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  • DLW 386: 70 Years of Disneyland with Michael

    DLW 386: 70 Years of Disneyland with Michael
    2025/04/30
    This week, a park icon gets an update, a rare character encounter lands at Pixar Place Hotel, we talk about Earth Day at the resort, the 70th guided tour details are released and booking is open for it, a new checkout option for Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, we finish out conversation with Michael, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: An iconic part of Disneyland history – and Disney in general will be getting refurbished soon. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room closed this week to perform routine maintenance on the lighting, sound, and show. The mighty tree of Tangaroa will be recreated from a high resolution digital scan. The current Tangaroa is no longer able to be repaired, having been there since the attraction opening in 1963. The attraction will reopen later this summer. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/tangaroa-tree-be-rebuilt-during-upcoming-refurbishment-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/146135-rolly-crump-impostor-syndrome-part-2/ Tour dates are open for the new guided tour coming to Disneyland for the 70th anniversary. A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour is a 2-hour guided walking tour, which includes a ride aboard the Mark Twain, Disneyland Railroad, a Lightning Lane for a select attraction, reserved viewing for Paint the Night, which includes popcorn, and a tour keepsake. The price is $120 per guest. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Check out the link in the show notes to reserve your tour! – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/events-tours/disneyland/story-of-celebration-tour/ A character not often seen at the resorts made a visit for Earth Day. WALL-E was in the lobby of the Pixar Place Hotel roaming around and greeting guests. He also opened up his storage compartment to share the plant, potted in the boot, just like in the movie! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/24/dear-disney-we-are-begging-for-this-rare-character-meet-and-greet-to-become-permanent/ As we reported on previously, some permits have been filed with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department in relation to Porto’s coming to Downtown Disney. We talked about removing the two ticket booths from the esplanade, but did not mention the permit to tear down the existing building – currently home to Earl of Sandwich. No timeline on the permits, but this is forward progress. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ Once again, Disneyland Cast Members were invited to create upcycled art projects to be shown off to guests for Earth Month. This time, the creations, ranging from a Haunted Mansion created from cardboard pizza boxes, to Maleficent in dragon form made from plastic cutlery. The display is under the Silly Symphony Swings for guests to enjoy. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ This week, the Disney Parks Blog recognized a cast member who brings joy to countless (or not so countless) guests. Antonio has been working at the Disneyland Resort for 18 years, and has received over 735 cast compliments from guests. Antonio works at Pixar Pier attractions and before Disneyland, worked for nearly 10 years in hospitality in Dubai and Qatar. Antonio’s rise to fame is in part due to his exuberant energy and fun dance moves for guests! – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/dancing-disneyland-resort-cast-member-inspires-happiness/ Last week, we talked about recycling your food scraps at Disneyland. Since then, little droids have appeared on top of food scraps containers to remind guests that only food scraps should be deposited in the bin they are standing on. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ A new way to checkout at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta has arrived. A kiosk for guest self-checkout has been installed. The system scans the items on the tray, adds it up, and asks for payment. Currently, Magic Key discounts must involve a cast member, and payment can only be made with credit or debit card. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ Weeklyteers who may be in the parks starting May 9th should know that it is Grad Nite season at the resort again, and park hours may be impacted. This year, there is some new, more generic graduation merchandise available for purchase. – https://www.micechat.com/413960-disneyland-news-portos-permits-construction-walls-star-wars/ SnackChat: New food items coming to the resort – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/24/disney-just-announced-23-new-treats-are-coming-next-week/#more-...
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  • DLW 385: From Out of the Past with Michael Holland

