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This week, a park icon gets an update, a rare character encounter lands at Pixar Place Hotel, we talk about Earth Day at the resort, the 70th guided tour details are released and booking is open for it, a new checkout option for Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, we finish out conversation with Michael, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: An iconic part of Disneyland history – and Disney in general will be getting refurbished soon. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room closed this week to perform routine maintenance on the lighting, sound, and show. The mighty tree of Tangaroa will be recreated from a high resolution digital scan. The current Tangaroa is no longer able to be repaired, having been there since the attraction opening in 1963. The attraction will reopen later this summer. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/tangaroa-tree-be-rebuilt-during-upcoming-refurbishment-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/146135-rolly-crump-impostor-syndrome-part-2/ Tour dates are open for the new guided tour coming to Disneyland for the 70th anniversary. A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour is a 2-hour guided walking tour, which includes a ride aboard the Mark Twain, Disneyland Railroad, a Lightning Lane for a select attraction, reserved viewing for Paint the Night, which includes popcorn, and a tour keepsake. The price is $120 per guest. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Check out the link in the show notes to reserve your tour! – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/events-tours/disneyland/story-of-celebration-tour/ A character not often seen at the resorts made a visit for Earth Day. WALL-E was in the lobby of the Pixar Place Hotel roaming around and greeting guests. He also opened up his storage compartment to share the plant, potted in the boot, just like in the movie! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/24/dear-disney-we-are-begging-for-this-rare-character-meet-and-greet-to-become-permanent/ As we reported on previously, some permits have been filed with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department in relation to Porto's coming to Downtown Disney. We talked about removing the two ticket booths from the esplanade, but did not mention the permit to tear down the existing building – currently home to Earl of Sandwich. No timeline on the permits, but this is forward progress. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ Once again, Disneyland Cast Members were invited to create upcycled art projects to be shown off to guests for Earth Month. This time, the creations, ranging from a Haunted Mansion created from cardboard pizza boxes, to Maleficent in dragon form made from plastic cutlery. The display is under the Silly Symphony Swings for guests to enjoy. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ This week, the Disney Parks Blog recognized a cast member who brings joy to countless (or not so countless) guests. Antonio has been working at the Disneyland Resort for 18 years, and has received over 735 cast compliments from guests. Antonio works at Pixar Pier attractions and before Disneyland, worked for nearly 10 years in hospitality in Dubai and Qatar. Antonio's rise to fame is in part due to his exuberant energy and fun dance moves for guests! – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/dancing-disneyland-resort-cast-member-inspires-happiness/ Last week, we talked about recycling your food scraps at Disneyland. Since then, little droids have appeared on top of food scraps containers to remind guests that only food scraps should be deposited in the bin they are standing on. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ A new way to checkout at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta has arrived. A kiosk for guest self-checkout has been installed. The system scans the items on the tray, adds it up, and asks for payment. Currently, Magic Key discounts must involve a cast member, and payment can only be made with credit or debit card. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ Weeklyteers who may be in the parks starting May 9th should know that it is Grad Nite season at the resort again, and park hours may be impacted. This year, there is some new, more generic graduation merchandise available for purchase. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ SnackChat: New food items coming to the resort – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/24/disney-just-announced-23-new-treats-are-coming-next-week/#more-1028273 Discussion Topic: Michael Holland host of From Out of the Past Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fromoutofthepastpodcast https://linktr.ee/hollandimaginarium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK7GRiUhhB8 https://www.youtube.com/@AlextheHistorian

This week, new villains have arrived at Oogie Boogie Bash, the story behind the gingerbread house in the Haunted Mansion, some holiday Magic Key perks, some atmosphere might go away forever, we talk about our Disneyland park days at D23, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: We finally have official confirmation of the new villains at this year's Oogie Boogie Bash. Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb is meeting and greeting in the Disney Jr. theater, and Hades, replacing Cruella in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Dr. Doofenshmirtz has received mixed-to-negative reviews on the look of the face character's execution. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_otONSuoDo Every holiday season, the culinary team at Disneyland brings us the Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House. The Disney Parks Blog posted a behind-the-scenes look at what it took this year to bring the gingerbread house to life, and how the design came about. Head on over to the link in our show notes to see all the details. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-the-making-of-the-haunted-mansion-holiday-gingerbread-house/ Downtown Disney has some new and relocated decor for the season. Some of the decor from the Mickey and Friends Tram route have come to Downtown Disney. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ Magic Key holders have a lot of perks at the moment for the holidays. A new exclusive trading card will be released each week from August 26th through September 19th on Monday through Thursday. A Magic Shot featuring Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove is by the Matterhorn August 19th through September 14th. Finally, a combo photo op, candy, and commemorative patch featuring Hades is under Silly Symphony Swings during Oogie Boogie Bash. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ https://mouseinfo.com/2024/08/magic-key-perk-all-2024-halloween-time-freebies-purchase-opps-more/#google_vignette Construction will soon begin on the expanded Avengers Campus early next year, so some clearing needs to happen backstage. Unfortunately, one of the (hopefully) temporary casualties of this is the Red Car Trolly. The maintenance barn for the trolly is where the new Avengers Infinity Defense attraction will be constructed, so it needs to be taken down. No word on if the Red Car Trolly will return. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ A missing treat has returned to Disney California Adventure! The Choco Smash Bar was taken off the Pym Test Kitchen menu last year, replaced by the cake version. The candy bar version is back, joining the cake version as an option. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/08/25/a-missing-disney-snack-is-back/ Magic Happens had it's last performance recently, and in it's place is a new offering. The Halloween Cavalcade is a short production with a couple of Main Street vehicles and a float with characters in their Halloween costumes. There are also quite a few walking characters as well. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ Some quick construction updates from around the resort. The Haunted Mansion extended queue is starting to take shape with the main walls of the new section looking pretty far along in construction. The gift shop at the end of the attraction has begun vertical construction. The transformation into Bayou Country from Critter Country is progressing nicely, along with Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is testing off and on. Finally, the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree has a new sign and the refurbishment of the dining area looks to be wrapping up. - https://www.micechat.com/395538-disneyland-update-construction-tricks-and-halloween-treats/ https://youtu.be/0jYcPQlCRK0?si=lXt0TI9uAK1ixMzj https://www.micechat.com/383350-disneyland-update-rainy-days-reveals-and-reinventions/ SnackChat: Hungry Bear BBQ Jamboree - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-hungry-bear-barbecue-jamboree-foodie-guide/ Discussion Topic: D23 Disneyland Park Days

