Podcasts about Sleeping Beauty Castle

This week, Stitch has landed seemingly everywhere, a PhotoPass option has returned, music changes to the esplanade, construction continues around the resort, The Little Man of Disneyland goes on the road, we visit Producer James to play some games, 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: With the new Lilo & Stitch movie debuting to record numbers, there is a bit more Stitch around than usual. A new Stitch sipper is available at the Galactic Grill for $25.99, which comes with a fountain drink of choice. New Magic Shots featuring Stitch photobombing you at the Main Entrance, and near Sleeping Beauty Castle. In Disney California Adventure, you can be photobombed on Buena Vista Street, the Cloud Wall on the Pixar Pier bridge, and near the waterfall by Grizzly Peak. Finally, there is a chalk mural by artist Pei Jun Tang in Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ Stitch isn't the only character at Disneyland that is new. Phineas and Pherb are meeting and greeting in the Hollywood Backlot. Agent P joins them on Saturdays only. This is part of the new season premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel June 5th. – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ Last year a new PhotoPass experience premiered at the resort. PhotoPass Excursions are back again! The excursions are 8-15 minute private photo shoots with PhotoPass photographers in Adventureland, Frontierland, Main Street, and Fantasyland. Magic Key Holders with free PhotoPass, guests with Lightning Lane, or with the daily PhotoPass are able to take part. – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ Last week, we reported on the music box-style music in the esplanade to go along with the sculpture. This week, the slower music box music has been replaced with a mix of classic Disneyland music, and vocal tracks from the Disneyland 70th celebration. The music box music isn't completely gone though – it plays each night at 10pm as a post-fireworks “kiss goodnight.” – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ Even with the Disneyland 70th in nearly full swing, there are still some construction projects happening around the resort. Matterhorn Mountain is getting some pretty extensive track and rock work completed, the Enchanted Tiki Room, along with the Tiki Juice Bar are both behind walls for refurbishment. Mendocino Terrace in Disney California Adventure is still being worked on, while outside in Downtown Disney, Earl of Sandwich is coming along quickly now, and the old Tortilla Jo's is all but leveled. – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ The Little Man of Disneyland, Patrick Begorra, is setting off to another land in the park. Patrick is being celebrated at Club 33 with his own menu. He is going on a “Royal Adventure” to New Orleans Square where the menu features cocktails representing the five original lands. The Watchlight, and the Strawberry Streetcar for Main Street, Flights of Enchantment for Fantasyland, Amber Waves of Tea for Frontierland, Neverending Tomorrow for Tomorrowland, and Uncharted Nature for Adventureland. There are also some food options for each of the lands as part of the 70th celebration. All the details are linked in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/05/23/secret-menu-alert-disney-fans-are-gonna-love-this-exclusive-new-addition/#more-1036451 For Memorial Day in the United States, Disneyland had a few ways to honor the people who gave their lives in service to the country. Tables have been setup around the resort for fallen soldiers, with an empty place setting, reminding guests of the soldiers who did not make it home. The Flag Retreat ceremony in Town Square was larger then usual to honor the day. The Navy's 32nd Street Brass Band performed at Disney California Adventure on the Hollywood Pictures Backlot stage last week to round out the holiday. – https://www.micechat.com/416185-disneyland-update-parades-parties-patriotism-as-summer-starts/ SnackChat: 13 banana bites (new treats added for Savannah Banana Day) – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-13-banana-bites-to-celebrate-savannah-bananas-at-disneyland/ Discussion Topic: Games with Producer James

This week, Samantha Nelson shares the story of her Disneyland Hotel Rose Court Garden ceremony, Adventure Lawn cocktail hour, and Sleeping Beauty Pavilion reception. You'll hear how she prioritized floral, décor, and guest experience—including surprising her guests with an hour-long buyout of Haunted Mansion after Disneyland closed! Samantha also discusses her pre-park-opening portrait session at Sleeping Beauty Castle, and what it was like to ride in Disneyland's brand-new Cinderella Platinum Coach! Click here to see ALL the photos!

In this episode of the Where We Roam Podcast, hosts John, Shawn, and Dayna take you on a magical journey through Europe's most enchanting Disney destination—Disneyland Paris! Fresh from a celebratory birthday trip, Shawn shares first-hand insights on the parks, resorts, Premier Access, and why staying at the charming Disneyland Hotel is a game-changer.

This week, the 70th has all but landed at Disneyland, details on some attraction updates, you can listen to 70th sounds already, Magic Keys are going back on sale, just in time for a Keyholder 70th kickoff event, more merchandise, we finish our conversation with Artist Jerrod, 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: This week kicks off the 70th Anniversary celebration, and the park is almost ready. Decorations have appeared all over the resort with the “Celebrate Happy” branding. The Mickey floral at the entrance has been replanted utilizing the celebration colors. The Disneyland Monorail has a new wrap with the 70th celebration graphics. Sleeping Beauty Castle has received the “Celebrate Happy” logo above the drawbridge, and colorful bunting has been installed all along Main Street. A new mural is on display in Downtown Disney near the new entrance gates by Din Tai Fung. Finally, a 3D banner has been hung at Carthay Circle Theater on Buena Vista Street. – https://www.micechat.com/414826-disneyland-update-70-years-and-still-under-construction/ More details have been released about Toy Story Midway Mania changes for the 70th anniversary. There will be a number of “70” stickers placed throughout the games of the attraction changing the values for those targets. For example, a 1,000 point target might now be worth 7,000 points! – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/toy-story-midway-mania-70th-anniversary-additions/ The soundtrack for “Celebrate Happy” has now gone live on music streaming services. The album has the “Celebrate Happy” Jonas Brothers song, “Rainbow Connection” by Boyz II Men, and more! – Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/music-from-disneyland-resort-70th-celebration/1813208150 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3hS2ggCXq6Yi0kOZyyKMn9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F7Z9NCJ5 Just in time for the 70th Anniversary, Magic Key sales are reopening on May 20th. Inspire and Believe passes are going to reopen no earlier than 9am Disneyland Time on the 20th. Act fast as the keys will only be available while supplies last. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/05/09/select-disneyland-magic-key-passes-will-be-available-following-extended-blackout/ Magic Keyholders are going to have an opportunity to attend a special 70 Years of Happy kickoff event. From May 27th through June 2, Keyholders can stop by the Hyperion Courtyard for photo ops, a photo booth with complimentary prints, and a Paint the Night parade poster. Monday through Friday the area is open 3:30pm-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/magic-key/extras-benefits/?msockid=2bd6f2f04142620e0b74e60840866364#drawer-card-70th-kickoff-event New 70th merchandise has hit the shelves in the parks. The Celebration Collection dropped this past week. This collection includes characters and attractions in the bold “Celebrate Happy” colors. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkaTGrTqYk/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkccMGTb_x/?img_index=8 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJklndDS967/?img_index=1 https://www.micechat.com/412005-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise-collection/ Guests staying at the Grand Californian have their entrance to Disney California Adventure open again. Guests staying at the Pixar Place Hotel will have to use this entrance as their private entrance is now getting their new turnstiles. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/pixar-place-hotel-dca-gates-unavailable/ Some of the ongoing construction projects are also wrapping up. The Golden Horseshoe has a new paint scheme with lighter coloring and darker yellow/gold colors swapping places. There are also “Celebrating 70 Years” banners up. it's a small world was pushed back to May 13th from May 9th for check and adjust of the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/414826-disneyland-update-70-years-and-still-under-construction/ SnackChat: Resort Hotel Foodie Guide – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-new-bites-at-disneyland-hotels-coming-this-summer/ Discussion Topic: Freelance artist Jerrod Maruyama https://www.instagram.com/jmaruyama

This week, Disneyland 2025 Half Marathon details announced, the next After Dark Nite tickets are going on sale, a new option for the plush headbands, an iconic Disney Imagineer is being featured in an upcoming documentary, an update to the Jolly Holiday sign, we finish our talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, 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 are still almost a year away from the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026, but there are some new details that were released this week. The weekend will take place during the 70th anniversary celebration “Celebrate Happy” and will be called the “Celebrate Happy” Half Marathon Weekend. The dates are January 29th through February 1st, 2026. The 5k “Celebrate Joy” race will take place on January 30th, the 10k “Celebrate Imagination” race will take place January 31st, and the “Celebrate Togetherness” half-marathon will round out the weekend on February 1st. Racers who complete the 10k and half-marathon will get the “Celebrate Achievement” medal. Finally, there is the “Celebrate Laughter” race on January 31st for kids 9 and under. “Celebrate Smiles” will feature yoga in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on January 29th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/12/new-details-just-announced-for-2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend/ https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyland/ The next Disneyland After Dark Nite tickets are about to go on sale! Pride Nite – in our opinion one of the best after hours events – tickets will go on sale April 16th for Magic Key Holders, and April 17th for general admission. This year, Pride Nite itself takes place on June 16th and 18th. – https://mickeyblog.com/2025/04/10/disneyland-after-dark-pride-nite-tickets-go-on-sale-soon/ Weeklyteers who aren't a fan of a headband style create your own headwear now have an alternative! Guests can now create their own HAT instead! The hat is black with the D resort logo on the front, also in black. All the existing plushes that you can add to the headbands can be added to the hat as well. The hat itself is $14.99 and can be purchased at the Mad Hatter on Main Street, or at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. – https://mickeyblog.com/2025/04/13/get-a-new-create-your-own-hat-at-the-disneyland-resort/ One of our favorite Imagineers will be featured in an upcoming documentary about their life and legacy. “Bob Gurr: Living by Design” will premiere at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on April 26th to a red carpet arrival with celebrity guests, and a Q&A after with Bob himself! Doors open at 5:30pm and the film begins at 7pm. The event is scheduled to last 2 hours and 40 minutes, including the intermission and Q&A. Visit the link in the show notes to get tickets! – https://www.micechat.com/413124-bob-gurr-disney-legend-movie-premiere/ A small thing at Disneyland that we have been following is the sign at the Jolly Holiday on Main Street. When the location reopened recently from its refurbishment, there was a temporary sign covering the popcorn lights underneath. The temporary sign has been removed, and the decorative elements have returned, but the popcorn lights are still problematic. – https://www.micechat.com/413111-disneyland-news-crowds-construction-bob-gurr-star-wars-nite/ For the past 66 years, the Ernest S Marsh locomotive has taken guests around Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. What you may not know is that it is much older than that! For 100 years the locomotive has been in operation and Disneyland has commemorated this with green 100 year celebration flags on the front of the locomotive. – https://www.micechat.com/413111-disneyland-news-crowds-construction-bob-gurr-star-wars-nite/ There are some small things happening around the resort that we wanted to mention. “it's a small world's” return has been delayed until May 9th. A new permit for Porto's includes the removal of two of the ticket booths in the esplanade to make room for the expanded location. Also, there was some testing on Lightning Lane removal from Pirates this week. SnackChat: Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/port-of-san-fransokyo-cerveceria/menus/ Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cocina-cucamonga-mexican-grill/menus/ Discussion Topic: Kevin and Amanda Richards https://shop.whereinthepark.com https://www.instagram.com/whereinthepark

Here is your Daily Disney News for Sunday, April 13, 2025. - Tokyo Disneyland unveils a new interactive attraction with Elsa, blending technology and storytelling in the "Frozen" experience. - Disneyland California is renovating Sleeping Beauty Castle with upgraded lighting and a special nighttime show. - Disney's Animal Kingdom introduces a conservation initiative for endangered species with educational tours. - Disney+ announces "Adventures in Wonderland," a vibrant animated series reimagining Lewis Carroll's story. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

