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This week, Disney helps with the wildfire response, construction has started on a highly anticipated project, the Lunar New Year celebration starts this week, a change coming to the Sip and Savor pass, we talk to Author Ken Bruce about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: It is a time of great sadness in Southern California as wildfires rage and devastates so many people's lives. The Walt Disney Company has committed $15 million dollars to Los Angeles Area Fire Relief & Rebuilding Efforts. Further resources will be provided to the Employee Relief Fund to help Disney employees who are impacted. Many Imagineers called the areas of fire devastation home. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-company-los-angeles-area-fire-relief-rebuilding-efforts/ https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ Construction has officially begun on the expansion to Avengers Campus. Sunday, January 12th the Timon parking lot was closed to start construction. A lot of prep work still needs to be completed before any vertical construction can begin, but it has started! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/12/confirmed-construction-just-started-on-disneys-avengers-campus-expansion/ For Weeklyteers who want to get in on the Beverage Education & Tasting Seminars for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, tickets and reservations are now open. The festival will run from February 28th through April 21st. Visit the link in the show notes for all the details and to book your spot! – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/food-wine-beer-spirits-tasting-seminars/#tab-panel-block2-1 If a casting call is any indication, there is a new show coming to DCA this summer. The casting call is looking for “vibrant, energetic, and dynamic vocalists of all gender identities.” The performer chosen will be a DJ host who is youthful, quirky, and has great comedic timing, according to the post. This could be a new show moving into the Disney Theatre, home to the Disney Jr. Dance Party. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/casting-new-show-disney-california-adventure-s25/ Fans of the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney may be wondering where it went soon. The location is getting a new sign “Disney Storyland Boutique.” Once the new sign is installed, the shop should also be reopening in the old Wonderground Gallery location. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ A Megabot sipper from Big Hero 6 is available for purchase in Disney California Adventure starting Friday. The sipper is in the shape of a Megabot – the robot seen in the opening scenes of the movie. Guests can purchase this item at both restaurants in San Fransokyo. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/new-big-hero-6-megabot-sipper-coming-soon/ Lunar New Year arrives at Disney California Adventure later this week and the six food marketplace booths are already setup, with menus and pricing revealed. It looks like the pricing has increased on the items, so a Sip and Savor Pass might be the way to go. No pricing has been released for the pass at this time. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ When purchasing a Sip and Savor pass this year, you will have another choice to make: what design do you want? This year's passes will come in three limited designs which pay homage to either Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean cultures, while also featuring Disney characters in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/sip-and-savor/ A new beignet has come to the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. The Chocolate Hazelnut-flavored Mickey-shaped Beignets are basically Nutella beignets! There is an optional chocolate-hazelnut dipping sauce which you can get for $1.39. The beignets themselves can be purchased in a 3-pack for $6.49, or a 6-pack for $10.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/10/review-did-disney-just-make-mickey-beignets-even-better/ With Jolly Holiday closed for a major refurbishment, you might be craving some of the treats that usually call this location home. Fear not! A few of the items have moved to Refreshment Corner next door. Most notably are a couple of the breakfast croissants, and the Matterhorn Macaroon. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/refreshment-corner/menus/breakfast/ SnackChat: Cozy Cones – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cozy-cone-motel/menus/ https://lizoncall.com/pear-of-dice-soda-recipe/ Discussion Topic: Two time Emmy Award winning animator and author Ken Bruce – https://tikiroom63.com https://www.instagram.com/tikiroom1963

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

This week, Pixar Fest details have been announced, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is showing real progress, an entire land is closing, a surprise encounter happened for guests at Soarin', new CEO possibilities, we talk about all the D23 Expo 2024 details, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: We know a lot more about some things coming to Pixar Fest this summer. A new Club Pixar nighttime party will take place in the Hollywood Backlot in Disney California Adventure, the Pixar Pals Playtime Party will debut at the Fantasyland Theatre, Pixar-themed food and marketplaces will be available, and of course lots of merchandise options. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-pixar-fest-at-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/374996-save-the-date-disneyland-announces-the-full-slate-of-events-for-2024/ Tiana's Bayou Adventure is moving right along and is looking closer and closer to completion! This week, plants and flowers appeared on the mountain, making it look more alive and inviting. This is just the first step towards completion, but it is nice to see from the outside. – https://www.micechat.com/382454-disneyland-update-new-gates-blooming-bayou-pink-trees/ An entire land is closing soon for a bit. May 1st, Critter Country will temporarily close to make room for the completion of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, along with the conversion of two existing locations into the Tiana theme. Louis' Critter Club will take over the left side of Pooh Corner, and Ray's Berets will replace The Briar Patch. Both locations seem to be keeping the same kinds of merchandise as before, just changing theming. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disneyland-announces-2-shops-inspired-by-the-princess-and-the-frog/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q2wo0307240001F A once in a lifetime experience happened for guests boarding Soarin' Over California. Chief Flight Attendant Patrick, portrayed by Patrick Warburton, surprised guests dressed as his safety spiel character. He alluded to his other notable Disney character, Kronk from the Emperor's New Groove. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disneys-soarin-star-patrick-warburton-surprises-fans-at-ride/ Toontown is getting a new popcorn bucket featuring one of the cutest characters in Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. Chuby is the name of the bird featured at the end of the attraction and is now a fun food container! The new popcorn bucket will be available at the Toontown popcorn cart. – https://www.micechat.com/382454-disneyland-update-new-gates-blooming-bayou-pink-trees/ One of our favorite locations in Downtown Disney is closed for an extended refurbishment. WonderGround Gallery is closed until “next winter” according to the Disneyland website. Some of the artwork is still available for purchase at DisneyHome next door. – WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney District Closed for Extended Refurbishment – WDW News Today (wdwnt.com) According to Bloomberg, there are a few candidates being considered to take over the CEO role at Disney in the future. Dana Walden, the Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, and Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN and Sports Content. Disney may appoint a CEO or President before Iger exits again, but it is not expected to be chosen in 2024. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/reports-indicate-four-disney-executives-are-top-picks-to-succeed-bob-iger-as-ceo/ A space visitor from the east coast has made his way to Disneyland. Astronaut Mickey has landed in Tomorrowland “walking” up the support column for the DVC kiosk. Mickey is sporting a new outfit than in Epcot to better match the theming of Tomorrowland. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/astronaut-mickey-figure-from-epcot-appears-at-disneyland/ SnackChat: Easter foodie guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-easter-treats-2024/ Discussion Topic: D23 Expo Details https://d23.com/everything-just-announced-about-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/ https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/d23-2024-disney-legends-award-honorees/ Overview – Everything Just Announced About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – D23 Legends – D23 Announces Extraordinary Line Up of 2024 Disney Legends Award Honorees – The Walt Disney Company https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/why-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-will-be-more-expansive-and-more-immersive-than-ever/ https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/2024-disney-legends-announced-including-joe-rohde-angela-bassett-harrison-ford-and-more/ https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/assets/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event_2024_Honda_Center_Seating.pdf https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/tickets

This week, Disneyland's 2024 calendar is out with a few new surprises, a new Magic Key Holder gift is available, Disney cookie recepies, ToonTown is looking the best is has, we finish our conversation with Disney Author and Historian Marcy, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Disney released the 2024 event Calendar for the Disneyland Resort. Some of the celebrations marked on the calendar are Lunar New Year, taking place January 23rd through February 18th, Celebrate Gospel February 17th and 24th, The Food and Wine Festival from March 1st through April 22nd, Star Wars – Season of the Force from April 5th through June 2nd, PixarFest from April 26th through August 4th, Halloween Time is early next year starting on August 23rd through October 31st, Plaza de la Familia from August 23rd through November 2nd, and the holidays arrive later on November 15th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ https://www.micechat.com/374996-save-the-date-disneyland-announces-the-full-slate-of-events-for-2024/ PixarFest is back at the resort with some updates! From April 26th through August 4th, colorful decor and themed menu items will be available. This time, an all new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”, will arrive at Disney California Adventure. At Disneyland, the return of “Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” with some new scenes will be performed. Characters like Ember and Wade from “Elemental”, Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more will also be there to celebrate. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ Hidden in the calendar update was some information about the return of Fantasmic! May 24th will be the premiere of the updated Fantasmic! at Disneyland. When it returns the Pirates of the Caribbean sequence will be transformed back into the Peter Pan sequence, as in the original. New special effects, a “thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficient” and more should be part of the updated show. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disneyland-resort-announces-event-dates-and-more-for-2024/ A new gift for Magic Key Holders is available for just a couple more days. Key Holders can pick up a poster for the new Disney Animated Film “Wish” at Disneyana in Disneyland, the Studio Store in Disney California Adventure, or WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney. Limit one per keyholder, while supplies last. The offer ends on December 8th. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ National Cookie Day was Monday and of course, Disney got in on the fun, posting five recipes to help celebrate. The Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Disney's Contemporary Resort, Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Snickerdoodle Cookie with Snockets from EPCOT, the Burbon-Eggnog Snowflake cookies from Jock Lindsey's Hangar Dar in Disney Springs, and finally the Snowman Shortbread from Disneyland. To make these at home, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disney-eats-5-cookie-recipes-to-celebrate-national-cookie-day/ ToonTown is almost finally out from behind all of the construction walls. The last remaining walls that are up are around Donald's Duck Pond. The rest of the area is open and looks great for guests. Goofy's How to Play Yard has an updated birdhouse, the play side of Donald's Boat has the teeter-totters back, and things generally look great! – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ It's wild out there in the jungle. The Jungle Cruise has a few elements missing at the moment, which may take away from the experience. Squirt, the elephant that sprays water at guests is missing, the temple ruins that used to go over the water have also been removed, and one of the African Bull Elephants is also missing. It is good that they are able to remove some items for refurbishment and not close the attraction, but it seems like a lot at one time. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ A new breakfast option is at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure. Options include a breakfast sandwich, a breakfast burrito, a chorizo burrito, and a breakfast cold brew. – https://thedisneyblog.com/2023/12/03/new-breakfast-menu-at-smokejumpers-grill-at-disney-california-adventure-starts-on-december-6-2023/ This past weekend, the Candlelight Processional took place at Disneyland. The celebrity narrator for this year was none other than Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson! Brie told the story of Christmas so well, and was overcome with emotion during her performance. – https://www.micechat.com/375030-disneyland-update-walts-wishes-third-park-theories-socal-steals/ Discussion Topic: Author and Historian Marcy Carriker Smothers Amazon links – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcy-Carriker-Smothers/author/B00D8GZR8S Marcy's Website – https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marcycarrikersmothers/

