella Shop LLC on Facebook.

This week, Disneyland provides a mind-boggling amount of potential annual membership options, our experience with AP refunds, the Jungle Cruise is getting a makeover, food returns to Downtown Disney, we go in depth about the survey options, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Disneyland sent out a survey to some annual passholders this week with a TON of different pass and ticket options. We will talk more about this at length for our discussion topic! – Links here AP refunds- talk about our experience If the total amount paid toward a Passport (minus any refunds already given) exceeds the “usable value” of the Passport, that excess amount will be refunded for that Passport. The “usable value” of the Passport equals the total sales price of the Passport divided by the total number of access days to any theme park permitted under the Passport at activation and multiplied by the number of days that the Passport could have been used to visit any park per the terms of the Passport prior to March 14, 2020. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/annual-passholder-refund-information/ This week, Disney announced some drastic changes coming to the World Famous Jungle Cruise. Former Jungle Cruise skipper turned Imagineer Kevin Lively announced the changes on a video posted by the Disney Parks Blog. The changes involve making the attraction more story based, focusing on a skipper and his passengers journey going awry. Two previous boats, the Mekong Maiden and the Kwango Kate will also make an appearance. Gone will be the “natives” of the jungle, making this a more inclusive attraction. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/ and https://www.micechat.com/280932-breaking-news-major-changes-coming-to-the-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom/ With Disneyland being closed for so long, UBS, a financial services company, expects attendance will reach “historical levels” by 2022. UBS states that Disney theme parks will be “the beneficiary of vaccine availability and pent-up demand for leasure travel” in the second half of 2021, expecting full recovery by 2023. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/26/disneyland-attendance-to-rebound-by-2022-due-to-pent-up-demand-analysts-forecast/ With the stay-at-home order being lifted, guests can enjoy food and drink at Downtown Disney again! The previous rules are still in place that you must be stationary and socially distanced from others to be eating or drinking. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/25/guests-can-eat-and-drink-around-downtown-disney-again/ Recently, it seems like collectible keys have become popular, despite them being available for quite some time now. A new series of keys are coming to shopDisney on January 30th at 7am Pacific. This series is love themed, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Designs feature Disney classics, including The Aristocats, Bambi, Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, and The Lion King. The keys are sold in blind packs, so you never know what you are going to get upon opening. There is also a mystery key you can get. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/new-blind-pack-love-series-collectible-keys-coming-to-disney-springs-and-shopdisney-on-january-30/ With Valentine’s Day just a couple of weeks away, some lovely treats have come to Disneyland. There is a “Bee” Mine Krispy treat, which features a bee and the word “mine” on top of a heart shaped treat, a chocolate dipped marshmallow wand, with marshmallows dipped in caramel, then dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled with red and pink chocolate. Chocolate covered strawberries are also availalble. For Caramel Apple fans, there is a “bee” mine chocolate covered caramel apple, which compliments the krispie treat we mentioned earlier. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/25/review-these-may-bee-the-sweetest-treats-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Annual Pass (Annual Membership) Options Survey https://www.micechat.com/280749-disneyland-update-ticket-access-potential-pricing-and-new-features-ahead/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12851/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_January_25__31_2021#news1 Our Google Doc with all the options we could find! – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sObP1HJ1bQ0OO7jHyS8t-6d7DxsCNKNi8VaBzKZGf0Y/edit?usp=sharing

This week, stay at home orders closes down some recently open spaces, some dining it still available, Disney tickets extended, new merchandise comes to the stores, mobile ordering comes to World of Disney, we talk to Jeff from Mousetalgia, 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 and start planning your next trip today! Don’t forget to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners and weekly flash sales! Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: This week, California entered into another stay at home order for much of the state. The new order allows retail stores to remain open at 20% capacity, but restricts all on-premise dining options. Carthay Circle, Award Wieners, Taste Pilots, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, and outdoor vending carts will close. Retail that sells food will remain open, like Marceline’s and Trolley Treats. Disney is evaluating opening more retail locations to soak up the demand for the existing stores. 350 Cast Members are returning to furlough. – https://www.micechat.com/276877-rollback-disneyland-resort-operations-changes-on-the-way/ and https://t.co/pp0ivoplh0 and https://www.micechat.com/276793-disneyland-update-two-steps-forward-and-two-steps-back/ Downtown Disney locations that are not owned by Disney are hit and miss on what is remaining open. For the full list, please check the link in our show notes and, as always, check the Disneyland Mobile App. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12820/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_December_7__13_2020#news1 With the stay at home order in effect through California, the planned re-opening of Disney’s Grand Californian has been delayed. The hotel was supposed to reopen the Disney Vacation Club Villas on Sunday, December 6th. If you booked a stay and would like to reschedule, head on over to the DVC website to make changes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/12/breaking-disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa-reopening-delayed-due-to-stay-at-home-order/ and https://t.co/Vyux6WweEL For listeners who have Disney Theme Park tickets that have expiration dates, Disney has posted updated guidelines. Unused non-promotional tickets will be extended to December 16, 2021. Tickets still expire 13 days after first use, or December 16th, whichever is first. For guests who have partially used tickets, those remaining days will be expended to December 16th, 2021. – https://www.micechat.com/276793-disneyland-update-two-steps-forward-and-two-steps-back/ A whole range of items are now available at Downtown Disney. A new Jack Skellington AP popcorn bucket, which lights up in different colors is $20, Mickey can be spotted inside of a snow globe sipper, also an AP only offering for $17.69. A new holiday insulated tumbler is at the World of Disney for $23.99, a White Christmas Tree Popcorn bucket for $18.99, and a new pair of Minnie ears, this time in “cornflower blue” for $29.99. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/12/04/whats-new-at-downtown-disney-jack-skellington-popcorn-buckets-a-store-reopening-and-cornflower-blue-minnie-ears/ As we reported on earlier this summer, the El Capitan Theatre is expanding their custom marquee messages to the holiday season. Pricing ranges from $25 to $200, depending on what you want. The theatre is also offering to-go “Winter Cheer” bundles that include Disney Parks popcorn buckets. For full details, visit the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/12/el-capitan-theatre-offering-custom-holiday-marquee-messages-disney-parks-popcorn-bucket-bundles-and-more-for-winter-cheer-promotion/ Guests have become accustomed to mobile ordering of food around the parks, so Disney has added mobile ordering to World of Disney. The system is in testing at the moment, but it may help speed up your shopping experience. Guests will grab a designated shopping bag, scan items you wish to buy and place them in the bag, pay for the items through your phone, and then show a cast member a QR code as you exit. – https://www.micechat.com/276793-disneyland-update-two-steps-forward-and-two-steps-back/ With the closure of the parks this holiday season, a gap in holiday entertainment for some guests has appeared, and Disney has offered a solution. The 2019 Epcot Candlelight Processional has been posted online to take the place of the annual holiday event. The event posted online is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/12/video-disney-releases-full-performance-of-candlelight-processional-featuring-neil-patrick-harris-at-epcot-from-2019/ Dusty Sage over at MiceChat posted a tour of Walt Disney’s Storybook Mansion in the Hollywood Hills. The tour was posted to the Storybook Mansion Facebook page, and is linked in our show notes. This was the mansion where Walt’s picture was taken and appeared on the cover of his biography, “Walt Disney: An American Original” and featured in the Disney+ show “Prop Culture.” – https://www.micechat.com/276793-disneyland-update-two-steps-forward-and-two-steps-back/ The National Minority Supplier Development Council has named Disney the “Corporation of the Year” for positively impacting the diverse supplier community. It is the highest honor that NMSDC offers. – https://dpep.disney.com/disney-named-corporation-of-the-year-by-national-minority-supplier-development-council/ Discussion Topic: Jeff Baham from DoomBuggies.com, the Mousetalgia Podcast, and his book “An Unofficial History of Disney’s Haunted Mansion“.