This week, more 70th anniversary details, including dining package updates, merch, and more, start dates for the upcoming entertainment, Star Wars Nite still has tickets, a new photo op appears in DCA, one of the Red Car Trolleys has a new home, we talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, 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: The Disneyland 70th Anniversary is bringing with it a refreshed dining package for World of Color Happiness! The specifics of the package have not been released, but the Disney Eats Instagram page showed the new food offering. There is also a similar dining package offering for Better Together A Pixar Pals Celebration parade. It looks to include not only sweet desserts, but also meats, crackers, and cheeses. Reservations open on April 10th. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_fUi-Cgl5/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/04/disney-announces-new-additions-for-70th-anniversary-including-dessert-parties/ A few new lines of Disneyland 70th merchandise have been announced. The celebration collection features the classic Disney Parks style, The Castle Collection is inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, The Vault Collection has vintage Disneyland and Mickey Mouse, with new releases throughout the celebration, and the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection, which honors Walt Disney and celebrating Disneyland. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/ One of the most interesting pieces of merchandise is the Key to Disneyland. This is a larger “key” that can be used to unlock the 9 lands of Disneyland to reveal a hidden keepsake pin inside the key. There are 9 pins possible. The lands can be unlocked in one visit, or over multiple visits as your progress is saved between visits. All 9 lands must be unlocked sometime during the 70th to get the pin. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/key-to-disneyland/ Even more has been announced for the 70th. Guests will be able to vote on the Disneyland app for one of the four emotions – Sadness, Anger, Disgust, or Envy – to have them featured in the World of Color Happiness show that night. A new tour called “A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour will be available. The tour is two hours and explore the history of Disneyland. Bookings start on April 24th. Some new interactions and effects are coming for MagicBand+ around the resort, and new PhotoPass magic. There are also some limited-time ticket and hotel offers. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Last week when we talked about the new entertainment offerings coming to the resort, we did not mention start dates. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! starts on May 16th at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land, the Pixar Pals Playtime Party at the Fantasyland Theatre starts May 23rd, along with Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast in Tomorrowland. Rex will be out on Pixar Pier starting June 1st. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Dance Parties, Demolition & The Competition Awakens This week, the first of the Star Wars Nites at Disneyland is taking place. If you are wanting to attend this event, there are still tickets available for all the nites, except for May 4th. Some new food items are also coming to the event – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Dance Parties, Demolition & The Competition Awakens The new National Geographic Hulu and Disney+ show “Secrets of the Penguins” has a photo op inside of Disney California Adventure. One of the storefronts in Hollywood Land has been decorated with penguins have a great time in their habitat. – https://www.micechat.com/412710-disneyland-news-construction-demolition-competition/ A piece of good and bad news was reported by The Garner Holt Foundation on Instagram. One of the Red Car Trolleys has been donated to the foundation to support their mission of helping students discover STEM and STEAM careers. The bad news is that this means that it is likely not coming back at DCA. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DIFBaXARVYm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I know we are a Disneyland podcast, but I feel that we need to talk about the dragons, monsters, wizards, turtle shells and banana peels in the room… This week, influencers were invited by Universal Studios to experience their new theme park in Florida – Epic Universe. We have been watching the videos of their experiences and it looks absolutely amazing! What they have done seems Disney level good. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrg59ZOTlhY Once again the outside world crept into the Happiest Place on Earth at the parking structure. There was a car fire at the Pixar Pals parking structure around 9:45am on April 4th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/04/fire-breaks-out-in-disneyland-parking-structure/#more-1022446 SnackChat: Aunt Cass Cafe – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/aunt-cass-cafe/menus/ Discussion Topic: Kevin and Amanda Richards of Where in the Park ‘https://shop.whereinthepark.com https://www.instagram.com/whereinthepark

We're trading coasts and heading west for our very first trip to Disneyland! That's right—after years of covering Walt Disney World, we're finally getting the chance to experience the park that started it all. So today, we're counting down the eight things we're most excited to see, do, eat, and feel when we set foot in the Happiest Place on Earth.We kick things off with what might be one of the biggest draws for Walt Disney World veterans—simpler planning. From more day-of dining options to Lightning Lane flexibility and shorter trips that still feel full of magic, Disneyland encourages a spontaneous, go-with-the-flow style that takes the stress out of scheduling. That leads us into the vibe of the parks themselves—Disney California Adventure's uniquely themed lands, like Radiator Springs and Avengers Campus, offer a laid-back SoCal energy that's perfect for park hopping in under a minute.We'll also chat about seasonal events and entertainment we're catching during our trip, like DCA's Food & Wine Festival and Season of the Force. Add in Fantasmic! and fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle, and we've got a lot of nighttime magic to look forward to.Of course, Disneyland's culture and character interactions are a big part of the appeal. The more relaxed pace, roaming characters, and local passholder vibe all offer a very different feel from the Florida parks. And when it comes to food, we're more than ready to dig into some legendary Disneyland snacks—from corn dogs and churros to beignets and high-quality quick service.We'll wrap things up with a look at classic and unique attractions, the charming scale and layout, and finally, the emotional pull of walking in Walt's footsteps at his original park.Join us as we count down the top reasons we're absolutely thrilled to head to Disneyland for the very first time!MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comThanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

This week, a 70th Anniversary surprise, a slew of dining packages also coming for the 70th, a few 70th touches already showing up, Grand Californian DVC updates, extra Food & Wine experiences, we talk to Disney author Farrah Rochon, 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: As we reported on previously, the new song for the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland will be called “Celebrate Happy.” What we just found out this week is that the Jonas Brothers will be performing the song! The song will be on music streaming platforms starting May 13th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ A new dining package is coming to Disneyland for the 70th. The Paint the Night dining package will be at the Plaza Inn on Main Street. The package is available from May 16th through August 21st from 1pm to 4pm daily. It is a lunch dining package, which is $55 per adult and $28 per child. The package includes lunch and a reserved seat for Paint the Night. Bookings began on March 25, so move quick if you are interested in this package. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn-dining-package/ DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Packed Parks, Show Shuttered & A Galaxy Too Far Another dining experience will start with the 70th on May 16th: Donald's Tale of Adventures at Storytellers Café. This is a dinner buffet from 4pm to 9pm and is $62 per adult, and $36 per child. The buffet is a “campfire style barbecue buffet” that will feature Donald, Daisy, Clarabelle, Goofy or Pluto in their new explorer outfits. Booking has also started for this one. – disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/storytellers-cafe/ DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Packed Parks, Show Shuttered & A Galaxy Too Far No, we are not in SnackChat, but it certainly feels like it! Another dining package is coming to Galaxy's Edge and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. The Nighttime Gathering will feature special takeaway items and a viewing location for “Fire of the Rising Moons” nighttime spectacular. Reservations open on April 3 for this experience. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ The 70th celebration doesn't start for a few more weeks, but there are already signs that it is coming. There is a small touch on Sleeping Beauty Castle that is part of the upcoming decorations. The flags at the top of some of the spires are the new Celebrate Happy decor that will adorn the castle for the celebration. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHoA-sVOueS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The updates to the Disney Vacation Club wing at the Grand Californian appears to be pretty different from the previous look. The new color scheme is lighter than before and has some tile accents. Before, it was a darker, redwood color. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ There are some extra experiences for the Food and Wine Festival in Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ Another entertainment option has gone away from the parks. Disney Junior Live! Dance Party has ended performances, and could, if rumors are to be believed, be replaced by something Bluey. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ SnackChat: Lucky Fortune Cookery – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/lucky-fortune-cookery/menus/ Discussion Topic: Author Farrah Rochon https://www.instagram.com/farrahrochon/ https://linktr.ee/farrahrochon https://www.farrahrochon.com

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Hello there! Welcome to your Disney News for Thursday, February 20th, 2025. I hope you're having a fantastic day and ready for some enchanting Disney updates! - Disneyland in Anaheim is prepping for its 70th anniversary with a "it's a small world" ride update, character cavalcades, themed food, and a special Sleeping Beauty Castle medallion. - The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicks off February 28th with over 80 new culinary delights and special events. - Disney has acquired a warehouse in Anaheim for the Disneyland Forward project, potentially enhancing operations with new attractions and themed lands. - A new seating area in Cars Land called Red's Community Garden at Disney California Adventure offers seating for over 100 amid a Cars universe theme. That's all the Disney magic I have for you today! Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check back tomorrow for more Disney updates. See you tomorrow!

This Month's Theme Park News: - California's devastating wildfires have caused the closures of Universal Studios Hollywood and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. They were closed for January 8th and 9th while the fires were brought under control. The Walt Disney Company is committing $15 million to recovery efforts in the Los Angeles. - Disneyland Paris debuted it's new nighttime spectacular "Disney Tales of Magic" which features projections covering Main Street U.S.A. and Sleeping Beauty Castle as well as fireworks, lasers, and drones. - Universal Orlando opened the first hotel at the South Campus of the resort, with Universal Stella Nova Resort opening this month. It is the ninth at the Universal Orlando Resort, and has really embraced the space theming with a beautiful almost science fiction interior. - Walt Disney World have announced the closing dates of 3 Hollywood Studios locations closing to make way for Monstropolis. Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano will close first, on May 10th. Muppet*Vision 3D show and PizzeRizzo will close on June 7th. - Walt Disney world also shared concept are for Magic Kingdom's new nighttime parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, which opens this summer. T - Walt Disney World has announced this year's Food Studios menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which starts January 17 and continues through February 24. There are two new food stands called Opening Bites and Fictional Victuals. - Similarly, Disneyland Resort have brought out their menus for their Lunar New Year celebration which starts on January 17 at Disney California Adventure. - Los Angeles County has approved a construction permit for the next roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, the project name 90011, which is rumoured to be a Vekoma Thrill Glider. - Universal Orlando announced 12 artists that will headline their Mardi Gras concerts starting February 1st, with T-Pain and finishing March 29th with TLC. - Universal Orlando have announced their event plans for this year, with dates for Halloween Horror Nights (which runs August 29 through November 2), and the Holidays at Universal Orlando (running November 21 continuing through New Year's Eve, December 31), as well as a new event called Universal Volcano Bay Nights, starting in April. The new after-hours event will run April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17 - Walt Disney World has added 4 more runDisney event weekends in late 2025 and 2026. October 23-26, 2025: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend January 7-11, 2026: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend February 26-March 2, 2026: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend April 16-19, 2026: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend - Six Flags Over Georgia have renamed their upcoming Surf Coaster, to Georgia Gold Rusher, after a fan vote had previously picked Georgia Surfer as the name. - Six Flags Great America released a concept POV of their upcoming dive coaster Wrath of Rakshasa. - Thomas Mazloum will be the new President of the Disneyland Resort, coming from the Disney Cruise Line segment of Disney Experiences.

Hey there, and a happy Thursday to you! This is your Disney News for Thursday, January 16th, 2025. I hope you're ready for some enchanting updates from the world of Disney! - Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle in California is getting a dazzling makeover for the park's anniversary, featuring enhanced lighting and vibrant new colors. - Tokyo Disneyland announces a new Star Wars-themed area with immersive experiences, interactive attractions, and character meet-and-greets for Star Wars fans. - Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Florida debuts "Wild Encounters," a new educational show featuring fascinating animals with expert conservationists and trainers. - Disney+ launches "The Return of the Disney Afternoon," a new series with reimagined episodes of classic shows like DuckTales and Rescue Rangers. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a truly magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more enchanting Disney updates. See you tomorrow!

This week, Ariana Mah shares the story of her ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel's Rose Court Garden, reception at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion, and rehearsal dinner at World of Color in Disney California Adventure. She and Mike made smart trade-offs like skipping the Cinderella Platinum Coach entrance so they could afford pre-park-opening portraits at Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. They also extended their reception and surprised rehearsal dinner guests with a private viewing area at World of Color! Click here to see all the photos!

Here is your Daily Disney News for Friday, December 27, 2024 - Disneyland Resort in California is hosting a special New Year's Eve event with live music, dance parties, and a midnight fireworks display over Sleeping Beauty Castle. - Disney World's Epcot unveils Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Disney's first reverse-launch roller coaster offering a thrilling space adventure. - Disney collaborates with top designers to release a new line of park-exclusive fashion items inspired by classic characters and attractions. - Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new baby elephant, delighting guests with the adorable addition to the herd. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Here is your Daily Disney News for Monday, December 23rd, 2024 - Disneyland Paris dazzles with festive Christmas parade and a spectacular light show at Sleeping Beauty Castle. - Walt Disney World is developing revolutionary ride technology for immersive adventures. - Disney+ app introduces interactive features and a social function for shared viewing experiences. - Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasy Springs expansion set to open next year, featuring Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan attractions. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Happy Sunday! This is your Disney News for Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. I hope you're feeling the holiday cheer as we dive into some enchanting updates from the world of Disney! - Disneyland Anaheim prepares a new nighttime spectacular featuring lights, fireworks, and music against Sleeping Beauty Castle, debuting for New Year's Eve. - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World Florida offers snow, character meet-and-greets, a holiday parade, and festive treats. - Disney+ expands its library with holiday films and classic animations for cozy winter viewing. - The Disney Store Online introduces an exclusive holiday merchandise collection, ideal for gifts or personal festive flair. Thanks for joining me, and I hope you have a magical day filled with joy and laughter. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates. See you tomorrow!