    DLW 385: From Out of the Past with Michael Holland
    2025/04/23
    This week, more choices in Galaxy’s Edge, a new way to be Earth conscience, an interesting development in Toon Town, a new Starbucks tumbler surprise, ticket and hotel deals, we talk to Michael Holland from the “From Out of the Past Podcast,” 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: Star Wars Celebration Japan just wrapped up and there were some new details about changes coming to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Starting on May 22, 2026, guests will have more control over their experience piloting the Millennium Falcon. Crews will be in charge of the destination that they travel to. New locations like Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor, or Coruscant will be options. The engineers will also be able to communicate with Grogu. These additions will coincide with the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/the-mandalorian-grogu-and-new-crew-controls-coming-to-smugglers-run/ https://blogmickey.com/2025/04/new-locations-smugglers-run-mandalorian-update-2026/ April is Earth Month, and this year Disneyland is doing something unique. Guests are being encouraged to participate in the Food Scraps program. The program takes uneaten food and turns it into nutrient-rich feed for farm animals. Galactic Grill, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Cafe Daisy, Pym Test Kitchen, Flo’s V8 Cafe, and Cozy Cone Motel are participating. Guests are given a green food scraps container to place leftover food into, which can then be emptied into a green food-only receptacle. – https://www.micechat.com/413577-disneyland-news-star-wars-updates-70th-anniversary-offers-guest-problems/ An unexpected, but fun activity appeared in Toon Town this week. Signs for a missing churro have been posted around the land, with a phone number to call. When called, Donald Duck picks up and talks about his missing churro. – https://www.micechat.com/413577-disneyland-news-star-wars-updates-70th-anniversary-offers-guest-problems/ Fans of the Disneyland Starbucks tumblers have a new variation. This tumbler comes with one of two mystery pins. The tumbler itself is brightly colored with graphics depicting Disneyland attractions like the Tiki Room, it’s a small world, Haunted Mansion, and more! – https://www.micechat.com/413577-disneyland-news-star-wars-updates-70th-anniversary-offers-guest-problems/ https://disneypinsblog.com/starbucks-tumbler-with-mystery-pin-pouch-at-disney-parks/?srsltid=AfmBOopOzc7lOklM6rS3y2mYUX5rGfb_HfVZ_C2MA-l8dLMuGyn_ghAh With the recent uncertainty from international travelers from outside the United States, Disney has created some hotel and theme park ticket deals. Currently, there is a SoCal Resident Ticket offer through May 15th, and a Disneyland Anniversary 4-day Ticket valid from May 16th through August 14th from $100 per day. – https://www.micechat.com/413577-disneyland-news-star-wars-updates-70th-anniversary-offers-guest-problems/ The fires at the beginning of the year in the Southern California area were tragic, and impacted so many. Disney committed $15 million to the effort back in January. Disney has added “Disney Field Days” where they go and bring carnivals with characters, games, activities, and more to locations impacted. Recently, two schools in Brentwood, Disney cast members and VoluntEARS put on these events – to over 900 students. Two people who lost special items in the fires got a version of them back. One eight-year-old lost her giant stuffed Tigger in the fire, Disney replaced it with one that had traveled around Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A teacher, who lost her Disney-themed classroom in the fire, including her collection of mouse ears, was presented with over 50 ears from Disney Parks, stores, and VoluntEARS. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/la-fire-relief-efforts-how-disney-helps-the-communities-we-call-home/ SnackChat: New Sweets – https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwawmMx3iH/?img_index=7 Discussion Topic: Michael Holland host of From Out of the Past Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fromoutofthepastpodcast/ https://linktr.ee/hollandimaginarium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK7GRiUhhB8 https://www.youtube.com/@AlextheHistorian
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  • DLW 384: Disneyland 70th with Amanda and Kevin