This week, things are moving erradically for the parks reopening, a new shop opens inside of one of the parks, faster security could be coming, cast member layoffs, a celebration of 20 years of pin trading, we talk with Mike Wally Davis about his new book, 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 and ask about custom dining adventures! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. Also, this month they are re-launching their Ear of the Month Club. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/AllEnchantingEars to sign up! News: What a week it has been. Since we last recorded, there were rumors of guidelines being released to allow the parks, and other amusement parks throughout the state to open, then they were postponed, then Bob Iger left the task force that was working on the guidelines, then more and more Anaheim area organizations are pressuring the state and Governor Gavin Newson to allow the parks to open. The guidelines that were rumored to be suggested were that “individual theme parks can reopen only once their county reaches the least-restrictive “minimal” risk level, they must operate at 25% of attendance capacity, and limit visitors to residents living within a 120-mile radius of each theme park.” The biggest issue with this was that to get to the minimal risk level would basically mean waiting until the pandemic was over. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/02/news-early-details-of-californias-theme-park-reopening-guidelines-revealed/ and https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2020/10/01/california-attractions-and-parks-association-asks-state-not-to-finalize-reopening-guidelines-until-modifications-are-made/ and https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2020/10/01/bob-iger-leaves-gavin-newsom-economic-recovery-advisory-group/ and https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2020/10/02/california-officials-to-work-with-theme-park-operators-before-issuing-reopening-guidelines/ Guests can now step inside the gates of Disney California Adventure to shop, but it isn’t what it sounds like. Stage 17, which has been home to Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Play It! and recently a Frozen themed area for the holidays, will be open and used as a retail space to help with guest demand for Halloween merchandise. Even though this building is inside DCA, guests will enter through a backstage entrance to the left of the entrance to DCA and head right into the space. The building will house 10,000 square feet of retail space. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/fall-is-filled-with-halloween-merchandise-collections-featuring-new-disneyland-resort-backlot-premiere-shop-coming-soon-to-stage-17-in-downtown-disney-district/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/05/news-disneyland-resort-will-open-a-backlot-premiere-shop-in-downtown-disney/ With the amount of guests that have been arriving at Downtown Disney for an escape from reality and their piece of Disney Magic, the security checkpoints have been slow going. Waits of 90 minutes or more just to pass throught the security checkpoints have been reported on the weekends. The resort is testing new contactless metal detectors at the screening areas that hope to speed things up a bit. The system allows guests to walk through the new detectors without the need to remove items from their pockets, open their backpacks, or place anything in a bin. The new scanners can process 10 times more guests, up to 3,600 per hour. The system also uses artificial intelligence to detect weapons on guests as they pass through. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/10/03/disneyland-tests-new-contactless-metal-detectors-to-speed-visitors-through-security-checkpoints/ Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, visited Downtown Disney this week to apologize to cast members for the layoffs that the company just announced last week. He listened to cast members and let them vent, cry, and just express their feelings. His visit comes after the announcement that 28,000 cast members between Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Imagineering would be laid off. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/10/josh-damaro-visits-cast-members-to-apologize-at-downtown-disney-district/ LaughingPlace posted the breakdown this week of the number of cast members being laid off. Of the total 28,000, 5,000 would come from the Disneyland Resort, 400 from Imagineering, and the rest from Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Vacation Planning. 2,765 non-union Cast Members, salaried, and executives are reportedly being laid off in California. Nearly 1,000 Cast Members from Unite Here Local 11 are expected to be let go out of 3,000, most of them working in hotels. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2020/09/30/walt-disney-imagineering-to-be-impacted-by-layoffs-as-more-details-emerge-about-disneyland-numbers/ With the cast member layoffs, some of you might want to help lessen the blow for them and their families. MousePlanet has posted some links on their site at places where you can donate to help those families in need. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12767/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_5__11_2020#news5 Usually, we get a Fall Foodie Guide for the parks, but since this is anything but a usual year, we get a foodie guide for Downtown Disney. For a link to the full list, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/foodie-guide-to-2020-fall-treats-at-the-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/04/check-out-the-fall-and-halloween-themed-treats-coming-to-downtown-disney-in-disneyland-this-season/#more-387055 Disney Pin Trading is celebrating 20 years with a virtual pin event. On November 13th and 14th, over two dozen new pins to celebrate this event will be released. Registration for the event opens on October 7th at 1PM Eastern. This event provides the opportunity to preview upcoming pin releases, a Disney artist and merchandiser virtual panel presentation, access to video content on various pin topics from familiar faces, downloadable celebratory art, ways to interact with other fans and of course, limited edition commemorative gifts! Tickets are limited, so visit the link in the show notes to reserve your stop today. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/celebrate-twenty-years-of-disney-pins-with-an-all-new-virtual-pin-event/ From now until October 9th, Disney is offering a free download of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate” to celebrate Star Wars Reads month. The book is a Young Adult Novel that takes place on Batuu and follows the story of two friends, who get seperated for a couple of years and reunite for an adventure. To download the free e-book, head to the link in the show notes. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/10/disney-gives-away-free-star-wars-galaxys-edge-ebook-in-celebration-of-star-wars-reads-month/ The Dapper Days events for the Spring of 2021 have been announced. In 2021, Dapper Days will celebrate their 10th anniversary with events on April 10th and 11th at Disneyland, and April 24th and 25th at Walt Disney World. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/10/dapper-day-announces-spring-2021-event-dates/ Discussion Topic: Mike (Wally) Davis and “Blue Vomit, Bare Bums, and a Bit of Magic – https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Vomit-Bare-Bums-Magic/dp/B08FXC5RRG/

Welcome to episode 37 of Castle Cast, “This Is The Way!” In this episode we are talking about all things The Mandalorian!! Season 2 is premiering on Disney+ on October 30th and this week the teaser trailer dropped! We will chat about what we saw in the trailer and what we are hoping to see in this upcoming season! All along with the latest news and of course shopping in the world of Disney! So sit back and relax and enjoy this week’s edition of the show!   News https://www.mouseplanet.com/12752/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_September_1420_2020 https://www.micechat.com/269678-disneyland-code-red-orange-county-california-restrictions-loosened/ https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/new-fantasyland-and-beauty-and-the-beast-dark-ride-opening-september-28th-at-tokyo-disneyland/ https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/first-look-inside-new-beauty-and-the-beast-dark-ride-coming-to-tokyo-disneyland/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12753/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_September_1521_2020 Shop Drop https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars-content/ https://www.shopdisney.com/uniquely-disney/parks-inspired/disney-nba-experience-collection/ https://www.micechat.com/270115-disneyland-65th-anniversary-merchandise-coming-to-target-boxlunch-amazon/ https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-grayscale-spirit-jersey-for-adults-2025058380586M.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=4   Main Topic: The Mandalorian  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7Twd85m2g&ab_channel=StarWars Season 2 Trailer Breakdown by NewRockstars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bKLFIGJBY&ab_channel=NewRockstars https://parade.com/1083907/alexandra-hurtado/the-mandalorian-season-2/ https://www.emmys.com/shows/mandalorian   The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/packs/game-packs/the-sims-4-star-wars-journey-to-batuu   Sounds of Disneyland: http://soundsofdisneyland.com/