Hey there, and happy Sunday! This is your Disney News for Sunday, December 15th, 2024. I hope you're cozy and ready for a touch of magic as we dive into today's stories. - Disneyland Anaheim's Sleeping Beauty Castle is dazzling with new holiday decorations featuring sparkling lights and ornaments inspired by classic Disney films. - Exciting debut for Disney Cruise Line's new ship, the Disney Wizard, offering innovative dining with a Frozen-themed restaurant and exclusive family activities. - At Walt Disney World, the new "Epcot Forever" nighttime show is captivating visitors with fireworks, lasers, and music, celebrating Epcot's past and future. - Disney+ is premiering "The Santa Clause: The Next Generation," a new holiday special bringing back Tim Allen for a fresh take on Christmas magic. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates.

Here's your Daily Disney News for Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 - Disneyland Resort in California showcases stunning winter decorations; Main Street, U.S.A. becomes a festive wonderland, with holiday parades and a frosty Sleeping Beauty Castle. - Disney Animation Studios reveals a new summer film, "Whale of a Tale," telling a heartwarming underwater adventure centered on friendship and discovery. - Tokyo Disneyland announces a "The Little Mermaid" ride for Fantasyland, featuring advanced technology for an immersive undersea adventure with Ariel. - Disney+ to release "Time Travelers of Tomorrow," a sci-fi series about teenagers exploring mysteries with a time-traveling device, perfect for fans of adventure. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Happy Tuesday! This is your Disney News for November 26th, 2024. Let's dive into the magic of Disney today! - Disneyland Resort in California is introducing a holiday-themed parade featuring beloved characters dressed festively, set against a decorated Sleeping Beauty Castle. - Walt Disney World in Florida is hosting the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 29th, presenting global seasonal foods and the Candlelight Processional. - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios is offering an interactive experience with live-action role-play where guests can join either the Resistance or the First Order. - Disney+ is showcasing festive films and new releases, perfect for holiday watching with family and friends. Thanks for tuning in; may your day be as magical as a Disney parade. Tune in tomorrow for more updates!

This week, the Disneyland Railroad is coming back, a new dining location is opening, a higher priced Lightning Lane is coming, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is open to Magic Key holders, we have a preview, a new photo op in Disneyland, we talk to Scott about Nurses Day in the Park, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: It seems like just last week new tracks were being laid down for the Disneyland Railroad. This Friday, October 25th, the Disneyland Railroad will carry guests around the park on a grand circle tour once again. The track and ballast, the rocky part under the track, was replaced from Toontown Depot to Tomorrowland Station. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/20/reopening-date-revealed-for-disneyland-railroad-refurbishment/ Another location is returning on Friday. The Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree will be offering their new menu of barbecue dishes. The updated location is themed to the Country Bears and their travels around great music halls in the United States. – https://www.micechat.com/392141-the-bears-are-back-hungry-bear-restaurant-gets-a-country-bear-makeover/ Starting today, a new Lightning Lane experience will debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The Lightning Lane Premiere Pass will allow guests one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience without the need to book a return time in the Disneyland App, or buy a Lightning Lane Single Pass. This, of course, comes with a downside. The Premiere Pass will cost somewhere between $300-$400, per guest, per day. – https://www.micechat.com/395044-disney-lightning-lane-and-virtual-queue-tips-and-tricks/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/lightning-lane-premier/ The first guests experienced Tiana's Bayou Adventure on Monday. Magic Key holder previews began and we got our first glimpse into what the Disneyland version of the attraction is like. Key holders needed to join a virtual queue to ride, but those that were successful were able to be among the first in the attraction. The Disneyland version is much better paced than the Magic Kingdom version, with a lot of animatronics and almost no slowdown of the story or show scenes. Visit the link in our show notes if you want to see the first ridethrough. – https://www.micechat.com/262305-breaking-news-splash-mountain-to-become-princess-and-the-frog-themed/ We have an explanation for the holidays creeping in on the Halloween festivities at Disneyland. In the last couple of weeks, snow has been appearing on Sleeping Beauty Castle, way before the end of Halloween. We found out why this week. Performances for the upcoming holiday specials were filmed this week, which needed the decorations. John Legend was in the park on Friday to record his segment. – https://www.micechat.com/400493-disneyland-news-tiana-debut-halloween-early-holiday-and-more/ There is another fun photo option available for guests back in Star Wars Galaxys Edge. For $39.99, guests get a photo shoot, up to nine poses, in a themed area with special lighting and props to enhance the photos. Two 6×8 prints and four wallet size prints are included. – https://www.micechat.com/400493-disneyland-news-tiana-debut-halloween-early-holiday-and-more/ Weeklyteers don't have to go into the parks to have some Halloween fun. The Disneyland Hotel has a lot of activities for the season to keep people busy. Pumpkin carving and decorating, and musical performances of The Ghoulish Gals are all happening. For the dates and times, visit the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/400493-disneyland-news-tiana-debut-halloween-early-holiday-and-more/ Guests watching Fantasmic! have been getting a much different show recently. The Kaa snake in the Jungle Book sequence has been missing for over a week, Maleficent hasn't been growing in the climactic battle, and much less pyro is being used throughout the show. – https://www.micechat.com/400493-disneyland-news-tiana-debut-halloween-early-holiday-and-more/ The LEGO store in Downtown Disney is closed for refurbishment, but that doesn't mean there isn't some fun to be had. On Saturday, October 26th and Saturday, November 2nd, the LEGO Store is hosting a make-and-take castle build activity. Participants will build a small LEGO creation that they will be able to keep. The event will happen outside the closed store location. – https://www.micechat.com/400493-disneyland-news-tiana-debut-halloween-early-holiday-and-more/ We talked about the renaming of the lounge at the Disneyland Hotel to the Broken Spell Lounge. The Disney Eats Instagram page made the name official with an opening date of October 21st. The lounge will be open daily starting at 4pm. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZhnlGJ_WM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== SnackChat: Cafe Daisy – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/cafe-daisy/menus Good Boy Grocers – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/good-boy-grocers/menus Discussion: Scott Kagele (Disneyland Nurse) – https://www.instagram.com/nursesdayatthepark/ https://www.instagram.com/disneylandnurse/

Here is your Daily Disney News for Friday, October 11th, 2024 - Walt Disney Company faces a class action lawsuit due to a significant data breach affecting employee information. - ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort is closing indefinitely, but Halloween Time festivities continue until October 31st. - Kylie Jenner hosted a Coperni Spring 2025 fashion show at Disneyland Paris in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, causing some disruptions. - Disney Plus is enforcing account sharing limitations to one household with subscription price increases starting October 17th. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Oktoberfest kicks off! Learn about top destinations to add to the travel bucket list and insight on why to visit Munich, Germany in Bavaria. Discover how to use WD-40 to preserve pumpkins plus more news! Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Episode 203 Details Oktoberfest Kicks Off, Why To Travel There & WD-40 Preserves Pumpkins?! Oktoberfest: What & Why To Go! Oktoberfest is a traditional German festival known for its food, music, and beer. The largest and oldest festival held annually in Munich, Germany the capital of Bavaria.   BEST DAY TRIPS NEAR MUNICH GERMANY Neuschwanstein Castle: is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace in Bavaria, Germany, commissioned by King Ludwig II. Perched on a rugged hill, it's famous for its fairy-tale appearance and breathtaking views of the Alps. Inspired by medieval legends and Wagner's operas, it served as the model for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Despite its grandeur, the castle was never completed. Today, it's one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors annually. Linderhof Palace: is a small but ornate royal villa in Bavaria, Germany, built by King Ludwig II in the late 19th century. Inspired by French Baroque architecture, particularly Versailles, it features lavish interiors, including mirrors, gold accents, and intricate frescoes. The palace is surrounded by beautiful, formal gardens with fountains, pavilions, and the famous Venus Grotto, an artificial cave designed for Ludwig's private opera performances. Linderhof is the only one of Ludwig's palaces he saw fully completed, and it reflects his love for solitude and opulence. Salzburg: A charming Austrian city with cobbled streets and mountain scenery that's worth a day trip from Munich! The views of the Eastern Alps are breathtaking!   The Bavarian region in the fall provides amazing views of autumn nestled between mountains, providing breathtaking hikes. This is an area of the world that should be on everyone's Europe bucket list!   Reference https://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/tourist/ https://www.schlosslinderhof.de/englisch/palace/history.htm https://www.salzburg.info/en   HOW TO USE WD-40 ON PUMPKINS People are already buying large amounts of WD-40 for Halloween. WD-40 Preserves Pumpkins According to WD-40, Pro-Tip: After you're done carving, spray your pumpkin with a light coating of WD-40® Multi-Use Product. Not only does it grant extra shine, but the coating will help the pumpkin last a bit longer and delay the onset of decay. Be sure not to spray near a lit candle and wipe away any excess liquid with a cloth or rag. Why To Use WD-40 On Pumpkins Hydration: WD-40's ingredients help keep pumpkins hydrated. Moisture resistance: WD-40 repels moisture from the outside.  Freezing resistance: WD-40 can help pumpkins resist freezing temperatures.  Shine: WD-40 gives pumpkins a shiny exterior. Insect repellent: WD-40 can repel insects from pumpkins. Tips for using WD-40 on Pumpkins:  Spray: Apply a light coating of WD-40 to the pumpkin's surface with the wide spray nozzle.  Excess liquid: Wipe away any excess liquid with a cloth or rag. Flammable: WD-40 is flammable, wait at least 24 hours before putting a lit candle inside the pumpkin. Instead, use LED lights, battery-powered lights, or glow sticks.  Other ways to preserve pumpkins: Spraying with a bleach solution, Spraying with a pumpkin spray, Rubbing with petroleum jelly, and Storing in plastic bags in the refrigerator. Reference

This week, Space Mountain is back with some changes, high temps make for pleasant crowd levels, a new security entrance, some trees are back, we finish our chat with Disney Author Jen Calonita, 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: Space Mountain recently reopened from a refurbishment with some updates. The light tunnel at the beginning of the attraction has been fixed and is working again. The projections of the galaxies has also been updated to a brighter, more high definition projection. – https://youtu.be/iKrbcKApSEg?si=CddIA0jx_UCXT1LE If you could brave the heat this week, Disneyland was very pleasant. The above 100 degree temperatures kept a lot of guests away, which meant low crowds all around the resort. Clear walkways, and low wait times for attractions were good, but some attractions were down most of the day. Grizzly River Run was one of the top attractions at a wait time of only 10 to 40 minutes! – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ Over the scorching temperatures this weekend, the runDisney Half Marathon Weekend took place. The event was sold out, with events ranging from Disneyland Yoga at Sleeping Beauty Castle, to the kids races, to the main events of the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The Thrills and Chills Challenge was for runners who completed the 10K and the Half Marathon. – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ Guests of the Disneyland Hotel have a new security entrance into Downtown Disney. At the location of the previous security entrance, a new canopy and screening area has been constructed. This area is not as themed as the mid-century modern checkpoint that opened a few months ago by Din Tai Fung, so it could be temporary until Disney decides what to do with this area and Disneyland Forward. – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ In some #saveteresastrees news, some trees have been replanted! At the main entrance where they have been doing a lot of ground work, the trees that had been there were removed. As of this week, the trees are back and providing shade for guests. – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ Some Halloween novelties have appeared around the resort. Returning this year is the Carthay Circle Spooky Tree Flight, which includes the themed tree and three poison apple cups. Coming soon are the Vampire Stitch popcorn bucket, a Halloween Alien sipper with pop out wings, and a popcorn bucket modeled after Scary Teddy from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ The Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace has an updated offering for their lounge and fireworks viewing. The previous hot packaged meal has been replaced with a cold charcuterie-style sandwich, waldorf salad, cheese and crackers, seasonal fruit, seasonal desserts and chocolate, and continues to offer unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate, and a specialty themed non-alcoholic beverage. The package is $89 per person. – https://www.micechat.com/397277-disneyland-update-haunts-heat-halloween-treats/ A video on YouTube displays a LEGO recreation of Pirates of the Caribbean, including real water! The creation is a mix between the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of the attraction. – LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Ride with Real Water! (youtube.com) SnackChat: Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month foodie guide – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-hispanic-and-latin-american-heritage-month-foodie-guide-2024/ Discussion Topic: Author Jen Calonita https://www.tiktok.com/@jencalonitaofficial https://www.jencalonitaonline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jencalonita/ DL Weekly listeners who buy Fairy Godmother (now through Oct 15th), and is in the US, can email Jen through her website and she will send them FG Disney book swag and a personalized bookplate

Hey there! Happy Tuesday! This is your Disney News for Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. I hope your day is brimming with magic and wonder! - Disneyland Resort announces dates for the 2024 Festival of Holidays from November 15th to January 6th, 2025. Festivities include décor, food marketplaces, and character meet-and-greets. - Disney California Adventure to feature live music, holiday crafts, and a Santa-inspired scavenger hunt along with Disney ¡Viva Navidad! celebrations. - Epcot to host its holiday events from November 29th to December 30th with the Candlelight Processional, holiday kitchens, and global storytellers. - Disneyland Resort unveils 13 must-try Halloween food items, including the Fantasyland Garlic Cheesy Brat and Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Frosting. - Winter holiday celebrations at Disneyland include a snowy Sleeping Beauty Castle, Chip ‘n' Dale's Ornament Trail Pursuit, and Santa appearances. - New shops, restaurants, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening on November 15th in Downtown Disney. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day ahead. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates.