Heyyyy everyone, join Jungle Cruiser and Minnie JC as they Aboard The Disneyland Railroad and take it to the Silly Symphony Swings. They discuss their memorable moments and the listener memorable moments. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allaboardpodcast/support

Heyyyy everyone, join Jungle Cruiser and Minnie JC as they Aboard The Disneyland Railroad and take it to the Silly Symphony Swings. They discuss their memorable moments and the listener memorable moments. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allaboardpodcast/support

Episode 97- May 12th, 2023   Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance party has a new star, The Little Mermaid live action had it's red carpet debut, Disneyland Forward community outreach in Anaheim, attraction reopening dates, New Magic Key photo download opportunity gizmo under the Silly Symphony Swings, a slew of new snacks added across the parks, Florida & Disney still going toe to toe

This week, Toontown is having some growing pains, something new is coming to Avengers Campus, more places to sit around the parks, a new Disneyland tour, Hyperspace Mountain is coming back, we talk to Vern and Teresa about their Disney Cruise, 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 With the opening of Toontown, there has been some growing pains that Disney is grappling with. The biggest issue is just all the guests who want to be in the new land and experience all of the changes. It is still a rather small area, so even a modest amount of guests can make the area feel overcrowded. Stroller parking is also an issue, with cast members constantly trying to rearrange them to provide more space. In CenTOONial Park, there is also a lot of wear an tear on the new structures. - https://www.micechat.com/351579-disneyland-news-avengers-campus-construction-splash-mountain-retheme-toontown/ Magic Keyholders can pick up a great piece of artwork celebrating the reopening of Toontown. The artwork can be picked up on the Big Thunder Trail, just behind Big Thunder, and features Toontown with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and more enjoying the newly renovated land. Mickey and Minnie are having a picnic while other characters play and enjoy the surrounding area. - https://www.micechat.com/351579-disneyland-news-avengers-campus-construction-splash-mountain-retheme-toontown/ There is something new coming to Avengers Campus soon! Unfortunately, it is not the E-Ticket attraction we would like. A new gift shop is coming the part of the Avengers Headquarters building. Disney hasn't shared any details, but we will keep you updated as we hear anything. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/03/27/new-store-announced-for-disneyland-resort/ A very welcome change is bringing back some more resting places around Disneyland. More benches and tables have been shoowing up around the parks to allow for guests to have more places to sit and take in the atmosphere. When MiceChat spoke with park executives at the openeing of ToonTown, they said more was on the way, but there were still some delays due to supply chain issues. - https://www.micechat.com/351579-disneyland-news-avengers-campus-construction-splash-mountain-retheme-toontown/ With all of the promotions for Star Wars and the month of Star Wars in May, Hyperspace Mountain is returning. From May 1st through June 4th, guests can experience this version of the popular attraction. - https://www.micechat.com/351579-disneyland-news-avengers-campus-construction-splash-mountain-retheme-toontown/ Weeklyteers who are fans of the tours available at Disneyland will be excited to hear of a new tour that is starting on April 7th. Celebrating Disney100 at the Disneyland Resort will provide the opportunity for guests to talk to an animator, take part in a drawing experience, special photos in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and get to see Magic Happens from a special viewing spot. Reservations are open online at the link in our show notes. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/03/23/a-new-disney-100th-anniversary-tour-is-coming-soon/ Trader Sams is offering a new alcoholic beverage flight. Trader Sam's Rum Flights come in three options. A intro to rum tasting flight with Real McCoy 3 Year, El Dorado 8, and Plantation Original Dark, the Premium Rum flight with Zaya Gran Reserva, Plantation Pineapple, and Neisson Blanc Agricole Rum. Finally, a Master Class flight with Diplomatico Reserva, Mount Gay XO, and Zabala 23. Each flight is $85 and includes three muglets and a surfboard tray. - https://www.micechat.com/350028-disneyland-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-news-mixology-rum-flights-hippopotomai-tai/ With the continued closure of the French Market and Mint Julep bar, there has been a lack of places to get a Mickey Beignet. Hungry Bear Restaurant is now offering this delicious treat for guests to purchase. A three pack is $4.99, the same price as at the Royal Street Veranda, the other location to get this treat! - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/03/23/we-interrupt-your-scrolling-for-an-important-disney-mickey-beignet-update/ One of the most iconic Imagineers is getting their own Funko POP! Bob Gurr, who was instrumental in the creation of the Autopia, Matterhorn, Monorail and so many more Disneyland attractions is being immortalized in plastic as a Funko POP! No release date at this time, but we will keep you updated. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/03/bob-gurr-funko-pop-figure-revealed-at-wondercon-coming-soon/ Over in Disney California Adventure, Silly Symphony Swings is down for refurbishment. When we say down, we mean it! The entire structure of the attraction has been disassembled for refurbishment. No word on when this attraction will return. - https://www.micechat.com/351579-disneyland-news-avengers-campus-construction-splash-mountain-retheme-toontown/ In a bit of sad news, the Walt Disney Company is starting layoffs of 7,000 employees. The layoffs will happen in batches from now until the beginning of summer, with the first set to happen this week, a second set in April, and the last sometime after that. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/03/disney-ceo-bob-iger-confirms-start-of-layoffs-this-week-more-to-come/ - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/03/breaking-hulu-and-freeform-senior-executives-among-the-first-facing-disney-layoffs-this-week/ Discussion Topic Vern and Teresa talk in-depth of their recent trip on a Disney cruise.

