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

This week, 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/

This week, mobile ordering just got better, Magic Keys are back on sale, unique experiences at Disneyland After Dark, Grad Nite dates are announced, Star Wars announcements, we finish our conversation with Teresa and Vern about their 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 A wonderful update has come to the Disneyland mobile app that is set to make mobile ordering so much better! There is now a available now filter that shows locations that have a pickup window of now. No more scrolling through all the options to find the locations to pick up a bite to eat right now. In addition, there is a "near by" filter that will allow guests to see options that are close to their current location to place an order. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-available-now-filter-and-more-added-to-mobile-ordering-on-disneyland-my-disney-experience-apps/ Weeklyteers who have been waiting to pick up a Magic Key, you are in luck! Magic Key sales resumed Tuesday, April 11th. No word on how long they may be available for, so if you are interested in joining the program, do so sooner rather than later. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/10/magic-key-sales-resume-tomorrow-for-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite still has tickets available for April 18th and 20th. Weeklyteers may want to grab a ticket to this event with all the details now released. A TON of character meet and greets, including some rarely or never seen before characters are going to be on hand. These include Mother and Father from the Carousel of Progress, the Tomorrowland Space Couple, Mr. Morrow from Flight to the Moon, and more! This doesn't even touch on all the food and other entertainment like Fantasy in the Sky fireworks! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CqrcaMnraxZ/ The schedule has been released for the Class of 2023 Grad Nites at Disneyland. The dates for this year at Disney California Adventure are May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30, and 31, and June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, and 16th. Tickets range from $99 to $219. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ - https://www.disneycampus.com/programs/field-trips/dlr/grad-nite-disneyland/ Star Wars fans of all ages, get ready for some exciting updates coming to Star Tours next year! New characters and destinations are being added to Star Tours at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. No details on the locations or characters just yet, but it will be great to have an update to the attraction that started it all for Star Wars in the parks! - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/star-tours-sets-course-for-new-adventures-in-2024/ - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/imagineers-tease-more-new-characters-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ As part of the remodel and reimagining of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, an iconic part of the building has been removed. The sign for the restaurant that featured a large saxaphone was removed last week as the remodel nears completion. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ We have an opening date for Rogers the Musical coming to the Hyperion Theater this summer! June 30th is the opening date for this limited time musical, based on the Hawkeye Disney+ series Rogers musical. The show will be one act, with a runtime of around 30 minutes. The show will perform Tuesdays through Saturdays, going dark on Sundays and Mondays. In addition to the songs heard in the Hawkeye series, five new original songs will be performed. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/rogers-the-musical-to-premiere-june-30-for-a-limited-time-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Guests to Star Wars Galaxys Edge are in for a treat if they wanted to try an item from the sequel trilogy. Polystarch Puffbread, the rehydraded bread that Rey had on Jakuu in the Force Awakens has come to the Milk Stand! For $5.99, this treat is overall sweet, with hints of cinnamon. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/08/everyone-wants-to-know-if-this-new-disney-bread-is-gross-it-isnt/ Collectors of the Starbucks themed items have some new options available at the resort. The Disney Parks Starbucks Coffeehouse Collection includes a geometric tumbler with straw for $49.99, a porcelain tumbler for $27.99, a stainless steel bottle for $34.99, and a tall travel mug for $29.99. There is also a tote bag for $24.99 and a keychain with the same design for $14.99. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-disney-parks-starbucks-coffeehouse-collection-arrives-at-disneyland-resort/ More attraction themed options are showing up around the parks, this time it is for the Enchanted Tiki Room! A new Tiki Room ress is $128 at the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney and Elias and Co. on Buena Vista Street. There is also a Loungefly purse for $75, a hat for $34.99, a button up for $59.99, and matching shorts for $39.99. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-enchanted-tiki-room-loungefly-bag-dress-and-more-at-disneyland-resort/ - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/two-new-wild-inspired-minnie-ear-headbands-feature-the-lion-king-and-enchanted-tiki-room-in-disneyland/ For Earth month, Disneyland is emphasizing sustainability around the resort. Reusable cutlery is available at multiple locations listed at the link in the show notes, encouraging guests to reduce food waste by using the green can that goes to the food scraps program at Galactic Grill, Hungry Bear, or Pym Test Kitchen. Paradise Garden Grill has a lot of plant based options for the Food and Wine Festival, along with sustainable culinary demonstrations at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ Discussion Topic Vern and Teresa talk in-depth of their recent trip on a Disney cruise.

This week, Easter is this weekend and there are a lot of things happening at the resort, a new DVC lounge is coming to Tomorrowland, something is growing in the Grand Californian, a new droid is available in Droid Depot, we continue our talk about Teresa and Vern's 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 The Disney100 Celebration continues to roll along with new things appearing around the parks. A new Disney100 Purple Mickey Mouse balloon bucket has arrived. This is a new color of the same popcorn bucket that we saw previously in silver. This bucket is available in both parks at participating popcorn carts. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/03/28/a-new-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-for-disneys-100th-anniversary/ Star Wars fans who have played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order can now pick up the BD unit droid from that game and the upcoming sequel. A BD unit droid is for sale in the Droid Depot for $109.99. The droid is black and yellow and comes with a remote control, just like the other droids available at the location. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/03/bd-remote-control-droid-from-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-arrives-at-disneyland-resort/ Disney Vacation Club members will have a new place to hangout in Disneyland coming later this month. The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station - a Member Lounge is scheduled to open on April 19th in Tomorrowland on the second floor of the Star Wars Launch Bay. The theming in this location is really good and will be a great place for DVC members to relax and recharge. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/03/breaking-disney-vacation-club-member-lounge-at-disneyland-park-to-open-in-april/ - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/03/30/opening-date-announced-for-the-newest-disney-vacation-club-lounge/ The single rider entrance of Space Mountain has changed once again. After the single rider line returned earlier this year going through the Lightning Lane entrance, it has now been relocated to the exit of the attraction. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/space-mountain-single-rider-line-re-routed-through-exit-at-disneyland/ A post online from a former Imagineer gives us a better idea of a creature that guests would have been able to ride in Star Wars Galaxys Edge before it was deemed over budget. Frank Mezzatesta confirmed this on Twitter, along with some concept art of the experience. Elee, the name of the creature that guests would have taken a ride on, would have carried 6 passengers around a small area of the land. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/former-imagineer-confirms-elee-a-large-creature-that-could-carry-guests-around-star-wars-galaxys-edge-was-scrapped-due-to-budget/ Weeklyteers who wanted to have a "key to it all" are now out of luck. Bob Iger confirmed that the Premier Annual Pass, which offered holders the ability to visit both Disneyland and Walt Disney World would not be returning. The pass was available for just over $2,000 a year before it was discontinued due to the pandemic. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/breaking-bob-iger-says-disneyland-walt-disney-world-combination-premier-annual-pass-will-not-return/ Magic Band collectors be on the lookout for new Magic Band designs at Disneyland. The new designs feature Yoda, Mickey Mouse, Marvel Comics, and more. The new designs are all $44.99 each, and available around the resort. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-yoda-marvel-comics-mickey-mouse-and-more-magicband-designs-debut-at-disneyland-resort/ Fans of the Disney Channel Original Movie "Prom Pact" were enjoying Disney California Adventure last week. The cast had breakfast at Napa Rose, then spent the day enjoying the attractions around DCA. - https://www.micechat.com/352070-disneyland-update-rolling-heads-strollers-easter-eggs/ Easter is this Sunday, and there are a few things that guests can do around the resort. For Easter dining, Goofy's Kitchen and Storyteller's Cafe are offering brunch and dinner. The Grand Californian Holiday cart is also offering some sweet treats. As we have reported previously, there is a ton of Easter treats at the candy shops around the resort as well. Finally, the eggstravaganza is still going strong with three different hunts between Disneyland, DCA, and Downtown Disney. - https://www.micechat.com/352070-disneyland-update-rolling-heads-strollers-easter-eggs/ Something new has "grown" into the lobby of the Grand Californian. A large, live tree has appeared in the middle of the lobby with no explanation. MiceChat thinks that the tree is to celebrate Earth Month. - https://www.micechat.com/352070-disneyland-update-rolling-heads-strollers-easter-eggs/ Once again Minnie Mouse has vacated the lawn in front of Main Street Station and Mickey has moved back in. It seems that each year for Women's History Month Minnie may be making an appearance going forward. - https://www.micechat.com/352070-disneyland-update-rolling-heads-strollers-easter-eggs/ Discussion Topic Vern and Teresa talk in-depth of their recent trip on a Disney cruise.

This week, Set a date to runaway with Mickey and Minnie, unexpected price increases, more chances to hang out with the plaids, Another Wakandan moves into DCA, a peek into holiday festival foods, we finish our interview with Imagineer Greg Combs, 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: The kickoff to Disney's 100th anniversary will be centered at Disneyland. To begin with a bang, Disneyland announced the opening date of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway! Starting January 27th, guests will be able to take a trip through the El Capitoon theater with Mickey and Minnie. Now, the rest of Mickey's Toontown is not going to open just yet, just the attraction. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/disney100-celebration-at-disneyland-resort-begins-jan-27-2023/ Not only will Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway open for the celebration, but the icon of Disneyland – Sleeping Beauty Castle will see a makeover. The castle will celebrate wonder with platinum banners and bunting, and accented with the three Good Fairies. One of the most exciting upgrades will be two majestic water fountains on either side of the moat. Finally, a wishing star will sparkle from atop the large roof of the castle. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/disney100-celebration-at-disneyland-resort-begins-jan-27-2023/ In a surprise move by Disneyland, ticket prices went up this Monday. Usually, these changes happen in the beginning of the year, but not this time. On average, the ticket prices increased $5 this time. THere is an additional tier of ticket, which moves the previous ticket levels down, now starting at Tier 0, which is the old Tier 1. Pricing has remained $104 for the now tier 0 ticket, and increased to $179 for the Tier 6 level, up $15 from last time. Adding park hopping now costs $5 more at $65 per ticket. Multi-day tickets went up between $30 and $35 per ticket. Preferred Parking and Hotel Valet parking has gone up $5 and $15 respecively. Genie+ is now $25 per day and they have implemented demand-based pricing with no high end price announced. Web Slingers is now a normal Genie+ attraction and is not per experience like before. – https://www.micechat.com/336395-disneyland-ticket-price-increase-october-2022/ Star Wars Galaxys Edge is not immune from inflation and price increases. Building a droid at the Droid Depot will now cost $119.99 plus tax, an increase of $20. Savi's Workshop has also increased the cost to build a lightsaber to $249.99, plus tax – an increase of $30. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/11/building-a-droid-and-lightsaber-just-got-more-expensive-in-disneyland/ One of the last remaining things that went away with the beginning of the pandemic has finally returned! Guided Tours have come back to Disneyland! Currently, Walt's Main Street Story Tour and Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort tours are open for booking. Walt's Main Street tour includes a walking tour down Main Street, a visit to Walt's apartment, refreshments on the patio of the apartment, PhotoPass downloads, and a commemorative lanyard. The tour lasts 90 minutes for $160 per person. The Holiday Time tour is two and a half hours long and looks at the holiday traditions, with a special viewing area for A Christmas Fantasy Parade, holiday treats, a ride on “it's a small world” holiday and more. This tour is $110 per person. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/05/guided-tours-are-returning-to-disneyland-and-you-can-book-yours-now/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/#/park-tours/sort=alpha/ and https://www.micechat.com/335872-disneyland-guided-tours/ More new characters are coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. M'Baku will make his appearance soon from Black Panther, who will be in the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Werewolf by Night from Disney+ has two characters who are visiting. Jack Russel in his werewolf form and Elsa Bloodstone both come out after dark. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/07/big-black-panther-announcement-made-for-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/09/you-can-now-see-a-werewolf-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ There was a special event this past Sunday near Disneyland that was perfect for Halloween Disneyland fans! An Oogie Boogie Afternoon was held at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, and went behind the scenes of the popular Halloween after-hours event with Imagineers. Disney Live Entertainment, and Walt Disney Imagineering were on hand to talk about the event. Afterwards, a guests were treated to a special screening of A Nightmare Before Christmas. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/05/how-to-go-behind-the-scenes-of-disneys-oogie-boogie-bash/ Tis the season to start thinking about your holiday dining in the park. Disneyland announced nine returning food booths for the Festival of the Holidays in DCA, including Visions of Sugarplums back for the first time since 2018. No menus have been announced, but we're looking forward to the details. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/11/food-booths-announced-for-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/10/new-booth-announced-full-list-of-marketplace-food-booths-released-for-festival-of-the-holidays-2022-at-disney-california-adventure/ A new feature will help you find your car in the Disneyland app. When you park at a Disneyland parking area, the app can now tag your aisle and section in the app. The service is presented by State Farm. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland Encanto has come to New York City for a limited time. CAMP, The Family Experience Company and Disney have joined forces to put on the experience. Disney Encanto x CAMP is a 6,000 square foot experience, inspired by the film and will transport guests into Encanto. The experience is an hour-long and includes the courtyeard, a climb up to Antonio's room and a rainforest adventure, a spin through Isabela's flower-filled room, and more. Never before seen areas like Luisa's and Pepa's rooms and Dolores' Soundscape door. Tickets can be purchased at the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/10/explore-the-magic-doors-at-disney-encanto-x-camp-opening-oct-8-in-nyc/ Discussion Topic: Imagineer Greg Combs Meow Wolf: https://meowwolf.com/

This week, Disneyland celebrates American Independence, Pirates of the Caribbean is back and looks great, the retheme of Splash Mountain gets a name, new villains coming to Oogie Boogie Bash, we talk about the new Disney Wish cruise ship, 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: Monday was the celebration of American Independence in the United States and Disneyland joined in as always. Two military bands were on hand to entertain guests. The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band from Los Alamitos, CA and the 1st Division Marine Band from Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA, who are renowned for their musical excellence played in the parks July 2nd through 4th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/military-musicians-disneyland-resort-band-together-to-celebrate-independence-day/ Pirates of the Caribbean has returned at Disneyland! The entrance queue that was completely rebuilt looks nearly identical to what was there before. The two new trees are smaller than the old ones, and new lampposts have been added to brighten up the queue at night, but those are the only noticeable differences. Inside, the attraction has been brought back to its former glory. All the lighting, audio, and animatronics are working properly. – https://www.micechat.com/326163-dateline-disneyland-pirates-return-submarine-voyage-testing-more/ There is finally a name for the retheming of Splash Mountain, along with a timeline! Tiana's Bayou Adventure will be opening in late 2024 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. No closing date was announced yet, but we would guess sometime next year. – https://www.micechat.com/262305-breaking-news-splash-mountain-to-become-princess-and-the-frog-themed/ Oogie Boogie Bash tickets went on sale last week and are already sold out for the season. It is possible that Disney could add more dates, but nothing has been announced as of yet. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/07/04/tickets-sold-out-fast-for-disneylands-oogie-boogie-bash/ Two new villains have been teased to be coming to immersive treat trails this year for the Oogie Boogie Bash. There is a lot of speculation online, but – spoiler alert if you don't want to know, skip ahead a few minutes – it looks like Madam Mim and Mother Gothel will be joining the existing villains at the party. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1542241493754122240 Star Wars fans will have even more lightsaber hilts to add to their collections soon. Starting on July 8th, Plo Kloon and Kana Jarrus hilts will be available. A limited edition of 6,000 Ahsoka Tano hilt sets will also be available, but only at Walt Disney World, which features a case that plays Ahsoka's theme song when opened and contains two hilts, like in Star Wars: Rebels. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/30/new-lightsaber-hilts-coming-to-disneys-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Fans of the coasters from Oga's Cantina can now purchase some more durable versions at Jewels of Bith is Star Wars: Galaxys Edge. The coasters come in a set of 4 for $24.99 and are made out of wood with the design engraved and burned into the coaster. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/06/disneyland-now-selling-sturdier-drink-coasters-from-ogas-cantina-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Just a couple of small updates from around Disneyland. Hyperspace Mountain has gone back into hibernation this week and the classic version has returned. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is reopening on July 25th. – https://www.micechat.com/326163-dateline-disneyland-pirates-return-submarine-voyage-testing-more/ Discussion Topic: The Disney Wish – https://www.micechat.com/325279-explore-the-disney-wish-deck-by-deck/ Book your trip through ConciEARS – https://www.conciears.com

This week, Magic Keys are all sold out for now, but there is a nice ticket deal for California residents, lots of Star Wars news, Fantasmic! returned, where to best see it, a popular attraction is down for now, and some affordable food options in Downtown Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: A few months ago, the top two Magic Key levels were listed as sold out. This week, the bottom two Magic Keys have also sold out. There is no word on when or if they will go back on sale. Speculation online thinks that this is because of the impending lawsuit around reservations and access tied to the Magic Key program. Even more speculation online thinks that the program may get reworked again before going back on sale. Only time will tell. – https://www.micechat.com/323209-disneyland-news-magic-key-locked-new-ca-resident-ticket-offer/ For Weeklyteers who are going to the park and who aren't Magic Keyholders, there is a great ticket deal available! California residents can purchase summer tickets to Disneyland starting as low as $83 per day. The ticket is a 3-day, one park per day ticket for $249 for Monday through Thursday admission, with weekend tickets starting at $299. For $60 more per ticket, park hopping can be added. Tickets are valid for trips from June 3th and September 15th, 2022. Not a bad value to get to see all the nighttime entertainment that has returned. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/31/new-ticket-deal-announced-for-select-disneyland-guests/ Star Wars Celebration was this past weekend across the street from the Disneyland Resort at the Anaheim Convention Center. A lot of Star Wars news was announced, even some parks news! Boba Fett and Fennec Shand were announced to be coming to Star Wars: Galaxys Edge, and then they were there over the weekend. Din Djarin, better known as The Mandalorian, and Grogu, better known as the Child were also announced to be showing up in the area soon. This is a break from the strict timeline that Imagineering has placed on the area, but promise that the characters from the different eras will not interact or be in the same area at the same time. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13175/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_May_31__June_5_2022#news3 Anyone who has been to Oga's Cantina in Star Wars Galaxys Edge will know DJ Rex spinning tunes for the patrons of the establishment. Soon, guests can listen to some of his tracks on a new album that will be released. No firm date at the moment, but we will keep you updated once we see it online. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/27/videos-dj-r3x-from-disneys-ogas-cantina-is-releasing-an-album/ Signs outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland tease the return of the combined museum/store/photo op. No word yet on when this will reopen, but Cast Members are stationed outside of the location telling guests it should be returning soon. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ This past weekend, Fantasmic! returned to the Rivers of America to delight guests once again. The projections look clear and bright, the show scenes look fresh, and the show was amazing as always. The best way to get a great seat for the show is to book the River Belle Terrace dining package for $50 per guest, since they are using the same reserved seating area that the Blue Bayou usually uses. Once the Blue Bayou reopens, this area is expected to be shifted to the side more to accommodate the Blue Bayou guests. The Hungry Bear location is across from the Haunted Mansion and offers a side viewing angle for the show. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ June is here, which means that the busy summer season has started at Disneyland. The Disneyland Forever fireworks show will now play nightly with fireworks 7 days a week. During the non-summer and holiday season, Mickey's Mix Magic was played with projections only during the week, with fireworks on the weekends only. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Last week, the most popular attraction in Disney California Adventure had an incident that has caused it to be closed ever since. Video online showed one of the cars on the outside racetrack portion of the attraction stopped and smoking. Though the vehicle never caught fire, the guests in the vehicle were buckled in with smoke coming from the rear. Cast Members did get out to the guests and exit them from the vehicle with no injuries. Disney has closed the attraction to investigate the incident to ensure it won't happen again. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ In Downtown Disney, food trucks have taken up residence by the old ESPN building to help feed hungry guests. These food trucks are expected to be there until at least July 4th. This is a great idea since the Earl of Sandwich is gone and there is a lack of affordable dining options, especially for larger families. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Guests staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel can enjoy one of the hotel amenities again. The pool has finally reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. None of the stores or restaurants are open yet at the location, but it is great to have the pool open so guests don't have to walk over to the Disneyland Hotel to use their pool. – https://www.micechat.com/322984-disneyland-news-racers-fantasmic-star-wars/ Discussion Topic: DLWeekyl Vault: Former Aladdin a Musical Spectacular Genie Dylan Website – http://www.dylanwhite.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/itsdylanwhite/ Aladdin a Musical Spectacular Final Performance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enW48NlXRj4

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What A Piece of Junk! (The FPNet Star Wars Podcast) Episode 65: The Bad Batch Return to Kamino and Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Galactic Starcruiser prices announced   What A Piece of Junk is THE podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network dedicated to covering everything Star Wars. From the original Star Wars trilogy movies, to the prequels, to Legends canon, Disney's acquisition of Star Wars and its products, and all the fan favorite content out there, we have you covered. So please make sure to stop on over at your local cantina, grab a drink, cozy on up to your favorite alien (or droid), and get ready to talk Star Wars!   Star Wars The Bad Batch has happily been renewed for a second season and the guys onboard the Drunken Gungan are excited about it. They're also happy to discuss part 1 of the first season finale with Return to Kamino on the scopes as an action packed episode filled with some narrative twists and turns whose ramifications will be felt throughout the Star Wars galaxy for a long time to come. During the Star Wars news segment of this episode the hosts discuss the prices for the Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. and talk about the loss of Star Wars author J.W. Renzler. Join us!   Here is how you can get a hold of us on the Fandom Podcast Network and the What A Piece Of Junk Star Wars Podcast: - fpnet.podbean.com - The FPNet is on Podbean app - Fandom Podcast Network is on: Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Podbean / Google Play / Spotify / iHeartRadio - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork/ - What A Piece Of Junk a Star Wars Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhatAPieceOfJunk/ - Email: whatapieceofjunkpod@gmail.com - Twitter: @WhatWars - Instagram: FandomPodcastNetwork  - Scott Baughman on Twitter: @ScotticusMax / Instagram: @darik_grey - Nathan Miracle on Twitter: @gooeychewie - Derrick Marsh on Twitter: @hoodiedm83 GEEKY POCKET TEES: https://geekypockettees.com/ There are two ways you can support the Fandom Podcast Network and the What A Piece Of Junk Star Wars Podcast. Fandom Podcast Network Tee Public Store: Please also visit our TeePublic store where you can help support the Fandom Podcast Network while wearing your favorite show logos with pride!   Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork Apple Podcasts / iTunes Reviews:  Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts /  iTunes so new fans can find us easier. We LOVE 5 star reviews of course, but we love feedback in general! Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/

This week, the new Magic Keys program – we have all the details released today, the Jungle Cruise premieres at the park, more food locations have reopened, more features in the Disneyland app, we answer your submitted questions, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Disneyland unveiled their new annual passholder program, now called Magic Key. The new program looks to be a re-skin of the old program with four tiers of passes. The Dream Key, which has no blockout dates, allows 6 reservations held at a time, 20% off select merchandise, and 15% off select dining, with parking included for $1,399. The Believe Key is the next level with more blockout dates, 6 reservations at a time, 10% off select merchandise and dining, and 50% off parking for $949. The Enchant Key has more blockouts and is similar to the Flex Pass on the old system. It includes 4 reservations, and 10% off select merchandise and dining for $649. Finally, the Imagine Key is the new SoCal Select Pass with the most blockouts, only available to SoCal residents, 2 reservations, and 10% off select merchandise and dining for $399. All plans allow for a payment plan if the purchaser resides in California. For full details, check out the link in our show notes at dlweekly.net. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/magic-key/ The World Famous Jungle Cruise had a World Premiere at Disneyland on July 24th. The cast from the movie rode the original attraction and then were accompanied by Jungle Cruise skippers down the red carpet on the small world mall to the premiere held in the Fantasyland Theater. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/exclusive-scenes-from-disneys-jungle-cruise-world-premiere-at-disneyland-park/ For those of you who either went out to the theater or purchased the Premiere Access to The Jungle Cruise on Disney+, you may want to keep an eye out on the attraction next time you visit. Some clever easter eggs have been added to the iconic attraction from the movie. Some clothing worn in the movie appears on the office door and walls of Alberta Falls, a map hangs on the wall across from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers collection, and more! Check out the link in our show notes at dlweekly.net to see more. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/discover-jungle-cruise-film-easter-eggs-at-newly-enhanced-world-famous-jungle-cruise-attraction/ One of the original establishments in Disneyland has finally reopened to guests. The Golden Horseshoe returned on July 29th for dining only at this time. There was plenty of seating indoors in the cool air conditioning that is much needed in the heat of the summer. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/29/photos-golden-horseshoe-has-reopened-in-disneyland/ A staple of the Disneyland resort has returned to at least one location for now. With the reopening of the Pacific Wharf Cafe, bread bowls have returned. Guests can now get Mac and Cheese, or choice of Broccoli Cheese or Clam Chowder in the bowl. Each version is $11.49. The bowls are made fresh daily at the location and will hopefully make their way back to Disneyland as well soon. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/29/we-were-reunited-with-bread-bowls-at-pacific-wharf-cafe-at-disneyland/ One of Teresa's favorite treats is now available with a bit of alcohol! The Pixar Pier Parfait can now be ordered with Blue Caracao. The rest of the treat is exactly the same as the standard parfait. Guests can pick this one up for $13 at Adorable Snowman Treats on Pixar Pier. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/29/review-disneyland-added-booze-to-a-delicious-frozen-treat/ The peanut butter sandwich, a guest favorite, has returned to the Candy Palace on Main Street. For $5.49, guests can purchase this peanut buttery treat. The sandwich is filled with a soft peanut butter filling, with peanuts on the top and mixed into the filling, and coated in chocolate, with a red white chocolate Mickey head on it. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/07/31/a-fan-favorite-peanut-butter-snack-makes-a-return-to-disneyland/ The Disneyland Mobile app has become the go-to place for park tickets, mobile ordering, reservations, and now even more! The Disney Parks Blog pointed out some of the new features liek a new personalized home screen, coming later this year online check-in and digital room key for Disneyland hotels, more mobile ordering locations, PhotoPass+ One Day option, and mobile merchandise checkout. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/disneyland-resort-app-offers-even-more-magic-more-convenience-at-your-fingertips/ The LA Times recently posted an article about the new Stuntronic that had been flying high above Avengers Campus. They spoke with the team responsible for the Stuntronic and how the development process went. The delay in the land opening provided an opportunity to make the show even better by getting Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker and Spider-Man in the movies to record the dialog for the show. – https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-06-29/disneyland-avengers-campus-spiderman-robot-california-adventure-stuntronics Cast members were recognized and Disneyland celebrated them by having a week of festivities around the 66th anniversary of the park. Free food, attraction experiences, and after hours celebrations in the parks were offered to cast, as well as duck races. You heard that right! Rubber ducks were purchased for $5 each for cast members, with proceeds going to Goodwill of Orange County, and were raced through “it's a small world.” In the end, Ruth, who works in Star Wars: Galaxys Edge won the race. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/disneyland-resort-cast-members-make-a-splash-for-66th-anniversary/ Disney Imagineer and Research Fellow Lanny Smoot has been granted his 100th US Patent, a first for anyone from the Walt Disney Company. His 100th patent was for “Systems and Methods of Presenting a Multi-Media Entertainment in a Venue” was granted on August 3rd. Lanny has worked for the last 42 years as a theatrical technology creator, inventor, electrical engineer, scientist and researcher, of which 22 of those years were at Disney. Most recently, he has worked on the new lightsaber technology coming to the Galactic Starcruiser experience coming to Disney World in 2022. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/imagineer-and-disney-research-fellow-lanny-smoot-receives-his-100th-us-patent/ An opening day icon was available for purchase on August 2nd. A replica plush from the opening day of Disneyland that traveled with Walt Disney on the Disneyland Railroad was now for sale on Amazon Treasure Truck. The plush is 36″ and is from the Disney Treasures from the Vault collection and is limited edition. The plush went for $99.99 on Monday and is no longer available, but we thought it might be interesting to talk about. – https://www.micechat.com/297411-epic-piece-of-disneyland-nostalgia-recreated-walt-disneys-engineer-mickey/ The Disneyland Resort partnered with the Anaheim Union High School District to support Anaheim's Innovative Mentoring Experience program. Six students were selected to be paired with mentors at the resort to learn the ins and outs of working in experience integration, industrial engineering, finance, marketing, human resources and public affairs. The internship lasted for six weeks, creating a business plan and presentation for a fictional theme park event. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/the-magic-of-mentorship-disneyland-resort-provides-mentorship-to-anaheim-high-school-students/ Walt Disney Imagineering has been busy with the Disney Paper Parks series online since the pandemic began, and they are at it once again. This time, they have created and posted a Pop-Up map of Disneyland that you can cut out and color. The Disney Parks blog also teased more creations in the series coming in the future! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/create-your-own-pop-up-map-of-disneyland-park-with-disney-paper-parks-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering/ Discussion Topic: Listener Submitted Questions for Tage and Teresa

This week, a lot of operational changes with no masks or social distancing, some entertainment returns to the streets, a popular guest activity is available again, we finish our discussion with Joan, the first Peter Pan at Disneyland, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Since June 15th and the drop of the blueprint for a safer economy restrictions in California, what has changed at Disneyland? A lot, but most of it is good news! Indoor queues have returned, mix that with the removal of social distancing, and attractions returning to full capacity and the parks feel delightfully empty. Dining location capacity has also returned to at or near capacity, making finding a place to sit and eat a lot easier. Mobile order availability has been reduced, allowing more standby ordering to happen, easing the strain to get food. Stores have also returned to full capacity, removing the need for one way entrance and exits of retail locations, making access much easier. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Disneyland is a magical place, and part of what makes it so magical is the entertainment around the resort. This week, a couple of those entertainment options returned. The Disneyland Band is marching down Main Street, and the Citizens of Buena Vista Street are performing on a stage in front of the Carthay Circle Fountain. No word yet on when the rest of the entertainment, like the Dapper Dans will return. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ For guests that have been waiting for over a year to trade their pins, the wait is finally over! Pin trading has returned to most locations in the form of the pin boards. Cast member lanyard trades have not returned at this time, but is expected to return in the not too distant future. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Guests visiting Disney California Adventure will have a much easier time accessing the new Avengers Campus. This week, the line to access the new area has dropped from 5+ hours all day, to a line in the morning at opening, and being non-existent by as early as 11am everyday. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ Fans of the new Disney+ original Loki are in for a treat at Avengers Campus! Since the premiere, each week when Loki appears in Avengers Campus, his outfit reflects the one he wears in the show from that week. So far, he has appeared as standard Loki in his Asgardian outfit, then his jumpsuit from episode 1, and then in his jacket from the Time Variance Authority. We expect to see more changes as the character changes in the show. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ It appears that the virtual queue test for Indy has been discontinued with the reopening of indoor queues and social distancing relaxation. The attraction, just like other attractions in the park, has returned to full capacity making the line move quickly for standby guests. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ This September, Gay Days is returning to the resort. From September 17th through the 19th, the unofficial event will bring a sea of red t-short wearing members and ally's of the LGBTQ++ community. Previously, the event took place the first weekend in October. A schedule hasn't been announced yet, but will be posted at the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/18/gay-days-is-coming-back-to-disneyland-this-year/ and https://www.gaydaysanaheim.com/GDA/ The limited presentation of Rise of the Resistance that has been utilized since Disneyland reopened has been discontinued and the original flow has returned. Guests progressing through the attraction previously skipped the pre-show to keep under the limitations from the state to keep indoor attractions under 15 minutes. With the limitation dropped, the full pre-show is back. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ The force is strong with coffee lovers in Star Wars Galaxys Edge. A new Cold Brew Coffee topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs has arrived at Docking Bay 7. The drink is topped with Cocoa Puffs, adding an interesting texture and flavor to the drink. The beverage is available for lunch and dinner, and not breakfast. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/17/review-there-are-cocoa-puffs-in-disneylands-new-coffee-drink-and-we-aint-mad/ A favorite unique set of items have returned to Star Wars Galaxys Edge. The detonator Coke bottles have been restocked, replacing the plain Coke bottles that were available when the parks reopened. – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/ There aren't too many discounts to be had at the resort at this time, unelss you would like a great deal on accommodations at Disney hotels. Visitors who book by September 16 can save up to 25% at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and up to 20% at the Disneyland Hotel for travel July 5 through October 2, 2021. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12968/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_June_2129_2021#news1 Fans of being chosen to carry the magical red cards rejoice! The red cards that cast members give out in attraction queues to determine the accurate wait times for attractions are back in circulation! – https://www.micechat.com/294489-disneyland-update-the-magic-of-entertainment-returns/

This week, out of state guests will be allowed to attend starting June 15th, the reservation window has been expanded, Avengers Campus opens this week, an opening day attraction has a return date, we talk to Devin from Disney Media Finance, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: As we suspected would happen, starting on June 15th, Disneyland will allow out of state guests to attend. The State of California strongly recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test before arriving at the parks. Face masks will still be required throughout the resort. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/disneyland-resort-theme-parks-to-welcome-back-guests-from-outside-california-beginning-june-15-plus-theme-park-reservation-window-expands-allowing-more-time-to-plan-your-visit/ With the addition of the out of state guests that will be flooding the parks, the reservation window to reserve a day in the park has expanded to 120 days. This doubles the size of the original reservation window. Dining reservations are still limited to 60 days for now. – https://www.micechat.com/292483-disneyland-update-avengers-fireworks-staffing-crowds/ As we spoke of last week, the possibility of fireworks returning to the parks as early as the 4th of July is not out of the question. MiceChat reports that some of the pyrotechnic cast members are being recalled. With fireworks being outdoors and guests being able to be physically distant, it is possible to have them back soon. – https://www.micechat.com/292483-disneyland-update-avengers-fireworks-staffing-crowds/ The night that this podcast is posted, June 2nd, Disneyland will broadcast live online the Avengers Campus Opening Ceremony. The stream starts at 8:15pm Pacific time on the Disneyland Facebook and Twitter channels, as well as on the Disney Parks Blog, and YouTube. A few “special guests” will be on hand to launch this new land. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/tune-in-to-avengers-campus-opening-ceremony-live-from-disney-california-adventure-park-june-2-at-815-pm-pt/ When Avengers Campus opens, there will be a standby queue to enter the area. This will be similar to the standby queue used for Star Wars: Galaxys Edge a couple of years ago. There is no word on how often this queue will be in place, or for how long. Disney is “strongly encouraging” guests to mobile order all food and beverages in the land. Guests will be directed to do so upon walk-up. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/01/disneyland-adds-avengers-campus-standby-queue-to-control-access-to-new-marvel-land/ With Avengers Campus opening this week, some of the merchandise for the new area has already appeared on shelves in the park. The Backlot Premiere Shop now has Spider-Bots, Web-Shooters, clothing, and more. There are two versions of the Spider-Bots; one larger one that has accessories that can be attached for $79.99, and a basic one, which is smaller and is not radio controlled for $24.99. The Web-Shooters come in two varieties; a Web-Shooter that looks like Spider-Man’s web shooter, and a Repulsor, which looks like Iron Man’s repulsor. A Power Band must be purchased separately for the accessory to work. – https://www.micechat.com/292487-avengers-campus-merchandise-now-available-at-disney-california-adventure/ Producer Vern will be very happy to hear this next bit of news. The World Famous Jungle Cruise is reopening to guests on July 16th, after being closed since the parks closed back in March, 2020. When it reopens, there will be a new story in place to help add a backstory to the opening day attraction. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/new-jungle-cruise-experience-will-open-at-disneyland-park-july-16-with-work-completed-at-magic-kingdom-park-this-summer/ The traditional red, white, and blue decorations in the parks for the summer have been installed. In preparation for Memorial Day, Main Street and Buena Vista Street were decked out in the patriotic colors, which are expected to remain in place through most of the summer. – https://www.micechat.com/292483-disneyland-update-avengers-fireworks-staffing-crowds/ Not only are the parks returning to more elaborate decorations, but so is Downtown Disney! The abstract sculptures that were installed two summers ago, which look like abstract shapes, until you find the correct angle, revealing a Disney character or scene, have been setup around the planters in Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/292483-disneyland-update-avengers-fireworks-staffing-crowds/ Cruella came to theaters and Disney+ Premiere Access this past week, and guests can see a prop from the movie at Downtown Disney. Cruella’s car is on display near the tram loading station, parked under a canopy and surrounded by posters from the movie. – https://www.micechat.com/292483-disneyland-update-avengers-fireworks-staffing-crowds/ A little known condiment is available at the Little Red Wagon on Main Street. Bacon Ketchup can be added on the side with a corndog. It is ketchup with bacon pieces mixed in. The Disney Food Blog says that they liked the flavor, but the ketchup was the main taste, even with the bacon. There is a strong bacon aftertaste. The side costs $1.19 in addition to the $9.97 corndog. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/05/29/review-is-a-disneyland-corn-dog-even-better-with-bacon-ketchup/ MiceChat posted a copycat recipe of a popular attraction that is celebrating it’s 62nd anniversary this year on June 14th. The Jolly Holiday Matterhorn Macaroon copycat seems fairly easy to make, with just 8 ingredients it shouldn’t be too difficult to replicate at home. – https://www.micechat.com/292739-how-to-make-copycat-matterhorn-macaroons-for-national-macaroon-day/ The Inside the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit that is currently at the Bowers Museum, will be moving to the Graceland Exhibition Center on July 23rd. The exhibit will remain on display through January 2, 2022. Admission is $15 for adults over 11, $8 for children 5-10, and 4 and under get in free! D23 Gold Members get 20% off admission and VIP Tours. – https://www.micechat.com/253074-new-inside-the-walt-disney-archives-at-the-bowers-museum/ Discussion Topic: Devin from Walt Disney Media Finance

Amy Ratcliffe is the author of the recent The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as well as a huge inspiration to me. During our conversation, we go through her career ... from her The Clone Wars blog to, after years of hard work, officially writing for Star Wars, including Women of the Galaxy, A Jedi Mind, and Elee & Me. We also delve into the creation of her “Art of” book, and the steps required to turn it into a piece of Star Wars history, working with Imagineering, Lucasfilm, and Disney Parks to bring it to life. She is truly a blueprint for creativity in fandom. Thank you to Abrams Books for coordinating and making this interview possible! Purchase The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: https://amzn.to/2S3UQIb Subscribe to her newsletter: https://amyratcliffe.substack.com/ We’ll have a special bonus episode this weekend, the first ever published Star Wars interview with Salacious Crumb creator, Mike McCormick. So start refreshing your feeds for that! If you can leave a 5-star review of the show right here on your favorite podcast app, or on Podchaser: podchaser.com/TalkingBay94 Unedited transcripts of previous episodes are now available over at talkingbay94.com. For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out: Website: www.TalkingBay94.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94 Instagram: www.instagram.com/TalkingBay94

Today, it's the second half of my new conversation with author Amy Ratcliffe, as we discuss one of her latest books, The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Punch it! As I mentioned yesterday, the questions I had prepared for her didn't necessarily get asked and answered in the order presented below, but this was the plan: Fans may be familiar with other Art of… books like the ones for the movies or The Mandalorian. How is Art of SWGE similar to those live-action-focused books, and how is it different? What kinds of parameters did you have for the writing of the book? Were you character-limited within certain layouts, for example, or did you have the license to write as much as needed to be written? You’ve previously written about the book coming together “in layers” – can you talk about that process? You had the benefit of spending a significant amount of time at both Galaxy’s Edge locations prior to the pandemic. What surprised you the most to learn about Galaxy’s Edge as a result of writing this book, from both a broad overview perspective and from a most-amazing-little-detail-they-thought-of perspective? Fair to say that you conducted dozens of interviews for the book? If you had to pick one or two of them from which you learned the most about Galaxy’s Edge (or specific elements of it) that you didn’t previously know, or that you found particularly exciting, which were they? Will people learn more about the story of Galaxy’s Edge, from the perspective of how it fits into the storytelling timeline? For someone who reads this book and has never been to Galaxy’s Edge, what do you hope this book will provide? And for the person who’s already been? And, as promised, here's where you can keep up with Amy: Instagram: https://instagram.com/amy_geek Substack: https://amyratcliffe.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amy_geek ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

She's back! Amy Ratcliffe returns to Star Wars 7x7 to discuss one of her latest books, The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Today, the first half of our conversation. Punch it! The questions I had prepared for her didn't necessarily get asked and answered in the order presented here, but this was the plan: Fans may be familiar with other Art of… books like the ones for the movies or The Mandalorian. How is Art of SWGE similar to those live-action-focused books, and how is it different? What kinds of parameters did you have for the writing of the book? Were you character-limited within certain layouts, for example, or did you have the license to write as much as needed to be written? You’ve previously written about the book coming together “in layers” – can you talk about that process? You had the benefit of spending a significant amount of time at both Galaxy’s Edge locations prior to the pandemic. What surprised you the most to learn about Galaxy’s Edge as a result of writing this book, from both a broad overview perspective and from a most-amazing-little-detail-they-thought-of perspective? Fair to say that you conducted dozens of interviews for the book? If you had to pick one or two of them from which you learned the most about Galaxy’s Edge (or specific elements of it) that you didn’t previously know, or that you found particularly exciting, which were they? Will people learn more about the story of Galaxy’s Edge, from the perspective of how it fits into the storytelling timeline? For someone who reads this book and has never been to Galaxy’s Edge, what do you hope this book will provide? And for the person who’s already been? And, as promised, here's where you can keep up with Amy: Instagram: https://instagram.com/amy_geek Substack: https://amyratcliffe.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amy_geek ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

This week, in honor of “May the 4th be with you” we discuss Black Spire Outpost and all things Galaxy's edge. This Immersive land transports you to the edge of the Galaxy and allows you to Live, Eat, and (soon to be able to ) Sleep like your favorite Star Wars Characters. Whether your Resistance or First Order, this week episode will help you navigate the Galaxy's edge, and get the most bang for your “credit”. Building a light saber, smuggling goods, Eating the local food, joining the resistance and getting a boarding group are all experience you can have while visiting Black Spire Outpost and are all thing we will talk about in this podcast so sit back, relax, and May the 4th be with you. If you enjoy our podcast please scribe to WDW4Families and leave a 5 star review so we can reach more listeners. Become apart of the WDW4Families Community by checking us out on Facebook, and be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Also, ask us any questions you might have by Private message or by leaving an voice message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wdw4families/message

We're heading over to Galaxy's Edge where we’ll start out with some of the relaxing ambient sounds from the Resistance Forest. Then we’ll switch it up by listening to a few upbeat songs from DJ Rex over in Oga’s Cantina. Enjoy and May the 4th be with you. Show Patrons: Brenda Howton Allington Brown Warren Budenbender Kelly Mayer Scott Geyer Jared Story Thomas Hartman Brian Martin Questions/comments: soundsofdisneypodcast@gmail.com Support the show at: www.patreon.com/soundsofdisney https://www.etsy.com/shop/grandcircletourco --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sounds-of-disney/support

Bright suns, traveler! This week, author Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) joins the podcast to discuss her latest book "The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," which gives readers an inside look at the largest single-themed land expansion in Disney Parks history. We discuss her personal experiences at Black Spire Outpost, what it was like to work alongside Imagineers and Lucasfilm creatives, and much more! Amy's website: https://www.amyratcliffe.com/ Check out our written review: https://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com//post/review-the-art-of-star-wars-galaxy-s-edge Thank you to Abrams Books for sending along a review copy for "The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," which is now available: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/art-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge_9781419750120/. Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews. New episodes every Monday! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/36w7bsd Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email us: https://www.friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Adam, Anna, Bryan, Cheryl, Jessi, Levi, Neil, and T. Series Artwork by Kara DJ: https://www.instagram.com/intoalargerworldbykara/ #StarWars #Galaxy's Edge

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Author Amy Ratcliffe joins the show this week to talk about her new book, The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Amy is the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, The Jedi Mind, and Star Wars: Elee & Me. She’s also a host, the managing editor for Nerdist, and an entertainment reporter published at StarWars.com, IGN, and more. LINKS _____ Buy The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: BookShop.org Amazon Learn more about Amy: amyratcliffe.com Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twitter.com/williamryankey twitter.com/nickbayside --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thankthemaker/support

Disneyland for Designers host Mark Brickey was recently asked to come on to the Thank The Make podcast as their Star Wars Galaxy's Edge expert and talk about the potential of the new immersive land at Disney's US theme parks.

A long, long time ago, in theme parks on either end of the country, Disney Imagineering joined forces with Lucas Arts to create: Star Wars Galaxys Edge! The Dudes take on this immersive planet of Batuu and all that it offers. As you listen, you may feel like you've been taken to another Galaxy!

For the first time on this podcast. A theme park and it's attractions.

For the first time on this podcast. A theme park and it's attractions.

Bright Suns! Bridgett sits down with her twin sister Angela Rojas and her friend Nicole Ramos to chat about Galaxy's Edge. They go over their experiences, must-dos, and chat about their favorite foods in the BSO. Thank you once again to Angela and Nikki for joining us on our podcast. It was a blast. Enjoy the show!

This episode Bryan and Carl talk about what is coming out for Force Friday and Bryan talks to Brad Scheitlin about Star Wars Galaxys Edge.

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What A Piece of Junk! (A Star Wars Podcast) Episode 35: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge visit and Mandalorian Rumors!What A Piece of Junk is THE podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network dedicated to covering everything Star Wars. From the original Star Wars trilogy movies, to the prequels, to Legends canon, Disney's acquisition of Star Wars and its products, and all the fan favorite content out there, we have you covered. So please make sure to stop on over at your local cantina, grab a drink, cozy on up to your favorite alien (or droid), and get ready to talk Star Wars!We are mere days away from the season 2 premiere of Star Wars The Mandalorian and we have even more unanswered questions to tackle in our rumors and news section - just who is going to make the leap from animation to Live Action from Rebels or Clone Wars? IS Ezra Bridger going to make an appearance? And if so, will there be anyone we know playing him? And Captain Derrick takes a trip to Batuu as he visits Star Wars Galaxy's Edge with his lovely family in beautiful Orlando Florida at Disney World. What did he see? How are things going for the Resistance? Is anything operating according to plan down there during the pandemic? Join us to find out! Here is how you can get a hold of us on the Fandom Podcast Network and the What A Piece Of Junk Star Wars Podcast:- fpnet.podbean.com- The FPNet is on Podbean app- Fandom Podcast Network is on: Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Podbean / Google Play / Spotify / iHeartRadio- Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork/- What A Piece Of Junk a Star Wars Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhatAPieceOfJunk/- Email: whatapieceofjunkpod@gmail.com- Twitter: @WhatWars- Instagram: FandomPodcastNetwork - Scott Baughman on Twitter: @ScotticusMax / Instagram: @darik_grey- Nathan Miracle on Twitter: @gooeychewie- Jonathan Davis on Twitter: @compscijediThere are two ways you can support the Fandom Podcast Network and the What A Piece Of Junk Star Wars Podcast.Fandom Podcast Network Tee Public Store:Please also visit our TeePublic store where you can help support the Fandom Podcast Network while wearing your favorite show logos with pride! Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetworkApple Podcasts / iTunes Reviews: Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts /  iTunes so new fans can find us easier. We LOVE 5 star reviews of course, but we love feedback in general!Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network:Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/blood-of-kings/ Culture Clash: The FPN Weekly Pop Culture Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/culture-clash/ Couch Potato Theater: The Guilty Pleasure Favorites Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater/ Time Warp: The Fandom Flashback Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/time-warp/ The Endzone: An (Unofficial) NFL Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/the-endzone/ Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/good-evening-an-alfred-hitchcock-podcast/ Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/discoville Hair Metal: The Hair Metal Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/hair-metal/ Type 40: The FPNet Doctor Who Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/type-40-the-fpnet-doctor-who-podcast/Lethal Mullet: An 80's Action Film Retrospectivehttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/lethal-mullet

In this episode, we explore the legendary world of StarWars, the future of story-telling using XR and learn the secrets of working in Lucas Film and Disney from a seasoned veteran of the industry, Chief Executive of ILMxLAB, Vicki Dobbs Beck What is field of view? The world of immersive technology is always in a constant state of flux, continuously advancing with the rule book being written by the second. We’ve teamed up with Accenture XR to explore this wonderful world, with specialists from across the world providing their insight and view on where we are heading next.

On this episode of the Geek Hangout Mark talks about his recent trip to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World with his family.  We also discuss all of the news and trailers that came out of the DC Fandome event.  We talk about the changes that have been made to the release dates to the Marvel MCU movies and the New Mutants film that is finally being released on August 28th.  Finally, we talk about the new Star Trek Lower Decks animated series on CBS All Access and what is coming up for other Star Trek shows.  Enjoy the show!   You Can Follow Us Social Media!   Facebook: www.facebook.com/geekhangoutpodcast/   Twitter: @geekhangoutpod   Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekhangoutpodcast/

Today I’m talking to Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive and Studio Leader at Walt Disney Imagineering, who helped spearhead Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the land we now know as Black Spire Outpost. It was a huge honor to learn more about his background, story and experiences, as him and his team created a tangible Star Wars world from scratch, with some fascinating insight into building Batuu. I want to give a special thanks, as well, to Kevin at Disney Imagineering for his help coordinating, promoting and making this all possible! Upcoming episodes will include incredible conversations with Aaron McBride, Noah Segan, Silas Carson, and so many more! And, quick announcement: since August would have been a time for us to all meet at Star Wars Celebration, and I would have had swag to give out to you all, I’m instead giving away a ton of rare, signed stuff online, instead. Head to our Twitter account (www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94) to see how you can win by just leaving a 5-star review this month for the show. It is always so appreciated if you can leave a 5-star review of the show right here on your favorite podcast app or on Podchaser: podchaser.com/TalkingBay94 For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out: Website: www.TalkingBay94.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingBay94 Instagram: www.instagram.com/TalkingBay94

This week's Disney News on Parade covers three stories around Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. First, it explores a new cantina being introduced in a virtual game by ILMXLAB. Next we look at changes to the boarding pass policy to Rise of the Resistance. And finally, we cap it off with a look at the TEA/AECOM annual theme park attendance report, and what impact--or lack thereof--Galaxy's Edge played on attendance at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Be sure to check out our notes page with images, videos and links at DisneyatPlay.com

It's a busy show this month with reviews of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker novelization & the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic series. Details about the cast of the forthcoming Star Wars: Doctor Aphra audiobook are revealed, the authors & stories of From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back get announced, we find out about several new The Mandalorian titles and there's even a bit of listener feedback to get to all on the July episode of Jedi Journals!

It's a busy show this month with reviews of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker novelization & the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic series. Details about the cast of the forthcoming Star Wars: Doctor Aphra audiobook are revealed, the authors & stories of From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back get announced, we find out about several new The Mandalorian titles and there's even a bit of listener feedback to get to all on the July episode of Jedi Journals!

Welcome to the Nerdy NextGen Podcast, your home to all things nerdy and parenting! In this episode our co-hosts, Phil and Beth, are joined by special guest Gerald Fadayomi. On the nerdy side we walk you through Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. On the parenting side we spend time with special guest Gerald Fadayomi as he walks through overcoming adversity & anxiety as well as talk about his new book. (To go straight to our discussion with Gerald skip to 32:45)

Jerrod Maruyama & Mark Brickey celebrate the first year of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. It was a slow rollout of four years of expectations that were met by many but spurred controversy for others. We look back on this first year and forward to hopefully many more years in the Black Spire Outpost.

This week we share news on Disney’s phased reopening plan for Walt Disney World and discuss what that could mean for Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim. Also, new merch, new food recipes, birthday celebrations and more! Links:Subscribe to our events calendar (it’s free)!Follow Sean, Tabitha and the Magic on Main Street Podcast on Instagram!If you have any comments, questions or any stories you may want to share with our audience, email us at friends@magiconmainstreetpodcast.com.Become a patron on our all new Patreon! For as little as $2 a month, you’ll get early access and you’ll never have to listen to ads!Topic 1 - This Week in Disneyland history1958:Disneyland's ship Columbia is officially christened on the Rivers of America. Joe Fowler (Disneyland’s construction supervisor and a former naval admiral) is on hand dressed as a sailing captain of the 1700s, with the Mousketeers appearing as his crew!1961:The King of Swing Benny Goodman returns to Disneyland with his big band for the start of Date Night.1966:On this Memorial Day, Disneyland throws a grand opening celebration for its newest Fantasyland attraction, "it's a small world." Inaugurated on May 28, the attraction was originally built for the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York. Honoring all children of the world, the attraction features the song "it's a small world (after all)" by Richard & Robert Sherman.Go listen to sleeping at last cover1997:The Disneyland parade The Lion King Celebration - running since July 1994 - gives its final performance.2006:The Disneyland Resort hosts the premiere of Disney/Pixar's Cars.2008:Disney and NASA announce that Buzz Lightyear (the Disney/Pixar character) will visit space for real when he becomes part of Discovery's crew on May 31. Lightyear is scheduled to take to space on Discovery’s STS-124 mission stowed inside a locker in the space shuttle's crew compartment. The toy astronaut will mark an educational partnership between NASA and Disney.2009:Disneyland treats guests to a preview of a new fireworks show called "Magical." The nighttime presentation features 750 discreet digital-control channels, Disney Air Launch system (which creates less ground-level smoke than the former system using black powder) and the addition of six high-beam lights shooting up behind the castle.2010:Songwriter (and Disney Legend) Randy Newman receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.2011:A new immersive water play area opens at the newly enhanced Disneyland Hotel. The centerpiece of the improved pool area reflects Disneyland's nostalgic iconography with a classic Disneyland block signage and monorail replica.Disneyland Resort celebrates the opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure with a special ceremony at Disney California Adventure park. Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, performs "Part of Your World,"Disneyland officially launched Star Tours – The Adventures Continue with a gala ceremony in Tomorrowland.2019:Disneyland dedicates its newest addition - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Galaxy's Edge is located to the north of Frontierland, where Big Thunder Ranch and backstage areas were located. In attendance at the dedication ceremony are CEO Bob Iger, Star Wars creator George Lucas, and actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Billy Dee Williams. The land will open to the public the following day.Topic 2 - News Detailed Renderings of New 12-Story Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disneyland Hotel released during a town hall webinar for neighborhood residents. The plans are still under review by the City of Anaheim, but it looks like despite the planned cutbacks to capital expenditures, the tower is still in the works, bringing a new “home” for Disney Vacation Club members at the Disneyland Resort.Topic 3 - MerchFaux fur Chewie mini backpack and wallet are coming to Loungefly soon. The backpack and wallet are both covered in faux fur and showcases chewie’s adorable smiling face. The inner lining has jedi inspired print and the backpack also has an inside zipper pocket. There is no release date yet so keep your eye on the loungefly website.A new spirit jersey is available on shopDisney. The spirit jersey is off white and covered in a grey mickey mouse full body print and has Los Angeles across the back. The front has one full color mickey in place of the traditional D on the jerseys. Currently available for 64.99.A new jungle cruise inspired t shirt design popped up on shopDisney earlier this week. The shirt showcases original artwork by imagineer marc davis from the reimagining of the jungle cruise in 1961. The sleeve features a Disneyland INC/ WED Enterprises archival label on the sleeve. You can pick it up for 24.99.Disney has unveiled the second castle in the Disney Castle Collection and its going to be… the Arendelle Castle! This installment will include the castle figure, ornament, puzzle, pin and journal. ShopDisney UK shared some photos of all the pieces on their instagram that we will also throw on ours so go check it out!Topic 4 - Hidden MickeyThe Great Mouse DetectiveTopic 5 - FoodCelebrate Hamburger Day with Favorite Disney Burgers from Around the World, Special Disneyland Hotel Recipe and MoreCooking Up the Magic — Creating Our Over-the-Top Kitchen Sink Sundae at HomeTopic 6 - Events/EntertainmentDapper Dans - A Dream is a Wish Your Heart MakesSunrise Views from Cars Land in Disney California Adventure ParkNeed something to beat the fatigue of quarantine? Need something to help you relax after working from home? Zenimation, a series of shorts that launched on Disney+: Bite-sized chunks of Disney animation from across the years, arranged thematically into 10 episodes of around five minutes each.If you havent already, go watch the Pixar short “Out”. Thoughts?MAIN - Reopening Disney Parks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One year ago the much-hyped Star Wars Galaxy's Edge opened at Disneyland. Joe, Sean, and special guest David Daut discuss the land over the past year of operation, our disappointments, the triumphs, and final impressions. Included topics: Rise of the Resistance, Smuggler's Run, music vs atmosphere, lack of shows, food and beverage options, Data Pad, merchandise, and land design.

This week we wrap up our series on The Lost Attractions of Disneyland. Learn more about Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, The Disney Gallery and The Dream Suite. Plus everything coming to Disney + in June, new merchandise celebrating the halfway to Halloween mark and some leadership changes throughout the Disney company. Links:Subscribe to our events calendar (it’s free)!Follow Sean, Tabitha and the Magic on Main Street Podcast on Instagram!If you have any comments, questions or any stories you may want to share with our audience, email us at friends@magiconmainstreetpodcast.com.Become a patron on our all new Patreon! For as little as $2 a month, you’ll get early access and you’ll never have to listen to ads!Topic 1 - This Week in Disneyland history1960Pollyanna D23special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley Mills!Premiering at 4 p.m. PST / 7 p.m. EST “A Delightful Chat with Hayley Mills”Watch Party at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST2005:Voice actor, singer and Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft passes away at age 91 in Fullerton, California. Best known as the voice of Kellogg's Tony the Tiger, Ravenscroft's numerous Disney credits include 101 Dalmatians, Alice in Wonderland, The Aristocats, and Cinderella. He can also be heard in such Disney theme park attractions as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and Country Bear Jamboree. Ravenscroft was also a member of The Mellomen, a singing group who worked for Walt Disney in films, on television, and on records.2008:The Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries begins in Disneyland’s Adventureland, the same day Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens in theaters.1997:The Disneyland parade Light Magic debuts.1968:In recognition of his distinguished public service and outstanding contributions to the United States and to the world, U.S. President Johnson presents a Congressional Gold Medal to the widow of the late Walt Disney.2019:The original Disney princess castle, Sleeping Beauty’s pink and blue palace at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, unveils a new look on this day. The castle has been blocked off from visitors since January, as groups of maintenance crews have been giving it a spruce. The castle now features brighter, more vibrant pink walls and blue rooftops, plus some sparkling gold shingles that look like "pixie dust." The crews also added some artistic tricks to make the castle seem bigger. A painting technique was used that involves painting the lower parts of the 70-foot tall castle walls in darker and warmer hues of pink paint, gradually getting lighter and cooler as it goes up to the top in order to blend in with the atmosphere. This tricks the eye into thinking the object in front of them is larger or taller than it is.1983:Pinocchio's Daring Journey officially opens to the general public as part of Disneyland's New Fantasyland.1999:The final 3 episodes of the long-running ABC-TV sitcom Home Improvement airs back-to-back.2007:Over at Disneyland, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island officially opens.2013:Disney's 24-hour "All-Nighter" held at Disneyland, California Adventure and Disney World's Magic Kingdom2011: Disneyland guests get an unannounced preview of "Mickey’s Soundsational Parade," a new nine-float affair featuring Mickey Mouse and such favorite characters as Peter Pan, Aladdin and Ariel.Topic 2 - News ClosuresThe U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over the Disneyland Resort on Friday. The #AmericaStrong flyover served as a salute to frontline COVID-19 responders in California.Former Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro has been named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Rebecca Campbell has been named Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International. Kevin Mayer, the former DTC Chairman is now the CEO of TikTok.Topic 3 - MerchDisney has shared a new collection “materializing soon” that is inspired by The Haunted Mansion! The collection will include velvet Minnie Ears, The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Spirit Jersey for Disneyland & Walt Disney World. A mini wallet/card case a “ghost host” ballcap and last but not least a Haunted Mansion “Ghost Host” Cast Member Costume Loungefly Backpack and a Doom Buggy Wristlet. There is no release date yet so keep your eye out!In addition to the haunted mansion apparel and accessories, funko is also releasing a set of mansion pops that will be available on shopdisney. The set will include the organist, the old woman stretching portrait and the dynamite barrel stretching portrait. Release date TBD.If you can’t wait for the haunted mansion releases and have the shopping itch that needs to be scratched right away, an Americana Collection is now available on shopDisney consisting of patriotic 4th of july inspired ears, apparel, mini backpack, pin and mickey and minnie plushes.A board game based on the iconic Disney Parks attraction, the Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The game will be available June 1st. Description: “”Welcome to the world-famous Jungle Cruise! You’ve been hired to transport a boatload of cargo and passengers down the river to Jungle Navigation Company Headquarters. There, company president Alberta Falls will appoint one family of passengers as temporary caretakers—and your new bosses—while she goes on a much-needed sabbatical. Be prepared to lose passengers and cargo to dangers hidden in the jungle, but don’t worry—you’ll find more along the way! Find clues along the river to see which family Alberta has chosen. Transport the most valuable boatload of cargo and passengers to Headquarters to win!”*MORE FREE MERCH* Disney has released ever MORE new wallpapers to celebrate it being halfway to halloween! Go check them out and get them downloaded to feel spooky all year long!Loungefly is releasing yet another cute mini backpack, this time in the shape of Wall-E! THe backpack also has a matching wall-e and eve wristlet wallet. No release day yet so keep checking the loungefly insta and website! Topic 4 - Hidden MickeyTopic 5 - FoodThe Grey Stuff!Kiki - Apple Pie ChurrosTopic 6 - Events/EntertainmentDisney Bounding at Home“Muppets Now” will be featured on Disney+ coming July 31st.“Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe” will be coming to Disney+ this Summer. You can watch a sneak peak on Disney +’s Twitter#VoicesFromHome: Happy Birthday from the Dapper DansDapper Dans Harmonize to ‘Grim Grinning Ghosts’Artemis Fowl June 21 - Trailera fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared.Read it before you watch it!Sleeping at Last - It’s a Small WorldRyan O’Neal described that it’s not just an “idealistic” song, but one that’s grounded in our own human reality. “It’s a world of hope, and a world of fears…, he said recounting the lyrics in that first verse. “But there’s so much that we share that it’s time we’re aware… it’s a small world after all; how can you not feel that and not be moved?”“It’s not often that we take note of the things that unite us, good and bad,” he continued. “But I think this song perfectly captures that as a collective response that our human connections are valuable and needed.”He said, “I knew it was written to be played slower at first, but had never heard it as such before. My sound naturally makes things sader anyway, but I also knew that I couldn’t make this overtly sad, too! It’s needed to strike that ‘hopes and fears’ balance.”Over 1,000 voices are included in the final track, which he also credited in an Instagram post. And just like the attraction the song plays through, the voices span around the globe including the USA, Canada, The Philippines, Germany, Brazil, United Kingdom, Mexico, and more.Go lsitenEverything coming to Disney+ in JuneMovies Artemis Fowl (6/12)Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (6/26)Tarzan (6/26)Tarzan II (6/26)Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy (6/19)Walt & El Grupo (6/12)TV 101 Dalmatians: Season 1 (6/19)Alaska’s Grizzly Gauntlet: Season 1 (6/5)America’s Greatest Animals (6/5)Big Sur: Wild California (6/19)Chasing the Equinox (6/5)Howie Mandel’s Animals Doing Things: Seasons 1-2 (6/5)Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 (6/26)Man in Space (6/26)Mars and Beyond (6/26)Mighty Med: Seasons 1-2 (6/12)Muppet Babies Play Date: Season 1 (6/19)Raven's Home: Season 3 (6/26)Schoolhouse Rock: Season 1 (6/19)Secrets of Wild India: Season 1 (6/5)The Greeks: Season 1 (6/5)The Liberty Story (6/12)The Story of the Animated Drawing (6/12)Weird but True!: Seasons 1-2 (6/5)Wild Hawaii: Season 1 (6/5)Women of Impact: Changing the World (6/5)MAIN - The Lost Attractions of Disneyland part 3Disneyland Branch of Bank of America (1955–1993): A Bank of America with three ATMs to useBank of Main Street U.S.A. (1993–2005)Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (1965–1973): Theater presentation featuring an Audio-Animatronic Abraham Lincoln, and a replica of a similar attraction at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Elements of the original show were incorporated into later versions of the attraction from 1975–2004 and from 2009–present.The Walt Disney Story (1973–1975): Biographical film about Walt Disney, which originally appeared at Walt Disney World in 1972.The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (1975–2004: A combination of the two previous shows. Disneyland had been criticized for replacing the Lincoln tribute with a tribute to Walt Disney, and combined elements of the two shows in response. From 2001–2004 the Disney tribute was removed, and the entire show was given more of a focus on the American Civil War.Merlin's Magic Shop (1955–1983): The original magic shop in the park. A second one on Main Street, U.S.A. opened in 1957 and continues to this day. Mickey Mouse Club Theater (1955–1964): Walk-in theater continuously showing animated Disney films and shorts, similar to the Main Street Cinema. Renamed Fantasyland Theater (1964–1982; not to be confused with the present-day theater). Now the site of Pinocchio's Daring Journey.Circarama, U.S.A. (1955–1997), renamed Circle-Vision 360° in 1967: A film presentation showing scenes from around the United States and later China. Guests stood in a large circular room and watched a film projected on nine large, contiguous screens that surrounded them. During its run, the attraction was hosted by American Motors, Bell System, AT&T Corporation, Pacific Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Shows were:A Tour of the West (1955–1959)America the Beautiful (1960–1984)"All Because Man Wanted to Fly" (lobby pre-show) (1984–1989)American Journeys (1984–1996)Wonders of China (1984–1996)America the Beautiful (1996–1997)In 1998, the theater became the queue for the short-lived Rocket Rods attraction. The building now houses Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.Skyway to Tomorrowland (1956–1994): This ride, a typical aerial lift ride seen in many parks, traveled from a chalet on the west side of Fantasyland, through the Matterhorn, to a station in Tomorrowland. Cabins hung from cables and ran constantly back and forth between the two lands. The Fantasyland station stood until 2016 – closed to public access – adjacent to the Casey Jr. Circus Train, and was concealed by trees. It was demolished for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction. Its support towers were removed and the holes in the Matterhorn through which the ride passed were filled in.Rainbow Caverns Mine Train (1956–1959): A 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge mine train attraction through the new Living Desert. After the scenery was again redone in 1960, it was also upgraded and became:Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland (1960–1977): The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction replaced this sedate train ride with a roller coaster version. The only element that remained in place from its scenic vistas was the mighty waterfall tumbling from Cascade Peak into the Rivers of America, visible only from various boat rides around the Rivers. The structure that formed Cascade Peak and its waterfalls was demolished in 1998 after it was found to be suffering structurally from the decades of water that had flowed over it. One of the four locomotives and two cars from the ride remained on a stretch of track where Cascade peak once stood, as a staged wreck scene. The train, however, was removed in early 2010 during the Rivers of America refurbishment. The cacti that were a part of the Living Desert section were mostly relocated to the Magic Kingdom version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Other remnants from Nature's Wonderland include the tunnel from Bear Country, the buttes from the Living Desert, the tunnel into Rainbow Caverns (though half-buried in concrete), and the jumping fish seen in Bear Country, all visible on Big Thunder Trail. The animals, however, were buried in concrete as the Imagineers didn't know where to place them.The Disney Gallery (1987–2007): A gallery of Disney-related art. The Disney Gallery was the only area listed on Disneyland maps as both an attraction and a retail location. The Gallery sometimes featured preliminary artwork and sketches from certain attractions or movies, sometimes (as in the 100 Mickeys exhibit) the displayed art was associated only with Disney and not with any specific attraction, film, or event. Often, prints from the exhibit were available for purchase via the print-on-demand system, and the Gallery always featured items such as books about Disney artwork. The Gallery used to sell prints of the ride posters featured in the tunnels leading to and from Main Street. The former gallery was replaced by the Disneyland Dream Suite. In October 2009 the gallery re-opened, but now it resides on Main Street, U.S.A..In the early 1960s as construction of New Orleans Square was proceeding, Walt Disney decided he needed a bigger entertaining facility for various VIPs that came to the park. He already had an apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A., but it was too small to host elaborate events. Walt decided to place the suite in New Orleans Square, set back from the hustle and bustle of the park.Disney brought in set designer Dorothea Redmond, famous for creating the sets in Gone with the Wind, to help him with the apartment layout. To furnish and decorate the area, he left his wife Lilly and Walt Disney Studio set decorator Emile Kuri to collaborate as they had on other projects (Club 33, the Firehouse Apartment, etc.). The project was christened The Royal Suite, inspired by its location off New Orleans Square's Royal Street.After Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, many projects at Walt Disney Productions were put on hold or abandoned. At the request of his brother Roy, who felt the family would not enjoy The Royal Suite with Walt gone, the project was quietly set aside. It was fairly close to completion at the time of Disney's death, including infrastructure and plumbing.From July 11, 1987, to August 7, 2007, the space housed the Disney Gallery.On October 1, 2007 the Walt Disney Company announced that the recently closed Disney Gallery would be remodeled and turned into the Disneyland Dream Suite. The remodeled suite would be the realization of Walt's dream to have a larger private apartment built at Disneyland, and would be made available to randomly selected guests of the park. The space underwent a whirlwind remodeling, with Disney Imagineers closely following the original design drawings from Dorothea Redmond. Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, the Disneyland Dream Suite included a living room, open-air patio, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.“Our plan has been to use the renderings that Walt worked on with Dorothea Redmond and to replicate those as exactly as we can,” said Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Kim Irvine. “Her illustrations were very specific, with a color and style for each room.“But to make it special for the guests, we want it to be more than just a beautiful suite. We want it to be filled with things that might have inspired Walt as he dreamed of Disneyland."One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Dream Suite was the private balcony, which overlooked the Rivers of America. From here guests had an unobstructed view of the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! In addition to that night’s lodging in the Disneyland Dream Suite, each selected 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway winner of the Disneyland Dream Suite would also be celebrated as the honorary grand marshal in that day’s Disneyland parade.The Suite was given out as a prize through various promotions.The original concept for Holidayland was that of a turn-of-the-century town park, with picnic areas, horseshoe pits, a baseball diamond, and perhaps an open field where a circus could come to perform. This original version would be located where the Matterhorn sits today. As Disneyland came together in 1954, it became apparent that there wasn't enough space within the park for Holidayland to become a reality, and the land (now sometimes called "Recreationland") became a picnic and recreation area, with minor seasonal holiday decorations.In November 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus came to Disneyland, in the Fantasyland section of the park. This event only lasted until January 1956, and was themed to the celebration of Christmas, with promotional material referring to the circus as "Holidayland," including a November 25, 1955 Los Angeles Times article declaring "Holidayland was a roaring success. The kids consumed great amounts of popcorn, and Walt Disney enjoyed himself as much as anybody. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We visit "The Happiest Place on Earth" to share what we love most about Disneyland, the original theme park built by Walt Disney himself. Join J. Jeff Kober and Taleia Mueller as we share our very favorite experiences, from attractions to retail to food & beverage. We walk through all the lands of this beautiful park to include the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. NOTE: SORRY FOR THOSE WHO UPLOADED THE WRONG PODCAST EARLIER. WE FIXED IT, AND WE'RE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. You can also find a full notes page with photos, videos and links here at Disney at Play

Individual voluntary workouts began this week as Sporting KC players were able to train at team facilities for the first time since the pandemic began. Does that mean we're closer to MLS' return? What do we think about the rumored Orlando plan? Is the blue milk at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge vegan? We tackle all of these important questions and more in this week's episode! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03.

In deze aflevering kijken we terug op een bezoek aan Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios. We bespreken uitgebreid de attracties Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run en Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Did you know there were 4 Autopia attractions? Do you remember Superstar Limo? This week we’re reminiscing on the Lost Attractions of Disneyland. Those we miss, those we don’t remember and those we can’t believe lasted as long as they did. Also, happy anniversary to Fantasmic!, a Disney Park is reopening, new merch in honor of Star Wars day and what to watch on Disney+ this week. Show Description Links:Subscribe to our events calendar (it’s free)!Follow Sean, Tabitha and the Magic on Main Street Podcast on Instagram!If you have any comments, questions or any stories you may want to share with our audience, email us at friends@magiconmainstreetpodcast.com.Become a patron on our all new Patreon! For as little as $2 a month, you’ll get early access and you’ll never have to listen to ads!Shout outsGabe & Brooke celebrating 8 years of marriage on 5/12Patrick & KarenPatreonMelissaStevenJonathan - Happy Birthday 5/5Nurses Appreciation DayHappy Mother’s Day!Topic 1 - This Week in Disneyland history1956:The Main Street Horseless Carriage begins operating at Disneyland.1992:Disneyland's Fantasmic! - a new night-time fireworks and visual hydrotechnic show - is officially dedicated in Frontierland. The 22-minute presentation, featuring fireworks, live actors, water effects, fire, music, boats, decorated rafts and projections onto large mist screens, takes place over the Rivers of America. 2011:A "black carpet" premiere for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides takes place at Disneyland.2012:Disney costume designer Alice Davis is honored with a window (next to her late husband Marc's window) at Disneyland. The 83-year-old Disney Legend designed park costumes, including many of the 150 or so dolls in the "it’s a small world" ride and those of the animatronic characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Her window sits above the Disneyana shop along Main Street, U.S.A.2013: Walt Disney World officially crowns Merida from Disney/Pixar’s "Brave" as the 11th Disney Princess. Her coronation ceremony fittingly takes place in front of Cinderella Castle, just steps away from her own Magic Kingdom meet-and-greet spot. Just after the theme park opening, Princess Merida is joined for the first time by all ten of her fellow royals, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Mulan, Pocahontas, Tiana, and Rapunzel, welcoming her to the group.2016:Shanghai Disneyland Park begins its soft openings. The new theme park, located in Pudong, Shanghai, China, will officially open June 16.Topic 2 - News ClosuresShanghai Disneyland is reopening! May 11th is the lucky day. There are multiple new protocols in place to keep everyone safe, limited capacity and cancellations for theater shows, fireworks and parades. Close up character interactions are also not going to be available at this time. During the initial reopening phase, a special Disney character procession, Mickey and Friends Express, will take place several times daily, and the Enchanted Storybook Castle will come to life with light and music at dusk each day with Evening Magical Moments. They’ve added multiple requirements for getting tickets and registering your info for admittance so if you plan on heading to Shanghai, which you shouldn’t be planning to go right now unless you live in Shanghai….please, be sure to read up on all their new guidelines.Disneyland announced they will begin accepting reservations for travel dates starting July 1st and later. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THE PARKS WILL BE OPEN. Previously they were taking reservations starting June 1st, so all this means is that it has been pushed back. Again, there is NO confirmed opening date so do not get your hopes up!If you have the time, go check out the plans and considerations for reopening that Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Pam Hymel released. It talks all about the plans for phased reopenings for many disney parks, distancing and capacity requirements, cleanliness and sanitation measures, screening and cast member training. Definitely info you want to have for the coming months.Topic 3 - MerchDisney released some free “merch” last week in the form of free photopass wallpaper downloads of Sleeping Beauty’s castle, Pixar Pier, the Partner’s Statue, The Haunted Mansion, Cars Land, Mickey balloons and Mickey in his newsboy outfit in the red car trolley. All are high quality and super cute. They expire June 15th so make sure you download them asap!Multiple items from Disneyland’s history, spanning from the 1950’s to 2010’s are being featured in the Van Eaton Galleries “Popular Culture and Disneyland Auction” that will take place Saturday May 9th. Things like old park signage and vintage publications will be available to lucky winners. Some key items on the list were a Disneyland Opening Day Press Ticket, Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station Mickey Flag, the old Bugs Land entrance sign posters and props from Star Wars, and memorabilia from the earliest years of Club 33. Visit vegalleries.com and click on the “Popular Culture and Disneyland” tab to get all of the details on how to bid and see everything they have to offer. They also have a buy it now section on their site if you don’t feel like getting into a bidding war!A Minnie Mouse polka dot purse collection was just added to the Loungefly website! The collection includes a red crossbody and red wallet both with white polka dots and a large gold Disney “D” on the front. The prices aren’t too bad at 65 and 25 for each.Speaking of Loungefly, they are trying to bankrupt us. Multiple Star Wars themed bags were released for May the 4th. The new POP by LF X Star Wars collection includes a Wicket POP Head Wristlet, an Ewok crossbody/handbag, a darth vader POP head crossbody, and an Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary Han Solo Hoth Canvas backpack that I NEEED. All are still available on the LF website as of right now.An Amazon Exclusive Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary “battle at Echo Base” funko pop is available for preorder. The pop depicts the scene where Han uses a saber to cut open a tauntaun to save Luke. Since it is a deluxe pop its a little more expensive than the others at 24.99 which still isn't bad.New Wishables blind bags are available on shopdisney featuring the country bears! They are limited release so if you collect them make sure you hop to it!Last for merch but certainly not least, a sneak peak of the Minnie Main Attraction for June was released….its amazing. The theme for June is Peter Pan’s Flight and it will be available June 20th. Everything is in a super vibrant blue color. The ears depict a starry sky with the second star to the right in sequins and a gold tinker bell in the middle of the lighter blue bow. AMAZING.Topic 4 - Hidden MickeyTopic 5 - FoodWe’re making beignets this week...sometime. Stay tuned!Topic 6 - Events/EntertainmentDisney Family Singalong Volume 2 airs this Sunday May 10th at 7 pm. The line up consists of Josh Gad, Shakira, multiple Disney on Broadway stars, Rebel Wilson, Halsey and many more!Clone wars finaleDisney Gallery SW: Mandalorian MAIN - The lost attractions of Disneyland part 1Over 150 lost attractions, restaurants, shops, parades and fireworks showsThe Flying Saucers1961 - 1966Space mountain queue/TheaterFly Luigi’s Flying Tires2012 - Paid homage to the Flying SaucersEven Bob Iger disliked the attraction - said it should be fasterAdded music & Beach BallsAdded 45 seconds to the endLawsuits for injuries from beach ballsLawsuits from injuries from falling out - bulky designClosed to make way for RRCaptain EO, Disneyland (1986—1997, 2010—2014)Captain EO was a 1986 American 3D science fiction film that was shown at Disney theme parks from 1986 through 1998. The movie stars Michael Jackson, was written by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola (who came up with the name "Captain EO" from the Greek, cf. Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn). The film was shown as part of an attraction with in-theater effects. The attraction returned to the Disney Parks in 2010 as a tribute after Jackson's death.Captain EO is regarded as one of the first "4D" films (4D being the name given to a 3D film that incorporates in-theater effects, such as lasers, smoke, etc., synchronized to the film)The film tells the story of Captain EO (Michael Jackson) and the ragtag crew of his spaceship on a mission to deliver a gift to "The Supreme Leader" (Anjelica Huston), who lives on a world of rotting, twisted metal and steaming vents. Captain EO's alien crew consists of his small flying sidekick Fuzzball, the double-headed navigator and pilot Idey (Debbie Lee Carrington) and Ody (Cindy Sorenson), robotic security officer Major Domo (Gary Depew), a small robot, Minor Domo (who fits like a module into Major Domo), and the clumsy elephant-like shipmate Hooter (Tony Cox) who always manages to upset the crew's missions. Dick Shawn plays Captain EO's boss, Commander Bog.AutopiaJunior Autopia (1956–1958): A version of the original Autopia geared towards children. The Junior Autopia featured a guide rail, which the original version of Autopia did not have at the time. The site of the Junior Autopia reopened a year later as the Fantasyland Autopia and is now part of the present-day Autopia.Midget Autopia (1957–1966): A version of the original Autopia geared towards young children. After the Midget Autopia closed, the ride was dismantled and sent to Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, where it operated for a few years. The site of the Midget Autopia is now the main walkway between It's a Small World and the rest of Fantasyland.Fantasyland Autopia (1959–1999): A version of the original Autopia, built on the site of the former Junior Autopia. The Fantasyland Autopia was known as the "Rescue Ranger Raceway" and themed to the Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers television series from 1991–1993. Its name reverted to "Fantasyland Autopia" afterwards, and operated part-time until it permanently closed in 1999. Its track was combined with the track of the Tomorrowland Autopia to create the present-day Autopia.Skull Rock and Pirate's Cove (1961–1982): A dining experience themed to Captain Hook's pirate ship. Dumbo the Flying Elephant was relocated to the former location of Skull Rock and Pirate's Cove and reopened there in 1983.Motor Boat Cruise (1957–1991): Simulated experience of navigating waterways in a motor boat. Renamed Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen (1991–1993), based on the Gummi Bears television show.Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (1994–2014): A live-action show featuring singing and comedy. In 2012 the musical/variety group moved to Big Thunder Ranch until their show was retired in early 2014. Afterward, they were hired by Knott's Berry Farm as Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies.Big Thunder Ranch (1986–2016): A Western-themed casual area for seeing shows, viewing Disneyland's horses on their breaks and days off, and dining at Big Thunder Barbecue which served ribs, chicken, potatoes, beans, and such. The Barbecue remained open for a few more years after the Ranch area became the Festival of Fools stage for The Hunchback of Notre Dame show. Up until its closing, the area was used for special events, a Petting Zoo, and seasonal attractions. It closed in early 2016 for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.Country Bear Jamboree (1972–2001): An audio-animatronic show featuring traditional American folk songs sung by a variety of bears and their friends, including Henry the host and Big Al, Shaker (a.k.a. Terrence), The Sun Bonnets (Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah), Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Ernest, Gomer, Trixie, Teddi Barra, The Five Bear Rugs (Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred and Tennessee), and Zeke's son Oscar. The content of the show was replaced by Country Bear Vacation Hoedown at the Country Bear Playhouse (1986–2001): Used the same animated figures as Country Bear Jamboree, redecorated. This is now the site of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.Superstar LimoOpened 2001 opening day closed in less than a yearWeird puppet agentCaricature style animatronicsDCA didn’t have a warm receptionOriginal concept was a wild ride away from paparazziDidn’t want a Princess Di connectionVery un-disneyMonsters IncQuote of the Week"It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young." - Walt Disney See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just before most of the world went into coronavirus lockdown, a bunch of new info dropped on the upcoming Avengers Campus, which was due to open this summer at Disney's California Adventure. Among the journalists who went behind the scenes was Carlye Wisel, and she joins us this week to tell us everything about what she saw - including the Spider-Man ride - and how Disney's first major Marvel land compares to Universal's previous efforts and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

We're taking a break from chatting about coronavirus and COVID-19 this week to chat about something a bit more positive: Disney! Summer Hull, better known as Mommy Points from The Points Guy joins Ed to chat all about why Disney's Hollywood Studios is the hottest park at Walt Disney World. After the opening of Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge the newest addition is Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railroad! Links Review: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railroad How Disney World’s sleepiest theme park became its hottest in just 2 years

This week, Monica and Manny are joined by fantasy author Kevin Kessler from the 2 Men and The Mouse Podcast and Morty Monster YouTube Channel. Kevin takes both Monica and Manny on a tour of Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. He also gives details about Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. 

This is Lorenzo's long-overdue chat with Kevin about all things Galaxy's Edge! We were waiting for Rise of the Resistance to open up so we could have a full comprehensive discussion about the new land at Disneyland and Disney Hollywood Studios. How does Galaxy's Edge stack up against other recent immersive theme park lands? Are Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run worthwhile experiences in the parks? This episode was recorded before all Disney Parks closed down to stop the spread of COVID-19. Kevin and Lorenzo do hope everyone is safe and practicing good social distancing! Editing this episode for me, Lorenzo, has been a great comfort as it's the closest form of visiting the parks I've had since the Disneyland parks closed on March 14th. For those of you listening to the podcast, this is actually a special video episode which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/X5fRW1c6Hzg For more visit NotTheNerds.com These Aren't The Nerds You're Looking For on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notthenerds These Aren't The Nerds You're Looking For on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotTheNerdsPodcast/ #Disneyland #GalaxysEdge #RiseoftheResistance #NotTheNerds

Talk a walk into Galaxy's Edge and listen to the background noises of Batuu.  We walk from the entrance in Disney's Hollywood Studios past: The A Wing and moisture vaporators Listen to the jungle noises that surround Black Spire Outpost Into the market place  Past Ronto Roasters Quick Chewbacca (Chewie) sighting with him speaking Oga's Cantina where we order drinks and see the Hyper Drive go down Enjoy the sounds of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in this episode of Parkmosphere with Walrus Carp Clothing Co.

Very exciting episode! Jamie and James talk with big time Hollywood Location Scout Mark Fitzgerald about what makes New England so special and attractive to the biggest Director and stars in Hollywood. We also talk about Star Wars Galaxys Edge in Disney World and review Zombieland starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg & Emma Stone

This episode Bryan and Carl talk about what is coming out for Force Friday and Bryan talks to Brad Scheitlin about Star Wars Galaxys Edge.