In the latest episode of the Once Upon A Park Podcast, we're throwing the ultimate birthday bash for our favorite Disney theme park! Join us as we journey back to July 17, 1955, and share fascinating Opening Day facts that you might not know. From the magical moments to the hiccups along the way, it's a celebration you won't want to miss!We'll also be gushing about our absolute favorite things about Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, and reliving some of our most cherished memories at the parks. Whether it's the first time running through Sleeping Beauty Castle or the thrill of riding Radiator Springs Racers, we've got stories that will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even tear up a bit.So grab your Mickey ears, hit play, and let's celebrate Disneyland's big day together! Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Once Upon A Park Podcast for more magical episodes. And be sure to follow us on Instagram @OnceUponAParkPodcast for behind-the-scenes fun and updates.IG: OnceUponAParkPodcastemail: OnceUponAParkPodcast@gmail.com

Inspired by an incoming postcard, Mickey Mouse at Disneyland and in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Explore the 45th anniversary edition of the Disneyland coffee table book. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

I think we are all familiar with "Are we there yet?" In fact, I can't help thinking that the question, so familiar to family travelers, is an inborn genetic trait that is triggered one hour after the car leaves the driveway. Sometimes children even make a repetitive chant out of it, thus increasing its output a hundredfold before the parents put a stop to the noise. When I was young, my mom and dad piled me and my brother and sister into the car, and we headed out on our first trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, 400 miles from home, or eighty hundred miles if you're a kid. After about 20 minutes traveling and every five minutes thereafter, we children asked the question that seems to be imbedded in all children's DNA, to be turned on when they go on trips: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Finally, my father said, "When you see Sleeping Beauty Castle, you'll know." Finally, it happened. An eternal seven hours later, Sleeping Beauty Castle loomed up next to the freeway, and we knew. There was the Magic Kingdom. The final destination on our journey isn't the Magic Kingdom; it's the heavenly Kingdom of God. And our landing spot isn't Sleeping Beauty Castle. Instead, our new home will be what Paul calls "God's building" and what Jesus calls "my Father's house" with many rooms, where Jesus promised there is a place prepared for each of us.

Send us a Text Message.The icon of all theme park icons, Sleeping Beauty Castle. While it's the smallest of the Disney parks' castles, it has the richest, and strangest, history.Watch out, in this episode you will learn how something you probably thought was true about the Haunted Mansion is not, but is, instead, true for the Castle.Come on into this dark, cramped, stairway; there's some stories you'll want to hear.Thanks for listening!Come visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511094196139406 or drop us a note to comments@lowdown-plus-up.com and let us know any questions or comments about how YOU would like to plus-something-up! We are a Boardwalk Times production.Boardwalk Times, https://boardwalktimes.net/Boardwalk Times store, https://boardwalktimes.store .

Passenger 32: The long-awaited return of the former Disney Imagineer responsible for leading the design of such beloved parks and attractions as EPCOT Center, Star Tours, Sleeping Beauty Castle and Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Carsland at Disney California Adventure, Tom Morris!   Our very first time machine passenger climbs aboard again to complete the incredible journey we began back in 2021! Plan now to join us as we transport Disney icon Tom Morris back to where we left off in the 1980s and onward to the present. Along the way, Tom will share untold stories and insights into his many built and never-realized projects, including Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, DisneyQuest, Carsland, Radiator Springs Racers, and his upcoming book on the history of Walt Disney Imagineering and the design of Disneyland! Don't miss this epic adventure with one of Disney's most prolific (and funny) Imagineers!

This week, new tiki mugs for Mansion fans, a shelved attraction is still possible, Disney Channel Nite details, Lightning Lane changes, chalk drawings are back in Downtown Disney, we finish our chat with Alex, 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: Tiki and Haunted Mansion fans should get their pre-order on! New Haunted Mansion Tiki mugs from Beeline Creative are available to pre-order at the link in our show notes. The mugs feature the Hitchhiking Ghosts, the grandfather clock, Madame Leota, and the female opera singer. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99 and will ship starting in June. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/02/new-haunted-mansion-tiki-mugs-pre-order/ As part of Celebrate Soulfully this month, some artwork has returned to Downtown Disney. Marcella Swett, Chalk Muralist and Senior Production Artisan of Disney Live Entertainment, was on location drawling these creations in chalk. This year, the mural depicts Edmond Albius, a horticulturist who revolutionized vanilla cultivation by developing a hand-pollination technique to quickly pollinate vanilla orchids. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Inching Forward, Spring Surprises & Continuing Construction (micechat.com) We spoke about the new projection housings that were installed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle a few months ago. The new, 4K laser projectors are now in use as of this past weekend. The images are sharper, there is light only where the lasers are projected and not in dark areas, making them “pop” more. In addition to the castle projectors, it appears the ones along Main Street were also upgraded. – https://www.micechat.com/380355-disneyland-news-spring-surprises/ (comments) “Iwaju,” a new Walt Disney Animation Studios and Kugali Media series for Disney+ is showing up at the resort. New merchandise for the series, which premiers the day this podcast posts, has arrived. Items include t-shirts, baseball caps, tumblers, and more. – New ‘Iwaju' Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) Pin collectors – there is a new set of pins to collect that celebrate attractions at both coasts! The Bicoastal Adventures series honors attractions that exist at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The first in the series, Space Mountain was released January with a limited edition of 4,000. This time, Soarin' has been released. The pins are $19.99. No word on if they are going to make all the attractions that fit in this category or not. – New Bicoastal Adventures Soarin' Pin Arrives at Disneyland Resort – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) With Star Wars Nite ticket sales behind us, Disney has announced more details for the Disneyland After Dark Disney Channel Nite coming up at the beginning of March. – More Details Announced for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, Including Disney Channel Wand ID Photo Op – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) Character Lineup & Entertainment Announced for Disney Channel Nite Special Event (blogmickey.com) We spoke recently about the construction that is happening across from Grizzy River Run. We suggested that it might be the large air dryer that was once in this location. This week, we found out it is actually relocation of the lockers for the attraction, since the previous location will be used for a DVC kiosk. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Inching Forward, Spring Surprises & Continuing Construction (micechat.com) A perk of having a broken down attraction when holding a Lightning Lane for it has changed. Previously, a multi-experience pass was given in these situations which allowed guests to go to any attraction and skip the line. The system now only allows Lightning Lane attractions to be used. There is no official word on Disney changing this policy, but multiple people reported online the new policy since as far back as December. – Disneyland Resort Reportedly Limits Multiple Experience Passes to Only Lightning Lane Attractions – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) A lively conversation happened online between two former Imagineers, giving us hope that a canceled Star Wars Galaxy's Edge attraction may happen sometime in the future. The “Elee” concept, which was the name of the mechanical creature that guests could ride around the land, was worked on for over a year, but was cut due to budget reasons. The Imagineers said there is still room and the tech is pretty much worked out. – Former Imagineers State Scrapped ‘Elee' Creature That Could Carry Guests Around Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Could Still Be Added to Land – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) Discussion Topic: Being a Cast Member on Big Thunder with Alex Stewart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWj2k4FMM8

This week, new Disneyland After Dark details, a change in pre-sale event tickets, some Cast Members might be joining a union, the Food and Wine Fest Foodie Guide dropped, we talk to Alex about his time as a Big Thunder Cast Member, 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: New details have been released for the next Disneyland After Dark event! Star Wars Nite tickets went on sale for Inspire level Magic Key Holders Tuesday, February 20th, with other Magic Key Holder pre-sales happening on Wednesday and Thursday the 21st and 22nd. The general public can get tickets starting Friday, February 23 no earlier than 9am Disneyland time. There will be a new “notify me” option for the virtual queue that will email you when your window to order has arrived. You will have 10 minutes to visit the site and purchase tickets. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/new-details-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-emstar-wars-em-nite/ New for Star Wars Nite this year will be over twenty new treats, available only during the party. Guests will join Mickey and Minnie in a march down Main Street ending at Sleeping Beauty Castle with a group photo and galactic projections on the castle. A Star Wars Lightsaber Instructional will take place at “it's a small world” mall, a Galactic Dance Party will be on Main Street, Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers will be in Tomorrowland, and finally there will be new places and faces available for photo opportunities. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/new-details-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-emstar-wars-em-nite/ Some Disneyland Cast Members have joined a union. The Cast Member union effort calling itself “Magic United” will be represented by the Actors' Equity Association – a union who currently represents performers and stage managers at Disney World, Broadway, and in many live theater productions in the US. Magic United will include entertainment cast members, which includes theatrical, parade, and character performers. Hosts, leads, and trainers that support the entertainment department are included as well. 1,700 cast members are eligible to join. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/13/news-disneyland-cast-members-form-labor-union/ https://www.micechat.com/380005-disneyland-update-performers-unite-after-dark-alert-icon-exit/ There has been a lot of construction going on around the resort recently. There are some attractions that are coming back soon. The Astro Orbiter is being reassembled for a March 15th reopening, the Mark Twain is finally wrapping up it's extensive refurbishment and should be transporting guests this weekend. Last but not least, Grizzly River Run will return just in time for the Food and Wine Festival on March 1st. – https://www.micechat.com/380005-disneyland-update-performers-unite-after-dark-alert-icon-exit/ The Joffrey's Cappuccino cart is sporting a new sign. The new sign for the location better fits in with the Big Hero 6 San Fransokyo theming just steps away. The new sign is similar to the old sign, but has more cups of coffee and some added Japanese characters, which translate to Gourmet Coffee. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/photos-san-fransokyo-square-cappuccino-cart-gets-new-sign-with-japanese-characters-at-disney-california-adventure/ In celebration of Duck Days this weekend, Disney has released what limited time treats and merch that will be available. Minnie Ears, a Spirit Jersey, and a hockey puck are all available. In terms of treats, there is a chicken fried steak burrito, and orange cocktail, a chocolate mousse cake with medallion, and a “Fly Together” cake pop. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/food-and-merchandise-revealed-for-anaheim-ducks-days-2024-at-disney-california-adventure/ SnackChat: Food & Wine Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2024/ Discussion Topic: Being a Cast Member on Big Thunder with Alex Stewart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWj2k4FMM8

 Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland's version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical Dreams Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How many ECVs can the new bus that's joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one time Why – when you're given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYT How close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park's Tomorrowland Speedway What was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong Disneyland  Why did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010s Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland's version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical Dreams Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How many ECVs can the new bus that's joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one time Why – when you're given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYT How close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park's Tomorrowland Speedway What was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong Disneyland  Why did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010s Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