This week, the Disney100 is just days away, we have the details, Mickey and Minnie are almost ready for their premiere, Black History Month celebrations, new tiki mugs, a small upgrade to "it's a small world," we talk about Toontown, 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 Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway opens this Friday for the kickoff of the Disney100 Celebration starting at Disneyland. With the attraction opening, guests will be utilizing a virtual queue, with no standby access. Guests will also be able to purchase an individual Lightning Lane to experience the new attraction. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/your-guide-to-the-disney100-anniversary-celebration-at-disneyland-resort/ Beginning sometime after the start of the Disney100 Celebration, Disney announced that MagicBand+ will be able to interact with Disney100 decor around the parks. No official launch date or any details on what the interactions will be. In Walt Disney World for the 50th Celebration, guests could use their MagicBand+ to interact with the 50 golden characters throughout the parks. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/your-guide-to-the-disney100-anniversary-celebration-at-disneyland-resort/ With the celebration quickly approaching, some of the decor has been appearing around the resort. For guests arriving at the Mickey and Friends or Pixar Pals Parking Structure, there are new large banners along the tram route commemorating the opening years of milestone attractions, movies, and more. Character banners are in the esplanade, and a platinum medallion with Disney100 Years of Wonder has been installed above the entrance to Disney California Adventure. Buena Vista Street has blue and platinum bunting and medallions on the lampposts. On the Disneyland side of things, Disney100 crests have been installed above the entrance, with Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather already in place, along with a Disney100 crest above the castle gates. THe star had been installed on top of one of the turrets as well. As recently as today, new flags, banners, and sashes have appeared on Sleeping Beauty Castle. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/01/disney-100-years-of-wonder-medallion-added-to-disney-california-adventure-entrance/ Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway will be closing each night for the fireworks, much like Toontown had been before the closure of the land. On nights that the park remains open until after 11, the attraction will reopen, but if the park closes at 10pm or earlier, the attraction will not reopen for the night. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/01/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-at-disneyland-will-close-during-fireworks/ Black History Month is returning at the Disneyland Resort in February. Celebrate Gospel is returning to the Fantasyland Theatre on February 18th and 25th from 2:30pm to 7pm. Troubadour Tavern will offer a honey-glazed fried chicken bowl and red velvet bundt cake. Downtown Disney will offer family crafts, live music, and special offerings. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/disneyland-resort-honors-black-history-month-with-celebrate-gospel-and-more/ The Disney Gallery inside of the Opera House on Main Street is currently closed as it transforms to present "Disney100 Years of Wonder." The exhibit will feature artwork created by original Disney animators for some of the early films, alongside artwork created by Imagineers to bring those stories to life. An animator's desk and a multi-plane camera will also be on display. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/your-guide-to-the-disney100-anniversary-celebration-at-disneyland-resort/ Costumes have been unveiled for the Cast of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. The costumes feature designs that allow cast members to reverse the pieces to change scenes at a moment's notice! They are made of vibrant colors and textures. Eagle-eyed guests can even be on the lookout for hidden Mickeys on the costumes, in addition to other elements that connect the costumes to the attraction. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/01/disneyland-resort-reveals-trainsformable-new-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-cast-member-costumes/ "it's a small world" reopened this week and with it came some new exterior lighting! The exterior now has green and pink lighting in addition to the blue and white from before. The new lighting package enhances the small show that happens on the quarter hour. The lights also change when the train passes by. - https://www.micechat.com/345226-dateline-disneyland-update-recalibrate-illuminate-celebrate/ Trader Sam's has unveiled more tiki mugs recently. The HippopotoMai-Tai and the Piranha Pool tiki mugs had been out of stock for a while, but are back in stock now. The HippopotoMai-Tai mug is the 4th variation, this time in an orange glaze. Trader Sam's Piranha Pool Mug is the second edition of this mug with an ombre glaze with a black and red combo. There is also a couple of mixology events for the Food and Wine Festival on March 6th and April 10th. - https://www.micechat.com/344999-new-mugs-and-events-at-disneylands-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar/ Lunar New Year started this weekend and there is so much to see and do. Magic Key Holders can pick up a free Lunar New Year button from January 20th through February 15th under Silly Symphony Swings. The Sip 'n Saver pass has also returned. Be sure to check the pricing of the items if you get a Sip 'n Saver pass to make sure you get your money's worth. With it being the Year of the Rabbit, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and his wife Ortensia the cat are meeting and greeting guests. - https://www.micechat.com/345170-hop-into-disney-california-adventures-lunar-new-year-celebration/ Weeklyteers with ambitions to become Magic Key Holders should act now! As of the recording of this podcast, Inspire and Believe keys are available for purchase. They went on sale January 17th, so who knows when they will go back to being unavailable. - https://www.micechat.com/345226-dateline-disneyland-update-recalibrate-illuminate-celebrate/ The water around the Pacific Wharf area has been drained to begin work on transforming the area to San Fransokyo from Big Hero 6. Nothing has gone vertical yet, but will hopefully be visible soon. - https://www.micechat.com/345226-dateline-disneyland-update-recalibrate-illuminate-celebrate/ Disney released the Foodie Guide to the 2023 Celebrate Soulfully event. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-celebrate-soulfully-treats-and-eats/ Weeklyteers who can't make it to the parks for the kickoff of the Disney100 this week can tune in virtually this Friday! Disney will stream a kickoff at 2pm Disneyland time this Friday, January 27th. The event will include special performances, behind-the-scenes looks at the new entertainment, fun Disney trivia, and more! - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/watch-this-friday-disney-parks-livestream-of-disney100-celebration-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic Toontown History https://www.mouseplanet.com/7275/Toontown_Dedication https://d23.com/this-day/the-roger-rabbits-car-toon-spin-attraction-opens-in-mickeys-toontown-at-disneyland/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%27s_Toontown https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Mickey%27s_Toontown#:~:text=Advertisement-,History,buildings%20are%20stylized%20and%20colorful https://www.mouseplanet.com/13102/Before_Mickeys_Toontown