    DLW 384: Disneyland 70th with Amanda and Kevin
    2025/04/16
    This week, Disneyland 2025 Half Marathon details announced, the next After Dark Nite tickets are going on sale, a new option for the plush headbands, an iconic Disney Imagineer is being featured in an upcoming documentary, an update to the Jolly Holiday sign, we finish our talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: We are still almost a year away from the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026, but there are some new details that were released this week. The weekend will take place during the 70th anniversary celebration “Celebrate Happy” and will be called the “Celebrate Happy” Half Marathon Weekend. The dates are January 29th through February 1st, 2026. The 5k “Celebrate Joy” race will take place on January 30th, the 10k “Celebrate Imagination” race will take place January 31st, and the “Celebrate Togetherness” half-marathon will round out the weekend on February 1st. Racers who complete the 10k and half-marathon will get the “Celebrate Achievement” medal. Finally, there is the “Celebrate Laughter” race on January 31st for kids 9 and under. “Celebrate Smiles” will feature yoga in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on January 29th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/12/new-details-just-announced-for-2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend/ https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyland/ The next Disneyland After Dark Nite tickets are about to go on sale! Pride Nite – in our opinion one of the best after hours events – tickets will go on sale April 16th for Magic Key Holders, and April 17th for general admission. This year, Pride Nite itself takes place on June 16th and 18th. – https://mickeyblog.com/2025/04/10/disneyland-after-dark-pride-nite-tickets-go-on-sale-soon/ Weeklyteers who aren’t a fan of a headband style create your own headwear now have an alternative! Guests can now create their own HAT instead! The hat is black with the D resort logo on the front, also in black. All the existing plushes that you can add to the headbands can be added to the hat as well. The hat itself is $14.99 and can be purchased at the Mad Hatter on Main Street, or at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. – https://mickeyblog.com/2025/04/13/get-a-new-create-your-own-hat-at-the-disneyland-resort/ One of our favorite Imagineers will be featured in an upcoming documentary about their life and legacy. “Bob Gurr: Living by Design” will premiere at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on April 26th to a red carpet arrival with celebrity guests, and a Q&A after with Bob himself! Doors open at 5:30pm and the film begins at 7pm. The event is scheduled to last 2 hours and 40 minutes, including the intermission and Q&A. Visit the link in the show notes to get tickets! – https://www.micechat.com/413124-bob-gurr-disney-legend-movie-premiere/ A small thing at Disneyland that we have been following is the sign at the Jolly Holiday on Main Street. When the location reopened recently from its refurbishment, there was a temporary sign covering the popcorn lights underneath. The temporary sign has been removed, and the decorative elements have returned, but the popcorn lights are still problematic. – https://www.micechat.com/413111-disneyland-news-crowds-construction-bob-gurr-star-wars-nite/ For the past 66 years, the Ernest S Marsh locomotive has taken guests around Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom. What you may not know is that it is much older than that! For 100 years the locomotive has been in operation and Disneyland has commemorated this with green 100 year celebration flags on the front of the locomotive. – https://www.micechat.com/413111-disneyland-news-crowds-construction-bob-gurr-star-wars-nite/ There are some small things happening around the resort that we wanted to mention. “it’s a small world’s” return has been delayed until May 9th. A new permit for Porto’s includes the removal of two of the ticket booths in the esplanade to make room for the expanded location. Also, there was some testing on Lightning Lane removal from Pirates this week. SnackChat: Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/port-of-san-fransokyo-cerveceria/menus/ Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cocina-cucamonga-mexican-grill/menus/ Discussion Topic: Kevin and Amanda Richards https://shop.whereinthepark.com https://www.instagram.com/whereinthepark
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  • DLW 383: Where in the Park with Amanda and Kevin

