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Weekly Disneyland News, Information and Discussion.2017-2019 DLWeekly Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Disney’s New Leadership with Alex

    Disney’s New Leadership with Alex
    Feb 4 2026
    This week, the next Disneyland After Dark events are going on sale, transportation around the resort is going to get complicated, DCA is turning 25, Celebrate Soulfully is honoring the heritage of Black leaders, artists, and thinkers, we talk about the big changes at the top of the Walt Disney Company with Alex from Backside of Water, 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 next two Disneyland After Dark Nites are finally going on sale this week. Starting on Thursday, February 5th, at no earlier than 9am Disneyland time, tickets will be available to the public for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite. Tuesday and Wednesday tickets will be open for Magic Key Holders. Disney Channel Nites will take place on April 12th, 14th, and 16th. This year, Penny Proud from “The Proud Family” will join other Disney Channel characters. Star Wars Nites will take place on April 28th, and 30th, and May 4th, and 6th. Tickets are still available for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on March 3rd and 5th. – https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ The Anaheim Transportation Network, which runs the Anaheim Regional Transportation – or ART service, along with the Eve service to John Wayne Airport, and the FRAN or Free Rides Around the Neighborhood service, will be winding down service by March 31. Not only do the ART busses service a lot of the area hotels, but they also transport guests from the Toy Story Parking Lot to the resort. This leaves guests needing to walk, take a ride share, or rent a car to get from their hotels to the resort. Disneyland said in a statement that they are aware of the situation and are actively exploring next steps. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/atn-shutting-down-march-2026/ https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ In just a few days on February 8th, Disney California Adventure will turn 25! To celebrate, park guests will get a commemorative park map while supplies last. Starting February 6th, a Pal-A-Round popcorn bucket will be available that lights up and looks like the Pal-A-Round. Soarin’ Over California is also returning until July 1, when the new Soarin’ Across America will premiere. Mickey and Minnie will also get a new outfit, inspired by the Sunshine Plaza, which stood where Buena Vista Street does today. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/california-adventure-25th-anniversary-offerings/?CMP=SOC-DPFY26Q2wo0129260009G Celebrate Soulfully returns this year with Celebrate Gospel concerts in Downtown Disney on February 20th and 21st, and February 27th and 28th. New this year, a heritage trail across the resort will celebrate influential Black leaders, artists, and thinkers. On Main Street, Disney Legend Martha Blanding, whose book is our book club pick, musician Scott Joplin, and Frederick Douglass will be honored in a window. Other honorees are locatred in New Orleans Square, look for Disney animator Ron Husband. At Tiana’s Palace, Leah Chase, the inspiration for Tiana is celebrated. In Tomorrowland, former astronaut Guion S. Bluford Jr., and in Frontierland, musician Dom Flemons. Over in DCA, on Buena Vista Street, Disney Legend Floyd Norman, in Hollywood Land Austin Taylor, Disney Visual Effects Animator Marlon West, Disney Lightning Supervisor Olun Riley, and Imagineer and Inventor Lanny Smoot. Contemporary artist Nikkolas Smith will be honored at the Downtown Disney Stage. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/ways-to-experience-celebrate-soulfully-this-black-history-month-at-disney-parks/ https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ A slow moving refurbishment in Downtown Disney is finally making some progress. The walls on the left side of the Lego store has finally come out from behind construction walls. The new Prince Philip fighting dragon Maleficent looks great, even though the base is not make of Lego bricks. The area also has some permanent umbrellas and creator space for guests. – https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ In Avengers Campus, the Ancient Sanctum has been quiet since the Doctor Strange show ended there last year. There are now pop up experiences like that are showing up in the Sanctum, like a story time with Loki and Thor. This is similar to the story time with Deadpool, but more family friendly. There is no schedule for these events. – https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ SnackChat: Salt n Straw Chocolatiers Series – https://www.micechat.com/430670-disneyland-news-bus-shutdown-dca-25-anniversary-after-dark-dates/ Discussion ...
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  • Disneyland Handcrafted

    Disneyland Handcrafted
    Jan 28 2026
    This week, Lunar New Year has arrived at the resort, along with some new merchandise, Monsters, Inc turns 20, Sweethears Nite kicked off last week, Downtown Disney continues towards two new experiences, Bay Area Weeklyteers have a chance to connect our book club with the Walt Disney Family Museum, we talk about Disneyland Handcrafted, 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: Lunar New Year kicked off last week, and with it came some new merchandise. A new Loungefly Lunar New Year crossbody bag with detachable coin purse for $75, a removable-bow ear headband for $36.99, and a Spirit Jersey decorated with lanterns and gold-accented clouds for $84.99 are some of the new items. A Lunar New Year teacup featuring Horace, Mickey and Minnie for $19.99, and a six-piece lucky red envelope set for $19.99 are some of the collectables. Magic Key holders have two exclusive items - a Lunar New Year tee priced at $36.99, and a commemorative trading pin for $21.99. - https://www.micechat.com/430352-disneyland-update-lunar-lights-sweethearts-nite-construction-heights/ Last week, Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sully to the Rescue turned 20! Cast members had a small number of buttons to give out if asked. The buttons featured Roz with party decorations flying around, with some scream canisters and a “20 Years of Scares” banner. The attraction won’t be around for another 20 though, as it is set to close this year to make way for the upcoming Avatar experience. - https://www.micechat.com/430352-disneyland-update-lunar-lights-sweethearts-nite-construction-heights/ Last week also marked the first Sweethearts Nite of the season. This year, the checkin was back in Frontierland at the entrance to Galaxy’s Edge where guests could pick up their lanyard, map, and pack of Dove chocolates for the event. Some of the themed photo areas this time were the rooftops of Paris for the Aristocats, the balcony from Aladdin, a Toontown picnic, and the “Kiss the Girl” scene from The Little Mermaid. Some uncommon characters were also around like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit with Ortensia, Princess Kida and Milo Thatch from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and The Country Bears offering Bear Hugs. The new Celebrate Love Cavalcade, and Once Upon A Dream show were fun additions to the after dark event. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-2026/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-characters/ Downtown Disney is continuing to be a bustling area full of construction. Porto’s Bakery & Cafe is coming along as the demolition of the former Earl of Sandwich location is moving along. The old building should be completely cleared soon. Gordon Ramsay visited the resort to check on the progress of Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, which will be located upstairs from the new Earl of Sandwich. The sign for this location has been revealed already, with rumors that soft openings could happen in the next couple of months. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/portos-bakery-construction-update-downtown-disneyland-resort/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/gordan-ramsay-visits-disneyland-resort-the-carnaby/ For our book club read this time, we will be diving into Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth. If you will be in the San Francisco Bay Area in February, the Walt Disney Family Museum will be hosting a talk with Disney Legend Martha Blanding, the author of the book, along with Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers. The talk is on Saturday, February 14th at 1pm. Tickets are on sale now for $15 for members, or $30 for adults. For more information, visit the link in the show notes. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-legend-martha-blanding-walt-disney-family-museum/ SnackChat: Napa Rose has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment, and was originally slated to open before the end of 2025. That was pushed back and will finally be reopening on February 6th. Reservations are open now to book a spot to dine at this location. There is also a new menu at the location. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/napa-rose-reopening-date/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Handcrafted - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/how-to-watch-the-debut-of-disneyland-handcrafted/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 h y 27 m
  • History of Bayou Country

    History of Bayou Country
    Jan 21 2026
    This week, major changes are coming to a large section of the park, two areas of the resort are turning 25, Disney is nominated for themed entertainment awards, Sweethearts Nite has some new features, we talk about the food coming to the event in SnackChat, then cover the history of the area of Disneyland known today as Bayou Country, 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: Not too far in the future, in a land very close to home, some changes are coming! Beginning April 29th, more Star Wars eras are coming to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker will arrive on Batuu. The Galactic Civil War and New Republic, as well as the Age of the Resistance and First Order will be represented. The Original Trilogy characters will be mainly around the spires and Millennium Falcon, while the forested area near Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be the Age of Resistance. Throughout the land, music from John William’s musical score will be heard. The Cantina Band tune will emanate from Oga’s Cantina. Fist Order Cargo will transition to Black Spire Surplus, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will have more one-of-a-kind items, and Droid Depot will be operated by an earlier generation of the Mubo family. “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” and “Fire of the Rising Moons” will continue. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/star-wars-galaxys-edge-timeline-expands-at-disneyland/ Hard to believe, but Downtown Disney turns 25 this year. The shopping and dining district opened on January 12, 2001. To honor this event, a new retro-style logo was unveiled on the ground behind the Downtown Disney stage. There is also a pin to commemorate the event. – https://www.micechat.com/429971-disneyland-update-fixing-the-force-festival-season-whats-changing-now/ Magic Key sales have resumed as of January 13th, including the new Explore Key. Magic Key sales may pause overnight starting at 10pm Disneyland time to 9am the following morning. Some new perks with having a Magic Key include a refillable popcorn bucket for $15.25, with $2.25 refills through February 24. There is also a Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary bucket, and the Disneyland 70th bucket. For Lunar New Year, there is a special Magic Key lanyard, a semi-secluded dining and photo-op area, and Magic Key merchandise. A Year of the Horse button is also available. – https://www.micechat.com/429971-disneyland-update-fixing-the-force-festival-season-whats-changing-now/ IAPPA, or the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, has announced their finalists for the 2025 Brass Ring Excellence Awards. These are the most prestigious honors in the global attractions industry. Disney has been nominated in the Most Creative Halloween Production for Tokyo Disney Resort, The Villains’ Halloween Into the Frenzy Parade, Most Creative Theatrical Production – Year Round Operation for Disney Cruise Line, Disney Treasure, Disney The Tale of Moana, Best Sustainability Program for Disney Consumer Products, Disney Figurine Set Sustainable Packaging Program, and all three nominations in the Most Creative Spectacle category for World of Color – Happiness at Disneyland, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and Disney Tales of Magic at Disneyland Paris. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/iaapa-brass-ring-2025-finalists/ Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts Nite is about to start for the 2026 season, and there are some additions this year. The Celebrate Love Cavalcade features characters honoring all loved ones, from best friends and family, to soulmates. A romantic show Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook explores love and romance featuring live singers and Disney royalty with a grand ball under the stars. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/wyntk-disney-jan-18-24-2026/ SnackChat: Sweetheart’s Nite Food – https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiv5B3EiIY/?img_index=8&igsh=Nmd3b25iZjkwYmxo https://allears.net/2026/01/18/sneak-peek-at-exclusive-food-for-disneys-2026-sweethearts-nite/ Discussion Topic: History of Bayou Country – https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/27/the-history-of-disneylands-critter-country-from-indian-war-canoes-to-bayou-bbq/ Indian Village – https://www.yesterland.com/village.html Bear Country to Critter Country – https://www.yesterland.com/bearcountry.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 h y 19 m
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