This week, Disneyland After Dark events announced, an opportunity for breakfast with Santa, Disney100 merchandise hits the shelves, Genie+ adds more flexibility, a free tote for Key Holders, we finish our talk with Where in the Park 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 : Nighttime will be more magical in the coming months with the return of Disneyland After Dark events. The Resort announced the return of Sweetheart's Nite, with the addition of Princess Nite later on in the Spring. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite will take place on January 31, February 2, 5, 7, 9, 14, and 16th. This event will include a themed fireworks show, Dance at the Royal Ball near "it's a small world," live jazz music on the Mark Twain, and more. For Princess Nite on March 7th and 9th, Princess Minnie and Daisy will have a royal greeting for guests at the Main Street Station, a musical concert celebrating heroines, a high-energy, candy-themed dance party at Tomorrowland's stage and more. Both events run from 9pm to 1am, with early mix-in starting at 6pm. Tickets are on sale now at the link in our show notes. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/disneyland-after-dark-returns-in-2023-with-new-princess-nite-event-and-more/ Magic Key holders won't likely have an opportunity to go to the parks the rest of this calendar year as the reservation calendar has no availability. For those who want to buy a ticket, there are more options open. Mostly for park hopper tickets. - https://www.micechat.com/341757-disneyland-news-photo-update-what-could-be-worse-than-chapek/ Guest visiting Downtown Disney the week before Christmas may want to look into having Breakfast with Santa! Catal Restaurant has some limited availability on December 17th, 18th, 23rd and 24th. The event includes pictures with Santa, a stuffed animal for each child, family-style breakfast, bottomless Mimosas, a hot cocoa cart, personalized stockings for kids, carolers, and more. Tickets are $110 per adult and $50 per child. - https://www.micechat.com/341757-disneyland-news-photo-update-what-could-be-worse-than-chapek/ Disney100 doesn't officially launch until next month, but the merchandise is already available at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and online at shopDisney.com. Reports from Weeklyteers who were in the parks noted that some of the merchandise was selling out quick, without even seeing it on other guests walking around. - https://www.micechat.com/341116-disney100-platinum-merchandise-collection-disney-parks/ Guest utilizing the Genie+ service at the parks will notice some changes that just recently launched. Lightning Lane reservations can now be swapped to another reservation without first having to cancel the existing reservation in case the Lightning Lane that you were swapping to becomes unavailable, you won't lose the original booking. Reservations can also be modified to remove members of a party without having to cancel. Note that these changes do not apply to individual (separately paid) Lightening Lane reservations as those are non-refundable and not eligible for modification. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/08/new-genie-changes-now-live-on-disneyland-app/#more-752147 A complimentary reusable holiday tote bag is now available for Magic Key Holders this holiday season. Key Holders can pick up the bag under Silly Symphony Swings in Disney California Adventure. The bag is cream colored with red lettering that says "Magic Key Disneyland Resort." Guests must present their Magic Key pass and a photo ID to get the bag. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/12/complimentary-reusable-holiday-bag-now-available-to-disneyland-resort-magic-key-holders/? We have runtimes for the two new nighttime shows coming to the resort for the Disney100 celebration. "Wondrous Journeys," the new fireworks show will run 13 minutes long, and "World of Color - One," the new World of Color show will run 23-24 minutes. Wondrous Journeys will feature nods to every Walt Disney Animation Studios film to date. World of Color - One will feature how a single action creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/12/runtimes-announced-for-disney-100-years-of-wonder-wondrous-journeys-and-world-of-color-one-nighttime-spectaculars-at-disneyland-resort/? Aviation fans will want to take notice of the Grizzly Peak Airfield plane that has just returned from refurbishment. The plane was taken to Flabob Airport in Riverside, California and painstakingly restored. A complete paint job was done and lights were added to the interior to show off the work done inside. - https://www.micechat.com/341757-disneyland-news-photo-update-what-could-be-worse-than-chapek/ Disenchanted stars Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph celebrated the release of the movie on Disney+ by visiting the parks recently. The Disney Parks Blog posted a video of the two enjoying the park for the day, meeting characters and sharing in a few surprises, which you can check out at the link in our show notes. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/amy-adams-and-maya-rudolph-celebrate-the-release-of-disenchanted-at-the-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY23Q1wo1208220052A Discussion Topic : Where in the Park – https://whereinthepark.com

This week, Halloween is over, so the Holidays are moving in, we have all the details, a new music box that is also a popcorn bucket?!?, PhotoPass Magic Shots get an extension, a new shopping feature, we talk about the Holiday Foodie Guide, 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: Halloween ended a little over a week ago, and the resort is in full swing to get ready for the holiday season starting at the end of the week. Little is left of Halloween anywhere, but if you look hard enough, there are still some spooky spots left. Otherwise, the holidays have moved in hard and fast! Garland is abound at Disneyland and California Adventure, the tree on Main Street has been installed, Sleeping Beauty Castle is a snow-capped sight to behold, and so much more! – https://www.micechat.com/338333-disneyland-news-a-storm-is-brewing/ The Festival of the Holidays is coming soon, which is why the booths have been moved out into Disney California Adventure. Spotted so far have been “Winter Sliderland,” “Visions of Sugarplums,” “Making Spirits Bright,” “Holiday Duets,” “Grandma's Recipes,” “Favorite Things,” “Brews and Bites,” and “A Twist on Tradition.” – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/05/photos-food-booths-are-up-for-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland/ The holidays don't officially start at Disneyland until November 11th, but there is a ton of new merchandise that is on sale all over the resort. From Loungefly backpacks, to Minnie Ears, to Spirit Jerseys, and so much more, there is something for everyone! {talk about the options} Check out the links in our show notes for all the details and for LOTS of pictures. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/06/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-over-250-pieces-of-merchandise/ and https://www.micechat.com/336345-holiday-merchandise-2022-arrives-at-disneyland/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/11/new-hanukkah-merchandise-arrives-at-disneyland-resort/ What would the holiday season at Disneyland be without a cool popcorn bucket! This year, the seasonal bucket comes with a special feature: it plays music! Starting November 11th, guests can pick one of these delightful buckets up at the resort. The bucket can be wound up on the bottom like a music box, and will play music while holiday scenes rotate around the bucket, AND there is still room inside for a good amount of popcorn! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/05/alert-a-musical-holiday-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-soon-to-disney-world-and-disneyland/ A new seasonal treat is coming to Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney. This time, the beignet flavor of choice is the Maple Pecan Pie Glazed beignets. The beignets are glazed and covered in a candy pecan and graham cracker crust, and come with a side of autumn spiced creme anglaise dipping sauce. These are available now. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/11/02/maple-pecan-pie-beignets-are-now-available-in-disneyland/ Starting a little later than the kickoff to the holidays at the resort, the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will have the “Grand” Gingerbread House. The house is a replica of the hotel, standing 7 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It is made out of 600 pounds of powdered sugar, 250 pounds of fondant, and 600 pounds of gingerbread. The gingerbread house will also feature 25 hidden Mickeys adorned around the sweet model. The GCH Holiday Cart will also feature some gingerbread goodies. {check out the entire list} Inside the parks a gingerbread Mickey Ear Hat Bowl and a gingerbread Bottle Topper will be on sale.  – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/11/disney-eats-unveils-new-foodie-guide-to-cant-miss-gingerbread-displays-2022/ Festival of the Holidays hasn't started yet, but like most things for the holidays, some of the merchandise has already arrived at the resort. Festival of the Holidays 2022 pins are available in a number of different designs and are limited edition. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/11/festival-of-holidays-2022-pins-arrive-at-disney-california-adventure/ Magic Shots are here for the holidays from your friendly neighborhood PhotoPass photographer! There are some options in front of the Christmas tree on Buena Vista Street, and a Magic Key specific shot by Silly Symphony Swings. Guests typically have 45 days to download their Magic Shot photos through their Disneyland account before they disappeared, but that has been extended to a full calendar year! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/11/holiday-magic-shots-now-available-at-disney-california-adventure-photo-expiration-date-extended/ Guests who have been heading to the resort from the Harbor Boulevard side may have noticed that for a while now, the sign for the resort has been looking less than stellar. Fear not! The crews are already at work on repainting the sign and getting it back in pristine order for guests to be welcomed to Disneyland, as well as thanking guests for visiting. MiceChat thinks that it might be getting a facelift to promote Disney100, which will be centered in Disneyland. – https://www.micechat.com/338333-disneyland-news-a-storm-is-brewing/ Weeklyteers who love to shop, this next story is for you! At select locations, there is now the option to order items through mobile checkout and then come and pick it up later in the day. The store will hold the item, which could be amazing for some of the hard to get or larger items for sale in the parks. To be clear, a guest needs to go into the store and purchase the item through mobile checkout like before, but now there is an option to have them hold it for you. – https://www.micechat.com/338333-disneyland-news-a-storm-is-brewing/ Over at the Animation Building in Disney California Adventure, two sisters are back for their meet and greet! Anna and Elsa are finally back meeting with their subjects. They are really popular, so be ready to wait for a bit in line to see them. – https://www.micechat.com/338333-disneyland-news-a-storm-is-brewing/ Discussion Topic: Holiday Foodie Guide! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/11/disney-eats-delivers-the-foodie-guide-to-holiday-treats-at-disneyland-resort-2022/