This week, new Tiana Bayou Adventure news, a new Disneyland After Dark Nite announced, a halfway celebration, some shopping locations are back, some in-person ordering returns, we have another trivia spectacular with Producer James and Vern and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News There is all kinds of new information about Tiana's Bayou Adventure coming to Disneyland in 2024. Disneyland's version of Splash Mountain will officially close on May 30th to begin the transformation. In addition, new concept art was released showing Mama Odie joking with guests in the attraction, with the return of Jenifer Lewis voicing the character. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/mama-odie-to-appear-in-tianas-bayou-adventure-plus-more-updates/ Another Disneyland After Dark Nite has been announced for this summer! Disneyland After Dark Pride Nite will be the first official pride celebration at Disneyland on June 13th and 15th. As with all After Dark Nites, there will be themed entertainment, Disney characters, photo ops, and more! Tickets go on sale April 20th no earlier than 9am Pacific. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/disneyland-after-dark-celebrates-first-pride-nite-at-disneyland-resort-june-13-and-15-2023/ Weeklyteers who are fans of the spooky time of year should get excited! Disneyland, and Walt Disney World, are celebrating halfway to Halloween with some neat sweet treats. The various treats are available starting April 20th through April 23rd. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-halfway-to-halloween-2023/ It has been a long time since some shopping locations around the resort have been open, but that time has finally ended! Radiator Springs Curios, Wonderground Gallery, and Disney Home have reopened. Radiator Springs Curios carries MagicBand+ items, pins, and shirts instead of the Cars-themed merch from before. Wonderground has remained mostly unchanged, and Disney Home has also not changed much since it closed. - https://www.micechat.com/353074-disneyland-news-radiator-springs-curios-wonderground-gallery-and-disney-home-reopen/ In Cars Land, the Cozy Cones are welcoming guests to order at each cone again, and not just limited to mobile ordering. It is great to see locations offering guests the option to mobile order or not. - https://www.micechat.com/353451-disneyland-update-crowd-flux-the-last-splash-and-keys-to-the-kingdom/ Two locations have closed in Downtown Disney. As of Friday, Catal and Uva Bar & Cafe have closed to make way for a new addition in the future. Two Mexican restaurants, Paseo and Centrico, will be replacing the locations in the future. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/13/two-disney-restaurants-are-closing-tomorrow/ - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/12/another-downtown-disney-dining-location-has-permanently-closed/ There is a metric ton of new merchandise that has show up at Disneyland. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/13/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-a-100th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-and-loungefly-bags/ There are some neat additions around the resort to celebrate Earth Month. There are some upcycled Elephants in Downtown Disney which are made of recycled flip-flops found along the beaches of Kenya, and some recycled art pieces made by Cast Members which guests can vote on to win the 2023 Environmental Art Challenge. The cast member art is located near Stage 17, in front of the Marvel Super Store. - https://www.micechat.com/353097-seven-ways-to-celebrate-earth-month-at-disneyland/ - https://www.micechat.com/353451-disneyland-update-crowd-flux-the-last-splash-and-keys-to-the-kingdom/ There has been some updates to the Disneyland Forward program at Disneyland. There is no blue sky or plans laid out, but they are working on the environmental impact statement. After that, they can send it to the city to get the parking lot rezoned. There will be issues having certain attractions in this area since there is a noise restriction in the area. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoMV2XJAOvk A Disney game that was at the D23 Expo has some new information. Ravensburger released the official Disney Lorcana how-to-play videos online before its release. The game is scheduled to launch in August. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/official-disney-lorcana-how-to-play-videos-released/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=official-disney-lorcana-how-to-play-videos-released Disney didn't have any new attractions up for a Themed Entertainment Association award this year, but they still were able to bring home an award. Susana Tubert, Disneyland's Live Entertainment Creative Director won a Catalyst Award for her theatrical work. She is responsible for Viva Navidad, the Mulan New Year's Procession, and Tale of the Lion King. Disney also won a Legacy award for The Main Street Electrical Parade. - https://www.micechat.com/353451-disneyland-update-crowd-flux-the-last-splash-and-keys-to-the-kingdom/

Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with the talented digital illustrator, Jerrod Maruyama. With a passion for Disney and all things cute, Jerrod has made a name for himself in the world of digital illustration. He has brought to life countless beloved Disney characters and created his own unique style that has captured the hearts of fans and brands around the world!Jerrod shares his process, the tools behind his work, and the challenges he has faced along the way. Whether you're a fan of Disney, digital illustration, or just appreciate the magic of art, you will be inspired by the magic of Jerrod Maruyama!Jerrod's WebsiteFollow Jerrod on Instagram

Jason Ratner is a Graphic Artist based in Winter Garden, Florida. Originally from New York, Jason graduated with a Graphic Design and Communication Arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He grew up loving everything Disney and all types of art. Jason is currently a Senior Graphic Artist at Loungefly. He previously worked for Disney focusing on marketing and sales, and his artwork has frequently been featured on the Disney Parks Blog, and other social media channels like Disney Family, Disney Princess, and Pixar. In 2018, Jason joined Disney's WonderGround Gallery and has had the opportunity to create new art each year which debuts at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. His passion for Disney shows through his bright and whimsical artwork that features Disney characters and elements in an enchanting composition. Jason Ratner on Instagram Jason Ratner's Website

In this episode we interview the very talented Jerrod Maruyama. Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance illustrator specializing in cute character designs and concepts. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world - including Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, Netflix, Facebook, Target and more. He's been hired to bring his particular brand of cute to such global properties as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman, Stranger Things and more. Jerrod currently resides in Southern California - just down the road from Disneyland. Jerrod Maruyama on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jmaruyama/) Jerrod Maruyama on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jmaruyama?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Jerrod Maruyama's Website (https://jmaruyama.com/)

This week, what the parks were like for the holidays, previews of the two new nighttime spectaculars, runDisney returning, a fire in New Orleans Square, Lunar New Year and Food and Wine booths announced, we finish our trip recap, 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 Weeklyteers who have been missing the runDisney events on the west coast, we have great news for you! runDisney is coming back to Disneyland in January 2024! The event in 2024 will take place over the weekend of the 11th through the 14th and include three endurance events, a challenge, and more! With the return of runDisney to Disneyland, the return of the Coast to Coast Race Challenge has also been announced. Registration for the west coast event starts February 7th for Club runDisney, with general registration open to the public on February 14th. For all of the details, check out the link in our show notes. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/runners-ready-set-go-dates-for-2023-2024-rundisney-race-season-are-here/ The new spectacular Wondrous Journeys coming to Disneyland for the Disney100 was previewed in a behind-the-scenes video on the Disney Parks Blog. In the video, music from the new show and concept artwork and testing for the new show we previewed. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/disneyland-resort-reveals-new-details-for-wondrous-journeys-coming-to-disneyland-park-beginning-jan-27/ In the early morning hours of December 29th, a small fire broke out at the New Orleans Square Station. The fire was contained to the small building on the far right of the station, across the tracks from where guests queue up to board. The water tower next to the building involved does not appear to have been damaged. The train opened with the rest of the park that morning, with scrims already up masking the damage from guests. No word on the cause of the fire yet. https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/29/small-fire-confirmed-by-cast-members-at-disneyland-resort/#more-759349 With Lunar New Year just around the corner, Disney has announced the food marketplaces that will be available this year. Returning are Lucky 9 Lantern, Prosperity Bao & Buns, Red Dragon Spice Traders, and Longevity Noodle Co. New this year are Bamboo Blessings, and Wrapped with Love. The booths will serve a variety of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese foods. Returning for the event is the Sip and Savor Pass. Lunar New Year kicks off on January 20th and runs through February 15th. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/lunar-new-year-food-marketplaces/ Since the introduction of the Genie+ service, it has been pretty much available to everyone. The service sold out for three days in a row between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The service was even at a higher price point for those days when it sold out. Guests were not completely out of luck, the individual Lightning Lane reservations for Rise of the Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers were still available. If you are planning on going to Disneyland during a busy time of year, make sure to purchase Genie+ early in the day to avoid missing it if it sells out. https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/28/genie-sells-out-in-disneyland/#more-758995 This year will bring some new perks to the Magic Key program at Disneyland. New items are coming to the Magic Key Terrace, like Barbeque Short Rib Sliders, and a Mint Julep Cocktail. Key Holders who purchase the Disney100 popcorn bucket will get refills for just $1.50 each through February 12th. A new Disney100 print will be available for pickup, and booking Walt's Main Street Story guided tour between January 9th and January 26th will receive a commemorative button. A Magic Key exclusive Pandora charm will also be available, in addition to new PhotoPass Magic Shots between January 9th and January 19th. https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/28/new-perks-announced-for-disneyland-magic-key-holders/#more-758886 At long last, the Indiana Jones Adventure will be getting the TLC it deserves and has sorely needed for quite some time now. A new animatronic snake was spotted by various online sources, which we spotted ourselves when riding the monorail on our December trip. This means that at the very least, we will have a fixed snake in the attraction. Currently, the refurbishment is scheduled to last from January 9th to "Spring, 2023." This is quite the length of time and is a good sign that things will be much better when it returns! https://www.micechat.com/342798-disneyland-update-and-the-verdict-is/ There are some changes coming to a couple of popular stores in Downtown Disney. Wonderground Gallery and the Disney Home store are closing on January 9th and will return with some changes. The rumor for the Wonderground Gallery is that it will be moving to the old ESPN building, which will give it a lot more space and finally do something with the empty building. The Disney Home store then may expand into the Wonderground Gallery space next door. During the closure, much of the merchandise from these stores will be available at other Downtown Disney locations. https://www.micechat.com/343186-disneyland-news-wonderground-gallery-disney-home-set-for-transformation/ New Years Eve at Disneyland was a wet one, but that didn't keep guests away. Disneyland setup some temporary barriers to keep walkways open and separate from fireworks viewing, directional signage to help guests get around in the crowds, and more. For those of you who watched the entertainment on TV through Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve with Ryan Seacrest, you would think that the park was dry and full of famous performers. This was not the case since most of these were pre-recorded. The rain did make for a great light show at midnight to ring in the new year. Other than attraction wait times being very long because of Genie+ reservations, the park was a pretty great place to be. https://www.micechat.com/343222-disneyland-update-dont-let-the-door-hit-you-on-the-way-out/ The Magic Shop on Main Street has been run by Houdini Magic since 2009 but was recently purchased by Vanishing Inc. The new owners are looking to make some changes to the Magic Shop, which current employees of the location are optimistic about. When completed, the store should be more impressive inside and out. https://www.micechat.com/343222-disneyland-update-dont-let-the-door-hit-you-on-the-way-out/ Shortly after the Lunar New Year Celebration wraps up, the Food & Wine Festival will be moving in on March 3rd. No new food booths have been announced this year, but all the booths from last year's celebration should be returning. Just like with the Lunar New Year Celebration, the Sip and Savor Pass will be for sale, offering 8 tabs that can be used at any of the 12 booths. https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/29/food-booths-announced-for-2023-food-and-wine-festival-in-disney-california-adventure/ During Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, a short preview was shown of World of Color - ONE coming to Disney California Adventure on January 27th. Encanto, Soul, Mulan, and Pocahontas scenes were shown in the short promo for the celebration. At the very end, there was even a Star Wars section which will be only the second time Star Wars has been in a World of Color show. https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/12/video-first-look-at-world-of-color-one-star-wars-scenes-confirmed/ Discussion Tage and Teresa – Disney Studios and Imagineering