    DLW 383: Where in the Park with Amanda and Kevin
    2025/04/09
    This week, more 70th anniversary details, including dining package updates, merch, and more, start dates for the upcoming entertainment, Star Wars Nite still has tickets, a new photo op appears in DCA, one of the Red Car Trolleys has a new home, we talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: The Disneyland 70th Anniversary is bringing with it a refreshed dining package for World of Color Happiness! The specifics of the package have not been released, but the Disney Eats Instagram page showed the new food offering. There is also a similar dining package offering for Better Together A Pixar Pals Celebration parade. It looks to include not only sweet desserts, but also meats, crackers, and cheeses. Reservations open on April 10th. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_fUi-Cgl5/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/04/04/disney-announces-new-additions-for-70th-anniversary-including-dessert-parties/ A few new lines of Disneyland 70th merchandise have been announced. The celebration collection features the classic Disney Parks style, The Castle Collection is inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, The Vault Collection has vintage Disneyland and Mickey Mouse, with new releases throughout the celebration, and the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection, which honors Walt Disney and celebrating Disneyland. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/ One of the most interesting pieces of merchandise is the Key to Disneyland. This is a larger “key” that can be used to unlock the 9 lands of Disneyland to reveal a hidden keepsake pin inside the key. There are 9 pins possible. The lands can be unlocked in one visit, or over multiple visits as your progress is saved between visits. All 9 lands must be unlocked sometime during the 70th to get the pin. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/key-to-disneyland/ Even more has been announced for the 70th. Guests will be able to vote on the Disneyland app for one of the four emotions – Sadness, Anger, Disgust, or Envy – to have them featured in the World of Color Happiness show that night. A new tour called “A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour will be available. The tour is two hours and explore the history of Disneyland. Bookings start on April 24th. Some new interactions and effects are coming for MagicBand+ around the resort, and new PhotoPass magic. There are also some limited-time ticket and hotel offers. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Last week when we talked about the new entertainment offerings coming to the resort, we did not mention start dates. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! starts on May 16th at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land, the Pixar Pals Playtime Party at the Fantasyland Theatre starts May 23rd, along with Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast in Tomorrowland. Rex will be out on Pixar Pier starting June 1st. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Dance Parties, Demolition & The Competition Awakens This week, the first of the Star Wars Nites at Disneyland is taking place. If you are wanting to attend this event, there are still tickets available for all the nites, except for May 4th. Some new food items are also coming to the event – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Dance Parties, Demolition & The Competition Awakens The new National Geographic Hulu and Disney+ show “Secrets of the Penguins” has a photo op inside of Disney California Adventure. One of the storefronts in Hollywood Land has been decorated with penguins have a great time in their habitat. – https://www.micechat.com/412710-disneyland-news-construction-demolition-competition/ A piece of good and bad news was reported by The Garner Holt Foundation on Instagram. One of the Red Car Trolleys has been donated to the foundation to support their mission of helping students discover STEM and STEAM careers. The bad news is that this means that it is likely not coming back at DCA. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DIFBaXARVYm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I know we are a Disneyland podcast, but I feel that we need to talk about the dragons, monsters, wizards, turtle shells and banana peels in the room… This week, influencers were invited by Universal Studios to experience their new theme park in Florida – Epic Universe. We have been watching the videos of their experiences and it looks absolutely amazing! What they have done seems Disney level good. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrg59ZOTlhY Once again the outside world crept into the Happiest Place on Earth at the parking structure. There was a car fire at the Pixar Pals parking structure around 9:45am on April 4th. ...
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  • DLW 382: Twisted Tales with Farrah Rochon

    DLW 382: Twisted Tales with Farrah Rochon
    2025/04/02
    This week, a cool D23 Gold Member event at Imagineering, entertainment is coming back to the resort, Season of the Force has started, new shops announced for Downtown Disney, a great way to try Dole Whips, new merchandise for Star Wars and a 90’s Nite holdover, we finish our talk with Disney Author Farrah Rochon, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: There is an upcoming event at the Imagineering Campus for D23 Gold members. The D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering will present 20 Years of Duffy and Friends at the Imagineering Campus in Glendale. The event starts at 10am and is already sold out. The tour includes a panel with Imagineers at the Grand Central Air Terminal, a visit to the Imagineering preview center, shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale, a D23 Gold member gift, a Starbucks exclusive drink, a fan-photo meetup, and a visit to the Grand Central Air Terminal visitor center. – https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-spotlight-series-walt-disney-imagineering-20-years-of-duffy-and-friends/ There have been fewer entertainment options at the Disneyland resort, but that is coming to an end this Spring! A new show, debuting on May 16th, is coming to the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land called “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” which will feature Disney characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, coming this summer. Rex from “Toy Story” will be meeting and greeting guests at Pixar Pier starring June 1st. Pixar Pals Playtime Party is returning to the Fantasyland Theatre on May 23rd. Finally, “Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast” will land at the Tomorrowland Terrace starting May 23rd. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/new-show-character-and-more-entertainment-coming-to-disneyland-resort-this-spring/ Season of the Force has returned to the Disneyland Resort, running now through May 11th. Themed food, beverages, merchandise, and the return of Hyperspace Mountain are all part of the celebration. Luke Skywalker is visiting Galaxy’s Edge for a limited time, partnered with R2-D2. Fire of the Rising Moons has returned to accompany the fireworks, but the standout is the Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga projection show on the spires of Black Spire Outpost. The show is 10 minutes and looks amazing! The show is once or twice nightly. – https://www.micechat.com/412096-disneyland-news-star-wars-celebration-averngers-disassemble-70th-anniversary/ A new “May the 4th Be With You 2025” collection is coming. Hats, tees, a tote, pin, and more are part of this collection celebrating May the 4th. The items will be available on DisneyStore.com April 4th, and in Disneyland and Walt Disney World on May 4th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/products/star-wars-may-the-4th-be-with-you-2025-collection-reveal/ Do you love Dole Whips, but can never choose between all the great options? Well, this new offering at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats may be for you! The Dole Whip Flight has lemon, mango, and raspberry whips, all for $7.99. The portion sizes are good and easily sharable. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/30/review-this-is-the-best-spot-to-grab-a-dole-whip-float-in-disneyland-right-now/#more-1021247 As we reported on last week, the Avengers Assemble show is going away April 5th. This is to prepare for the construction of the new attractions in Avengers Campus. Avengers: Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab are actively under construction behind the Avengers Headquarters where the show takes place. – https://www.micechat.com/412096-disneyland-news-star-wars-celebration-averngers-disassemble-70th-anniversary/ A 90’s Nite exclusive is now available to all guests! The Powerline Max Popcorn Bucket can be purchased from April 4th through April 7th through mobile order at Galactic Grill, Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Store, and Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Store. Starting April 4th with no end date, the bucket can be purchased at Café Daisy, Troubadour Tavern, and the popcorn cart at Grizzly Peak Airfield. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/30/spectacular-souvenir-news-an-exclusive-disney-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-soon/#more-1021229 The new entrance gates, which have been in place at some of the turnstiles, are now being tested in full force at the Downtown Disney Monorail entrance. Guests scan their park ticket, and if there is already a photo on file, are admitted to the park. If a photo needs to be taken, the guest lines up with the camera and screen and the photo is attached to the ticket and entrance is allowed. – https://youtu.be/bwsI2hW-QDA?si=izRYoc0tXfA59fUr&t=302 Sometimes the outside world breaks into the walled entertainment garden that is the Disneyland Resort. On March 24th, a police chase ended in the Pixar Pals parking structure, causing the ...
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  • DLW 381: Into the Bayou with Author Farrah Rochon

    DLW 381: Into the Bayou with Author Farrah Rochon
    2025/03/26
    This week, a 70th Anniversary surprise, a slew of dining packages also coming for the 70th, a few 70th touches already showing up, Grand Californian DVC updates, extra Food & Wine experiences, we talk to Disney author Farrah Rochon, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: As we reported on previously, the new song for the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland will be called “Celebrate Happy.” What we just found out this week is that the Jonas Brothers will be performing the song! The song will be on music streaming platforms starting May 13th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ A new dining package is coming to Disneyland for the 70th. The Paint the Night dining package will be at the Plaza Inn on Main Street. The package is available from May 16th through August 21st from 1pm to 4pm daily. It is a lunch dining package, which is $55 per adult and $28 per child. The package includes lunch and a reserved seat for Paint the Night. Bookings began on March 25, so move quick if you are interested in this package. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn-dining-package/ DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Packed Parks, Show Shuttered & A Galaxy Too Far Another dining experience will start with the 70th on May 16th: Donald’s Tale of Adventures at Storytellers Café. This is a dinner buffet from 4pm to 9pm and is $62 per adult, and $36 per child. The buffet is a “campfire style barbecue buffet” that will feature Donald, Daisy, Clarabelle, Goofy or Pluto in their new explorer outfits. Booking has also started for this one. – disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/storytellers-cafe/ DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Packed Parks, Show Shuttered & A Galaxy Too Far No, we are not in SnackChat, but it certainly feels like it! Another dining package is coming to Galaxy’s Edge and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. The Nighttime Gathering will feature special takeaway items and a viewing location for “Fire of the Rising Moons” nighttime spectacular. Reservations open on April 3 for this experience. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ The 70th celebration doesn’t start for a few more weeks, but there are already signs that it is coming. There is a small touch on Sleeping Beauty Castle that is part of the upcoming decorations. The flags at the top of some of the spires are the new Celebrate Happy decor that will adorn the castle for the celebration. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHoA-sVOueS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The updates to the Disney Vacation Club wing at the Grand Californian appears to be pretty different from the previous look. The new color scheme is lighter than before and has some tile accents. Before, it was a darker, redwood color. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ There are some extra experiences for the Food and Wine Festival in Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ Another entertainment option has gone away from the parks. Disney Junior Live! Dance Party has ended performances, and could, if rumors are to be believed, be replaced by something Bluey. – https://www.micechat.com/411556-disneyland-news-crowds-entertainment-cuts-star-wars-trouble/ SnackChat: Lucky Fortune Cookery – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/lucky-fortune-cookery/menus/ Discussion Topic: Author Farrah Rochon https://www.instagram.com/farrahrochon/ https://linktr.ee/farrahrochon https://www.farrahrochon.com
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  • DLW 380: More with Jeff Barnes

    DLW 380: More with Jeff Barnes
    2025/03/19

    This week, St. Patricks Day at the resort, an Easter tradition is not happening this year, updates for Grand Californian guests, costumes from Snow White are on display, we finish our conversation with Jeff, and more!

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    News: Earlier this week was St. Patrick’s Day and Disneyland had limited offerings. The only things at the resort were a version of the Gray Stuff – called The Green Stuff at Red Rose Tavern, and a St. Paddy’s Day t-shirt featuring Kermit the Frog. Of course, the Little Man of Disneyland, Patrick Begorra was celebrating at his tiny home in Adventureland. – https://www.micechat.com/411058-disneyland-news-constructions-projects-new-management-cutbacks/

    Guests staying at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will delight in the updates happening. New entry gates are being installed to go along with the new entry gates at the Monorail station in Downtown Disney, and the entrances to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. Two of the full-service restaurants, Storytellers Café and Napa Rose, are undergoing refurbishments, a new concierge lounge, and updated to rooms. – https://www.micechat.com/411058-disneyland-news-constructions-projects-new-management-cutbacks/

    Over at Carthay Circle restaurant, there are costumes on display from the Snow White live action feature. The costumes are worn by Snow White, played by Rachel Zegler, and the Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot. The original, animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered at the original Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles on December 21, 1937. – https://www.micechat.com/411058-disneyland-news-constructions-projects-new-management-cutbacks/ https://mickeyblog.com/2025/03/17/live-action-snow-white-costumes-are-now-on-display-at-disneyland-resort/

    This week, the Easter Foodie Guide was posted by Disney. This year, you can book a spot at Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Springtime! at the Disneyland Hotel, or Storytellers Cafe Easter Buffet at the Grand Californian. Another Easter item is a Thumper Spring popcorn bucket. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-easter-foodie-guide-2025/

    An Easter tradition is not returning this year. The coveted chocolate Easter eggs at Candy Palace are not going to be on the menu. This is a result of cost-cutting measures at the candy kitchens. There are less offerings at the moment than in the past. – https://www.micechat.com/411058-disneyland-news-constructions-projects-new-management-cutbacks/

    SnackChat: Jolly Holiday – https://www.instagram.com/p/DHV_PmsOIUT/?img_index=9&igsh=d21nZHAybXRydHdm https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/18/an-iconic-disneyland-restaurant-reopens-with-new-menu-items-soon/ TriviaLand:

    Dapper Dans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCM2xzj75Wk

    Discussion Topic: Jeff Barnes Dr. Disneyland and author of The Wisdom of Walt

    https://thewisdomofwalt.com/
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  • DLW 379: Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes

    DLW 379: Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes
    2025/03/12
    This week, a slew of updates on future attractions and experiences coming to the parks, a look behind the attraction vehicles from Imagineering, a guide to the Disneyland 70th anniversary and what to expect, two iconic attractions have returned, Indiana Jones turned 30, we talk with Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: This weekend at South by Southwest, Disney had a panel called “The Future of World-Building at Disney” which gave us a ton of information about upcoming theme park attractions. One of these was the updated experience coming next year to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. The new adventure will feature the Mandalorian and Grogu, better known as “the child” from the hit Disney+ series. This new experience will take guests to new locations for the attraction, like Cloud City, Tatooine, and the Death Star wreckage. The update will coincide with the premiere of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” movie on May 22, 2026. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/sxsw-2025-new-missions-smugglers-run-mandalorian/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ Also at South by Southwest, Disney gave new details on the Avengers Campus updates at Disneyland. The large e-ticket Avengers Infinity Defense didn’t get much new information, but the Stark Flight Lab did! Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark and Iron Man, was present to talk about the upcoming attraction. The attraction will have guests in “gyro-kinetic pods” that will roll on a track before being attached to a giant robotic arm and taken through some high-speed maneuvers. Tranferring the ride vehicle from the track to the robot arm and back again has never been done before. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/sxsw-2025-robert-downey-jr-tony-stark-avengers-campus/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ All of this can be seen in the latest episode of “We Call it Imagineering” on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. In the latest episode, they talk about the updates we just mentioned, as well as talk with legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr. The episode covers all kinds of ride vehicles from past, present, and into the future. There is even a great behind the curtain look at the underbelly of the Omnimover system at the Haunted Mansion! If you want to take a look at this, check out the link in the show notes. – https://youtu.be/IuQPrGLo0QM?si=Dt9qzvh4bD5xCSUZ Also at the SXSW conference, it was announced that characters from the upcoming Fantastic Four movie will be coming to Tomorrowland. This includes H.E.R.B.I.E. – the flying robot from the upcoming movie. No firm date on when they will land in Tomorrowland, but it is likely around the premiere of the movie on July 25, 2025. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/08/disney-announces-new-additions-coming-soon-to-tomorrowland/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ The Disney Parks Blog posted a Guide to the 70th Anniversary at the Disneyland Resort, with some new details for the celebration. The celebration will run May 16th, 2025 through Summer of 2026. Updates to the previous information include a ew theme song called “Celebrate Happy.” The new “World of Color Happiness!” will explore “happy” through other emotions, hosted by Joy and other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Boyz II Men will have a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” in the show, and FITZ from Fitz and the Tantrums will debut a song for World of Color called “Makes Me Wanna Move.” The Muppets will also appear before the show. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ With the return of Paint the Night for the Disneyland 70th, the Frozen float that was removed to fit under the Red Car Trolley wires in Disney California Adventure will return to the parade, along with Anna, and Elsa. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Over at “it’s a small world,” a new light, music, and projection show called “Tapestry of Happiness” will bring an animated mosaic of Disneyland attractions, memories, and moments in a style inspired by Disney Artist Mary Blair. It will feature the “Celebrate Happy” theme song, along with nods to other Disneyland tunes. In addition to Paint the Night, which will perform in the evening, “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” will appear along the parade route during the day. This new cavalcade will feature characters not often seen at Disneyland like Duffy and ShellieMay. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-...
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