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

It's been a while since we've done a KCK, and today we're going to remedy that. Up for judgement is California Adventure's Silly Symphony Swings, Disney Land's Snow White's Enchanted…

This week, Disneyland announces ticket and reservation details, what attractions will be open when the parks return, project updates, alcohol expands at the resort, staffing issues, we talk about the rest of our trip to California, 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: Today Disneyland announced how ticket sales and reservations will work for the reopening on April 30th. To enter the parks, guests will need a park reservation plus a valid theme park admission ticket. Reservations are currently limited to California residents, and groups of no more than three households. Reservations will launch on April 12th for guests that currently have valid theme park tickets (not annual passes), no earlier than 8am Pacific time. April 15th guests will be able to purchase new theme park tickets. Reservations will be made available on a rolling basis for greatest access to the most guests. Starting April 9th, guests will a valid ticket can check and see what dates they can request reservations for. Disneyland recommends that guests login to their Disneyland account and add the park tickets to the account before attempting to get reservations for the best chance at success. Park Hopping will be allowed, but only after 1pm on the reservation date. Guests with multi-day tickets will have to make separate reservations for each day they wish to attend. For complete details, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-disneyland-resorts-reopening-including-theme-park-reservations-and-tickets/ The Orange County Register posted a list of attractions that will be open, and which attractions will be closed when the parks reopen. Some notable closed attractions are the Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, the Monorail, the Matterhorn, Grizzly River Run, and the Animation building. For the complete list, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/04/06/which-disneyland-and-dca-rides-will-be-open-when-the-parks-return/ When Disneyland reopens, there will be some limitations on indoor attractions. Attractions have to be less than 15 minutes long, and must be queued outdoors. There is a question on if Rise of the Resistance qualifies under this 15 minute limit. Pirates, Haunted, Small World, and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln are about that length, so we will have to see what happens with those. Other issues, like masks getting wet on attraction like Splash and Grizzly River Run could pose issues. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/26/california-theme-park-reopening-guidelines-released-with-specific-limits-on-indoor-attractions-and-more/ and https://www.micechat.com/286268-disneyland-update-to-dream-the-impossible-dream/ With Disneyland preparing to open in just a few weeks, there is a lot of work going on with new and existing projects, which can be seen with MiceChat’s aerial photography this week. The Matterhorn looks like there are workers on the mountain, barges are likely servicing Fantasmic! infrastructure, Splash Mountain appears to be having work done, Storybook Land has been drained and work has wrapped up on King Arthur’s Carousel, the Haunted Mansion, and Snow White. – https://www.micechat.com/286878-disneyland-update-soarin-over-a-soon-to-open-disneyland/ Orange County, where Disneyland is located, has entered the Orange tier, which allows for a maximum of 25% capacity. Indoor capacity limited to a maximum of 25%, indoor dining limited to a maximum of 25% capacity. Orange county could move into the yellow tier soon, which would increase these levels to a maximum of 35% capacity, indoor capacity limited to a maximum of 25% and indoor dining limited to a maximum of 50% capacity. – https://www.micechat.com/286878-disneyland-update-soarin-over-a-soon-to-open-disneyland/ and https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/26/california-theme-park-reopening-guidelines-released-with-specific-limits-on-indoor-attractions-and-more/ After Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened, it was just a matter of time before this next change showed up elsewhere in Disneyland. When the Blue Bayou reopens it will have alcohol on the menu. This will operate similarly to how it works in Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge, which allows guests to order off a limited menu for beverages. Beer, wine, and a signature drink, which is a hurricane will be available. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/disney-parks-best-bites-april-2021/ and https://www.micechat.com/286631-blue-bayou-dining-to-add-limited-adult-beverages-when-it-reopens/   Continuing with their environmentally friendly approach, Disney Parks will start offering the option to purchase bamboo utensils at select dining locations starting this Spring. They even come with a handy travel pouch to keep them clean and together. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/disney-parks-best-bites-april-2021/ For guests that attended the Touch of Disney event and liked the brisket Mac and cheese, the Disney Parks Blog has posted the recipe to make it at home. There is quite a lot that goes into the various parts of the dish, but looks like it will be quite tasty. Check out the link in the show notes to try your hand at this one. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-brisket-mac-n-cheese-recipe-from-a-touch-of-disney-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Guests that have attended a Touch of Disney have experienced some issues when it came to cast member staffing. Disney has had trouble filling all the shifts needed to properly staff all the locations, when taking into account call outs. This additional work for the cast members that do work their shifts, has caused those cast members to call out as well. The way Disney is calling back the most senior cast is causing a delay in getting the proper levels, which keeps this problem going. – https://www.micechat.com/286878-disneyland-update-soarin-over-a-soon-to-open-disneyland/ Mickey Mouse himself has moved to a more friendly location for photos with guests during the Touch of Disney event. The famous mouse now makes appearances in the extended queue section of Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Previously, Mickey was in his conductor outfit up at the Silly Symphony Swings. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/01/this-new-selfie-spot-at-disneylands-a-touch-of-disney-has-us-feeling-so-emotional/ The Lamplight Lounge has a secret drink menu! It has been around for a while, but the Disney Food Blog has a breakdown of all the options, as well as some of the lesser known items on that menu. All of the drinks have fun Disney-like names, and look beautiful. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/02/do-you-know-about-this-extra-secret-disney-drink-menu/ Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express has come out with another new beignet creation. This time, it is banana’s foster glazed beignets. This variation comes in a 4 pack with a vanilla bean crème anglaise dipping sauce. The beignets are covered in a banana rum glaze and topped with a cinnamon-sugar dust, with a caramel drizzle.- https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/04/review-bananas-foster-glazed-beignets-at-ralph-brennans-jazz-kitchen-express-in-downtown-disney-district/ Two things to note at Downtown Disney this week. First, you can buy a refillable mug at Wetzel’s for $14.99, which includes a drink, you can then bring it back for a free refill, with additional refills for just $1! The other is a corndog that contains a pickle with a hotdog inside of it! You can pick one up at Blue Ribbon Corndogs. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/02/whats-new-in-downtown-disney-pickle-corn-dogs-tweed-ears-and-4-mugs/ Disneyland launched quite the PR campaign almost two weeks ago now, but we wanted to make sure that we learned more about it before we discussed it on the show. It was a little delayed by our trip to California as well. DisneylandForward is the name of this campaign, and while initially people thought it was plans for an expansion, it is really just a vague representation of what they could do, if Anaheim will approve the rezoning into more of a mixed use area.- http://www.disneylandforward.com/ and https://www.micechat.com/286268-disneyland-update-to-dream-the-impossible-dream/