This week, the pandemic didn’t keep guests away from Downtown Disney, a new set of fans has come just in time for the heat, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is going up fast, California getting close to guidelines to reopen theme parks, discuss Disney gaming, 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 and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: This weekend was Labor Day in the US, and Downtown Disney was very busy. The limitations on guests in the shopping district were upheld, but this lead to long, physically distant, lines in the parking lot before the security tents to get into the area. Disneyland’s social media accounts were keeping guests informed of parking limitations throughout the weekend. – https://www.micechat.com/269469-disneyland-update-and-the-winner-is/ and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12746/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_September_7__13_2020#news1 Handheld folding fans have appeared at the resort and just in time for the massive heat wave that has been happening in California. There are a lot of fun options to choose from. Dr. Facilier sports the word “Shade” on his, The Evil Queen has “Queen” displayed, there is a plain Disneyland fan that has the retro-multi-colored text on it, an Orange Bird fan that is more of an icon out in Florida, and finally a Hei Hei fan that has the lovable chicken and his name. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-three-new-folding-fans-featuring-dr-facilier-the-evil-queen-and-a-rainbow-disneyland-resort-logo/ Since our eipsode last week, new pictures of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway construction have been posted online. The building’s vertical construction seems to be going up at a rapid pace. At this rate, 2023 seems just around the corner! – https://www.micechat.com/269469-disneyland-update-and-the-winner-is/ New 65th Anniversary collection Funko POP! figures have appeared on for Amazon.com for sale. Peter Pan riding in a pirate ship, Minnie riding in a Dumbo vehicle, Mr. Toad riding in a Toad car, and a stand alone Mr. Toad with hypnotic eyes are available. Each figure runs $29.99, except for the stand alone Mr. Toad, which is $10.99. As of writing of the podcast, all of the figures are listed as “currently unavailable”. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/shop-disneyland-65th-anniversary-funko-pop-vinyl-figures-ride-vehicles-for-peter-pans-flight-mr-toads-wild-ride-and-more-now-available-online/ Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom stated during a press conference that the state is “making a llot of progress” on the guidelines for reopening the theme parks around the state. Newsome followed up by saying that there were still some details to work out, but as soon as they were at a point to comment, they would. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/02/newsom-california-making-a-lot-of-progress-toward-reopening-theme-parks/ This Tuesday, Cast Members were spotted in front of Disneyland installing signage related to COVID-19 changes in the parks. Some have said that the parks could be opening at any time, but until there is any offical word, we can’t say anything for sure. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/09/photos-disneyland-and-disney-california-adventure-prepare-for-imminent-reopening-with-new-health-safety-signage-at-park-entrances/ Also on Tuesday, Orange County, where the Disneyland Resort is located got out of the purple level and has entered the red level. The red level is the second most restrictive, but allows indoor restaurants, and movie theaters at 25%, and indoor shopping at 50%. This could mean that indoor shops and restaurants at Downtown Disney could be just around the corner. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/08/could-we-see-indoor-dining-resume-in-downtown-disney-soon-heres-what-we-know/ Discussion Topic: Platform: Disneyland Adventures – https://www.amazon.com/Disneyland-Adventures-Xbox-One/dp/B075YLGWDY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Disneyland+adventures&qid=1599660243&sr=8-1 Infinity – https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Infinity-3-0-Starter-Pack-Xbox/dp/B00WJ0Z17Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=269EGFSH29CFJ&dchild=1&keywords=disney+infinity&qid=1599660298&sprefix=disney+infin%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1 Kingdom Hearts – https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-All-One-Package-PlayStation/dp/B084J45N4V/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1Y9SJZQW5AWS9&dchild=1&keywords=kingdom+hearts&qid=1599660317&sprefix=kingdom+%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-3 Lion King & Aladdin (NES) – https://www.amazon.com/Lion-King-Pc/dp/B00002SWBG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lion+king+nes&qid=1599660343&sr=8-1 and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002STX3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=aladdin+nes&qid=1599660361&sr=8-1 Epic Mickey – https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Epic-Mickey-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEXM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=epic+mickey&qid=1599660379&sr=8-1 Board: Villainous – https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Forge-Disney-Villainous-Strategy/dp/B07DLGD9K6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZZN6W0UH1DAS&dchild=1&keywords=villainous&qid=1599660411&sprefix=villain%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1 Jungle Cruise – https://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Disney-Jungle-Cruise-Adventure/dp/B08412VYKZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=jungle+cruise&qid=1599660428&sr=8-2 Mobile: Heroes Battle Mode – https://lol.disney.com/games/disney-heroes-battle-mode Magic Kingdoms – https://www.disney-magic-kingdoms.com Emoji Blitz – https://lol.disney.com/games/disney-emoji-blitz Tides of War – https://lol.disney.com/games/pirates-of-the-caribbean-tides-of-war Appisodes – https://appsupport.disney.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037504052-All-Disney-Junior-Appisodes-have-been-retired Lego Star Wars – https://www.starwars.com/games-apps/lego-star-wars-battles-mobile Sorcerer’s Arena – https://www.sorcerersarena.com Non-Disney: SWGOH – https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/galaxy-of-heroes MSF – https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en Marvel Avengers – https://avengers.square-enix-games.com/en-us/

This week, Orange County is off the COVID watch list, why this isn’t good news, the lights have returned, Disneyland is ready to open, new mercandise has landed for Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos, we talk about Hollywood Studios, 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 and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: The State of California moved Orange County, where Disneyland is located, off the COVID watch list last week. However, this isn’t as meaningful since shortly after, the state came out with a new set of guidelines which moved Orange County to the highest risk level of “widespread”. The new guidelines don’t mention theme parks at all, but the state is working on seperate guidelines for theme parks specifically. No word yet on when that will be released. – https://www.micechat.com/268822-disneyland-update-the-blueprint-for-reopening/ In a bit of a click-bait headline, Walt Disney World News Today posted that the lights are on once again at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, at least at the main entrances. The click bait part of the theadline stated that the parks were lit up in preperation for imminent reopening, which is not the case. It is, however, nice to see the train station and first part of Buena Vista Street lit up again and adds much needed atmosphere to the esplanade for those heading to Downtown Disney. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/disneyland-resort-lights-illuminate-anaheim-once-again/ Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman appeared on “The Dow Report” last week and stated that Disney is “ready” to reopen the parks as soon as guidelines allow. Disneyland and California Adventure have both installed plexiglass safety shields at the entry turnstiles. D’Amaro also went on to talk about the procedures they ahve taken to make sure that the parks are safe and the trust that people have for Disney. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/josh-damaro-discusses-disney-parks-reopening-in-new-interview-says-were-ready-to-reopen-disneyland-resort-parks-when-guidelines-permit/ The Tokyo Disney Resort is entering the second stage of reopening this week, and with it may come some clues as to how the Disneyland Resort may handle some circumstances. For example, Tokyo will be running the first parade at any Disney park since COVID-19 started. They also have a new Beauty and the Beast dark ride that is opening, which could show how Avengers Campus might open like in these COVID times. It also gives us a hint at the timelines for nighttime fireworks and other shows coming back in stage 2. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/01/what-tokyo-disney-changes-could-mean-for-disneyland/ The Disneyland Horticulture team is working hard on getting the areas around the resort ready for fall. Signs declaring “We will soon be rolling our the green carpet for our Disneyland guests” have been placed around where the new fall flowers and displays will be planted soon. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/photos-landscaping-team-ready-to-roll-out-the-green-carpet-for-fall-flower-displays-at-the-disneyland-resort/ Avengers Campus is chugging right along, and proof of that is from the Disney Auditions website that is looking for stunt performers for Captain America, Black Panther, and Black Widow. The posting is for a live action stunt show in the new land. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12741/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_31__September_6_2020#news5 Disney stage shows and nighttime spectaculars are already some of the most technologically advanced performances anywhere in the world, but Disney is always working on new technology to push the envelope further. A new patent filed by Disney shows a use for drones to control show elements. The patent doesn’t just use the drone itself as an effect, but uses the downdraft from the propellers to make an entirely new effect. As a reminder, just because Disney files a patent for something doesn’t meant that we will see it soon, or ever. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/disney-enterprises-files-patent-for-further-use-of-drones-to-control-show-elements/ Even though it has been a couple months since Disneyland turned 65, there is still more new merchandise coming out that celebrates this milestone. A new 65th anniversary sipper featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle has arrived and looks like a snow globe that you can drink from! A special release of pins also arrived that show off some of the classic attractions from Disneyland. There are 13 pins in the collection, each limited to 2,000 and cost $17.99, limited to 2 per guest. The 13 designs are: King Arthur’s Carousel, Dumbo, Mr. Toad, Storybook Land, Peter Pan, Casey Jr., Mark Twain, Autopia, the Disneyland Railroad, Jungle Cruise, Mad Tea Party, Snow White, and the Main Street Cinema. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photos-new-limited-edition-disneyland-resort-65th-anniversary-attraction-pins-featuring-mr-toads-wild-ride-snow-whites-scary-adventures-main-street-cinema-and-more-debut/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/photos-new-sleeping-beauty-castle-sipper-debuts-for-disneylands-65th-anniversary/ More new ear headbands have appeared in the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney this week. The new designs are a yellow set that is made of a soft, velvet like fabric, a emerald green set that is covered in sequins with a shiny bow. For Halloween, a Minnie Mouse Witch Ear Headband has been released. The band features black sequin ears, topped with a candy corn inspired witch hat and purple bow. Teresa already purchased this last set of ears that light up and feature Oogie Boogie on them. – https://www.micechat.com/268822-disneyland-update-the-blueprint-for-reopening/ Not only is Halloween coming up, but so is the Dia de los Muertos celebration. This means a whole lot of new Coco mercahndise is hitting the shelves. The crossbody purse that is in the shape and design of Ernesto de la Cruz’s guitar is one of the stand out items. There are also some plush items. We expect there to be more as the celebration nears. – https://www.micechat.com/268822-disneyland-update-the-blueprint-for-reopening/ The Disney Parks blog has posted a video on how to make your own Mickey tie-dye shirt! Stephen, a Walt Disney World Ambassador, had shown off his Mickey tie-dye shirt which is what sparked this how-to video. If you have some time, give it a try! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/disneymagicmoments-how-to-make-a-popular-mickey-tie-dye-shirt-at-home/ With the Song of the South on the way out of the parks, specifically from Splash Mountain, the iconic Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah song has also disappeared from the music loops around the resort. Disney released a statement that “The removal of the song from Downtown Disney’s background music is part of a continuous process to deliver an environment that features stories that are relevant and inclusive.” – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/disney-issues-statement-regarding-removal-of-splash-mountains-zip-a-dee-doo-dah-from-disneyland-resort-music-loops/ Some keen eyes over at DisneyPlusInformer.com have spotted programming code on Disney+ that points to the addition of a group watch feature that may be coming soon! This feature would allow a group of people to watch the same show or movie at the same time in sync with each other. It appears that the system will also have a chat feature. No word on when it will launch or what platforms outside of the browser that will be supported. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/disney-developing-new-group-watch-party-function-coming-soon/ Discussion: Hollywood Studios