This week, a new design coming to Cast Member nametags, Magic Key availability comes and goes… Pixar Place Hotel gets a new eatery and prepares to debut, a major milestone at an upcoming attraction, we talk to Alex and Gretchen about Disneyland's runDisney event, 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: Ken Potrock revealed a new nametag design coming for Cast Members at the resort. The new design goes back to the first name of the Cast Member and their “hometown.” The logo at the top is a colorful design, featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Pixar Pal-a-Round and the vintage Disneyland Resort sign used at the Disneyland Hotel currently. The stars around the nametag are also colorful with “The Happiest Place on Earth” at the bottom. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/new-disneyland-resort-cast-member-nametag-design-revealed/ Last week, Magic Keys went on sale again for guests who wanted to get in on the program. Within 24 hours, all keys were once again “available for renewal only.” Disney released a statement on their Magic Key site stating they have paused new sales to “help protect the experience for Magic Key holders and the value those passes provide.” – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/11/three-magic-key-passes-sold-out-one-day-after-disney-resumed-sales/ There is a new eatery which just opened at the Pixar Place Hotel. The Sketch Pad Cafe is just outside of the Great Maple restaurant and offers quick service breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast menu features Röckenwagner Bakery breads, and a large assortment of standard breakfast fare. – https://www.micechat.com/377590-pixar-place-hotel-will-say-hey-howdy-hey-this-month/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/14/surprise-this-clue-proves-a-new-disney-restaurant-is-open-now/ We are coming up on the Pixar Place Hotel officially opening to guests and a focal point for the hotel is nearing completion. The mobile that will be in the main lobby area has begun to take shape. The stained glass looking characters have been hung from the ceiling and all that remains is the installation of the large Luxo Jr. balancing atop the Luxo Ball. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/photos-new-giant-pop-art-character-mobiles-added-to-pixar-place-hotel-lobby-featuring-wall-e-toy-story-more/ There is a lot going on at Downtown Disney and even more to come! Tortilla Jo's has a closing date of March 31st. Earl of Sandwich will be moving again and relocated to a space by the Star Wars Trading Post by the end of February. – https://www.micechat.com/377576-disneyland-whats-new-2024/ A rather substantial addition has come to Tiana's Bayou Adventure! The water tower for the new attraction has been installed, topped with Tiana's crown and all! Other than the removal of the tree stump at the top of the old Splash Mountain, this is the largest change to the exterior of the upcoming attraction. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/09/update-theres-a-new-addition-at-tianas-bayou-adventure-in-disneyland/ https://wdwnt.com/2024/01/first-characters-tianas-bayou-adventure-mk/ A handful of new menu items have come to various locations around the resort. At Red Rose Taverne, a new Vive Le Bacon! burger, and Spiced Lamb and Sausage flatbread has been added. At the Hungry Bear, a Churro Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream is available. Mickey-shaped Grape Beignets are at the Mint Julep Bar. A couple varieties of Chicken Tenders and a Pibb Xtra Float have come to the Golden Horseshoe. Over at the Refreshment Corner, A Chili-Cheese Potato Dog and a Pepperoni Mickey-shaped Pretzel are on the menu. Over at Disney California Adventure, a S'mores Banana Split, and a Butter Cake is at Clarabelle's. Smokejumpers Grill has a Raspberry Cheesecake Shake. Aunt Cass Cafe has an Upside-Down Pineapple Cread Pudding. Finally, the Cozy Cones has a Banana Split Churro and a Loaded Fried Tamale. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/01/14/15-new-reasons-why-disneylands-restaurants-are-just-plain-better/ So. Many. New. Ears. A large variety of ears has come to the resort, ranging from light-up Disneyland Resort Icons to Nightmare Before Christmas, to Frozen and more! Prices range from $34.99 to $44.99. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/huge-collection-of-new-minnie-ear-headbands-featuring-frozen-nightmare-before-christmas-more-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: runDisney with Alex and Gretchen https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMprIYYWAl_0r1Yki-n8TT0pxP_h7JR1CHvDHb2S6Bp5-2n59-RAsLSukRhidRy9g?key=ZDFETUU0WWQ2Q0tBUm9kOXpBSV8tNmlhbVlSMHJ3 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPEEm0mXUTf9R1M64m2_Gd7p1B9DGTIjg4ZBnHPWEkKTuvknssMv78aVjH0KQCRMA?key=TTc5QlZxMzFaMURIOGZjTjNzYngxQnRBVmV3N0lB

This week, a lot of entertainment is returning, Disneyland Half Marathon information, new additions to San Fransokyo Square, Disneyland First Timer tips, a new segment on the show, and we talk our predictions for 2024, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: A bunch of entertainment is returning for 2024. Mickey's Mix Magic will return January 8th through March 21st. Wondrous Journeys will run right after from March 22nd through April 14th, followed by Mickey's Mix Magic again April 15th through April 25th. Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular will then return from April 26th through August 4th. Magic Happens returns on February 2nd with no end date specified. – BREAKING: Return Dates Announced for ‘Mickey's Mix Magic,' ‘Wondrous Journeys,' and ‘Magic Happens' at Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/wondrous-journeys-returns-to-disneyland-for-a-limited-time-in-2024/ https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/magic-happens-parade-returns-to-disneyland-in-early-february-2024/ https://www.micechat.com/376261-disneyland-entertainment-2024/ The 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend guide has been released. The weekend will run January 11th through 14th and include three races, along with yoga inside Disneyland Park. The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo will be at the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit hall, which will also include runner check-in. For the full details, visit the links in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/full-guide-to-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-released/ https://rundisney-expo.run/ Of course there couldn't be an event at Disneyland without some must-have merchandise! The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend merchandise includes shirts, jackets in multiple styles, ears, bags, and more. Featured on each is the mid-century modern logo for the event. Items will be available at the Disneyland Hotel in the Health & Fitness Expo. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/first-look-at-rundisney-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/28/sneak-peek-at-7-new-disney-souvenirs-including-an-exclusive-loungefly-bag/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/rundisney-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-event-merch/ More updates have come to San Fransokyo in December. New signage for the Baymax meet and greet, and commemorative medallion banners have been installed. These smaller additions help to give the area a more complete, lived in look. – PHOTOS: New Commemorative Medallion Banners and Baymax Meet and Greet Sign Added to San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) The mouthful of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has been renamed. Simply Disney Experiences is the new division name. Disney Experiences still includes Disney Parks, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Consumer Products, and more. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/disney-parks-experiences-and-products-renamed-to-just-disney-experiences/ First timers to Disneyland now have an official post from Disney with tips to know on your first visit. The tips are part of the planDisney podcast and include an overview of the resort, ticket types and reservations, attractions and planning tips, entertainment, food and beverage options, seasonal celebrations, and tips for maximizing magic. – Disneyland Resort Tips Every First Timer Should Know | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Magic Key Holders have more offerings in 2024. Three offerings are coming and listed in the “Extras Unlocked” section of the Disneyland mobile app. The first is a Magic Key popcorn bucket, which includes $1.75 refills. A new PhotoPass Magic Shot will give guests golden Mickey balloons in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Finally, a Magic Key dance party magnet featuring Daisy, Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie with a removable purple frame. – New Magic Key Popcorn Bucket and PhotoPass Magic Shot Coming to Disneyland Resort in January 2024 – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) It has been over a year since a fire broke out at the New Orleans Square Train Station and there has been very little progress on the repairs. Construction walls and scrims have been up since the fire, but when the scrims have been rolled up, the damage is still easily visible. No word on when progress will be made. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/photos-scrim-removed-from-new-orleans-square-train-station-radio-house-one-year-after-fire-at-disneyland-revealing-no-work-has-been-done/ An unfortunate hoax at the Disneyland Hotel confused and upset guests on December 21st. The Anaheim Police Department received a report of an active shooter at or near the hotel, which caused a “significant police response.” A thorough check of the area was done, and determined the report was a hoax. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/22/police-respond-to-active-shooter-hoax-at-disneyland-hotel/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/disneyland-hotel-evacuated-amid-shooting-hoax-on-thursday-night/ Discussion Topic: 2024 Predictions All that is coming to Disney Parks in 2024: Everything New Coming to Disney Parks in 2024 – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Tiana's in 2024: https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/portion-of-tianas-bayou-adventure-queue-opens-at-magic-kingdom-as-construction-walls-shift/ and https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/lush-mountain-more-foliage-added-to-facade-of-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-magic-kingdom/

As the evening breeze rustled through the trees of Walt's original magic kingdom, Brittany and I huddled under our jackets, marveling at the majesty of the petite Sleeping Beauty Castle and the birth of Disney dreams on a simple park bench. Our latest episode reels you into the heart of Disneyland's charm, where nostalgic rides meet culinary delights. Wrap your senses around the warmth of fresh churros, the sizzle of Bengal barbecue, and the historic whispers of Walt's own apartment as we recount our 2023 adventures and eagerly sketch out the magic that awaits us in 2024.Swing from the high-flying thrills of Avengers Campus to the neon glow of Cars Land as we unravel our day at Disney California Adventure Park. Feel the pulse of Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout and join in our family's laughter on Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters. Our conversation darts from the nostalgia of Pixar's finest to the dizzying heights of the 'Wheel of Death', setting the stage for future escapades on the Incredicoaster and Inside Out's Emotional Whirlwind, proving that every visit to Disney is a tapestry of new tales.Brittany and I then whisk you away to a tranquil Valentine's Day trip to Disney World, weaving through the enchantment of the Dolphin Resort and the festive spirit of Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Our chat meanders from serene moments at Nomad Lounge to the heart-racing promise of Tron, balancing new wonders with time-honored traditions. As we muse on future stays at the Grand Californian and the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, we invite you to share in the reflections and trivia that make Disney not just a place but a journey through the realms of delight and imagination.Please check out our links below:Our Sponsor:www.mainstreettravelco.comEmail Us:circleofparks@gmail.comOur Website:www.circleofparks.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/circleofparksInstagram:www.instagram.com/circleofparksX:www.x.com/circleofparksSupport the show

On today's episode, we are live from California! We traveled to Disneyland Resort to check out Disneyland Park, Disney's California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney! We had a fantastic time in the familiar yet not familiar surroundings!