This week, a lot of stuff happening behind the closed gates, restaurants have reopened interior dining, theme parks are beating COVID-19, Kate joins us to talk about her experience at the Bower’s Museum, new merchandise, we finish our discussion with our Magic Kingdom experience, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS 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: MiceChat got some more aerial photos of the resort this week and showed off some of the ongoing construction. Before taking to the skies, hand washing stations have been spotted just inside the gates at Disneyland before the entrance tunnels to Main Street. It seems like there is a lot of work underway to prepare for an eventual reopening. The bridge to Frontierland is almost complete, with the land’s entrance sign about to be re-installed. The last of the “french fry” rocks at the entrance to Tomorrowland have been removed and are in the process of being cleared away. The Snow White Facade has been completed and the scaffolding has been removed. Work also appears to be progressing on King Arthur’s Carousel. – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ Over in Disney California Adventure, new plexiglass shields have been installed at the entrance turnstiles. There have also been some iron fencing installed to facilitate a shield between entrance sections. The paths in front of the new Spider-Man attraction appear to be completed, but the rest of the campus is still dirt. The PYM test kitchen is still missing walls as well. The new administrative building behind Cars Land looks almost complete. Gondolas are still missing from the Pal-A-Round and the swings have been removed from the Silly Symphony Swings. With all of this work happening, the parks should look great when they reopen to the public! – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ With Orange County being removed from the purple status last week, restaurants in Downtown Disney have begun seating guests at 25% capacity indoors. There is still outdoor seating available as well. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-restaurants-in-downtown-disney-now-allowing-indoor-dining/ The largest U.S. theme parks have reported no COVID-19 outbreaks since reopening. Florida’s Orange County Department of Health said in late August that Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando haven’t had any outbreaks. An outbreak is defined as teo or more people with coronavirus who are linked to a potentially extensive transmission within a setting or organization, according to the CDC. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/14/largest-u-s-theme-parks-report-no-covid-19-outbreaks-since-reopening/ With Orange County moving into the red category, museums could reopen with limited capacity, including the Bowers Museum, which is currently hosting “Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic” exhibition. Here to join us and talk about her experience is supporter and Community Manager Kate. This week there was a second Downtown Disney shopping event held in the old ESPN Zone building. As we reported on before, the Pop-Up! Disney interior hasn’t been changed, they just added areas to look at and choose merchandise. Items were limited to 2 per guest. There were 5 items for sale which included a Fidget Bat pin for $17.99, a Victor Geist, better known as the organ player from the Haunted Mansion, Funko Pop for $39.99, an Oogie Boogie Popcorn bucket, a pair of light up dice, and a sequined Mickey Pumpkin bag. Four of these items were available outside of this event, only the pin was exclusive. – https://www.micechat.com/269725-heres-what-was-available-at-todays-downtown-disney-shopping-event/ Sprinkles in Downtown Disney has reopened this week. Orders must be placed online at order.sprinkles.com, and credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment at this time. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-sprinkles-reopens-at-the-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland’s 65th anniversary is just going on and on it seems. Target, Boxlunch and Amazon are getting into the game with 65th merchandise. Some of the items have already gone on sale, and some will debut as late as November 15th in the case of Amazon. Target has a pin set, lunchbox, t-shirt and more. Items will be available online and in store starting in early October. Also coming in early October are exclusive Boxlunch items including a sweatshirt, Loungefly mini-backpack, and more. Some of the items are available for pre-order. Finally, at Amazon, they also have a mini-backpack, crossbody bag, pins, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/270115-disneyland-65th-anniversary-merchandise-coming-to-target-boxlunch-amazon/ A new Mickey Pumpkin headband has landed at World of Disney. The new headband features pumpkin Mickey as each of the ears, with a black and orange headband. The ears are made of a leather-like material and are padded. It is priced at $29.99. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/shop-mickey-mouse-jack-o-lantern-ear-headband-arrives-at-world-of-disney-in-downtown-disney-district-at-the-disneyland-resort/ The Holiday tradition of the Candlelight Processional has been cancelled this year at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland has not had the amount of time and information needed to put on the event this year with no clear understanding from the state on when they can open. It would have been the 62nd annual event this year. – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/10/disneyland-cancels-candlelight-processional-as-coronavirus-threatens-christmas-events/ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may have taken the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue from everyone, recipes were posted this week if you have been wanting some. Big Thunder Ribs, Big Thunder BBQ Baked Beans, Big Thunder Ranch Coleslaw, Big Thunder Ranch Cornbread and more are posted in the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/269963-big-thunder-ranch-barbecue-recipes/ Overnight, Star Wars Trading Post has taken over the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. The store features a lot of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise and looks to be temporary, but there is no official word on if that is the case. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/09/photos-video-star-wars-trading-post-takes-over-wonderground-gallery-with-galaxys-edge-merchandise-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Magic Kingdom – https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/magic-kingdom/maps/

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Happy Friday, August 30th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is sunny with a high of 90 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 9 am - 12 am and DCA 9 am - 9 pm. Today in Disney History in the year 1936, the very first comic strip devoted entirely to Donald Duck debuted in newspapers. Today is the last day to take advantage of the AP Bring a Friend for $99 Special. Tomorrow, Saturday August 31st is 80 years of Marvel and is also the last day for AP's to ride Guardians of the Galaxy's Mission Breakout in DCA an extra hour after closing. Don't forget to grab your free lithograph while supplies last. Tomorrow is also the last day for guests to ride DCA's Soarin Over California before it returns to Soarin Around the World. Reminder for all AP's, Monday, September 2nd is the last day for AP Corner. You can find it in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. This is also the last weekend to enjoy the Disneyland Forever Fireworks. The last show is scheduled for Monday September 2nd at Disneyland.