This week, the D23 fan club is full of parks fun, a panel that isn’t just for moms anymore, surprising work going on in the parks, cast members are getting care packages, Halloween is here, we discuss “Master Gracey”, 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 and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: D23, The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating 65 years of the Disney Theme Park. The fall issue of the D23 magazine is dedicated to Disney theme parks. Included is a postcard set for members featuring Disney resorts around the world. D23.com will feature stories about Disney parks, including movies filmed in the parks and vintage parks recipes. An exclusive pin set with 6 pins, available August 31st to D23 Gold members for $49.99. There will be a Disney Imagineer virtual panel on August 21st through 23rd. For those of you who love our trivia, there will be a D23 trivia night on August 28th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/first-look-d23-celebrates-65-years-of-the-disney-theme-park/ and https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/d23-celebrates-65-years-of-disney-theme-parks-with-fall-2020-issue-of-disney-twenty-three-gold-and-gold-family-member-exclusive-pin-set-on-shopdisney/ As we mentioned earlier, D23 is hosting some amazing events for the 65th anniversary of Disney Theme Parks. On August 21st through 23rd, a panel discussion that was originally recorded on July 17th for Imagineers and Cast Members will be available to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. The viewing is free with membership, but you must request a ticket at the link in our show notes. The panel shares personal stories and fun memories about projects that they worked on at Disneyland through the decades. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/d23-to-screen-disney-imagineers-celebrate-65-years-of-disneyland-park-panel-for-gold-and-gold-family-members-august-21st-23rd/ The Disney Parks Moms Panel, which is made up of more than just moms and parents, has updated their name to something more accurate. planDisney is a set of expert Disney guests who offer different opinions and perspectives on guest questions. The planDisney panel covers Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club. Additionally, they can answer questions in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/plandisney-officially-replaces-disney-parks-moms-panel/ In a bit of a surprise, there is more work happening around the resort than would be expected with the parks shutdown. The Emporium on Main Street is surrounded by scaffolding and is probably being repainted. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is also very active at the moment, not showing any signs of slowing down progress. – https://www.micechat.com/266881-disneyland-update-magic-mayhem-parks-bleed-billions/ We wouldn’t count on anything for sure, but the Disneyland Hotels are accepting reservations starting in October as of now. As we have reported on numerous times now, these dates keep getting announced and pushed back. The fact that reservations are open does not mean that the parks are going to be open, or that the reservations won’t be delayed further. – https://www.micechat.com/266881-disneyland-update-magic-mayhem-parks-bleed-billions/ Cast Members that are returning to work at Disneyland will be provided with a special care package that includes face masks, thermometer, hand sanitizer, and a pamphlet with cast member resources. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/disneyland-resort-provides-care-packages-with-face-masks-hand-sanitizer-and-more-for-all-cast-members-returning-to-work/ California State Officials are currently reviewing and working on how and when to allow theme parks such as Disneyland to reopen in the state. Once they have come up with a plan that will provide detailed guidance, the California Department of Public Health will work with the theme parks to open. There is currently no time frame on when this might be, as conditions continue to change in the state. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/08/10/state-reviewing-how-and-when-to-reopen-disneyland-and-other-california-theme-parks/ The Morning Consult research company and the Hollywood Reporter surveyed 2,200 people in late July about how safe they would feel retuning to Disneyland and other theme parks. 78% of those surveyed had no interest in any theme park this summer. Attendance caps and sanitzation stations are helping respondents to feel safer going back to the parks. However, 20% of parents are less likely to visit when masks are required. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/08/08/parents-not-ready-to-take-their-kids-to-disneyland-poll-finds/ and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12725/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_10__15_2020#news1 and https://morningconsult.com/2020/07/31/parents-theme-parks-disney-coronavirus/ Disney on the high seas is also not an option with the Disney Cruise Line canceling all sailings through the month of October. This doesn’t just impact Disney, as the Cruise Lines International Association was the ones who mandated the suspension of sailings. – https://www.micechat.com/266881-disneyland-update-magic-mayhem-parks-bleed-billions/ It is barely August which means that Halloween season has started! shopDIsney has released some new Halloween merchandise from the parks. Each of the items come in Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions. Items include t-shirts, a painted pumpkins mystery pin set, spirit jersey, villains fleece throw, and more. For direct links to all the items, check out the link in our show notes. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/shop-new-disney-parks-halloween-2020-merchandise-now-available-on-shopdisney/ Those of you collecting the Minnie the Main Attraction sets, this week we got a preview of the next TWO sets! Dumbo and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are coming next. The Dumbo set is very vibrant and colorful, just like the classic attraction. The Big Thunder set is designed with denim and bandana style elements. These sets will be released in August and September and you must use the MerchPass system to enter for a chance to buy the items. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photos-sneak-peek-at-new-dumbo-the-flying-elephant-and-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-collection-for-upcoming-minnie-mouse-the-main-attraction-series-releases/ Have you always wanted to see your name up in lights? The El Capitan theatre in Hollywood wants to help you out! Packages starting at $25 will allow you to have your name or message displayed on the large marquee of the theatre. The $25 package is just a digital photo of the marquee displaying your message, up to the $200 package that will have your message appear in rotation for 8 hours, appearing at least once per hour. – https://elcapitantheatre.com/marqueemessages The Imagineer behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Joe Rohde, along with his family, created a five-part video series on the design and inspiration of Animal Kingdom, called The Rohde’s Less Traveled. The inspiration behind this series was being stuck at home together during quarantine. The Rohde family of four has writers, a director, a cameraman, a producer, and Joe as the talking head, making this project possible. The series had to use photos, videos, and items from around their house to tell stories about Animal Kingdom. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/the-rohdes-less-traveled-inside-the-design-and-inspiration-of-disneys-animal-kingdom-theme-park/ Something not directly related to the parks, but we thought was important to include are the new adaptive costumes and wheelchair covers now available at shopDisney. The adaptive costumes have flap openings on the front that allow for easy tube access, with a self stick closure, and an ankle length skirt to accommodate seated guests. The skirt is also open in the back for wheelchair-friendly wear, and a stretch fabric that opens in the back as well. The wheelchair accessory has hook and loop tabs for attaching to a wheelchair and easy to assemble support bars for the covering. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/shop-new-adaptive-cinderella-costume-and-coach-wheelchair-cover-set-bring-magic-to-shopdisney/ Discussion Topic: Yale Gracey MousePlanet – https://www.mouseplanet.com/11887/The_Wizard_of_WED_Yale_Gracey D23 – https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/yale-gracey/ Reimagining the Imagineers – https://reimaginingtheimagineers.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/remembering-yale-gracey-our-ghost-host/ Haunted Mansion – https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Yale_Gracey

This week, support the Walt Disney Family Museum with a free concert, big losses for the parks division, Downtown Disney popularity, better deals on reusable shopping bags, more Jungle Cruise merch, we talk to Habby about adult beverages in the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! News: Some of Disney’s most legendary musical figures will come together this Thursday, August 6th at 5pm Pacific to help support the Walt Disney Family Museum. Alen Menken will be joined by special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda for a fundraiser VIP chat. At 5:30pm Pacific, there will be a free and open to the public (with registration) concert. To get tickets and to help support the Walt Disney Family Museum, head to the link in our show notes to register for this special event. DLWeekly donated to the WDFM to support this effort. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/disneys-top-music-men-to-stream-in-support-of-the-walt-disney-family-museum/ The Orange County Register reports that The Walt Disney Company’s Parks, Experiences and Products division will post a $2 billion dollar loss on top of the $1 billion dollar loss from the previous quarter. The division had posted a $1.7 billion dollar profit for the same period last year. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/08/03/disney-theme-parks-forecast-to-take-2-billion-hit-report-says/ and https://www.micechat.com/266372-live-coverage-disney-shareholder-meeting-reveals-massive-covid-impact/ Downtown Disney has been so popular with guests that not only has the parking lot been closed multiple times recently, but the hours of the shopping district have also been extended! The new hours are 10am daily for opening, and 9pm for closing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 8pm is the closing time for Monday through Thursday. It is always recommended that you check the latest information in the Disneyland App before going to ensure the most up to date information. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12719/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_3__9_2020#news1 This week, Disneyland has started offering guests disposable face masks to those who do not have one, or who bring a mask that doesn’t comply with the guidelines. The mask is given in a Disneyland envelope and is free of charge. The masks are offered prior to temperature screening. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photo-report-disneyland-resort-8-1-20-weekend-crowds-extended-dining-area-at-tortilla-jos-disposable-face-masks-at-temperature-screenings-and-more/ Good news for shoppers who love the reusable shopoing bags offered around the resort! The price is now just $1 for every size bag, down from $2 for the large, and $1.50 for the medium. I know that Tage will be buying more as he uses them for all his grocery shopping since the D23 Expo. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12719/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_3__9_2020#newsTnT As we talked about last episode, the reason for all the Jungle Cruise merchandise is exactly what Teresa suggested: It’s 65th anniversary! More new merchandise has been released to celebrate including t-shirts, a knapsack, and water bottles. The knapsack in particular is a relly great item with a lot of little details and workmanship for $49.99. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photos-new-jungle-cruise-merchandise-from-disneyland-resort-celebrates-the-attractions-65th-anniversary/ The Disneyland Hotel has also recieved some new merchandise in the new “The Happiest Stay on Earth” line. Guests can pick up a beach towel with retro Mickey and Minnie, a sweatshirt with Minnie lounging by the pool, mugs, or a trinket dish. The designs are all very retro and fit in with the late 50’s to early 60’s feel. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photos-new-the-happiest-stay-on-earth-disneyland-hotel-merchandise-checks-in-to-disneyland-resort/ Guests that have visited Downtown Disney recenty may have received a survey on their experience. The survey covers topics like what guests thought of the health and safety measures, to how comfortable they would be going back to the parks. Also covered were things like Downtown Disney cleanliness and atmosphere and decor opinion. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photos-disneyland-resort-surveying-downtown-disney-district-guests-on-health-and-safety-measures-and-their-likelihood-to-visit-parks/ Disney Paper Parks is continuing to expand! Parts 3 and 4 were posted online this week. Part 3 is Sleeping Beauty Castle with fireworks, and part 4 is a carousel with trees to decorate your park, plus a horse drawn trolley. These are so fun to look at and build. We wonder if they are going to end up doing the whole park! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disney-parks-blog-presents-disney-paper-parks-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering-part-4/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disney-parks-blog-presents-disney-paper-parks-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering-part-3/ Disney celebrated Christmas in July last week and as part of that celebration, shared a mini-gingerbread bundt cake with an orange vanilla sauce. The recipe makes 12 mini-cakes and has quite an extensive shopping list, but looks delicious none the less! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-christmas-in-july-recipe-for-mini-gingerbread-bundt-cakes-with-orange-vanilla-sauce/ Going by the reservations available at the Disneyland Resort Hotels, it seems unlikely that Disneyland will reopen before Labor Day. Currently, reservations are only open for booking from the Saturday before Labor Day. This doesn’t mean that the resort will reopen then, as this date has been pushed back almost every week since July. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12719/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_3__9_2020#news6 Discussion Topic: Adult Beverages in the Parks with Habby

Brian & Seth talk about a legal Texas BBQ restaurant in OC and how they are helping other restaurant workers who have fallen on hard times due to COVID-19, the OC just lost another 7.What can we learn from the Boys and Girls Club and a new gallery in Oceanside.Of course, we have Daniel & Therese on with an OC Real estate update and Todd sharing another preparedness tip.HeadlinesSeth - Grant Ellis’ New Gallery in OceansideWeb - https://www.surfer.com/features/check-out-surf-photography-legend-grant-ellis-new-gallery-in-oceanside/Brian - Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camps in Huntington BeachClip - Kristen Lago / Tanya Hoxie, Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camps Are Being Reimagined To Remain Open for Local Children, Spectrum News 1, Spectrum News, 05 July 2020, https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/coronavirus/2020/07/05/summer-day-camps-are-being-reimagined-to-remain-open-for-local-children#Web - https://boysandgirlsclub.com/Seth - 7 more restaurants closedWeb - https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/07/7-more-o-c-restaurants-close-temporarily-because-of-covid-19-concerns/Brian - The first fully-licensed Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Orange County: complete with offset outdoor smokersWeb - https://la.eater.com/2020/7/6/21315063/heritage-barbecue-orange-county-bbq-opening-photos-inside-offset-smoker-california-news-legal“OC Real-Estate with Daniel & Theresa”StoriesBrian - County controlled "unofficial” dog beach under scrutiny againWeb - https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/06/county-proposing-more-signs-enforcement-to-curb-use-of-unofficial-dog-beach-at-santa-ana-river-to-protect-bird-species/Seth - Fullerton and the weed sales taxWeb - https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/06/fullerton-city-council-to-discuss-sales-tax-and-cannabis-at-its-july-7-meeting/“Prepared OC” with Todd DeVoeEventsBrian - Medicare 101 Virtual ClassWeb - https://patch.com/california/newportbeach/classifieds/gigs-services/146848/medicare-101-virtual-classSeth - 3 OC Surf Shops to Find Your Next Board or New GearWeb - https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/The-Frog-House-Surf-Shop-49956651118/Web - https://jackssurfboards.com/Web - https://usedsurf.com/Brian - Sea to Mt Bike Ride and Lunch hosted by the O.C. Singles for ChristWeb - https://www.facebook.com/events/191466598919971/Seth - Downtown Disney Opening Web - https://www.mouseplanet.com/12694/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_July_6__12_2020LinksTitan HST with A Prepared OC - https://www.titanhst.com/Drive Time OCWeb - https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/drive-time-oc/Twitter - https://twitter.com/DriveTimeOCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drivetimeoc/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drivetimeocDownload the “Drive Time OC” AppAndroid - http://bit.ly/38ifo2JApple - https://apple.co/2RzEzIhSister Show The OC Politics ShowWeb - https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/the-oc-politics-show/Sponsors“OC Real-Estate with Daniel & Theresa”Daniel - (714) 788-7525Daniel - 714ocre@gmail.comTheresa Web - guildmortgage.com/theresastachelskiCalifornia Trial Attorneys – https://catrialattorneys.com/Foskaris Wellness - https://foskariswellness.com/Teatro Martini – https://www.teatromartini.com/Sitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1

This week, Downtown Disney is reopening, but what will be available?, an unexpected permanent closure, more face mask requirements, build your own Main Street and Magic Happens parade at home, a college program update, we finish our discussion about the Walt Disney Archives, 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 and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! News: Downtown Disney will reopen this Thursday, July 9th at 10am, following a Cast Member preview on July 8th. The modified hours will be from 10am to 8pm for the time being. If you are planning on going, be aware that the Simba parking lot will be the only lot open. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12694/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_July_6__12_2020#news1 Downtown Disney will have a cast member preview on Wednesday, July 8th. Cast Members can register on the HUB portal to attend. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/downtown-disney-district-reopening-cast-member-preview-to-be-held-july-8th-at-the-disneyland-resort/ Orange County was placed on the monitoring list by the State of California and has been required to close indoor operations for the next three weeks. How will this effect the reopening of Downtown Disney? Businesses in the categories of restaurants, wineries, movie theaters and family entertainment, zoos, museums, and cardrooms must close all indoor locations, and bars must close all operations. Much of Downtown Disney is indoors, but retail was not included on the list, so World of Disney and similar stores can reopen. We suspect that outdoor seating at establishments like Napoli will be available. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/orange-county-shutting-down-all-indoor-operations-due-spike-in-covid-19-cases-downtown-disney-district-reopening-potentially-impacted/ The VOID VR experience in Downtown Disney has been permanently closed. Disney has posted a “Notice of Event Default and Lease Termination” and cites a breach of the Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture license. The VOID must cease all use of the Disney Intellectual Property, including Star Wars and Ralph Breaks the Internet, which the company had VR versions of in their experience. – https://www.micechat.com/262810-disneyland-update-partial-reopening-aerial-photos/ and https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/the-void-at-downtown-disney-district-permanently-shut-down-due-to-license-agreement-breach-disney-springs-location-potentially-affected/ Disney has expanded on their face mask requirements this week. Masks are required on anyone 2 and older, fully cover the nose and mouth and remain hands free, fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops. and be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable. Costume masks are not allowed. – https://www.micechat.com/262810-disneyland-update-partial-reopening-aerial-photos/ For those of you listening who have been out and about recently, you may have noticed that mask wearing is considered by some as something optional. With that in mind, how is Disneyland going to enforce the mask wearing requirement? The resort plans to deploy a team of cast members whose job will be to enforce this rule and other safety requirements. The new team will be the “Guest Experience Team” and will be throughout the parks to answer questions and to remind guests to comply with the measures. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/01/how-disneyland-will-enforce-mandatory-mask-rule-when-park-reopens/ I’m sure everyone listening is missing the Disney parks, so why not download, print out, and make your own at home? The Disney Parks Blog posted “Disney Paper Parks” sheets online, created by Imagineers Stephanir Jazmines and Amy Young. Simply go to the link in our show notes to download and print these fun sheets. When completed, they form a 3-d version of Main Street, USA and floats from the new Magic Happens Parade. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/07/walt-disney-imagineering-presents-new-disney-paper-parks-printable-3d-model-activity-sheets/ MiceChat posted some aerial images this week that show the work on the walkways around the hub appear to be nearing completion. These projects must be completed before guests return to the parks, whenever that may be. – https://www.micechat.com/262810-disneyland-update-partial-reopening-aerial-photos/ Disney released an update to the College Program suspension that was put in place shortly after the parks closure back in March. They have postponed the program until further notice and are in the process of refunding program fees and contacting the members of the program. They also state that the program will continue in the future, and are amending the eligibility requirements to allow graduates that were accepted to re-apply when it does start up again. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12694/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_July_6__12_2020#news2 New retro designs from the 70’s, 80’s, and 2000’s are available on shopDisney for some Disneyland and Walt Disney World t-shirts! There is an 80’s inspired DIsneyland Resort “Where Dreams Come True” design with Mickey in front of a stylized Sleeping Beauty Castle, a 2000’s themed animated and attraction characters shirt with a selection characters in front of the castle with “The Happiest Place on Earth”, and a 70’s design “Fab 4” Disney World shirt with Cinderella Castle and a rainbow in the background. Each shirt is $24.99. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/06/shop-flash-back-through-the-decades-with-new-retro-inspired-disneyland-resort-and-walt-disney-world-t-shirts-on-shopdisney/ Temperature screening tents setup at Downtown Disney – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/06/disneyland-installs-covid-19-temperature-tents-for-downtown-disney-reopening/ Discussion Topic: Walt Disney Archives – Rebecca Cline Interview – https://archivesaware.archivists.org/2020/03/03/theres-an-archivist-for-that-interview-with-rebecca-cline-the-director-of-the-walt-disney-archives/ Walt Disney Archives – https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/features/the-walt-disney-archives-are-shaping-the-culture-of-tomorrow/article_b67be083-b201-5322-b23e-7bbaa6df9554.html

This week, Orange County enters expanded stage 2, what that means for Disneyland, what is open in the Disney universe, construction details for the new DVC tower, a bit of zen from Cars Land, we talk about the former entrance marquee, 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 and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! News: The State of California has approved Orange County to enter “expanded stage 2” of reopening. This includes dine-in restaurants and shopping malls. The state’s Resiliency Roadmap still doesn’t allow bars, tourist hotels, or theme parks from opening. What this does allow for is the possibility of Downtown Disney reopening. Following the lead of Disney Springs out in Florida, Downtown Disney is not expected to open until late June at the earliest. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/23/news-disneylands-orange-county-approved-to-move-into-stage-two-of-reopening/#more-340676 and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12663/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_26__31_2020#news4 We keep talking about all the stuff that is still closed in the Disney Universe. So, what is open around the world at the time of this podcast recording? Shanghai Disneyland, as we reported before is open in China, Disney Springs out in Florida is partially opened, and character dining at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Enchanted Rose Garden in the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. All of Disneyland in Anaheim, Tokyo Disneyland in Japan, and Disneyland Paris in France are still completely closed at this time. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/21/here-are-all-of-the-disney-locations-around-the-world-that-are-open-right-now/#more-336203 With construction continuing at the Disneyland resort, the DVC tower has made some progress with new renderings released by Disney. A community webinar was held Thursday, May 21st to show off the renderings and blueprints. The new tower at the Disneyland Hotel will be “L” shaped and a seperate pool on the backside of the new tower. The part of the tower that faces South Walnut Street will step down in height from 12 stories to 5. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/24/news-disneyland-releases-more-details-about-new-vacation-club-tower/ and https://wdwnt.com/2020/05/photos-new-renderings-of-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-disneyland-hotel-released-at-community-webinar/ and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12663/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_26__31_2020#news3 The Disneyland Resort has once again updated their unused ticket policy. For tickets purchased between March 14th and 31st of 2020, unused one day and multi day tickets are good through their expiration date, subject to the type of ticket, which can be found in our show notes. Promotional tickets, originally expiring on May 21st, 2020, have been extended to December 16th, 2021. For all the specifics and “small print” please check out the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/21/news-disneyland-extends-the-validity-of-some-tickets-affected-by-the-closure/#more-339877 and https://www.mouseplanet.com/12663/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_26__31_2020#news5 It is that time of year where students all over are graduating from high school and colleges all over the country. Disney reported that nearly 700 cast members have graduated through the Disney Aspire program. The program pays 100% tuition upfront for in-network schools. The program covers high school diplomas, trade schools, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/dreams-within-reach-celebrating-our-graduates/ On Monday, #Disneymagicmoments shared a peaceful video of a beautiful sunrise over Cars Land in California Adventure. The video was originally part of the “Disneyland Resort at Dawn” video series the Disney Parks Blog put together a few years ago. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disneymagicmoments-sunrise-views-from-cars-land-in-disney-california-adventure-park/ Former Disneyland Resort President, Rebecca Campbell, shared a photo touching reflection on her time at Disneyland. The photo is of Rebecca up in Walt’s apartment, standing next to the light and looking out over Main Street USA. She captioned it with “I remember my first day on the job at Disneyland, going up to Walt’s apartment, and looking out the window to see the amazing Cast Members and wonderful guests. It was a powerful moment, and one that has stuck with me ever since. I feel extremely grateful to have had this experience and to have met so many incredible people along the way. As I embark on my next role as chairman of Disney’s international business units and streaming services including Disney+, I want to thank all of you for making the Disneyland Resort truly the Happiest Place on Earth. I was a frequent guest of the parks before I worked here… and I have no doubt I’ll be back often with my family.” – https://wdwnt.com/2020/05/photo-former-disneyland-resort-president-rebecca-campbell-reflects-on-overseeing-the-happiest-place-on-earth/ This past week, Disney shared the Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands stage show. You would normally need to travel to Disneyland Paris to experience this energetic show but thank you to Disney Magic Moments for making this fun show available for Disney fans around the world to watch at home. We will have a link in our show notes to the video. – https://www.cnet.com/news/disneyland-paris-will-live-stream-its-lion-king-stage-show-friday-night/ The world famous Jungle Cruise is now boarding! Fans of this punny attraction will be all ears for this next bit of news. A new t-shirt is available on shop disney and it features this classic opening day attraction. What makes this shirt notable, it that it showcases concept art sketched by none other than Marc Davis. The artwork dates back to 1961 when Walt brought his team back to re-imagine the ride. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/05/shop-fun-new-jungle-cruise-t-shirt-features-concept-art-from-the-reimagined-disneyland-attraction/ If you are like us, then you have been wondering when Disney is releasing the next set in the Disney Castle Collection line. There is no date yet, but images from the next release have been shared online. This time the castle is from the universe of Frozen, featuring Arendelle Castle. Once again, there is a pin, puzzle, ornament, notebook, and light up figurine. New releases in the collection will go on sale every other month. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/05/photos-new-frozen-arendelle-castle-merchandise-revealed-for-the-disney-castle-collection-coming-soon-to-shopdisney/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Marquee WDW News Today – https://wdwnt.com/2020/05/a-welcoming-icon-signs-off-in-this-october-1989-issue-of-disneyland-line/ Yesterland Part 1 – https://www.yesterland.com/disneylandsign.html Yesterland Part 2 – https://www.yesterland.com/disneylandsign2.html

Welcome to episode 19 of Castle Cast, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" In this episode we talk all about the upcoming winter holiday season at Disneyland resort! We talk about what can be expected from this year's holiday festival and give an insight to our experience visiting the parks for the holidays! Whether you are planning a holiday trip or have always wanted to see Disneyland lit up for the holidays we hope you come along on our journey into the magic of christmas time at Disneyland!  Castle Chronicles:  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/here-we-go-again-exciting-updates-to-star-tours-the-adventures-continue/   https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/mickey-friends-band-tastic-cavalcade/   https://allears.net/2019/10/29/disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-dates-released-for-2020/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-menu-item-name-changes-arrive-at-docking-bay-7-food-cargo-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-in-disneyland/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/new-mickey-and-friends-ray-ban-wayfarer-sunglasses-debuting-at-disney-parks-on-november-1st/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/disney-california-adventure-festival-of-holidays-2019-pins-revealed/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/exclusive-gingerbread-and-holiday-bell-resort-2019-limited-edition-pins-revealed/   https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/docking-bay-7-food-cargo-entree-names-changed-to-reflect-star-wars-universe-once-again/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn_spdM5Zg   SPOILERS: In Depth look at Rise of the Resistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8yfuJ1cXNM Compare to --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeDx6V8dmXg https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Disneyland-announces-60-day-reservations-for-14551290.php   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12508/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_21__27_2019   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/new-play-disney-parks-app-digital-achievements-and-commemorative-trading-pins-available-at-disneyland-resort-and-walt-disney-world-resort/   https://allears.net/2019/10/21/disneylands-tomorrowland-fastpass-kiosks-now-open/   https://allears.net/2019/10/15/disneylands-star-wars-galaxys-edge-update-new-sweet-savory-and-plant-based-menu-items-plus-60-day-advanced-reservations/   https://www.micechat.com/239737-disneyland-update-crowds-construction-christmas/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-christmas-tree-little-green-men-holiday-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-disneyland-and-hong-kong-disneyland/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/lunar-new-year-and-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-return-to-disneyland-resort-in-2020/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/get-a-special-look-at-disneys-frozen-2-now-at-disney-parks/ Shop Drop:  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/unwrap-new-holiday-merchandise-now-available-at-disney-parks/   https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-and-minnie-mouse-hooded-winter-jacket-for-women-7505057372960M.html   https://www.shopdisney.com/sleeping-beauty-castle-ornament-disneyland-400034501021.html https://www.shopdisney.com/toys-for-tots/ Holidays at Disneyland:  http://www.disneyhistoryinstitute.com/2015/12/disneyland-the-first-christmas.html https://disneylandnews.com/2019/07/25/disneyland-resort-will-let-it-snow-with-festive-traditions-and-sparkling-decor-to-celebrate-the-holiday-season-from-nov-8-2019-to-jan-6-2020/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/holiday-decorations/ https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disneyland-christmas-guide/ https://mickeyvisit.com/disneyland-christmas-guide/ http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/10/08/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-christmas-treats-coming-to-disneyland-resort/

Welcome to Episode 18 “This is Halloween!” of Castle Cast! That’s right folks, we had too much fun talking about Halloween at Disneyland in episode 13 “Spooookyland” so we had to do it AGAIN! This time we are talking about what we now know about the Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure and the other seasonal activities and goodies at Disneyland this year! Anna talks about some of her favorite moments from her most recent trip (which we talked ALL about in episode 17.5 “Minisode: Solo Trip Report”) and what we have seen through all the accounts of Halloween fun at the parks this year. Sit back, relax, grab yourself some halloween candy and come along on this Halloween adventure with us!  News: https://insidethemagic.net/2019/10/disney-frozen-2-new-scenes-ba1/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMT7QhB45yA   https://abc.go.com/news/insider/watch-the-little-mermaid-live-on-abc-and-the-abc-app   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydnzilTiBcY   https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/brand-new-trailer-and-poster-debut-for-disneys-jungle-cruise/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/suit-up-ilmxlabs-new-hyper-reality-experience-avengers-damage-control-coming-to-the-void-at-downtown-disney-district-for-a-limited-time/   https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/10/review-new-jarrito-de-dante-souvenir-mug-and-mexican-hot-chocolate-is-abuelita-approved-at-paradise-garden-grill-in-disney-california-adventure/ https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2019/10/10/disneyland-announces-dates-for-2019-candlelight-ceremony/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-new-stroller-rules-for-disneyland-resort-trams-go-into-place-october-7th/   https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2019/10/10/disneylands-toontown-hills-removed-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway/   https://www.micechat.com/238557-disneyland-update-construction-o-ween-in-the-parks/   http://allears.net/2019/10/09/disneyland-to-test-paperless-fastpasses-in-tomorrowland/   https://www.mouseplanet.com/12495/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_7__13_2019#newsTnT   Disney Shop Drop:   https://www.shopdisney.com/princess-leia-ear-headband-by-ashley-eckstein-for-her-universe-star-wars-limited-release-400035750008.html   https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-leggings-for-women-7505057372982M.html   https://www.shopdisney.com/sleeping-beauty-leggings-for-women-7505057372496M.html   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-vhs-cover-leggings-press-play-at-the-magic-kingdom/   https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/merchandise-new-disney-desk-plaques-at-disneyland/ Halloween At Disneyland:   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/halloween-time-at-disneyland-resort-hosts-haunting-delights-for-everyone/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1G0QMHuKCU