The trend continues as guests of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will find a wide range of food and drink options like never before. We share our top picks, plus a sneak peak at the Disney World hotel gingerbread displays, including a brand new one for 2023!Top Picks for Food and Drink at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023Foodie Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is back at Magic Kingdom Park from November 9, 2023 through January 1, 2024. This year there's an all-new lineup of food and drinks to put you in the Christmas holiday spirit. You can't eat them all, so we highlight our top picks for must-try Christmas Party food and drink.Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies Reindeer Chow Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, pretzels, cereal, M&M's, and hot fudge (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  Lump of Coal in your Stocking: Cookies 'n cream milk shake with whipped cream, cookies 'n cream crumbles, and chocolate doughnut hole (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Casey's CornerCandy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache and topped with festive merengue (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Cool Ship Magic Holiday Tree: Coconut, pecans, and M&M's on a graham cracker crust (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar and provolone cheese and beef gravy (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) > Mike's Pick Holiday Turkey Burger: Turkey burger topped with traditional stuffing, provolone cheese, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Christmas Cookie Cake: Christmas cookie cake roll with buttercream and topped with holiday sprinkles (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) The Friar's Nook Holiday Ham Fried Pie: Flaky pastry with baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, and spiced pecans served with pineapple glaze (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) > Mike's Pick Italian Beef Tots: Tots covered in slow-cooked beef, cheese curds, zesty giardiniera, and pot roast gravy (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Peppermint Snowman: Chocolate brownie topped with cookies 'n cream peppermint mousse (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Winter Milk Shake: Creamy coconut milk shake with whipped cream, toasted coconut, cinnamon, and crisp pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Golden Oak Outpost Orange Gingerbread Shake: Orange cream slushy with gingerbread cookie crumbles and whipped cream, gingerbread spice (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Gingerbread Cake layered with cream cheese frosting and dulce de leche ganache topped with a gingerbread man chocolate piece (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) > Mike's Pick Main Street Bakery  Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll: topped with red icing, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate bow (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallows topped with chocolate pieces (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Chicken Tamale served "Christmas-style" with mild red chile and green chile-pumpkin seed sauces, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Chocolate Eggnog Reindeer: Chocolate tart topped with eggnog mousse and chocolate antlers (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Orange-Cranberry Pineapple Punch with a hint of "smoke" from the fireplace (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) > Mike's Pick Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Peppermint Brownie Sundae: Peppermint ice cream, hot fudge and candy cane sprinkles served on a brownie (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Holiday Waffle Sundae: House-made red velvet waffle topped with M&M's, peppermint ice cream, and hot fudge (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Milk and Cookies for Santa: Brown sugar cookie cake with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Storybook TreatsSugar Plum Sundae: Sugar plum soft-serve atop sugar cookie crumbs and topped with whipped cream, crisp pearls, and cotton candy (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Sunshine Tree Terrace Santa's Belt Buckle: Pistachio mousse with a dark chocolate truffle center and a chocolate buckle (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only) Cranberry Citrus Float with Orange-Vanilla Soft-serve Twist: with Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) (MVMCP and regular park hours)  Outdoor Vending Locations Near Cinderella Castle  Red Velvet Wreath: Doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in hot cocoa powder and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  -- Gingerbread Displays at Walt Disney World 2023 Back for its 24th year is the Disney's Grand Floridian life-sized Gingerbread House, from November 8, 2023 to January 1, 2024.Grand Floridian Gingerbread Menu Freshly baked Gingerbread Mickeys and Shingles, Stollen Bread, Brownie Christmas Tree, and Gingersnap Cookies House-made Gingerbread Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses Assorted Gingerbread Cookie Bags, Marshmallow Pops, and Milk Chocolate Pecan Fudge Grand Floridian Combo Box featuring assorted fan favorite treats, including the cookies n' cream Christmas Tree, exclusive to this box Plant-based, no sugar added, and gluten-friendly options Yacht Club Resort Gingerbread New this year is the Lighthouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. This creation was made from the actual blueprints from the lighthouse located outside the resort along Crescent Lake. Treats sold at the Holiday Pop Up Shop include the new Lighthouse Fudge, which is a nod to this new offering.Beach Club Resort Gingerbread At Disney's Beach Club Resort the classic Holiday Carousel gingerbread display is back. It been at the resort for 22 years. This year's gingerbread offering is inspired by Ducktales, with the horses themed after Donald Duck and his nephews, Huey, Duey, and Louie. There are 22 hidden Mickeys in the display.Beach Club Gingerbread Menu Signature Stollen Bread Lighthouse Fudge Mickey Snowman Pop Crispy Rice Treat Peppermint Bark Gingerbread Shingle Hot Chocolate Flight Hot Chocolate Disney's BoardWalk InnAt Disney's BoardWalk Inn from November 17 to December 27 there's a mini version of favorite spots found on the BoardWalk. BoardWalk Gingerbread Menu Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies Mickey Caramel Corn Cookie Christmas Tree Pop Peppermint Bark Gingerbread Shingles Gluten/ Wheat-Friendly and Plant-based Gingerbread Shingles Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  In the Jambo House lobby from November 22 to December 31, the tradition continues with a life-size baby gingerbread giraffe and baby zebra. The giraffe stands nearly 7 feet tall. Here you can buy treats including a Gingeraffe Cookie, Hot Cocoa Flight, and beer, wine, and cocktails.Disney's Contemporary Resort The Contemporary gingerbread display is back for its 12th year. It is on the fourth floor (same floor as the shops and Chef Mickey's) from November 10 to January 6, 2024. This year's version is Mary Blair-inspired with a 100th Celebration-themed castle display. It stands over 17 feet tall. If you like to search for Hidden Mickeys, then here be sure to search for the 12 hidden five-legged goats.Contemporary Gingerbread Menu Gingerbread Castle Brick Paint Your Own Cookie Bo Hot Chocolate Caramel Fudge Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Pistachio Linzer Cookie 5-Legged Goat Cookie Gluten/Wheat Friendly Gingerbread Cookie Gingerbread Latte Cupcake Christmas Tree Butter Cookie Frozen Hot Chocolate (Also available with Peppermint Schnapps)  Frozen Apple Cider (Also available with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky floater) Finally, there's one gingerbread display of note at The American Adventure in EPCOT. From November 24 to December 30, this display recreates classic American monuments with gingerbread versions of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, The American Adventure building with Regal Eagle Smokehouse and even a Festival Marketplace. There are six Hidden Mickeys here. --Foodie Guide to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023Disneyland is kicking off its holiday festivities from November 10, 2023 through Januar 7, 2024 and they're not letting Walt Disney World steal the show when it comes to festive food and drinks. The complete Disneyland Christmas Holiday foodie guide, including our top picks from what's new.Disneyland Park  Alien Pizza Planet (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)Santa Alien Macaron: macaron filled with marshmallow cream and chocolate ganacheBengal Barbecue (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)  Jingle Julep: Frozen white-hot chocolate, cookie butter drizzle, cocoa-dusted, finished with a pretzel rodBlue Bayou Restaurant (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Classic Christmas Chocolate Decadence Tart: Dark chocolate coffee custard with a chocolate cookie crust, and holiday decorations (New)  Galactic Grill (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)   Hyperdrive Holiday Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken sandwich with cranberry-orange marmalade BBQ sauce, provolone, onion rings, and arugula on a toasted brioche bun (New) Orange Cranberry Parfait: Orange-cranberry cake with cream cheese icing topped with an orange cream-filled cream puff, dried cranberries, and holiday sprinkles Galactic Holiday Punch: Sprite and pomegranate, cranberry, and orange juices garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds, cranberries, orange slice, and a rosemary sprig (Non-alcoholic) Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available) Peppermint Sundae: Two scoops of peppermint ice cream, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and crème-filled cookies served in a sprinkle-topped waffle bowl​ (New) Hungry Bear Restaurant (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available) BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb. Angus chuck patty, red pepper cheese sauce, onion rings, bacon, and BBQ sauce Teddi Barra Holiday Funnel Cake: Sweet espresso syrup and mocha mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa powder and topped with mascarpone gelato and lady finger cookies​ (New) Chai-spiced Pumpkin Iced Tea: Iced tea, chai tea-flavored syrup, pumpkin purée cream, and pumpkin candy crystals (Non-alcoholic beverage) Blood Orange Lemonade (Non-alcoholic) (Also available with Hungry Bear Restaurant Mason Jar) (New)  Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile order available)  Thanks-mas Sandwich: Oven-roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread served with house-made chips​ (Nov. 10 through 23)  Turkey Pot Pie Soup: Oven-roasted turkey breast, potatoes, peas and carrots topped with pie crust pieces ​(Nov. 10 through 23)  Ham and Pineapple Toasted Sandwich: Oven roasted ham, pineapple, and Swiss cheese on rustic bread served with chips​ (Nov. 24 through Jan. 9)  Chicken and Bacon Corn Chowder: Creamy corn chowder with chicken, bacon, and potatoes (New) (Nov. 24 through Jan. 9)  Mickey Ornament Macaron: Pearl-dusted white macaron shells filled with chocolate ganache and peppermint mousse (New) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Chocolate Cake Snow Globe: Layers of chocolate sponge cake, truffle mousse, and chocolate glaze topped with a buttercream tree, red and white pearls, a chocolate star, and snow powder (New) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Snowman Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake: cream cheese icing, milk chocolate nougatine arms and snowman chocolate decoration (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) Market House (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction) Mint Julep Bar (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)  Mickey-shaped Candy Cane Beignets dusted with peppermint powdered sugar (In packs of three or six)  Assorted Mickey-shaped Beignets: A mix of Mickey-shaped and seasonal beignets (In packs of six) (New) Chocolate Dipping Sauce Huckleberry Mint Julep: A refreshing blend of huckleberry and mint with a hint of lime garnished with fresh mint and blueberry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Plaza Inn  Chocolate Mint Shortcake: Chocolate mint sponge cake, cookie crumbles, whipped topping, and chocolate drizzle (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) (New) Holiday Cake: Devil's food cake with swirled white chocolate mousse filling, buttercream frosting, and holiday sprinkles (Dec. 1 through Jan. 9) Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (Dec. 22 through 25) Holiday Special: Chicken tinga, beef barbacoa, cheese tamale, Spanish rice, beans, and bolillo (New)  Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available)  Holiday Grey Stuff: with holiday sprinkles and a white chocolate star (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)  Mocha Peppermint Taverne Cold Brew: Peppermint cold brew with chocolate peppermint topper and crushed peppermint (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) > Mike's Pick Holiday Punch: Pomegranate, lemonade, and ginger beer with spiced coconut topper (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) River Belle Terrace (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Sticky Toffee Pudding Jar: Sticky toffee pudding infused with house-made pudding (New) Cranberry Apple Tart: topped with streusel with caramel sauce (New) (Plant-based)  Royal Street Veranda (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available) Cookies and Cream Fritters dusted with chocolate cookie sugar and served with a sweet cream-cheese dipping sauce (New) Sweet Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce (New) Stage Door Café (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available) Holiday Wreath Funnel Cake: with apple cider drizzle, fresh baked apples, whipped topping, and holiday sprinkles (New) The Tropical Hideaway (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Holiday DOLE Whip Sundae: DOLE Whip strawberry and lime, gummy topper, and seasonal sprinkles (New) > Mike's Pick Troubadour Tavern (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)Celebration Potato: Pulled smoked turkey, whipped cream cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and fried onions (New) Churros at small world Promenade and Casey Jr. Circus Train (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) Gingerbread Churro: Churro rolled in gingerbread sugar (New) Butterscotch Dipping Sauce (New) Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Chestnut Churro: Classic churro with chestnut sauce drizzle and crushed meringue topping (New) Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Chocolate Sugar Churro: Churro tossed in a chocolate sugar mix served with a side of peppermint chocolate ganache (New) Peppermint Ganache Dipping Sauce: Chocolate ganache sauce with peppermint and white chocolate bits (New) Churros near Haunted Mansion (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)  Sugar Plum Churro: Churro rolled in tart raspberry sugar (New) Marshmallow Dipping Sauce (New) Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Town Square (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)  Mint Chip Churro: Churro rolled in chocolate cookie dust and mint sugar Mint-Chocolate Dipping Sauce: Marshmallow creme infused with mint and topped with crushed chocolate cookies Pretzels at small world Promenade (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)Butterscotch Dipping Sauce (New) Popcorn near Haunted Mansion (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Christmastime Popcorn: Freshly popped buttered popcorn served with M&M's and mini marshmallows ​(New)  Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) Toffee Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel sprinkled with toffee sugarCandy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)  Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and with black dark chocolate and M&M's lights (New)  Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M'S chocolate candies (New)  Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New)  Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New) (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen) Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New) (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen) Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M'S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen) Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M'S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New) Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M'S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jellybean (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen) Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallows ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, embellished with a red, polka dot Minnie bow Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green colored-chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint Disney California Adventure Park Aunt Cass Café (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)   Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)  Snowman Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)  Candy Cane Sourdough Bread (Plant-based) Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles Award Wieners (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)  Hollywood Beef Dip: Sliced roast beef on toasted hoagie roll with fried pickles, provolone, avocado spread, caramelized onion, and jalapeño-spiced au jus served with choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or filmstrip fries (New) > Mike's Pick Milk and Cookies Funnel Cake Fries: Funnel cake fries topped with cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, and mini cookies (New) Brewery X Purple Dusk Hard Seltzer (New) Boudin Bread Cart (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)   Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)  Snowman Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)  Candy Cane Sourdough Bread (Plant-based) Cappuccino Cart (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available) Salted Caramel-Mocha Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake filled with salted caramel and finished with ganache, sprinkles, and white chocolate mousse Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Mobile order available)  Snowball Hard Float: Cranberry pomegranate seltzer, vanilla ice cream, cranberry sauce drizzle, and a rosemary garnish (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9) Happy Holidays Hard Float: Champagne, raspberry sorbet, and a fresh raspberry garnish (New) (Dec. 17 through Jan. 9)  Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available) Cranberry Yogurt Churro: Cinnamon sugar churro, cranberry yogurt sauce, crushed pretzels, and sprinkles (New) Nog Chata with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles Cozy Cone Motel 2 – Ice Cream Cones (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)Christmas Tree Cone: Peppermint soft-serve decorated with holiday sprinklesCozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)Chicken Pesto Cone: Creamy pesto alfredo pasta, marinated chicken, balsamic glaze, bruschetta tomatoes, and Romano cheeseCozy Cone Motel 4 – Frozen Cone-Coctions (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)Gingerbread Mule: Cinnamon whiskey, ginger beer, lemon juice, and gingerbread syrup garnished with a maraschino cherry (New) Fiddler, Fifer & Practical (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Caramel Pecan Roll: Cinnamon roll with roasted pecans, caramel sauce, and banana slices (New) Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction) Flo's V-8 Café (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available) Gingerbread Shake: Gingerbread-spiced milk shake and whipped cream with holiday bundt cake (Also available with a souvenir glass) (New) Hollywood Lounge (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)  Cran-Raspberry Refresher: Cranberry and raspberry lemonade with a splash of Sprite topped with mint and a cherry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Rök House Brewing Co. Winter Nights Imperial Black Ale (New) Seaborn Merry Cranberry Margarita (New) Gin Lavender Lemonade: Lavender lemonade with gin and a lavender sprig (New) > Mike's Pick Smoky Hibiscus Orange Cocktail (New) > Mike's Pick Shimmering Apple Pie Cocktail: Cinnamon whiskey with pineapple juice, sour mix, green apple liquor and edible gold glitter (New) Mendocino Terrace (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)Mistletoe Mule: A twist on a classic mule with cranberry juice and agave garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a cape cranberry (New) Mortimer's Market (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based) Smokejumpers Grill (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)  Caramel Crispy Churro Shake: Caramel-flavored shake, dulce de leche, crispy churro cereal, whipped cream, and chocolate garnish (New) Hibiscus Blueberry Agua Fresca: Hibiscus syrup, blueberry purée, and lime juice served over ice (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Golden Road Brewing Christmas Cart Wheat Ale (New) Peach Passion Fruit Hard Lemonade: Tequila, lemonade, passion fruit nectar, and peach syrup served over ice (New) Studio Catering Co. (Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)  Filipino Feast Burrito: Pork belly adobo fried rice, pancit, and lumpia in a warm flour tortilla with sweet chili dipping sauce (New) Cran-Raspberry Refresher: Cranberry and raspberry lemonade with a splash of Sprite topped with mint and a cherry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Wine Country Trattoria (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Spiced Apple Buck: Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple spice syrup, ginger beer, and lemon juice garnished with a lemon wheel (New) > Mike's Pick Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)Almond Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon sugar topped with almond butter, white icing, and roasted sliced almonds (New) Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats (Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)  Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and with black dark chocolate and M&M's lights (New)  Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M'S chocolate candies (New)  Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats) Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats) Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats) Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M'S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar (Only available at Trolley Treats) Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M'S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New) Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M'S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jelly bean Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallows ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, and a red, polka dot Minnie bow Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey (Only at Trolley Treats) Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure ParkParadise Garden Grill (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Tacos Gobernador: Chipotle-marinated shrimp tacos with pepper Jack cheese served with Spanish rice and refried beans (New)  IMPOSSIBLE Albondigas Soup: IMPOSSIBLE meatballs in a vegetable soup (Plant-based)  Achiote-marinated Half Chicken with Spanish rice, refried beans topped with a nopal salad (New) Shareable Loaded Torta with chicken milanesa, carnitas, sliced ham, chorizo beans, panela cheese, onions, avocado spread, and tomatoes on telera bread served with chips, chorizo beans, and a wedge of street-style watermelon (Serves two to four guests) (New) Street-style Watermelon with lime juice, chile-lime seasoning, and chamoy (New) Chocolate Cake Flan: Layer of flan on chocolate cake with caramel (New) Mango Candy Cocktail: Tequila and mango with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim (New) Modelo Especial Dos Equis Ambar Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta  Al Pastor Pizza with chorizo beans, marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onions and avocado salsa (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 22) Gingerbread Cheesecake topped with vanilla mousse (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Hotels of the Disneyland Resort Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & SpaGrand Californian Great Hall Cart (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)  Mickey Mouse-shaped Poinsettia Cookie Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie Christmas Cookie Holiday Cookie Box: will include two milk chocolate-dipped Mickey-shaped cookies, two raspberry-filled cookies and two sugar cookies with festive sprinkles Assorted Macarons: Assorted macaron box will include two gingerbread, two peppermint and two Mexican hot chocolate Kwanzaa Sweet Potato Loaf Crisped Rice Treat Holiday Cinnamon Buns (New) Hot Cocoa Cookies (New) Coffee with Liqueur (Available with Amaretto, Butterscotch, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal Apple, Godiva Chocolate, Grand Marnier, Jameson Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Rumchata, Rumple Minz, Skrewball Whiskey) (New) Eggnog with Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk Gingerbread Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur (Available with Amaretto, Butterscotch, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal Apple, Godiva Chocolate, Grand Marnier, Jameson Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Rumchata, Rumple Minz, Skrewball Whiskey) Cookie shot with Louis XIII Cognac Cookie shot with Clase Azul Ultra Anejo Downtown Disney DistrictBallast Point Brewing Co. (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Butternut Squash Salmon: Skin-on pan-roasted salmon with butternut squash purée, sautéed quinoa, pomegranate sherry reduction, and arugula salad garnish (New)  Beignets Expressed (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Maple-bacon Glazed Beignets: Maple-infused icing topped with applewood smoked bacon (New)  California Churro (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Peppermint Hot Chocolate Churro: Churro rolled in chocolate sugar, drizzled with mint and chocolate icing, and covered in peppermint candies (New)  Kayla's Cake (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Gingerbread Macarons: Gingerbread buttercream, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and honeyMarceline's Confectionery (Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)  Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and decorated with black dark chocolate and M&M'S chocolate candies lights (New)  Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M's chocolate candies (New)  Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New)  Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New)  Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M'S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M'S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New) Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M'S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jellybean Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallows ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, embellished with a red, polka dot Minnie bow Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green colored-chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New) Naples Ristorante e Bar (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Traditional Chiacchiere Italian Bow Tie Cookies: Slightly sweet, fried angel wing pastries with powdered sugar and blackberry dipping sauce (At Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria) Bah Humbug Cocktail: Peanut butter whiskey, white crème de cacao, green crème de menthe, and half and half with a dissolvable holiday message (New)  Scrooged Cocktail: Peanut butter whiskey and eggnog topped with holiday sprinkles (New) Splitsville Luxury Lanes  Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Peppermint hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, peppermint candy cane, crushed peppermint candy, red sprinkles, and cocoa powder (New) (Dec. 1 to 31) Winter White Cosmopolitan: Vodka, orange liqueur, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and white cranberry-peach juice (New) (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) Tortilla Jo's (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)Santa's Margarita for Two: Blanco tequila, peach liqueur, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and sweet and sour garnished with a white sugar rim, and fresh cranberries (New)  Novelties Available Throughout the Resort (Available starting Nov. 10 throughout the holiday season) Chip & Dale Holiday Straw Clip (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Café Daisy, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, The Golden Horseshoe, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Little Red Wagon, and Troubadour Tavern At Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Mortimer's Market, Schmoozies!, Smokejumpers Grill, and Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street Christmas Parade Reindeer Sipper (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:  At Disneyland Park: Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Galactic Grill, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Plaza Inn, Refreshment Corner, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart Gold Musical Rotating Tin (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, and Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat At Disney California Adventure Park: Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street, Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, and Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield Holiday Kermit Straw Clip (Limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Town Square, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and Troubadour Tavern At Disney California Adventure Park: Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Mortimer's Market, and Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street Holiday Olaf Bottle Topper (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country, Churros at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Town Square, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Taverne At Disney California Adventure Park: Churros at Hollywood Land, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Mortimer's Market, Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street, and Outdoor Vending at Disney California Adventure park Holiday Popcorn Bucket (Limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster, Popcorn near City Hall, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, and Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat At Disney California Adventure Park: Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn near Carthay Circle Popcorn at Pixar Pier Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:  At Disneyland Park: Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, and Stage Door Café At Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill At Disneyland Hotel: Coffee House At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill Holiday Swizzle Stick (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Rancho del Zocalo At Disney California Adventure Park: Cappuccino Cart, Hollywood Lounge, Sonoma Terrace, and Disney Festival of Holidays Marketplaces At Disneyland Hotel: Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, Pool Bar At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart Holiday Travel Tumbler (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:  At Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bengal Barbecue, Café Daisy, Fantasyland Fruit Cart, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Stage Door Café, and Troubadour Tavern At California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill At Disneyland Hotel: Coffee House At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill Mickey Mouse-shaped Peppermint Glow Cube (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Red Rose Taverne, and Refreshment Corner At Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, Seasonal Snack, and Disney Festival of Holidays Marketplaces Mickey Mouse-shaped Green Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cube (Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:  At Disneyland Park: Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Red Rose Taverne, and Refreshment Corner At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co. Mickey Mouse-shaped Red Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cube (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:  At Disneyland Park: Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Red Rose Taverne, and Refreshment Corner At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co. Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Bucket (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at:  At Disneyland Park: Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near City Hall, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, and Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat At Disney California Adventure Park: Churros at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn near Carthay Circle, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, and Willie's Churros at Buena Vista Street --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. 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This week, we finally have an opening date for the Adventureland Treehouse, Space Mountian is back with some updates, the new DVC bar is opening soon, some voices are leaving the park, we conclude our talk with author J Jeff Kober, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Of course, the day after our last episode went live, we got the reopening date for the Adventureland Treehouse. The attraction will reopen on November 10th to guests and feature the mother's music den, the son's nature room, and the daughter's astronomer's loft. The kitchen, dining room, and father's art studio are at ground level. It will be great to have this attraction back open welcoming guests! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/new-adventureland-treehouse-opening-in-disneyland-nov-10-2023/ Space Mountain returned from refurbishment last week, with some notable updates and one miss, at least for now. On the exterior of the attraction, new projection effects and lighting really bring the mountain to life. Inside the attraction, new projection effects have been added “in space” for guests to experience. The section of the attraction just after the first small lift hill is completely dark, but David from Fresh Baked reported that a cast member informed him they are still working on it. – https://www.micechat.com/371431-disneyland-news-voices-silenced-new-projects/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/photos-video-space-mountain-reopens-with-new-projection-effects-at-disneyland-park/ The new bar at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel opens this week! The Palm Breeze Bar will serve salads, sandwiches, sharables, pizza, and more. It will open on November 2nd and will be available to all guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel.  – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-new-palm-breeze-bar-opening-nov-2-at-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel/ A fun and scary cast member event was shared online recently. The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail scare maze was available to cast members attending the Grizzly Peak Halloween Carnival recognition event. The organizers of the event hope to continue to expand the scare maze and plus it more each year. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disneyland-resort-shares-look-at-cast-member-exclusive-scare-maze/ This Halloween season, a Disney artist named Joe Yakovetic has been at the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel sculpting pumpkins. He was by the Fantasy Tower at the Disneyland Hotel from noon to 3PM, and at the Grand Californian from 5PM to 8PM. He was there until October 30th. – https://www.micechat.com/371254-joe-yakovetics-pumpkin-wonderland-at-the-disneyland-hotels-through-halloween/ A holiday tradition at Disneyland is returning this year, and the dates have been released. The Candlelight Processional will take place on December 2nd and 3rd at 5:30pm and 7:45pm each night. As usual, narrators for the show have not been announced and will be a surprise for the nights of the processional. There is limited standing room only behind the seating area for park guests, so unless you are a VIP, you will need to claim your spot very early in the day. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/28/dates-announced-for-the-2023-candlelight-processional-at-disneyland-resort/ Disney Vacation Club announced the dates and registration details for the 2024 Moonlight Magic events at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure. These events are free for DVC members and include after-hours access to attractions, rare character meet and greets, entertainment, and more. For Disney California Adventure, the event will take place on January 29th, 2024. No further information was announced at this time. For more details, check out the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disney-vacation-club-announces-2024-moonlight-magic-dates-at-walt-disney-world-and-disney-california-adventure/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/disneyland-resort-shares-look-at-cast-member-exclusive-scare-maze/ For the last 32 years at Disneyland and 11 years at Disney California Adventure, you could count on one thing: the voices of Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon welcoming guests with their voices. The resort is going through some casting changes that caused Bill and Camille to move on to other projects. – https://www.micechat.com/371319-iconic-disneyland-voices-moving-on-celebrating-the-legacy-of-bill-rogers-and-camille-dixon/ A new Magic Keyholder exclusive perk is available at the Magic Key Terrace. A new medallion machine with exclusive designs on gold medallions was installed last week with four new designs. The classic Disneyland sign, the Pixar Pal-A-Round, and Sleeping Beauty Castle are among the designs. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/new-gold-magic-key-medallions-coming-to-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: J Jeff Kober Amazon Book Link – https://a.co/d/5MidHou Jeff's Website – https://disneyinsights.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, new rumors about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the Adventureland Treehouse is ready to open, Pixar Place Hotel has an opening date, Toontown may be finishing up tweaks, we talk to author J Jeff Kober about the first 100 years of Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Over at MiceChat, Dusty Sage was able to have a conversation with higher-up associated with Tiana's Bayou Adventure where he expressed his dismay at the focus on the search for a missing ingredient. If Dusty is right, there is a lot more going on with this attraction. Per his conversation, it is a sort of fake out for guests concealing the fact that they are doing a lot more with this attraction than has been announced. Massive set pieces are being installed to make this much more grand than the attraction that it is replacing. They are also spending a considerable amount on this project that they could have built an entirely new attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ It is possible that by the time you listen to this, the Adventureland Treehouse could be open! All of the scaffolding has been removed and the construction tape is gone. The walls around the attraction seem to be the only thing holding back excited guests. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ The Paradise Pier Hotel will become the Pixar Place Hotel officially on January 30th, 2024. The new Luxo Lamp sculpture is yet to be installed, and the Great Maple restaurant is still under construction. The Disney Parks Blog posted images of the new room decor and all the reopening details. To see them yourself, head on over to the link in our show notes. –https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/opening-date-revealed-for-pixar-place-hotel-at-disneyland-resort-plus-sneak-peek-of-great-maple-menu-pixar-themed-hotel-rooms-and-more/ As we have spoken about a few times on the podcast recently, Toontown is undergoing some updates to fix the land's main interactive fountain and dreaming tree section. The CenTOONial Park is scheduled to reopen on October 30th, and then Goofy's How-to-Play Yard will close on the same day. Changes to this area are scheduled to wrap up and reopen to the public on November 10th. Hopefully, this will just leave Donald's Duck Pond having never been operating for guests. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/17/one-disney-attraction-will-reopen-soon-but-another-will-close-the-same-day/ A fun new activity is coming to the Disneyland Resort this Halloween Season. The Disney Parks Blog posted a Halloween Time Scavenger Hunt Around the Disneyland Resort. The scavenger hunt provides clues to find things in Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/try-our-new-disneyland-resort-halloween-scavenger-hunt-for-families/ Halloween is still about a week away, but Christmas is already moving in around the resort. Snow has started to fall on Sleeping Beauty Castle, resulting in the Disney100 decorations disappearing before the actual anniversary, lights are going up in the trees on Main Street, and New Orleans Square is starting to have its decorations installed. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with Santa? If so, act fast as Naples Restorante will offer “Breakfast with Santa” this holiday season on select days from November 25th through December 24th. Prices are $110 for adults and $50 for children and includes a family-style breakfast, hot cocoa, and bottomless mimosas for adults, and stuffed animals, and a personalized stocking for kids. Book your spot at the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ https://www.patinagroup.com/naples-ristorante-e-bar/breakfast-with-santa For Weeklyteers who have not had the chance to attend a mixology seminar at Trader Sam's, Disneyland News Today was able to and has a review of the Halloween version that happened recently. For $169, plus $30.42 gratuity and tax, which brings the entire experience to $214.88, you get the newest tiki mug available at the time and the mixology course. Tickets are prepaid only and they have a 3-day cancellation policy. The event sounds fun and includes a small reception afterward with appetizers from Tongaroa Terrace. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/10/review-spirited-trader-sams-mixology-seminar-shakes-up-some-fun-at-disneyland-resort/ For Disney's 100th Anniversary on October 16th, the company threw a 23-hour Cast Member party! The event took place at Disneyland, but was backstage where Cast Members participated in a variety of activities like Disney100-exclusive screenings, dunk tanks where cast members could dunk their leads, speed puzzling, and more. Visit the link in the show notes to see the group photo taken after park hours for the event. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/10/17/disney-threw-an-exclusive-23-hour-party-for-the-100th-anniversary/ Artist Sam Carter, in partnership with senior Disney designer Melanie Lapovich, created some artwork celebrating Disney through the eras. The artwork was posted online on the Walt Disney Archives Facebook page this week. The artwork debuted at the D23 Disney100: D23 Royal Anniversary Ball that took place at the Walt Disney Studios last week. Check it our at the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/371000-disneyland-update-snowfall-pumpkins-missed-opportunities/ Discussion Topic: Jeff Kober A Century of Powerful Disney Insights: Inspiration & Ideas from 100 Years of Disney Magic – https://a.co/d/5MidHou https://disneyinsights.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, a HUGE announcement on the future of Disney parks around the world, with even more news about DisneylandForward, Turning Red could be coming to the parks, Magic Happens going away soon, we talk about the Dreaming Tree Gala, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: In a bombshell announcement before Investor Day for the Walt Disney Company, Disney announced that they plan to spend nearly $60 billion dollars over the next 10 years to expand the parks and cruise lines around the world. They stated in the filing that they have over 1,000 acres of land that they can use for possible development, the equivalent of seven new Disneyland Parks. – https://www.micechat.com/368284-news-disney-parks-to-double-in-next-10-years-with-60-billion-expansion/ Some new information has come out regarding DisneylandForward. The City of Anaheim released the environmental impact report for the proposed changes. This document has a host of possibilities discussed, such as new attractions, new modes of guest transport around the resort, and potential layout of the new theme park and shopping areas. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/17/weve-got-a-big-update-on-the-proposed-disneyland-expansion-project/#more-854481 https://www.micechat.com/286075-disneylandforward-explained-future-expansion/ Disneyland has put out a casting call for people who match the description of Turning Red look-alikes. Characters include the members of the boy band from the movie 4*Town, Meilin's father, and friends. The casting call mentions upcoming special events and appearances at the resort. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/12/disney-left-a-clue-about-9-new-characters-coming-to-the-parks/#more-852798 Magic Happens is ending its run next month, before the Christmas Fantasy Parade premieres in November. Sunday, October 15th will be the last day of performances of the popular parade, leaving a couple of weeks between parades. The Christmas Fantasy Parade kicks off on November 11th. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ The new Avengers Vault shop in Avengers Campus opened this week. The new shop is not very large but features some exciting props from the movies. Captain America's shield, Iron Man's ARC reactor, and Loki's TVA badge and time stick. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/09/18/disneys-new-store-is-finally-open/#more-854662 The new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel are now present on the maps around the hotel area. Some of the grounds have also been revealed with the construction walls being removed. The new pool area can be seen at a distance by guests who are interested. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ runDisney returns to the Disneyland Resort this January and there are some new details. The design of the medals that runners can get after completing a race were shown off on the Disney Parks Blog. The overall theme is midcentury modern, with the 5K medal having a boomerang design, with Sleeping Beauty Castle, a palm tree, and Pluto running on it. The 10K medal has Donald and Daisy running with the Carthay Circle Theater and Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background. The half marathon medal has a gold Disneyland D with Mickey and Minnie running out of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Finally, the Dumbo Double Dare medal features Dumbo flying with a circus ring around the outside of the medal, with Dumbo Double Dare written in the Dumbo circus font. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/rundisney-celebrates-mickey-and-friends-in-midcentury-disneyland-nostalgia-for-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-medals/ Fans of Rogers the Musical can relive the experience as many times as they like with the debut of the cast album. The music can be found on all streaming platforms for your listening delight. – https://www.micechat.com/368016-disneyland-update-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa share their trip to the Dreaming Tree Gala.

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant or Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris is perhaps one of the most beautiful buildings Disney has ever created in its empire of themed attractions. This podcast takes you inside and out, down to the dragon and up to the spires, and then even beyond to the courtyard. Three shops compliment the castle experience, and a wonderful princess dining experience is approximate in this area I refer to as the French Quarter of Fantasyland. From park opening until fireworks, this castle stands supreme. This is the castle you've been looking for. It's unlike any other, and it is truly the most Disney of Castles. Join us as we explore Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook page, Disney Insights and our YouTube page of the same name. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!

In the 165th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome two new Friends of the Show, Bluebird Emily and  Jessica, both travel planners with Upon a Star Travel and magical entrepreneurs. First, Jenn is getting ready for her European Disney cruise, while Dave has started his Mickey Virtual 5K queue, Emily spent her afternoon at Old Key West, and of course, Jessica just returned from Disneyland. In this longer episode, Jessica has visited Disneyland for the first time, and talks about seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle and the magic that she experiences, while Emily visits Disneyland for the 2nd time, returning to the castle.  The conversation ranges from the attractions to the food to differences in Land and World, and a great explanation on the best airports to fly into LA. Finally, Emily talks about her delivery and decor service, Bluebird Gifting Company, and Jessica talks about the upcoming Magical Mice Tours.   

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This week, Live-action Ariel arrives at the resort, Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney100 decorations are complete, Space Mountain turns 46 at Disneyland, a new turkey leg flavor, we talk with Disney Illustrator Rick Law, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News Weeklyteers who want to see the new Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid have a chance to at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. She is meeting guests in Fantasyland near “it's a small world” in a spot inspired by Eric's library filled with whozits and whatzits galore. There was also some limited-time treats, including the Purple Pineapple Shell Macaron, which is a purple macaron filled with blue pineapple buttercream, and a chocolate pearl and a Mermaid Strawberry Cake. – New ‘The Little Mermaid' Experiences at Disney Parks | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Five months after the start of the Disney100 celebration and some of the details are just now complete. The final finals have finally been installed on the top of the highest turrets of Sleeping Beauty Castle. We have no idea why this took so long, but we are glad that it is done. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) A summer dance party is returning this year. Stitch's Interplanetary Dance Party Blast has come back to Tomorrowland. The dance party features characters dressed in goofy space-themed costumes. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Space Mountain turned 46 this past week! To celebrate, Disneyland is offering a Space Mountain Stainless Steel Bottle filled with Passion Fruit Limeaid at Alien Pizza Planet, Tomorrowland Lemonade, and Galactic Grill for $27.99.  – It's Space Mountain's Birthday! Get an EXCLUSIVE Disney Souvenir to Celebrate | the disney food blog Turkey Leg fans unite! There is a new turkey leg available at the snack cart by Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout. The Sriracha Glazed Turkey Leg is $15. Disney Food Blog reviewed it and said it doesn't taste much different than a regular turkey leg. They also said the spice level was pretty mild. – Did This Controversial Disney Snack Just Get Even MORE Divisive? | the disney food blog Weeklyteers that go solo to the parks and love Soarin' Around the World have an easier way to do so. The single-rider line is available for Soarin' in Disney California Adventure. – Soarin' Around the World Adds Single Rider Line at Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) The construction in Downtown Disney is finally showing good signs of progress. Vertical construction has finally begun after over a year of being mostly a dirt pile. This area is coming together quickly now that the foundation was poured. – Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) Guests excited to see what the Pixar Place Hotel will look like when the renovation is complete are in for a treat! Disney released concept art for the new lobby, “Finding Nemo” inspired swimming area, and a family play court. There was also some concept art showing off the upcoming restaurant Great Maple. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/05/new-details-concept-art-revealed-for-pixar-place-hotel-at-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland Update: The Final Splashdown, Pixar Preview & More Mermaid! (micechat.com) A couple of new pairs of ears have been seen in the parks. There is a new chocolate-dunked churro set of ears, which feature churros curled into circles, topped with dripping chocolate and a white sparkly bow. Another new set of ears is from the movie Elemental. This set features Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple, the two main characters from the movie representing fire and water. The “bow” is made of flames and a wave of water. – New Chocolate-Dunked Churro Ear Headband at Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) New Ear Headband, Water Bottle, and More Pixar's ‘Elemental' Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) June is Pride month and of course Disney has a foodie guide out to help celebrate on both coasts! Walt Disney World has a lot of options, while Disneyland has fewer options including a Mickey-shaped Macaron, and a Mickey Pride Cookie. There are also some items in Downtown Disney at participating locations. – Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Pride Month 2023 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) The Disney VoluntEARS have delivered over 40,000 children's books to families to inspire reading. Since 2000, millions of books have been donated to First Book, a nonprofit that works to ensure educational equity by providing free and low-cost books serving kids in need. – Disney VoluntEARS Bring the Magic of Reading to the Community | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Discussion Topic Illustrator Rick Law

This week, 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