Happy Wednesday, August 14thEveryone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly Sunny with a high of 91 degrees. Today in the year 1958: The grand opening of Disneyland's Alice in Wonderland dark ride takes place with a ceremony hosted by Walt Disney himself. Also on this day in the year 2007, The world premiere of Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 is hosted at AMC Theatres in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Reminder for all AP's! AP Corner is still going on and will run until September 2nd. It is located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. The AP theme is The Lion King and AP's can receive a Theme button and AP Magnet. There is also a Lion King Themed Photo Op. This just in, All the new Halloween Merch that recently hit the parks can now be found online at ShopDisney.

Happy Friday, July 19th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be partly cloudy with a high of 77 degrees. Today in the year 1950, Disney's Treasure Island was released into theaters. In a bit of Disney History, On this day in the year 1999, Disney fans, Railroaders, Members of the Disney Family and Press gathered in Griffith Park in Los Angeles Ca for the official dedication of Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn. Also on this day in the year 2013, around 8.4 million viewers tuned in to watch Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. Today's The Day, Disney's All New The Lion King is officially in theaters. Will you be watching? Reminder for all AP's! AP Corner is still going on and will run until September 2nd. It is located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. The AP theme is The Lion King and AP's can receive a Theme button and AP Magnet. There is also a Lion King Themed Photo Op.

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

Happy Wednesday, June 19th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is partly cloudy with a high of 75 degrees. Happy Anniversary Mulan, On this day in the year 1998 Disney's 26th animated feature, Mulan opened in theaters nationwide. Also on this day in the year 2015, Disney Pixar's 3D Animated feature, Inside Out was released into theaters. Reminder for all AP's! AP Corner is coming back tomorrow, June 20th and will run until September 2nd. It will be located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. The AP theme is The Lion King and AP's can receive a Theme button, Themed Photo Ops & an AP magnet. We are just 2 days away from Disney Pixar's Toy Story 4! Toy Story 4 hits theaters this Friday, June 21st. Will you be watching?

Happy Tuesday, June 18th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is partly cloudy with a high of 74 degrees. In Disneyland History in the year 1983 The Disneyland Parade, Flights Of Fantasy which at the time celebrated the opening of the new Fantasyland debuted. Happy 20th Anniversary to Tarzan, On this day in the year 1999, Disney's 37th animated feature, Tarzan debuted in US theaters. Also on this day in the year 2010, Pixar's Toy Story 3 is released into theaters. Attention all AP's! AP Corner is coming back starting this Thursday, June 20th and will run until September 2nd. It will be located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. The AP theme is The Lion King and AP's can receive a Theme button, Themed Photo Ops & an AP magnet.

Happy Tuesday, June 11th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is partly cloudy with a high of 90 degrees. In Disneyland History in the year 2007, Finding Nemo, Submarine Voyage based on Disney Pixar's animated feature, Finding Nemo opens in Disneyland. Today in the year 2010, World of Color officially debuts in DCA. Also debuting on the same day in DCA, Silly Symphony Swings. A brand new trailer for Frozen 2 has just been released. Frozen 2 hits theaters November 22. Reminder, Grad night is going on tonight. DCA will be closing at 9 pm for the Event, Disneyland will be open till midnight.

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Welcome to EPISODE 29 of the Minnie Mice Show, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, and these are my 2 Minnie Mice, Anyssa & Cianna! Happy Friday, February 8th Everyone! Let's Start by saying Happy 18th Birthday to Disney's California Adventure!! On this day in the year 2001, California Adventure officially Opened its Doors to the public along with its New Grand Californian Hotel! And soooo much has changed since its opening. GIVE OUR MEMORIES…. Breaking News Last night, The New Minnie Mouse Popcorn Buckets dropped at the Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts Event. These Buckets will be available to EVERYONE as they are not AP exclusives, starting today for $18 with No Refills. It's a Small World is back to its original form this week and Splash Mountain is currently closed for Refurbishment, returning February Thursday 14th. In Park News, Starting in March for a limited time, you can see a special preview of the Upcoming Live Action Film, DUMBO at the Main Street Opera House in Town Square. DUMBO hits theaters March 29th, 2019. We learned this week that In celebration of its Live Action Release, A New Celebration inspired by Disney's, The Lion King is coming to DCA this Summer for a Limited Time. This celebration will include Storytelling through Song & Dance while allowing guests to join in. The Lion King Live Action Movie hits theaters July 19, 2019. Reminder, Lunar Year Festivities are still going on in DCA & AP holders, don't forget to check out the AP Corner for your fun Photo Op as well as an AP Button. You can find the AP Corner under the Silly Symphony Swings. Make sure you take advantage of this Lunar New Year event till it's last day, on February 17th. Don't forget to Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! For those of you watching on YOUTUBE, don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button below! We are The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice on social media.

Happy Tuesday, February 5th Everyone! And Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you All Joy, Inspiration & Plenty of Good Luck! Weather in the parks today is Cloudy with a slight chance of Rain and a High of 54 degrees. Happy Birthday to the Voice of Jafar in Disney's Aladdin, The Tony Nominated Actor, Jonathan Freeman was born on this day in the year 1950. In Disneyland History, on this day in the year 2001 - The Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. New Pixar Short “ PURL” was released yesterday as a Promotion for Disney's New Streaming Service that launches in late 2019. You can view the Short online in its entirety. Speaking of Pixar, the New International Teaser Poster for Toy Story 4 was just released. Reminder, Lunar Year Festivities are still going on in DCA & AP holders, don't forget to check out the AP Corner for your fun Photo Op as well as an AP Button. You can find the AP Corner under the Silly Symphony Swings. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Welcome to EPISODE 28 of the Minnie Mice Show, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, and these are my 2 Minnie Mice, Anyssa & Cianna! Happy Friday, January 25th Everyone! In Park News, Along with the Get your Ears on Celebration that's going on right now... Love Month officially Began this week and All The Valentines Day Decor, Merch & Treats are officially here and can be found throughout the parks. You can also find food guides throughout the parks so that you don't miss out on any of it. In honor of Love Month, A Fun Surprise is also here, Minnie's Valentine Surprise, that is! Minnie's Valentine's Day Surprise is a Park Wide Scavenger Hunt. Once you find all the HIdden Valentines, you can redeem your completed map at Disney Showcase for a Special Surprise. (While Supplies last) Commemorative Maps & Stickers Can Be purchased at Select Merchandise Locations so you can join in on all the fun! This fun event will last until February 18th. Starting Today in Disneyland, The Official Return of Mickey's Soundsational Parade and we're told there are a Couple new surprises that have been added. The Parade will be shown twice a day, Friday - Sunday (at 3:30 pm & 6 pm) and then Monday - Thursday at 6 pm. And In DCA, Lunar New Year Celebrations officially begin today, celebrating The Year of the Pig! And don't forget about AP Corner… A Great Photo Op Spot where AP Holders can also receive a Lunar New Year AP Button and a New Years Wish Card. AP Corner is located in DCA under the Silly Symphony Swings. This fun event is filled with lots of Asian inspired Food in which you can purchase a Sip & Savor Pass for 4 Food Booths that will be available. Exclusive Merch, Including some from Shanghai Disney and fun Performances daily with Drummers, Dancers & Even appearances from Mulan & Mushu. Lunar New Year Festivities will run through till February 17th. Don't forget to Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! For those of you watching on YOUTUBE, don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button below! We are The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice on social media.