In Minisode 6, Daniel talks about the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, Halloween, and Christmas. NEWS Main Street Electrical Parade live stream repeat. World of Color: Villainous to debut at Oogie Boogie Bash https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/07/a-wickedly-fun-reveal-world-of-color-nighttime-spectacular-villainous-debuting-at-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-at-disney-califo/ Halloween Time https://www.mouseplanet.com/12429/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_July_1521_2019 Disneyland Resort Holiday Season begins Nov. 8 https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/07/disneyland-resort-decks-the-halls-for-the-2019-holiday-season-beginning-november-8/ I'd really like your feedback. And you can send that feedback to me via Email at disgeekpodcast@gmail.com Twitter – @disgeekpodcast Instagram – @disgeekpodcast And of course, there is Facebook. Music by Brockford Lee – The Brockford Files https://ears2you.bandcamp.com/

n this minisode we cover Walt Disney World and Disneyland. WDW AP price hikes, Main Street Cinema merch, and more! News WDW Passholders sneak preview for Galaxy's Edge https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/walt-disney-world-resort-passholders-can-enjoy-special-offerings-this-summer/ WDW Annual Pass Price Increase http://blogmickey.com/2019/06/walt-disney-world-rolls-out-massive-annual-pass-price-increase-overnight-ahead-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge-opening-in-august/ Disneyland added Merchandise to The Main Street Cinema https://www.mouseplanet.com/12404/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_1723_2019 And they stopped  https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/breaking-disneyland-buckles-to-public-pressure-and-will-remove-shop-from-main-street-cinema/ Tram Loading and security moved to New Parking Structure Pixar Pals. https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/photos-new-parking-security-screening-and-tram-stops-as-part-of-pixar-pals-garage-project-now-open-at-disneyland-resort/ Know before you go – Galaxy's Edge Boarding Groups https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/know-before-you-go-planning-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-resort-beginning-june-24/ I'd really like your feedback. And you can send that feedback to me via Email at disgeekpodcast@gmail.com Twitter – @disgeekpodcast Instagram – @disgeekpodcast And of course, there is Facebook. Music by Brockford Lee – The Brockford Files https://ears2you.bandcamp.com/

Jes returns to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and gives her updated thoughts. Chris and Tommy also visit for the first time. Daniel has updated info on cosplay and merchandise. Tale of the Lion King Debuts at California Adventure https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/tale-of-the-lion-king-debuts-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Disney Bounding at Galaxy's Edge https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/dressing-the-part-bounding-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Virtual Queues being implemented in Galaxy's Edge for Oga's Cantina and Savi's Workshop https://www.mouseplanet.com/12401/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_1016_2019   Galaxy's Edge Merchandise situation: From Vincent Bubba Alarez: https://www.facebook.com/bigbubbab/posts/10211715491881178 Main Story Jes returns to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge while Tommy and Chris visit it for the first time. Show notes for this episode are at www.disgeek.com/154 Like on Facebook Twitter & Instagram Daniel @disgeekpodcastTommy @tommypixChris @dizchrisJes @jesjones1976Connie @mouseconnie

Welcome to a new type of show. Introducing the Minisode, short but more frequent episodes of the DisGeek Podcast. In this episode, Daniel explains the reasons why the main show has long breaks between them and the idea behind Minisodes. We also talk about some of the latest news to come out of the Disneyland Resort. News Galaxy's Edge opens up with pretty moderate crowds https://www.micechat.com/226448-disneyland-update-look-ma-no-crowds/ Soarin' Over California Returns for a limited time https://www.micechat.com/226448-disneyland-update-look-ma-no-crowds/ Mickey's Mix has ended and Disneyland Forever Fireworks Show has returned https://www.mouseplanet.com/12394/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_39_2019 Tale of the Lion King has debuted https://www.mouseplanet.com/12394/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_39_2019 I'd really like your feedback. And you can send that feedback to me via Email at disgeekpodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @disgeekpodcast Instagram - @disgeekpodcast And of course, there is Facebook. Music by Brockford Lee - The Brokford Files https://ears2you.bandcamp.com/

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

TJ is back... and he's a new daddy!  ...of TWINS.Porkchop and Squirrel?  Dont ask.  No, that is NOT their real names.Anyway...  TJ is back with another of his fantastic video updates.  This time, TJ pays tribute to the now closed Disney Gallery which has been a staple of New Orleans Square at Disneyland for many, many years.  Get one final look at (and around) the Gallery, and learn a little about its history.Glad to have you back, TJ !*****************************Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 206-984-WTTM (9886) Forums: http://wttmforums.com PLEASE SUPPORT WindowtotheMagic!Use our Travel Agent Jana to book your next trip (toll free 1-800-357-9393) and a donation will be made to wttm in your name, or you can visit our podcast page and make a paypal donation.6 mins ))STEREO((

**REPOST - AUDIO FIXED ** WOW! In record time, TJ has video of the transition of TSI to PLoTSI ! ! This 9 minute update shows the final construction, then takes you onto the island on oprning weekend for a look at all the cool new stuff now available ! ! **** MAJOR SPOILER ALERT **** THIS VIDEO CONTAINS IMAGES OF ALL THE NEW OFFERINGS AND GIVES AWAY SOME HIDDEN SURPRISES. **** Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail (206) 984-WTTM (9886) Discussion Forums: http://www.thedpn.com/index.php?c=8 9 mins ))STEREO((

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Due to technical difficulties, this video was delayed. However, it is still VERY relevant. Enjoy!

TJ is back with another video update. This month, since there is very little going on at the Disneyland Resort, TJ takes us to another great Disney related destination, and shows us some really neat Disneyland history in action! ***************** Meet TJ and the rest of the WindowtotheMagic Crew at Disneyland April 28th and 29th, 2007 for the first annual DPN WESTFEST. DPN WESTFEST is a gathering of listeners from the Disney Podcast Network (disneypodcastnet.com) and the podcasters who create the shows! All the events are free of charge (except for park admission and food) and we would love to see you there! Visit the official DPN WESTFEST webpage for more information: http://www.disneypodcastnet.com/westfest.html ******** Email: podcast @windowtothemagic.com Voicemail (206) 984-WTTM (9886) Discussion Forums: http://www.disneypodcastnet.com/index.php?c=8 10 mins ))STEREO((

Once again TJ is back with a video update from The Disneyland Resort! Small World Holiday Santa's Reindeer Round-up Christmas Fantasy Parade Christmas Believe Fireworks (west coast version) and more! 10 mins ))STEREO((

TJ is back with #2 of his series of updates on the goings-on around the Disneyland Resort. Enjoy! Meet the WttM crew at MouseFest at Walt Disney World in December 2006! Patrick and Paul are going to be on hand for many of the events at Mousefest, and will even be hosting their own meet, WindowtotheMagic's WhereInThePark? LIVE! Visit http://www.mousefest.org for more information! Save 25% on WindowtotheMagic DVDs by visiting http://store.windowtothemagic.com and entering the discount code "shownotes" upon checkout. There is no limit on maximum discount, however a minimum purchase is required. Most orders ship within 24 hours. VoiceMail 206-984-WTTM (9886) Email podcast@windowtothemagic.com Visit the WindowtotheMagic discussion forums at disneypodcastnet.com ))STEREO((

Hello everyone! The newest member of the WindowtotheMagic Team... TJ... is making his debut with the premiere episode of his "Disneyland Resort Update" video series. This monthly video will highlight the latest and greatest from Walt Disney's Original theme park, and its little sibling next door, Disney's California Adventure. This month, TJ highlights the new Halloween events which are debuting this year around the resort, as well as: * Halloween Decorations at DCA, Disneyland, and Downtown Disney * Halloween Tower of Terror * Golden Screams at DCA * Main Street Pumpkin Festival * Woody's Halloween Roundup / Big Thunder * Haunted Mansion Holiday * Jedi Training Academy * New Port Royal / New Le Bat En Rouge * Interior of Vault 28 * Construction footage of the Monorail Station, Matterhorn, and Subs * Lots of news and rumors about the parks. Be sure to write us and tell us what you think of this new series. podcast@windowtothemagic.com is the address for feedback. 9mins 38 secs ))STEREO((