Coming back to Disneyland in 2022: Sweethearts' Nite, Villains Nite and Star Wars Nite Disneyland After Dark events take place after regular park hours with festivities, special nighttime entertainment, access to most attractions with reduced wait times (although this is not always a guarantee, as we have experienced long wait times during ticketed events). There are special things to do not typically available during regular park visits.With each ticketed Disneyland After Dark event, you get up to four hours of fun after the parks close to regular visitors. Plus, you can arrive early for a three-hour pre-party mix-in at the same park before the event begins.At each event, you also get unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party, plus commemorative keepsakes including a souvenir credential and event guide map.Here are the details for each of the upcoming themed nights:Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts' NiteFebruary 1, 3, 8, 10 and 14, 2022, at Disneyland Park (now on sale on Disneyland.com)Sweethearts' Nite at Disneyland Park on five separate nights in February. The final night is, not surprisingly, Valentine's Day. Here's what to expect: A special themed fireworks show Projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. A jazz ensemble aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat, plus other live entertainment, including a Royal Ball and a dance party with a DJ Spot the most darling Disney couples, and take selfies with your favorites Fun photo opportunities featuring romantic scenes from iconic Disney films Lovely décor, along with food and beverage offerings around the park Plus, early admission to Disneyland park starting at 5:00 p.m., no theme park reservation required Disneyland After Dark: Villains NiteMarch 8 and 10, 2022, at California Adventure (on sale on Disneyland.com, as of January 11, 2022)At Villains Nite you get to party with some of Disney's most infamous villains at Disney California Adventure Park. Tickets will go fast as it's just two nights in March. Here's what you get: The Cauldron is a cabaret show featuring a cast of villains showing off their talents through song and dance Ursula's Seaside Sing-a-long, where you can find your voice The Underworld Dance Party, which allows you to bust a move at a DJ dance party in the Hollywood Backlot Special photo backdrops, featuring scenes inspired by some favorite villains Some of Disney's infamous villains – or their sidekicks – at special locations in the park Devilishly decadent food and drink offerings Early admission to Disney California Adventure park beginning at 5 p.m., no theme park reservation required Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite May 3, 4 and 27, 2022, at Disneyland Park (on sale Disneyland.com, beginning January 11, 2022)Star Wars Nite features galactic fun on three separate nights at Disneyland Park in May 2022. Highlights of Star Wars Nite include: A pyrotechnic show that will light up the night with a Star Wars-themed fireworks show March of the First Order, featuring Captain Phasma and her elite unit of Stormtroopers A Galactic dance party Sightings of various Star Wars characters throughout the evening   Star Wars-themed attractions, usually with shorter wait times Star Wars-themed eats and treats, merchandise, photo opportunities, and more Plus, early admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required If you bought a ticket for the 2020 Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite or Star Wars Nite, you can exchange you 2020 tickets to one of the nights of the new event of the same theme. You may need to pay a small price difference if the new show costs more.  Is It Possible to Visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland Without a Phone?We tackle this hot topic on this week's show and share our thoughts on why it's a good thing that you'll need a digital device to get the most out of your Disney Parks vacation.Even More Entertainment Returning to Disneyland in 2022“Celebrate Gospel!”A celebration of the soulful spirit of Gospel music will return with “Celebrate Gospel!” on select days in February. The event moves to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland park.“Tale of the Lion King”Sometime in the spring, the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland park will become home to “Tale of the Lion King.” It debuted in 2019 at Disney California Adventure park and then covid hit. The Storytellers of the Pride Lands are a troupe of traveling performers who present Simba's journey in a unique story with live music and dance.“Main Street Electrical Parade”To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” will make its big return to Disneyland park! “Fantasmic!”“Fantasmic!” is coming back too. It's nearly 30 years old at Disneyland park and it's Disney's longest-running nighttime spectacular.“World of Color”World of Color is getting set to light up the night at Paradise Bay in Disney California Adventure park this spring.“Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular“Disneyland Forever” coming back with some surprising special effects. Main Street, U.S.A., and other spots in Disneyland park will become the canvas as a world of dreams takes over the park. From “Peter Pan” flying over the London skyline, to a dance with King Louie in “The Jungle Book” it's all back. Plus, two original songs, “Live the Magic” and the closing song “Kiss Goodnight,” both written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman. Festival of the Arts Update (Jan 14 - Feb 21, 2022) Last episode we talked about the Broadway performers...now it's food and art.Art-inspired menus at 15 Food Studios throughout World Showcase. Deco Delights and The Craftman's Courtyard will debut at the festival, featuring artfully presented cuisine and beverages as visually appealing as they are delicious. The complete foodie guide in early 2022.Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine – a food stroll with five sweet & savory offerings. Once you buy (and get your passport stamped) for all five, you'll get an Artist Palette Cookie as a bonus.Visual art -- over 100 Disney and visiting artists will showcase their works throughout EPCOT. See artists at work from the Disney Artist Gallery and the WonderGround Gallery, plus see pieces from ACME Archives, Thomas Kinkade Studios, Wyland Galleries and POP Gallery.Figment also lends an artistic touch to this year's festival merchandise collection.Chalk artists will create masterpieces at Chalk Art Galleries, and you can learn how to draw a Disney Character at Animation Academy. Children can create their own chalk masterpieces at Kid's Chalk Art and families can leave their artistic stamp on a larger-than-life mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural. Around World Showcase there will be Photo Ops around famous works of art. Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. 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This week, Halloween Time is about to start at Disneyland, some new treats for the season, a new hunt in Downtown Disney, Magic Key Pass discounts, a selection of new merchandse, we talk to Ellie about allergies in the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! Our 4 year anniversary, plus our 200th episode are coming up and we need your help! Give us a call at (657) 345-4445 and leave us a short message about what you like about the podcast, or anything else that you want to say about our 4th anniversary and 200th episode! Why do you listen? What is your favorite part, why are you a supporter if you are, or anything else you want to share. We will play some of the messages on the 200th episode coming up in a couple of weeks! News: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort starts this Friday, September 3rd. Haunted Mansion Holiday celebrates its 20th year at Disneyland, along with the return of Halloween Screams “supernatural projection and special effects show,” which will run nightly September 3rd to October 31st. On weeknights, the show will be presented with projections only, with fireworks on the weekends only. Over in DCA, Cars Land has been transformed into the not-so-scary Radiator Screams, with Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween. The Plaza de La Familia is also back near the Paradise Garden Grill, and the return of Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/falling-for-autumn-fun-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/30/autumn-at-disneyland-means-its-time-for-tropical-themed-entertainment/ and https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Three exclusive types of loaded fries are coming to the Oogie Boogie Bash this year. At Flo's V8 Cafe in Cars Land, guests can choose from Buffalo Chicken Fries, Loaded Gravy Fries, or Loaded Chili Fries. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/26/oogie-boogie-bash-will-serve-three-exclusive-types-of-loaded-fries-in-disney-california-adventure/ The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is open during the transformation into Villains Grove, the decorative walk-through for the Oogie Boogie Bash. Since guests are allowed to go through the area, lighting, speakers, and other decorations can be seen being prepared for the party. – https://www.micechat.com/299734-disneyland-resort-update-magic-keys-unlock-today-new-halloween-villains/ Fans of the Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown Disney now have something else to look forward to this Halloween. Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit starts on September 9th and goes through October 31. Guests can purchase the game board and stickers at World of Disney, Pin Traders, Disney Home, The Disney Dress Shop, or Wonderground Gallery and then search for the hidden decorative pumpkins around Downtown Disney, placing the corresponding sticker on the map. Once completed, return the map to World of Disney or Pin Traders to get a spooky surprise. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/downtown-disney-district/plutos-pumpkin-pursuit/ MiceChat reports that there are possible Magic Key discounts for D23 Gold members, and Disney Vacation Club members. The D23 discount details will be released soon according to Disney. For the DVC discount, members get $20 off on the Enchant, Believe, and Dream Keys. Those tickets need to be purchased at the ticket booths. – https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Some of the decorative light fixtures in the hub at Disneyland have been updated to be just a little more magical. The new light posts feature Tinkerbell at the top of the fixture, with a crystal star on the post itself. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-tinker-bell-lighting-fixtures-with-crystal-stars-installed-in-disneyland-park-hub/ An extra layer of security has arrived at the park. Disneyland News today reported contactless scanners set up at the Downtown Disney entrance. Guests are still asked to go through metal detectors, regardless of the scan — though it's another opportunity for additional screening. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-now-in-use-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-arrive-at-disneyland-resort-parking-structures/ Disneyland has updated their merchandise policy for guests buying multiple items. The previous policy was 2 of each item, per guest for limited edition items, with open edition items limited to 10 per person. The new policy adds holiday merchandise to the 2-per-person limit, with open edition items limited to 5 per person. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13014/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_30__September_5_2021#news5 There have been a couple of storefronts in Downtown Disney that have been empty for quite some time. Lovepop sells unique 3D pop-up greeting cards, with a lot of Disney-inspired designs. Pele Soccer will carry official club and national team soccer jerseys and personal soccer gear. No official opening date for these locations just yet, but should be in the next couple of months. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/two-new-shops-are-coming-to-the-disneyland-resort/ A new variation of the beignets at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has arrived. This time, it is a S'mores Glazed Beignet. The s'mores version are chocolate glazed with a honey graham cracker crust and a marshmallow dipping sauce. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/review-disneyland-continues-to-be-the-king-of-beignets/ You can get your hands on a new tote bag while you grab your caffeine fix at the Market House. The latest in the “Been There” series bag features imagery of several park attractions in a mix of purple and yellow colors. Pick it up for about $28. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-starbucks-been-there-series-disneyland-tote-bag-arrives-at-market-house-on-main-street-u-s-a/ Are you starting to map out your 2022 trips? Maybe a 2022 calendar would help. Get your hands on the Disneyland Resort 16-month calendar at the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney. It features a variety of pictures of the attractions and the characters. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-2022-disneyland-resort-16-month-calendar-arrives-at-world-of-disney-store-in-downtown-disney-district/ A classic treat is colliding to make some new merch at the park. You can find a popcorn pattern on backpacks and crocs — a new arrival after making its debut in Orlando. ((But who knows if it comes with the smell too!)) – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-mickey-balloon-popcorn-bucket-loungefly-backpack-and-crocs-at-disneyland/ The Raspberry Rose Macaron that is served at the Jolly Holiday Bakery is a fan favorite at the resort. MiceChat has posted a copycat recipe on their site to recreate this tasty treat. There are a few steps, and Macarons are sometimes tricky, but this recipe looks good! – https://www.micechat.com/300062-celebrating-mary-poppins-with-disneylands-raspberry-rose-macaron-recipe/ We know all you Weeklyteers tend to be the go-to person for your friends and family when they're planning their Parks trip. Want to share your knowledge with more people? Disney is looking for participants for their 2022 planDisney panel. The application window opens noon Eastern time on September 9 and closes at that same time on September 14. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/plandisney-search-kicks-off-september-9th/ Scaffolding has come down around the Tomorrowland Monorail Station this week. Around the same time, the Monorail started to make rounds on the beam, minus the guests as of now. The station in Tomorrowland has been repainted with new purple, blue, and pink colors. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-disneyland-monorail-now-testing-for-return-to-disneyland-park/ Discussion: Food Allergies in the Parks with Ellie C.

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

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This week, the early bird gets the Touch of Disney worm, tips for making Touch of Disney a better experience, Avenger’s Campus updates, some fun surprises for guests and legacy passholders, we talk about our planning for our visit to Touch of Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Arriving early seems to be the best bet when it comes to Touch of Disney. For those folks staying at a hotel on Harbor, the access is easier and you can arrive to Downtown Disney earlier than the 11:30am Mickey and Friends crowds. For locals, there is also the option to park at the Anaheim Hotel for $10 and walk over. The crowds do pick up in the afternoon and early evening, so getting in and ordering some food right away is a good idea. Avoiding food and checking out the characters and photo ops in the afternoon when it is busiest is the best idea. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/18/what-does-a-sold-out-a-touch-of-disney-crowd-look-like-at-disneyland/ Touch of Disney hasn’t been all sunshine and churros. Guests online and even in our community, reported some hiccups with the opening weekend of the event. Guests arriving to Mickey and Friends at 11:30 when the garage opened, then had to walk the tram route, which resulted in getting the the gates after the noon start time. Entrance was slowed down due to having to scan the ticket, take guests photos, then scanning the $25 food gift card to enter. Mobile ordering is highly encouraged, but also had long waits for food once ordered, that in some cases, was faster to stand in line and order at the booth instead. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12893/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_March_22__28_2021 Something interesting popped up online this week with guests being able to see different angles into Avenger’s Campus with Touch of Disney going on. It appears that the Web Slingers attraction has a part of the track outside on the roof! We looked at some aerial photos to see if we could 100% confirm this, but there wasn’t a good angle to do so. There is a piece of concept art that has Mission Breakout in the background, so it could show proof of this. We were under the impression that the stunt show would be in this area, so we will see when the land and this attraction officially open to the public. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ Attendees of the Touch of Disney event are able to look into Avenger’s Campus and see one of the decorative highlights of the new area – the Quinjet! It is parked on top of the location of the possible future location of the phase 2 big Avenger’s e-ticket attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ Guests were greeted with some unexpected refurbishments going on within California Adventure at the start of the Touch of Disney event. The rotunda for Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is behind scaffolding and being painted, as well as quite a bit of work around Pacifc Wharf, specifically the Cocina Cucamounga. – https://www.micechat.com/285785-disneyland-gets-ready-to-reopen-as-california-adventures-food-festival-kicks-off/ One amazing thing that has returned with the Touch of Disney event are the PhotoPass photographers! There are a number of locations that have been setup to take advantage of their return. There are also some locations that are setup without PhotoPass photographers that are just plain fun! There is a Mickey mural on the side of the D-Lish booth, a D23 Mickey Hands mural near Ghiradelli, butterfly wings by Paradise Garden, and more. For a complete list, check out the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/heres-every-photo-op-at-disney-california-adventures-new-event/ During the Touch of Disney event, the games of Pixar Pier are open for guests to enjoy. Dividers have been installed between the seats and cast members are cleaning and sanitizing between each game. The games were free to play during the event, but it is unclear if it will remain that way. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/19/games-of-the-pixar-pier-operating-during-touch-of-disney-event-at-disney-california-adventure/ Legacy Passholders have a few places to pick up some nice swag at Touch of Disney. Over in Paradise Gardens, there is an AP corner with a photo op for the 20th anniversary of DCA, along with a Legacy Passholder magnet and button. The 65th Anniversary of Disneyland AP magnet is also still available at most merchandise locations, just be sure to ask. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/18/photos-check-out-the-exclusive-items-legacy-passholders-can-snag-in-disneyland/ More details have been trickling out about the new storyline and themeing for the World Famous Jungle Cruise this past week. The new story will center around Alberta Falls, the granddaughter of famed explorer Albert Falls, and is now the proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company who operates the Jungle Cruise. For full details, visit the links that we have in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/ and https://www.micechat.com/280932-breaking-news-major-changes-coming-to-the-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom/ The Disneyland Hotel turned 65 back in October, and there is finally some merchandise to celebrate. There are tees, a sweater, and more available at the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/photos-disneyland-hotel-65th-anniversary-apparel-debuts-at-disneyland-resort/ Salt and Straw has done it again with another interesting take on ice cream. This time, some of your favorite cereals are now an option! Some options recreate Lucky Charms, Cocoa Crisps, Peanut Butter Captain Munch, Rice Crispies, and Corn Flakes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/your-favorite-cereals-are-now-ice-cream-flavors-in-disneyland/ Tortilla Jo’s will have an Easter Brunch Menu on Sunday, April 4, 2021. To make reservations for this unique opportunity, call 714-535-5000. Some of the items include breakfast burritos and enchiladas, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, bottomless mimosas, and more. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/20/skip-the-easter-ham-and-opt-for-a-breakfast-burritos-in-downtown-disney/ Bob Chapek was interviewed by Bloomberg this week, and spoke of the guest satisfaction ratings at the Disney parks since their return. In what might be a surprise to some, the satisfaction ratings are above where they were before the pandemic. This could be caused by the lower attendace levels, which makes for a more pleasant experience, the precautions Disney has taken to keep everyone safe, or just that people are happy to be out of the house doing anything. He also stated that the parks will continue to be more magical when more guests return. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/03/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-states-guest-satisfaction-at-parks-is-higher-now-compared-to-pre-pandemic/ Bob Iger was interviewed for the SiriusXM business show Leadership Matters. He talks about leaving Disney, what he hopes to do as he transitions out of the company, and more. The interview airs on SiriusXM on April 6th. – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/03/22/bob-iger-discusses-whats-next-after-disney-and-the-reopening-of-disneyland-in-upcoming-sirius-xm-business-interview-leadership-matters/ Discussion: Touch of Disney Menu – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/foodie-guide-to-a-touch-of-disney-at-disney-california-adventure-park-opening-march-18/ Knott’s Boysenberry Festival – https://cdn-cloudfront.cfauthx.com/binaries/content/assets/kb-en-us/general-information/play/events/kbf-2021—taste-of-boysenberry-festival-mapv6.pdf

This week, Cast Members make a huge difference in Orange County, guests can get Food and Wine Fest refunds, some more Legacy Passholder perks, Wonderground returns, we talk to former Entertainment Performer Madison, 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! Check us out on the latest episode of The Sweep Spot! News: Disneyland Resort Cast Members that are part of the VoluntEARS program recently helped the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, along with MOMS Orange County to deliver essential items to those in need. More than 300 families received diapers, wipes, and other baby items at a drive-thru distribution event. Disneyland donated plush toys to the event, with the help of 50 VoluntEARS. Since COVID-19 started, more than $5 million dollars worth of merchandise and 500,000 pounds of food have been donated by Disneyland to local nonprofits. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/02/disneyland-resort-helps-get-essential-items-to-those-in-need-with-the-help-of-local-nonprofits/ and https://t.co/4DJKngIauP The reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish attraction is sure to be an excellent upgrade from the old “Scary Adventures” version. What makes this feat even more amazing is that it was accomplished by some Imagineers working from home! Special effects, lighting, paint work, and more were created for the refreshed attraction at Imagineer’s homes during the pandemic. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/02/creating-magic-at-home-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/ In an unexpected move, Disneyland is offering refunds for unused Food and Wine Festival passes. Attendees can receive the refund by calling Disney, or contacting the resort online. $7 will be refunded for each unused tab still attached to a Sip and Savor pass for the 2020 festival. Detached tabs are not eligible. Refunds will be issues via a Disney gift card. – https://t.co/SrReiUECdY Just a friendly reminder that you should also keep track of tickets that you have not yet used and will be able to get refunded or alternative use for in the future. Tickets include Star Wars Nite, which was originally scheduled for August 27th, and Villains Nite, originally scheduled for April 30th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/22/if-you-had-tickets-for-these-3-disneyland-events-be-sure-to-check-for-your-refund/ Once again we have a reopening date for the DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian. As of this podcast recording, the reopening date is set for May 2, 2021. The rest of the hotel will not be open, just the villas for DVC members. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/23/news-new-opening-date-announced-for-disneylands-grand-californian/ Disney has announced that Legacy Passholders who attend the upcoming limited-time ticketed experience at DCA will “have access to a special opportunity” at the event. No further information has been announced, and we still have no ticket – or any details – on this event at DCA. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/23/legacy-passholders-to-have-a-special-opportunity-at-the-upcoming-disney-california-adventure-event/ Ron Moore, who some of you may know from Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, For All Mankind, and the Star Trek universe, is working with Disney+ on a new universe model based around Disney Parks and classic Disney films. This project is called the Magic Kingdom Universe, and could explore characters like a sea boat captain from the Jungle Cruise, the prospector from Big Thunder Mountain, and more. The first project is based on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/23/magic-kingdom-universe-to-connect-disney-theme-parks-with-disney-shows/ Star Wars Trading Post opened to the general public on Friday and it was popular! There were waits of up to 3+ hours to get into Downtown Disney, and then lines to get into the location. Some of the merchandise was on display outside of guests to look at before entering the new location. – https://www.micechat.com/283144-disneyland-news-update-food-wine-star-wars-and-wonder/ Now that Star Wars Trading Post has opened in Downtown Disney, the Wonderground Gallery could also return! Some new items have appeared in the location including the “Kingdom of Cute” home collection. The collection is from designer Jerrod Maruyama, who is known for his cure Disney park icons designs. Some of the items that you can pick up include a limited edition canvas, a ceramic plate set, serving tray, and more. Check out the link in our show notes for all the options. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/02/photos-jerrod-maruyama-x-disney-kingdom-of-cute-home-collection-arrives-at-the-downtown-disney-district/ With the longer waits to get into Downtown Disney recently, guests are being surveyed on if they’d like to see a reservation system for shopping visits in advance of showing up at the resort. Nothing is certain, just Disney testing the waters. – https://www.micechat.com/283144-disneyland-news-update-food-wine-star-wars-and-wonder/ From now until March 1st, Chewbacca – in Lego form – will be on display at the LEGO store. According to Disney, he stands 7 and a half feet tall, and is made up of 36,540 bricks, and took 275 hours to construct. – https://www.micechat.com/283144-disneyland-news-update-food-wine-star-wars-and-wonder/ Disneyland Legacy Passholders now have until March 11th to save 30% off their purchases Mondays through Thursdays at select Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street locations. This extended discount was originally scheduled to end on February 25th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/22/disneyland-legacy-passholder-merchandise-discount-extended/ MiceChat again has posted a Disneyland recreation recipe for the vegetarian gumbo that is served at the Royal Street Veranda. Make sure to follow the directions carefully and allow the roux to cook to a longer time to get the color and flavoring correct. We made a different gumbo recipe this weekend and had issues with this step. Otherwise, this looks delicious! – https://www.micechat.com/282512-disneyland-royal-street-veranda-vegetarian-gumbo-recipe/ For those listeners out there who are in the Southern California area, you may want to check out B Sweet, a local LA area bakery. This place is churning out sweet treats inspired by Disneyland classics. A set of two churros for $6, a Dole Whip cheesecake for $8, the Grey Stuff cake for $7, and more! For those wanting a slightly different take on the classics, this is a great option! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/21/review-did-an-l-a-bakery-beat-disneyland-at-its-own-snack-game/ A new form of beignet has shown up at Jazz Kitchen Express. This new variation is a Snickerdoodle Beignet, which is a regular beignet topped with cookie butter glaze, then dusted with cinnamon sugar. The cinnamon flavoring almost makes these taste like churro beignets! A 4 pack will set you back $11.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/23/review-thank-you-for-snickerdoodle-beignets-disney/ Discussion Topic: Madison from Entertainment

This week, the current annual passholder program is going away, Spider-Man gives us a look inside the upcoming attraction, Wonderground gallery is coming back, another Imagineer is retiring, we talk to Michael and Jamie about being a college program family, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: The Disneyland Annual Pass Program in it’s current form was cancelled by Disneyland last week. If you are interested in hearing our opinions of this breaking news from the day that it was announced, please check out our breaking news episode that we posted last week. In addition to our opinions on the matter, a couple of our supporters were on the call when we recorded the news and had some thoughts on connected topics. – https://www.micechat.com/280078-disneyland-update-all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end/ Some new information has been presented as a behind the scenes look at the new Web Slingers attraction coming to Avenger’s Campus. Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland, presents the behind the scenes footage and talks about what the attraction is going to be. Footage of the ride vehicles, filming of the safety and instruction videos, and more are seen in this 1 minute video. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/first-look-at-actor-tom-holland-as-peter-parker-in-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-coming-to-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/photos-first-look-at-3d-glasses-pre-show-video-and-web-shooting-on-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-ride-for-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort-and-disneyland-paris/ Some great news for those of you who miss the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney, it is returning! Star Wars fans, don’t be too upset, because the Star Wars Trading Post is moving to the old Rainforest Cafe location. The temple look of the location will be re-themed to a hidden jungle Resistance Base, with Rey’s speeder parked at the entrance. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-year-new-tips-for-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-come-now-for-fun-finds-come-again-soon-for-star-wars-trading-post-in-a-new-location/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/17/news-star-wars-trading-post-at-disneyland-resort-will-get-a-new-location-designed-by-imagineers/ and https://www.micechat.com/280078-disneyland-update-all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end/ The Black Panther mural that we talked about previously will be “glowing away forever” on February 28th. The mural was created after the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman to commemorate his life and legacy. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-year-new-tips-for-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-come-now-for-fun-finds-come-again-soon-for-star-wars-trading-post-in-a-new-location/ Calling all Annual Passholders! If you will be getting your expanded discount while shopping at Disneyland, make sure to ask for your free 65th anniversary AP magnet! The magnet is free to passholders who make any purchase at Downtown Disney. We would recommend acting fast, as these are sure to go quick! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/18/pics-free-annual-passholder-magnet-now-available-with-any-purchase-at-disneyland-resort/ For those of you who collect Starbucks Disneyland tumblers, there is a new design available! This version features fireworks, Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world”, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and more! The tumbler is available at Downtown Disney for $24.99, plus tax. Also available are some new sweatshirts that feature characters from Disney classics. Lady and the Tramp, Fox and the Hound, The Lion King and more are some of the options. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/18/starbucks-just-released-a-new-disneyland-themed-tumbler/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/18/pics-new-character-sweatshirts-feature-classic-disney-duos/ Imagineer Kevin Rafferty, best known for attractions such as Toy Story Midway Mania, Tower of Terror, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and, most recently, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway announced his retirement from Imagineering after 42 years, effective April 1st. No, this isn’t some form of April fools joke he says. Kevin started working for Disney washing dishes at the Plaza Inn at Disneyland. D23 had a great interview with him that we will have linked in the show notes. – https://d23.com/imagineer-kevin-rafferty-retiring-after-42-magical-years-read-his-exclusive-interview/ Another Disney great was lost to us this past week when Dale Baer passed away. Dale was an animator that worked on Robin Hood, The Lion King, Treasure Planet and more. He was also the supervising animator for one of our favortie characters Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove. He was 70 years old and had worked in animation for over 40 years. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/dale-baer-disney-animator-for-the-emperors-new-groove-winnie-the-pooh-and-the-lion-king-has-passed-away-at-70/ The mass vaccination site is operating at Disneyland, but has had some growing pains this week. Pre-registration is required to get a vaccine there and is currently only available to front line workers and those 65 and older. In addition to the registration issues, the site was also closed on Tuesday of this week because of high winds in the area. – https://www.micechat.com/280078-disneyland-update-all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end/ Feedback: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-16/disney-annual-pass-disneyland

This week, Disney’s losses in 2020 weren’t as bad as expected, Disneyland not opening in 2020, updates coming to the parks, a first look at the Spider-Man vehicle, the holidays come to the resort, we talk to former cast member Jesse, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and ask about custom dining adventures! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners and weekly flash sales! Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: Last Thursday, Disney held their Q4 earnings report and fiscal 2020 year end results. The company had 14 billion in revenue, beating expectations. The Disney Parks had the worst loss in the company with a 61% decrease in revenue, resulting in a 1.1 billion dollar loss. Disney estimates the total impact from COVID-19 in 2020 was 7.4 billion overall. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/breaking-disney-parks-experiences-and-products-segment-records-loss-of-1-1-billion-in-q4-2020/ During the 2020 earnings call last week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek dropped the news that they did not think that Disneyland would be open in the fiscal first quarter of 2021. This is confusing some as different online publications are saying this means until March 2021, but the way that Disney has it’s fiscal years setup means that Disneyland will not be open for the rest of 2020. The second fiscal quarter starts in January, 2021. – https://www.micechat.com/275082-disneyland-update-open-and-closed-as-disneyland-faces-a-purple-christmas/ Most of California, including Orange County where Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Knott’s Berry Farm are located have slid back into the purple zone on California’s COVID-19 blueprint. This means that even the smaller amusement parks need to close down again, and indoor dining will not be allowed, with fewer guests allowed inside retail locations. For Downtown Disney, this means a return to outdoor dining only, and longer lines for the retail stores. – https://www.micechat.com/275082-disneyland-update-open-and-closed-as-disneyland-faces-a-purple-christmas/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2020/11/16/disneyland-and-knotts-further-from-reopening-with-orange-countys-slide-into-most-restrictive-covid-19-tier/ Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, presented at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, or IAAPA, Virtual Education Conference. During the presentation, he showed off some positive changes coming to the parks around the world. At Disneyland, Avengers Campus is working toward completion, with the bulk of the additions happening at other parks. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/updates-on-new-disney-parks-attractions-entertainment-offer-glimpse-of-exciting-future/ This week, we received a first look at the actual ride vehicle for the new Spider-Man attraction coming to Avenger’s Campus. The new attraction, named “Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure” will be the new e-ticket in the land when it opens. The ride vehicles are enclosed and give the feel of a much smaller Guardian’s gantry lift. The side of the vehicle opens to allow guests to board in a single line facing outward so they can sling webs! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/11/16/pics-check-out-the-ride-vehicles-for-the-upcoming-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-in-disneyland/ At the IAAPA Expo, Josh D’Amaro stated that more inclusion projects will be coming to the parks after the Splash Mountain retheming. This is part of the fifth key in Cast Member training that was announced in September. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/josh-damaro-states-there-will-be-more-inclusion-projects-for-disney-parks-starting-with-splash-mountain-retheming/ The holidays have officially arrived at the Disneyland Resort with a number of seasonal shopping and dining options now available. Black Tap has a Thanksgiving Burger, La Brea Bakery has a few different spirits to choose from like the Merry Manhattan, the Tinsel-Tini, a Mistletoe Margarita, the Joyful Daiquiri, and the Jolly Old Fashioned. Earl of Sandwich, California Churro, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and Marceline’s Confectionery also have some festive options. A holiday favorite will not be returning this year. The infamous Disneyland Candy Cane will not be avaliable. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/11/16/take-a-look-at-the-seasonal-shopping-and-dining-available-at-downtown-disney/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/shop-sip-savor-and-celebrate-the-holiday-season-at-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ For merchandise, holiday options are coming to a lot of Downtown Disney shops, the Backlot Premiere Shop, and Buena Vista Street Shops. If you are able, we would encourage a donation to the Toys for Tots boxes outside of World of Disney, since Disney will donate an additional $1 for every toy donated. You can also donate on shopdisney.com/toysfortots. Buena Vista Street has been decorated for a little bit now for the holidays, but that has finally spilled out into the main Downtown Disney District. Decorated Christmas trees have been added to the planters, toy soldiers have been placed, lights and packages have also been scattered about. Some festive holiday banners have been installed by the old AMC theater, and Christmas music fills the air. A Downtown Disney Christmas Tree has also been installed near the esplanade. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/photos-video-christmas-decorations-appear-at-downtown-disney-district-and-buena-vista-street-at-disneyland-resort/ MiceChat noticed some Christmas decorations through the front gates of Disneyland recently, giving guests hope that Main Street might reopen, much like Buena Vista Street. Unfortunately, it looks like the decorations were just setup for some form of production in the park, and have been removed. – https://www.micechat.com/275082-disneyland-update-open-and-closed-as-disneyland-faces-a-purple-christmas/ The former location of the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney has received a new Star Wars Trading Post sign. The new sign gives guests a better idea of what the location is, since the previous exterior didn’t explicitly say what the store was. – https://www.micechat.com/275082-disneyland-update-open-and-closed-as-disneyland-faces-a-purple-christmas/ MiceChat posted an aerial update for Disneyland this week. Scaffolding has come down around Snow White, King Arthur Carrousel, and The Haunted Mansion, showing completed, or mostly completed exterior work on these attractions. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has also been going up at a rapid pace! – https://www.micechat.com/275082-disneyland-update-open-and-closed-as-disneyland-faces-a-purple-christmas/ New Disney Parks Pals Collectibuilds have arrived! Each mystery box contains one of twelve collectibles, with the box being able to fold into an attraction vehicle. For series 1, a Monorail, train, Kilimanjaro Safari truck, Peter Pan’s Flight pirate ship, and Space Mountain rocket ship are the options. The new pals are $9.99 and have been spotted in World of Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/photos-video-new-disney-park-pals-collectabuilds-mystery-boxes-include-character-figure-and-buildable-ride-attraction-vehicles/ Black Tap has come up with another tasty treat, this time themed to Mickey Mouse! The Special Edition Shake features a strawberry shake with a vanilla frosted rim with Mickey Mouse sprinkles topped with a homemade Mickey Mouse shaped crisped rice treat, white and red rock candy, whipped cream, red sprinkles and a cherry on top. The shake costs $24, and is available daily. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1328387154263805953 Disney posted a preview of the last Minnie the Main Attraction collection this week. The final design is based on fireworks and Disney Castles. Like the previous sets, there will be Minnie ears, mug, pin set, a Loungefly backpack, and a Minnie plush. The final set should be open for MerchPass next month. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/photo-first-look-at-new-nighttime-fireworks-castle-finale-collection-for-minnie-mouse-the-main-attraction-series/ The Disney Holiday Sing Along lineup has been announced. Ryan Seacrest will return as host and will include BTS, Michael Buble, Adam Lambert, and more. Plus, returning favorites Derek and Julianne Hough will also be part of the singalong. The North American touring companies of Frozen, Aladdin and The Lion King will also make an appearance. Disney’s a cappella group, DCappella, will also be joining in on the magical holiday fun. For a complete list, check out the link in our show notes. “The Disney Holiday Sing Along” will air on Monday, Nov. 30 at 8/7c on ABC. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/complete-lineup-for-the-disney-holiday-singalong-revealed-featuring-performances-by-bts-chloe-x-halle-michael-buble-and-more/ This week has a TON of special streams from D23, the official Disney fan club. As of the recording of this episode, all the public presentations are available on their YouTube page to watch. Topics include The Fantasia Legacy, Storytelling through Merchandise, Marvel’s 616, 80 Years of Captain America, Mickey and Minnie on their Birthday, Walt Disney World: Destination Tomorrow, Epcot – the Magic of Possibility and more! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHMUXx74VWs and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eqdldgTBcI and https://d23.com/d23-event/fantastic-worlds-celebration-week/ Grand Californian is reopening with no dining, shopping, and only one pool. Other services that will not be available include: Bell Services, which will still deliver luggage but will not escort guests Disney Floral & Gifts Dry-cleaning and valet laundry (self-service laundry will remain available) Shipping services Valet parking – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/11/disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa-reopening-with-no-dining-shopping-and-only-one-pool/ Discussion Topic: Former Merchandise Cast Member Jesse

Artist Ashley Taylor (Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Merchandise, Wonderground Gallery, Her Universe) joins Jessica and Melanie this week to discuss Disney Legend Mary Blair! A unique, talented artist who left an indelible print on The Walt Disney Company, Blair is perhaps best known for designing the Disneyland attraction "it's a small world," as well as for her concept art for Disney animated films "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland, "Peter Pan," and more. The ladies share some of the backstories behind her work, as well as internet theories about five-legged goats. And what do "Mommie Dearest" and Pepsi have in common? You'll have to listen to find out!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date. And if you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you'd RATE and REVIEW. Thanks for listening!For bonus content, visit us at https://www.instagram.com/cartoonstocastles/ and https://twitter.com/CartoonsCastles. Logo designed by Ashley Taylor - https://loveashleydesigns.tumblr.com/Theme music: “Taste of the French Quarter” by Rob Khurana via Storyblocks.comSOURCES for this episode:Canemaker, John. "The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation." Disney Editions, 2014.D23: The Official Disney Fan Clubhttps://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/mary-blair/ Hahn, Don. "Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century." Disney Editions, 2017.Illustration Historyhttps://www.illustrationhistory.org/artists/mary-blairMagic of Mary Blairhttp://magicofmaryblair.com/about-mary/ The Mercury Newshttp://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_25313193/walt-disney-museum-exhibit-focuses-bold-colorful-worldRefinery29https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8855966/disney-women-animators-jennifer-lee-mary-blair Walt Disney Family Museumhttps://www.waltdisney.org/blog/painting-dreams-mary-blair https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/spotlight-talk-recap-mary-blair-moviesWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Blair YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xP0a4gHX9k

Join Jerrod and Mark as they remember WonderGround Gallery and how it changed not only Downtown Disney but both of their careers and birthed their friendship that was the inspiration for this podcast.

This week, an update direct from Disneyland, expanded mobile ordering, more progress as the parks prepare to reopen, crowd estimates on when the parks do open, where the Wonderground Gallery went, we discuss Tarzan’s Treehouse, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: At 10am pacific time on Tuesday, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products held a press conference to give and update on the Disney Parks approach to operating during COVID-19. On the call were VPs of Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, WDW Hotels and Resorts, and Patrick Finnegan, the VP of DCA and Downtown Disney. Closing remarks were given by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of the division. 8 out of 10 guests feel the safety measures are just right. Disney plans on providing COVID testing in their communities with details to be announced soon. Josh D’Amaro joined from DCA and expressed how important Disneyland is to the economy in CA and how 80,000 jobs rely on the resort. The biggest line was “We are ready, and more importantly… it is time.” – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/09/22/live-blog-disney-parks-and-resorts-update/ When Disneyland does reopen, mobile ordering is going to be expanded, just as it was in Walt Disney World. And, just like in Disney World, it will be the preferred way for guests to order their food while in the parks. Apple Pay and Disney gift cards will also be allowed in the app and the minimum age for mobile ordering will be lowered to 13 years old, down from the previous 18 years old. There is currently no updated list of locations that will offer mobile ordering. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/22/disneyland-to-expand-restaurant-mobile-ordering-when-theme-parks-reopen/ More progress seen in the parks in preparation for the reopening of Disneyland. Hand sanitizer stations have appeared all over Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure and crowd signage like “Enter Here” have also been spotted. – https://www.micechat.com/270828-disneyland-update-how-soon-is-very-very-soon/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/22/two-major-new-park-additions-show-were-even-closer-to-disneyland-reopening/ The Thinkwell Group released an estimate that Disneyland could maintain social distancing measures at 50% of pre-COVID attendance capacity. This was calculated using the estimates from the Themed Entertainment Association of 500 to 650 per acre. With the 6 feet of distance, that leaves 140 square feet per person, and 200 square feet for groups of 3, Thinkwell estimates. In the end 25 to 30,000 visitors per day could visit and properly distance. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/17/disneyland-could-allow-for-social-distancing-at-50-capacity-data-shows/ The likelihood of the trams returning when the parks reopen is pretty slim considering that Walt Disney World has been open for months and the trams have not returned there. So, Disneyland has turned it’s tramway into a pedestrian walkway this past week, installing signage, benches, and trash cans along the route from Mickey and Friends, as well as Pixar Pals parking garages. This isn’t the first time that this has been used or pedestrians, being used on heavy attendance days like New Years Eve. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/16/photos-disneyland-prepares-for-reopening-as-park-reservation-signs-and-a-potential-new-walkway-appear/ In another positive sign of possible reopening coming sooner than later, the floral Mickey in front of the Main Street Station has been refreshed. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-mickey-entrance-floral-planter-refreshed-at-disneyland-social-distancing-signage-installed-at-disney-california-adventure/ Last week, the Wonderground Gallery was taken over by Star Wars overnight. Rumors spread online that it was a permanent closure of the popular art gallery in Downtown Disney. The new Star Wars Trading post sells a lot of items that were once only available in Galaxy’s Edge. {someone online? Disney} did say that they are looking for an alternate location for the Wonderground Gallery to return to. – https://www.micechat.com/270828-disneyland-update-how-soon-is-very-very-soon/ Star Wars fans that are collecting the various lightsabers from the Star Wars Universe have the opportunity to choose the next saber to be released. The options are Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger from Star Wars Rebels, Cal Kestis from the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game, and Lord Corvax. Head to the link in our show notes to cast your vote now through October 1st. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/guests-get-to-vote-for-next-legacy-lightsaber-coming-to-dok-ondars-den-of-antiquities-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-products-from-the-theme-park-land-now-online-at-shopdisney-coming-to-disney-sprin/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/09/vote-for-the-next-legacy-lightsaber-in-celebration-of-products-direct-from-star-wars-galaxys-edge-coming-to-shopdisney-disney-springs-and-downtown-disney-district/ The Mandalorian will be returning with season 2 at the end of October, but if you want some Baby Yoda, also known as “The Child” in your life before then, you can pick up a new travel blanket that features the little green creature. The blanket folds up in itself and includes a trolley sleeve for easy transport. You can pick one up for just $24.99 in Downtown Disney. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/17/snuggle-with-this-super-cozy-and-totes-adorbs-baby-yoda-blanket-from-disneyland/ A new set of Minnie ears came… and went at Downtown Disney this week. The Retro Disneyland Minnie Ears are blue sequins for the ears, with the vintage Disneyland lettering in place of the bow. On the band itself is the saying “The Happiest Place on Earth.” They are $29.99, if you can find them at the World of Disney. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/22/stop-these-are-the-most-iconic-disneyland-minnie-ears-ever/ Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes celebrated national cheeseburger day on September 17th. To honor the day, they offered a chance to win some prizes online. Possible prizes included discounts at Black Tap, free fries, and more. The grand prize was Heinz ketchup for a year, customizable Heinz swag, and free burgers for a year. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/09/17/spin-to-win-a-free-burger-online-from-this-downtown-disney-burger-spot/ Discussion: Tarzan’s Treehouse – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12070/The_Story_of_Tarzans_Treehouse

This week, a lot of stuff happening behind the closed gates, restaurants have reopened interior dining, theme parks are beating COVID-19, Kate joins us to talk about her experience at the Bower’s Museum, new merchandise, we finish our discussion with our Magic Kingdom experience, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: MiceChat got some more aerial photos of the resort this week and showed off some of the ongoing construction. Before taking to the skies, hand washing stations have been spotted just inside the gates at Disneyland before the entrance tunnels to Main Street. It seems like there is a lot of work underway to prepare for an eventual reopening. The bridge to Frontierland is almost complete, with the land’s entrance sign about to be re-installed. The last of the “french fry” rocks at the entrance to Tomorrowland have been removed and are in the process of being cleared away. The Snow White Facade has been completed and the scaffolding has been removed. Work also appears to be progressing on King Arthur’s Carousel. – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ Over in Disney California Adventure, new plexiglass shields have been installed at the entrance turnstiles. There have also been some iron fencing installed to facilitate a shield between entrance sections. The paths in front of the new Spider-Man attraction appear to be completed, but the rest of the campus is still dirt. The PYM test kitchen is still missing walls as well. The new administrative building behind Cars Land looks almost complete. Gondolas are still missing from the Pal-A-Round and the swings have been removed from the Silly Symphony Swings. With all of this work happening, the parks should look great when they reopen to the public! – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ With Orange County being removed from the purple status last week, restaurants in Downtown Disney have begun seating guests at 25% capacity indoors. There is still outdoor seating available as well. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-restaurants-in-downtown-disney-now-allowing-indoor-dining/ The largest U.S. theme parks have reported no COVID-19 outbreaks since reopening. Florida’s Orange County Department of Health said in late August that Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando haven’t had any outbreaks. An outbreak is defined as teo or more people with coronavirus who are linked to a potentially extensive transmission within a setting or organization, according to the CDC. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/14/largest-u-s-theme-parks-report-no-covid-19-outbreaks-since-reopening/ With Orange County moving into the red category, museums could reopen with limited capacity, including the Bowers Museum, which is currently hosting “Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic” exhibition. Here to join us and talk about her experience is supporter and Community Manager Kate. This week there was a second Downtown Disney shopping event held in the old ESPN Zone building. As we reported on before, the Pop-Up! Disney interior hasn’t been changed, they just added areas to look at and choose merchandise. Items were limited to 2 per guest. There were 5 items for sale which included a Fidget Bat pin for $17.99, a Victor Geist, better known as the organ player from the Haunted Mansion, Funko Pop for $39.99, an Oogie Boogie Popcorn bucket, a pair of light up dice, and a sequined Mickey Pumpkin bag. Four of these items were available outside of this event, only the pin was exclusive. – https://www.micechat.com/269725-heres-what-was-available-at-todays-downtown-disney-shopping-event/ Sprinkles in Downtown Disney has reopened this week. Orders must be placed online at order.sprinkles.com, and credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment at this time. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/photos-sprinkles-reopens-at-the-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland’s 65th anniversary is just going on and on it seems. Target, Boxlunch and Amazon are getting into the game with 65th merchandise. Some of the items have already gone on sale, and some will debut as late as November 15th in the case of Amazon. Target has a pin set, lunchbox, t-shirt and more. Items will be available online and in store starting in early October. Also coming in early October are exclusive Boxlunch items including a sweatshirt, Loungefly mini-backpack, and more. Some of the items are available for pre-order. Finally, at Amazon, they also have a mini-backpack, crossbody bag, pins, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/270115-disneyland-65th-anniversary-merchandise-coming-to-target-boxlunch-amazon/ A new Mickey Pumpkin headband has landed at World of Disney. The new headband features pumpkin Mickey as each of the ears, with a black and orange headband. The ears are made of a leather-like material and are padded. It is priced at $29.99. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/09/shop-mickey-mouse-jack-o-lantern-ear-headband-arrives-at-world-of-disney-in-downtown-disney-district-at-the-disneyland-resort/ The Holiday tradition of the Candlelight Processional has been cancelled this year at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland has not had the amount of time and information needed to put on the event this year with no clear understanding from the state on when they can open. It would have been the 62nd annual event this year. – https://www.micechat.com/270189-disneyland-update-spooky-skies-over-an-empty-kingdom/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/10/disneyland-cancels-candlelight-processional-as-coronavirus-threatens-christmas-events/ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may have taken the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue from everyone, recipes were posted this week if you have been wanting some. Big Thunder Ribs, Big Thunder BBQ Baked Beans, Big Thunder Ranch Coleslaw, Big Thunder Ranch Cornbread and more are posted in the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/269963-big-thunder-ranch-barbecue-recipes/ Overnight, Star Wars Trading Post has taken over the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. The store features a lot of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise and looks to be temporary, but there is no official word on if that is the case. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/09/photos-video-star-wars-trading-post-takes-over-wonderground-gallery-with-galaxys-edge-merchandise-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Magic Kingdom – https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/magic-kingdom/maps/

Our Secondary Artist Alley series continues with special guest Jerrod Maruyama. The creative mind behind a number of cute stylized versions of classic Disney characters and other pop culture creations joins us to discuss his style, background, inspiration, projects, and more. Jerrod's art has been featured at Disney's WonderGround Gallery, and his Hipster Mickey and Iconic Mickey have been sold at the Disney Parks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/secondary-heroes-podcast/message

This episode is somewhat a retrospective on Disneyland Entertainment. from the mid 90s to mid 2010s. Sam Carter began his career as a Disneyland parade float driver and worked his way up into the Creative Art department and is now a featured artist for the Wonderground Gallery at both Disneyland's Downtown Disney and Walt Disney World's Disney Springs!Sam brings us some unique behind the scenes challenges and idea of what it was like to work in Disneyland parades and in the art department and indulges my affinity for the legendarily hated Disneyland "streetacular" Light Magic that only lasted one summer in 1997.Follow Sam at @cartarsauce on social media!Follow me at @showtimechamaco on all platforms.If you have a Cast Member story or would like to be on the podcast email me at partofthemagic@icloud.com

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

This week, we discuss a holiday tradition nearing, some artists come to the resort, more after dark events, more Rise of the Resistance details, a high end wine and dinner package, we talk to Bob about working at the resort, and more!Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/.It is that time of year again when we want to hear from you! If you have a few minutes, please head on over to dlweekly.net/survey and fill out our listener survey. This will help us to understand what the community likes, doesn’t like and how we can make DLWeekly even better for everyone!If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/.Special Offer:Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking!News:This weekend, the Candlelight Processional will come to Main Street for the 61st year. On Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th, two performances per evening will take place. The estimated times for the ceremony are 5:20pm and 7:35pm. There are no tickets or seating open to guests, but you can wait in standing room only in town square, but arrive early, because this area fills up fast! – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12532/DisneylandResortUpdateforDecember282019#news2Artists that make some of the collectible items at the resort will be on hand this weekend with some of their art for sale and meet and greets. Dave Avanzino will be at Off the Page in DCA from 11am-7pm on Saturday and Sunday, Jim Shore will be at 10am-noon Saturday at Disneyana, then from 1:30-3:30 at Off the Page. Brian Crosby, Martin Hsu, Steph Laberis and Jerrod Maruyama will be at the Wonderground Gallery on Saturday from 11am-1pm. Finally, Joey Chou, Wonderground’s featured artist for December will be available on Saturday from 11-1, and Sunday from 1-3pm. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12532/DisneylandResortUpdateforDecember282019#news7Once again in 2020 Disneyland will host some Disneyland After Dark after hours events. This time, there are four themed nights. 80’s night at Dinseyland will be on January 29th, Sweethearts night at Disneyland will be on February 12th and 13th, Pixar night will be at California Adventure on March 5th, and finally Villains Night will also be at DCA on April 30th. Tickets are $109 per person, per event. All nights except Pixar night will run 9pm-1am with early entry starting at 6pm. Pixar night is an hour earlier from 8pm-midnight, with early entry at 5pm. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12532/DisneylandResortUpdateforDecember282019#news3Some new holiday treats have been spotted around the resort. A Carmel and Coconut churro can be found at the cart near the castle, Santa’s Cookie and Milk churro is over by Casey Jr, and a Toffee flavored churro can be found over in Tomorrowland. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/guide-2019-holiday-specialty-food-items-at-disneyland-park/A new holiday popcorn bucket has arrived at the popcorn cart located in Pixar Pier. It is a round bucket with stamps showing different Disney Pixar characters on them. Each of the stamps also has a cute saying like “JOY to the world” on the stamp featuring Inside Out, and “Scary Christmas” on the Monsters, Inc. stamp. The bucket is $9.00 and comes with popcorn. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/12/02/new-pixar-holiday-popcorn-bucket-spotted-in-disney-california-adventure/There is still plenty of time to experience the holiday offerings at the resort, but, as usual, Disneyland is ahead of the curve already planning for what is coming next. Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning to the park after the Holidays conclude at the end of the first week in January. We expect that the show will return with projections only during the week, and fireworks on the weekends only. – https://www.micechat.com/244563-disneyland-update-candlelight-candy-canes-resistance-rising/CNN got a preview of the new Rise of the Resistance attraction in Hollywood Studios over in Florida. The attraction has an estimated time of 18 minutes and includes over 60 animatronics as well as new, proprietary special effects and projection technology. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/cnn-provides-scene-by-scene-spoilers-after-riding-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-attraction-features-over-65-animatronic-figures/The long awaited Mickey feature has been installed near the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure, complimenting the Pixar ball on the other side of the guest drop off area. The new Mickey looks like one of the recent popcorn buckets and features the classic black, red, and yellow coloring. – https://www.micechat.com/244563-disneyland-update-candlelight-candy-canes-resistance-rising/In January, a new dining experience is coming to Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. The Winemaker Dinner Series will offer a multi-course meal and wine pairings from different vineyards. The first of the expereinces features a five-course meal including Lobster & Beetroot Salad, Aged Eye of Ribeye with Bone Marrow Whipped Potato, and Crispy Kurobuta Porchetta. Reservations can be made through the Disneyland website and are $130 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. That event is from 6 to 9pm on Janurary 15th, 2020. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/11/26/the-wine-is-fine-at-the-new-steakhouse-55-dinner-series-at-disneyland-resort/More mobile ordering buttons have arrived for guests ordering through the mobile app. This time around the locations getting the buttons are The Hungry Bear Restaurant, The Golden Horseshoe, Troubadour Tavern, and the Pacific Wharf Cafe. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/12/02/new-pixar-holiday-popcorn-bucket-spotted-in-disney-california-adventure/Last week just before Thanksgiving, a strong storm caused Disneyland to close an hour earlier on two different days. The storm caused the crowds to be very light leading up to and including Thanksgiving day, but when the rain left, the crowds returned in full force on Black Friday. – https://www.micechat.com/244352-disneyland-news-black-friday-surprise-update/Details have been released on Snow White’s upcoming refurbisment. Enhanced story details, all new scenes, and updated audio and visual technology will bring even more Disney magic to this classic. The Disney Parks blog states that updates include a “new vignette will show Snow White in a beautiful forest setting waking up from her deep sleep…. the attraction will conclude when Snow White is reunited with her animal friends and a shimmering castle is seen in the distance.” Not only will the inside of the attraction be getting update, but the outdoor facade will also get a new look! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/enchanting-new-magic-coming-to-snow-whites-scary-adventures-at-disneyland-park/

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http://www.CBJCollector.com - New art alert! Sam Carter just released this fun Country Bear Jamboree Canvas piece in September 2019 at the WonderGround Gallery. Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented 'Paw Ratings.'  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us know your thoughts on this item! #disney #countrybearjamboree #disneyland PRODUCT INFORMATION 2019 Country Bear Jamboree Canvas by Sam Carter Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool bonus stuff!  Visit http://patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! CONNECT WITH US http://www.CBJCollector.comhttp://www.facebook.com/countrybearcollector http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMediahttps://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboyhttps://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ MUSIC Kevin MacLeod - http://www.Incompetech.com SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

It's another raucous interview with a couple of LA's most renowned screen printers! This time, Nick sits down in the live/work studio of The Little Friends of Printmaking to discuss their art, travels and print hustling lifestyle. Of course, we go over Melissa and James' midwest upbringings and then we discuss their college years at UW Madison and other influential moments in the early years when the couple met and fell in love with print and each other. They talk about their travels through Japan where they've visited in recent years, and how their work changes shape to accommodate selling prints on the road. Recently the duo was hosted as the Feature Artisans at Disneyland's WonderGround Gallery. They share about their interactions with the public and the benefits of keeping in touch with their audience. With a popular style and the speed of information today, they have to keep their work fresh because it's one thing to make popular prints, but it's another to constantly stay ahead of the curve in our social media age. It's the pod's second interview in a row where we lament the greatness of gigposters.com.And then there's the cat stuff, the glorious cat stuff. Follow the Little Friends of Printmaking Follow The Print Cast

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

http://www.CBJCollector.com - Check out this adorable tumbler featuring Jerrod Maruyama's Cute Country artwork that was available at the WonderGround Gallery at Disneyland! Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented 'Paw Ratings.'  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us know your thoughts on this item! #disney #countrybearjamboree #disneyland PRODUCT INFORMATION 2019 Disney Cute Country by Jerrod Maruyama Tumbler Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool bonus stuff!  Visit http://patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! CONNECT WITH US http://www.CBJCollector.comhttp://www.facebook.com/countrybearcollector http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMediahttps://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboyhttps://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ MUSIC Kevin MacLeod - http://www.Incompetech.com SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Ann Shen stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins about her books "Legendary Ladies", "Bad Girls Throughout History" and the "How to be Legendary Journal for Finding Your Power".This episode takes a fun deep dive into all things woo-woo. In-between crystal charging preferences the conversation also covers highlights of Ann’s career as an illustrator including her recent artists residency at Disney’s Wonderground Gallery.A super fun casual conversation about everything from manifesting and burn out, to writing careers, and goddesses.Find Out More About Ann Shenhttp://www.ann-shen.comhttps://www.instagram.com/anndanger/https://amzn.to/2JHAz4KHOST: Jennifer Perkins http://creativequeso.com http://jenniferperkins.com PRODUCER: Myrriah Gossett MUSIC: Chris Boehk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 37 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we’re reporting live from Disneyland for Mousetalgia’s “Anything Can Happen” Weekend! It’s a beautiful time to visit the parks as bright, colorful springtime flowers are in full bloom. We’ll head to the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney, where artists Jason Ratner, Aggie Cheung, and Brittney Lee were doing signings. As April Fool’s Day is coming up, we’ll dedicate a significant portion of the show to sharing funny Disneyland stories and inside jokes!

This week we are excited to welcome one of the brightest stars in all fandom, Ashley Eckstein! She makes her first stop in her podcast book tour to tell us all about It's Your Universe: You Have The Power To make It Happen! How can you be a #DreamWarrior? Is there power in princesses? Let's find out! Then keep listening as Ashley may have dropped some exclusive hints about certain themed dresses coming soon to The Disney Dress Shop. Will you be at Ashley's Book Tour Signing at The WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney on Friday, May 25th? You're in luck, because an exclusive print designed by Ashley Taylor with collaboration by Ashley Eckstein will be available for purchase! We don't have the artwork handy, but Ashley hinted that it will have the Disney Princesses, a mirror, and a message - “Dream It, Do It”. Now, to find wall space... Also Referenced on this Episode: Ashley Eckstein's National Book Tour Signing Dates Purchase It's Your Universe #RoarForChange and for Charity SOLO MUST DIE: A Musical Parody - A tongue-in-cheek live Star Wars musical in LA. Check out our review. Hoojib Hoppin Fitness Club - exercise and nutrition accountability group on Facebook #RenewTimeless If you liked this episode, consider listening to our last episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW Shop Star Wars Shoes at Po-Zu! Shop Oppo Suits Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!

This week we are excited to welcome one of the brightest stars in all fandom, Ashley Eckstein! She makes her first stop in her podcast book tour to tell us all about It’s Your Universe: You Have The Power To make It Happen! How can you be a #DreamWarrior? Is there power in princesses? Let’s find out! Then keep listening as Ashley may have dropped some exclusive hints about certain themed dresses coming soon to The Disney Dress Shop. Will you be at Ashley's Book Tour Signing at The WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney on Friday, May 25th? You’re in luck, because an exclusive print designed by Ashley Taylor with collaboration by Ashley Eckstein will be available for purchase! We don’t have the artwork handy, but Ashley hinted that it will have the Disney Princesses, a mirror, and a message - “Dream It, Do It”. Now, to find wall space... Also Referenced on this Episode: Ashley Eckstein's National Book Tour Signing Dates Purchase It's Your Universe #RoarForChange and for Charity SOLO MUST DIE: A Musical Parody - A tongue-in-cheek live Star Wars musical in LA. Check out our review. Hoojib Hoppin Fitness Club - exercise and nutrition accountability group on Facebook #RenewTimeless If you liked this episode, consider listening to our last episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW Shop Star Wars Shoes at Po-Zu! Shop Oppo Suits Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!

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10/31/16 - In this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, a local police chief becomes Disneyland’s top security official, two new stores are announced for Downtown Disney, and a new half marathon route takes runners through Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Welcome to a special episode of the Retro Disney World Podcast! We talk to illustrator Dave Perillo in the latest installment of our series of occasional bonus episodes featuring interviews with subjects we think will interest you. Dave is a Philadelphia-based artists whose work has been featured on retro-styled merchandise for Disney with a focus on attraction artwork. He will be appearing this weekend at Disney Springs in the Wonderground Gallery section of the Marketplace Co-Op store. Dave shares stories of his history with Disney parks and how his love of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride has influenced some of the merchandise you’ve been able to purchase over the years. Dave’s artwork runs the spectrum of pop culture interests.  If there’s a fan community out there for pop culture media there’s a good bet Dave has done some artwork that will be of interest to you.  Star Wars, Airplane!, Disney, The Simpsons, classic cartoons and advertising — you name it.  Dave’s whimsical artwork and Mary Blair-influenced style is sure to delight and amuse. Listen to our interview and follow Dave on Twitter and Instagram @montygog Dave will be at Disney Springs at the Marketplace Co-Op this weekend October 21st and 22nd from 5 PM - 8 PM and on Sunday October 23rd from Noon to 3 PM. Check back with us very soon for Episode 24 where we take you to The Golf Resort in honor of our old buddy, Arnold Palmer. Tweet at us, send us a Facebook post or message, tag us on Instagram or email us your thoughts..We hope you have enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions, suggestions or find errors please email us podcast@retrodisneyworld.com Podbean: podcast.retrodisneyworld.com iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-disney-world-podcast/id935548315 Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/retrodisneyworld/retro-disney-world-podcast

Today on the show I talk with illustrator. Jerrod Maruyama. If you aren’t familiar with Jerrod, he's done a ton of work for companies like Facebook, Nickelodeon, Mattel, and Hasbro. He’s probably best known to the design world for his kawaii style illustrations and creating Hipster Mickey for Disney’s Wonderground Gallery. We sit down at talk about his career path, the process of working with Disney, doing side projects just for himself, and much more.

09/15/15 - Nancy Johnson begins her in-depth look at shopping in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort.

11/06/14 - The Disneyland team discusses this week’s news, including a change in disabled companion ticket policy at SeaWorld and the mother of a young teen’s issue with an actress at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

04/17/14 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland news, including another hotel building increase in the Anaheim area, plus passholders bring-a-friend event at Knott’s Berry Farm and the winner of our photo contest.

03/13/14 - Tom Bell chats with Disney artist Jeff Granito about his work, his upcoming pieces and his appearances at the WonderGround Gallery.

As the start of an intermittent series on the nature of fear, this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show deals with the nature of fear, and how and why we, as human beings, enjoy and/or abhor being scared. We interview camera operator Craig Fikse, who has experience filming series like American Horror Story and films like Van Helsing, The Invasion, and The Ring 2. Fikse discusses working with directors like Guillermo del Toro and his thoughts regarding the methods and tactics filmmakers use to create dread and fear in audiences. Also - a Micechat Haunted Mansion forum report, Haunted Mansion artwork at the Disneyland Resort's Wonderground Gallery, Maleficent in the news - and more!

01/30/14 - Tom Bell and Shaun Thompson chat with Hipster Mickey artist Jerrod Maruyama.

Imagineer Brian "Croz" Crosby joins Mousetalgia to talk about the Artist in Residence program at the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney, where he is appearing throughout the month of November. Learn about the program and the gallery, as well as the various works of art Crosby has created for sale at Disneyland's Disney Gallery and the Bat's Day Black Market. Plus, we go back to the mailbag to answer your questions. More Disneyland/WDW comparisons, attraction music thoughts, Disneyland haters, DVC, a winner of the One More Disney Day Sweepstakes checks in, and a Halloween Time report. Also, Alan Menken performs in Seattle - and more!

Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW!, the show dedicated to discussing whats going on at Disney and within the Disney community right NOW. This is episode #3 with special guest Guy Selga of AngryAP.com. On this episode we discuss a few news items, including:  - Glow with the Show at DCA  - The Disney Gallery theme at Disneyland 'Crowning Achievement'  - Fantasy Faire construction  - Wonderground Gallery opening in Downtown Disney  - Earl of Sandwich construction at downtown Disney Guy talks about growing up in Los Angeles and being a lifelong Disneyland fan, and his site AngryAP.com   ------------------------------ Check out the show notes at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/wedwaynow Check us out on Facebook http://facebook.com/wedwayradio.com Email us at podcast@wedwayradio.com Spread the word about Wedway NOW! and rate the show on iTunes.  Enjoy this show, it was lots of fun to produce.