Happy Friday, November 16th Everyone! This is #TheMinnieMiceMinute Weather in the parks today is Partly Cloudy with a high of 75 degrees. On this Day in the year 1990 - Disney generally releases the film The Rescuers Down Under to theaters. This is Disney's first official animated feature sequel. Also on this Day in the year 2010, Walt Disney Records releases a soundtrack album to the upcoming animated movie, Tangled. Did you all get a chance to see Gwen Stefani Perform In the parks yesterday for ABC's Christmas Special? If not, no worries, You will be able to see her performances plus much more on Christmas Day. This just in, There is now a Sneak Peek online of some Concept art, giving us The first look at the all new Marvel Land & Spider Man Attraction coming to DCA in 2020. Alien Santa Premium Popcorn Buckets surprisingly can still be found in Disneyland & California Adventure. So if you haven't gotten yours yet, there is still time! AP Holders, Just a Reminder, AP Corner is Back At California Adventure. You can grab your Free Holiday AP Magnet while Supplies last. The AP Corner is Located under the Silly Symphony Swings. Not only can you grab your magnet but you can send a postcard to Our troops overseas along with a Fun Holiday photo op. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Monday, November 12th Everyone! And As we Observe Veterans Day Today, We Honor & Thank all the Men & Women who have Served our Country!! Weather in the parks today is Sunny & Windy with a High of 80 degrees. Breaking News This Morning! A New Teaser Trailer along with a Teaser Poster for Toy Story 4 has been released. Toy Story 4 is set to Hit theaters Summer 2019. The Holidays are Now in Full Swing At the Disneyland Resort. And along with all the decor, parades & festive treats... The Festival of Holidays has also begun, so Make sure you purchase a Sip & Savor Pass to take full advantage of what's available. Alien Santa Premium Popcorn Buckets made their debut a couple days ago and surprisingly can still be found in Disneyland & California Adventure. But we don't know how long they will last. So if you haven't gotten yours yet. We suggest you Get it soon! AP Holders, AP Corner is Back At California Adventure. You can grab your Free Holiday AP Magnet while Supplies last. The AP Corner is Located under the Silly Symphony Swings. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - ATTRACTION DOUBLE HEADER!  Join Grant and John as they brave the Silly Symphony Swings and Jumping' Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure!  Ride Audio Recorded on June 21, 2016. Bonus content for this episode is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Intro Bumper by Rachel & Zeke of the Behind The Magic Podcast - https://www.btmpodcast.com INTRO TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we are heading to Disney California Adventure for our first ever attraction double header as we ride two attractions in one episode!  First we’ll attend a wild band concert on the Silly Symphony Swings.  Located in the Paradise Pier section of the park, the Silly Symphony Swings are described in the guide in the following manner:  Enjoy boardwalk fun at its swinging best.  The Thrill level describes the attraction accurately as a spinning ride and it does have a height requirement in that guests need to be 40” or taller to ride. After the Silly Symphony Swings, we’re going to head over to the Jumping’ Jellyfish attraction.  Also located in Paradise Pier, this ride is described in the guide map in this way:  Drop down through a colorful forest of kelp.  The thrill level warns that this attraction features Small Drops and it also has the 40” or taller height requirement on it. Before our feet leave the ground for these two attractions, here are five fast facts about the Silly Symphony Swings and Jumping Jellyfish. 1.  Jumping’ Jellyfish is a California Adventure opening day attraction, beginning operation on February 8, 2001.  Silly Symphony Swings officially opened on June 11, 2010, but it replaced a similar attraction called the Orange Stinger which was basically the same ride but enclosed in a giant orange. 2.   Silly Symphony Sings is themes to the 1935 cartoon, The Band Concert where Mickey conducts an orchestra during the middle of tornado.  When the ride opened in 2010, it coincided with the 75th anniversary of the cartoon! 3.  The mild Jumping’ Jellyfish attraction at California Adventure has a sister attraction, also named Jumping’ Jellyfish, at Tokyo DisneySea in Japan.  The version at Tokyo DisneySea opened a few month after it’s California counterpart on September 4, 2001. 4.  The two music pieces heard during your ride on Silly Symphony Swings are both by William Tell.  The soundtrack includes his famous Overture and his classic piece entitled The Storm 5. Though they do so in much different ways, both attractions lift riders 40 feet off the ground and both have a ride time of generally about a minute and thirty seconds. With me today for this special double header is my friend John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on this classic Disneyland attraction.  If you have headphones, put them on now as this trip is a binaural recording.  And now let’s ride Silly Symphony Swings and Jumping’ Jellyfish at Disney California adventure. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-mediahttp://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Symphony_Swings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumpin%27_Jellyfish DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/silly-symphony-swings https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/jumpin-jellyfish/ DISNEY PARKS BLOG https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/06/silly-symphony-swings-a-second-look/ Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

In this episode of WEDway Radio Nate and Matt take a look at the Disney California Adventure refurbishment/expansion project and its progress from 2010 - 2011.   When we originally looked at the project in 2009 construction walls were going up, and most of the project was either breaking ground or still on the drawing board.  Some of the thematic changes were complete by 2010, like rethemeing the shops ofParadise Pier, changing the Sunwheel to Mickeys Funwheel, and retheming the Orange Stinger to the Silly Symphony Swings and the nighttime World of Color water show opened. Between 2010 and 2011, there were a few more additions and changes.  Paradise Pier was completed, Goofy's Sky School opened as the rethemed Mulholland Madness nd the new entrance gates opened. On the show we discuss many of the changes for 2012 including the shops of Buena Vista Street, the Red Car Trolley, Carthay Circle Theater and the new Carsland themed area are scheduled to open. Check out the Show Notes at http://wedwayradio.com You can email us at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Like our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio