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  • The Star Wars Tomorrowland That Never Was

    The Star Wars Tomorrowland That Never Was
    Dec 17 2025
    This week, a look behind the scenes on how Disneyland transforms a land for the holidays, the new Magic Key calendar released, a popular attraction is getting it’s first refurbishment, guests can send letters to Santa Cars in Cars Land, we talk about a little known version of Tomorrowland that never was, 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. Howard Johnson – http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/01051?corporate_id=1000098677 News: The Disney Parks YouTube channel is at it again with a new glimpse behind the curtain to show what it takes to get Cars Land ready for the holidays. In the latest Disney Unscripted episode, they follow the crew that transforms the land from Halloween to Christmas overnight. From warehouse to park and all the work to get completed in one night before the guests show up in the morning, this video shows it all. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/cars-land-halloween-holiday-transformation/ Disney has posted the availability calendar for the new Explore Magic Key that we spoke about last episode. The new key will have extended availability in the summer, opening up a lot of days in June and July that the Enchant Key was blocked out for. There are some other dates that are blocked out on the new key, so take a look at the link in the show notes if you are interested in comparing. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/passes/blockout-dates/ The standard refurbishment for Haunted Mansion after the holiday season has an end date. January 23rd will be the return of the classic Haunted Mansion variation. Also added to the refurbishment list for the first time is Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. It will enter refurbishment on January 20th, with no current return date. – https://www.micechat.com/428675-disneyland-news-construction-portos-rise-of-the-resistance-haunted-mansion/ Navigation around the park after nighttime spectaculars might be a little easier to see. New electronic signs have debuted that give guests directions on where to go to get to certain locations in the park. This replaces the cast members yelling directions, or the dimply lit handheld signs that were previously used. – https://www.micechat.com/428675-disneyland-news-construction-portos-rise-of-the-resistance-haunted-mansion/ A fun activity is available in Cars Land. Inside of Sarge’s Surplus Hut, there is a display with a red mailbox. At this mailbox, you can write a letter to Santa Car. Mater will then take everyone’s letters to Santa Car to the North Pole, along with his friend Lightning McQueen. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/12/14/confirmed-this-might-be-the-best-holiday-thing-you-can-do-in-a-disney-park/ A small version of “it’s a small world” appeared on the Disneyland Instagram this week. The video showed off a model of the classic attraction in the park, in front of the full-sized attraction. The video goes on to show the creation of the miniature, which features 120 individual bushes, trees, and shrubs, and took over 200 hours to create. The miniature is on display in the small world toy shop. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-small-world-model/ As we reported last week, work has finally begun on the new Porto’s location in Downtown Disney. Construction walls have gone up and encircle the ticket booths on the Disney California Adventure side of the west esplanade. This is a great sign of progress. Another area slow to redevelopment has been the old ESPN building, which now has signage up for lululemon! The old Tortilla Jo’s location, which has been sitting stagnant since demo finished in the summer, is still happening, but waiting on permits with the city to continue. Construction here should hopefully resume soon. – https://www.micechat.com/428675-disneyland-news-construction-portos-rise-of-the-resistance-haunted-mansion/ SnackChat: Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/jazz-kitchen-coastal-grill-patio/menus/ Discussion Topic: Tomorrowland Star Wars Retheme – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-star-wars-retheme-concept-art-from-doug-chiang/ 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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  • More of the Disney Destiny with Lyndsey

    More of the Disney Destiny with Lyndsey
    Dec 10 2025
    This week, new merchandise is coming for the 70th anniversary, the Jonas Brothers celebrate Christmas in a new movie, with photo ops at the park, Porto’s has finally started to make progress, TikiLand Day has been announced for 2026, Magic Key changes, we finish our conversation with Lyndsey about the Disney Destiny, 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. Howard Johnson – http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/01051?corporate_id=1000098677 News: With the Disneyland 70th Celebration continuing in the new year, there is even more merchandise being released! The Vault and Castle collections are getting new items like Tinker Bell on a women’s tee, trinket tray, or notepad and pen. More apparel in this collection will feature designs inspired by the early days of Disneyland. The castle collection will offer a new Spirit Jersey, women’s tee, and pine set. – With the Disneyland 70th Celebration continuing in the new year, there is even more merchandise being released! The Vault and Castle collections are getting new items like Tinker Bell on a women’s tee, trinket tray, or notepad and pen. More apparel in this collection will feature designs inspired by the early days of Disneyland. The castle collection will offer a new Spirit Jersey, women’s tee, and pine set. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/ Disneyland is getting in on the festive new movie from the Jonas Brothers for Christmas. A Very Jonas Christmas Movie will have a photo op at Disney California Adventure, and at the Disneyland Hotel. Hotel guests can also catch a screening of the movie. Weeklyteers at home can catch the movie on Disney+ and Hulu. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/a-very-jonas-christmas-at-disney/ Construction has started on the future home of Porto’s Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Disney. The Disney Parks Blog has released new concept art of what the new location will look like once it is completed. This location will be the first Porto’s with sit-down table service and a full bar. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/your-ultimate-guide-to-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ Tiki fans rejoice! The 6th annual TikiLand Day will be on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at Disneyland. The day will be filled with tiki fun, tiki fashion, tiki art, and escapism. More information will be released in the future, so check out the link in the show notes to stay updated! – https://www.tikilandtrading.com/pages/tikiland-day Magic Keys have become a little more interesting this past week. The Enchant Key will be discontinued starting on January 13th, and it will be replaced with the Explore Key. The Explore key will cost $999 and include 4 theme park reservations, up to 10% off on select merchandise and dining, 25% off parking in the Toy Story Parking Area, and 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The new pass, along with the Imagine Key will go on sale January 13th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/12/04/new-magic-key-pass-announced-for-disneyland/ This weekend was the 2025 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland. As usual, Town Square was transformed into an outdoor venue to hold the event. This year’s guest narrator was “Coco’s” Benjamin Bratt. – https://www.micechat.com/428308-disneyland-news-candlelight-magic-key-changes-themed-suites/ With the recent release of Zootopia 2, stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan visited the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. This was extra special for Quan, who got his movie start in the 1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, where he played Indy’s kid sidekick, Short Round. Both actors rode while being filmed with the challenge to not react during the attraction. To see the result, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/ke-huy-quan-ginnifer-goodwin-indiana-jones-adventure/ Magic Key Holders can pick up a couple of new, refillable popcorn buckets at Disneyland. The Disney California Adventure 25th anniversary bucket features Mickey and Minnie with a 25th logo for the celebration. There is also a Disneyland Park 70th Celebration bucket. Both buckets offer $2.25 refills from January 13th through February 24, 2026. This excludes flavored popcorn. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-magic-key-popcorn-buckets-2026/ SnackChat: Splitsville Luxury Lanes – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/splitsville-restaurant/menus/ Discussion Topic: Owner of Conciears Lyndsey Wells’ experience on the christening of the Disney Destiny – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmBNBST2pVo 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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  • Christening of the Disney Destiny

    Christening of the Disney Destiny
    Dec 3 2025
    This week, an Austrailian favorite is coming to Disneyland, a full year of events and happenings have been posted for 2026, Candlelight processional dates, new and holiday characters are all over, kids save some money this summer, we talk to Lyndsey about the christening of the Disney Destiny, 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 who have younger children, or just love Austrailian kids shows, will be happy to hear that Bluey is coming to Disneyland in 2026! Bluey and her sister Bingo will be on stage in the Fantasyland Theatre, along with some comedic actors and musicians, to bring music and games from the Bluey show to life. The new show premieres on March 22nd. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/bluey-and-bingo-coming-to-disney-experiences/ Last year, Disney did a great job announcing the first half of the year’s events at the end of 2024. This time, we get the entire year of events! The first of the announcements is that the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will run through August 9th, 2026. All of the 70th entertainment will return in January. This includes “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade,” “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular, “Paint the Night” parade, and Mickey, Minnie, and the gang in their 70th attire. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ Starting January 23rd through February 22nd, Lunar New Year will return to Disney California Adventure. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, so Horace Horsecollar will be appearing during the festivity. Celebrate Gospel also returns on two weekends on February 20th and 21st, and February 27th and 28th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ Anaheim Ducks Day returns this year on February 22nd. Anaheim Ducks players, and Wild Wing will be making appearances throughout the day. Moving into March, the 6th sees the return of the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, which runs through April 27th. Nothing new has been announced for this event at this time. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ Star Wars fans will be excited to blast off on a new adventure starting May 22nd, when Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run gets a new adventure with the Mandalorian and Grogu. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ On July 2nd, the new version of Soarin’ will debut at Disney California Adventure. The new Soarin’ Across America premieres just in time to celebrate the 4th of July. No new details on where the new path will take you, but it is sure to be a fun update to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/12/02/date-announced-for-soarin-ride-changes-at-disneyland/ Returning to Downtown Disney is Disney On the Yard – Yardfest: Powered by Celebrate Soulfully on June 19th. The event celebrates the spirit and traditions found at historically Black colleges and universities, along with drum majors and Drum Major Mickey Mouse. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ A couple of one-off days that are happening are the return of D23 Day at Disneyland on August 13th. This is a one-day event celebrating D23: The ultimate Disney Fan Event that takes place the next three days. Disney Jr, Let’s Play! Party returns August 13th through the 16th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ Finally, the last big celebrations have official dates as well. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort runs August 21st through October 31st. Oogie Boogie Bash will return for a record 33 dates throughout the season. Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park will run August 21st through November 2nd. Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begins November 18th, with no end date announced. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2026-calendar-events-and-offers/ On to news that is happening this holiday season, the Candlelight Processional has official dates. December 6th and 7th at 5:30pm and 7:45pm both evenings. For all the details and how you can grab a spot to watch this, check out episode 266 where we talk to Patrice who got to attend. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/25/confirmed-dates-revealed-for-the-candlelight-processional-at-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/428028-disneyland-update-candlelight-time-avatar-takeover-looms-meet-your-robot-overlords/ There are a lot of new and holiday characters out and about at the resort. Officer Clawhauser, Judy Hopps, and Nick Wilde are meeting and greeting in the Hollywood Backlot. Deadpool has returned for the holidays in the Hyperion courtyard next to Avengers Campus, ...
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  • More with Paul Briggs

    More with Paul Briggs
    Nov 26 2025
    This week, Disneyland After Dark events announced for 2026, a chance to see a new documentary before the general public, Dick Van Dyke is turning 100, D23 2026 member gifts announced, mobile order changes at the resort, purchasing tickets might become less predictable, we finish our conversation with Paul Briggs, 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: Disneyland After Dark is coming back for 2026, with a new nite, along with some returning popular nites. New for 2026 will be Disneyland After Dark 70 Years of Favorites, which Disney describes as “weaving together the best of Disneyland happenings, including nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters.” Returning nites include Sweetheart’s Nite, Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite. Sweetheart’s Nite will take place on 9 nights from late January to February 17th, with a new “Celebrate Love Cavalcade” and “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” featuring live singers and Disney royalty that ends with a ball underneath the stars. 70 Years of Favorites will take place on March 3rd and 5th, and feature swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland, a Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe, sentimental photo opportunities, and characters from days gone by. Tickets for both these events go on sale for Magic Key holders on December 9th, with general ticket sales starting on December 11th. Disney Channel Nite will take place on April 12th, 14th, and 16th, Star Wars Nite will span 4 dates on April 28th, April 30th, May 4th, and May 6th. Finally, Pride Nite will happen on June 16th and June 18th. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/dates-and-details-for-disneyland-after-dark-events/ https://www.micechat.com/427679-disneyland-news-holiday-hights-lows-pricing-woes-talking-tree/ Leslie Iwerks has a new documentary on Disneyland coming out named Disneyland Handcrafted. The documentary will premiere for general audiences on Disney+ later this winter, but D23 members can see it early in January! Tickets to the event include a conversation with Leslie Iwerks and other Disney Company people prior to the screening, a screening of Disneyland Handcrafted in the main theater on the Disney Studios Lot, an after-screening reception with light snacks and refreshments, and a commemorative event credential. To get tickets, visit the link in the show notes. Tickets go on sale December 5th. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/d23-premiere-disneyland-handcrafted-documentary/ Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke will be turning 100 in December! Fans are organizing a Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Fan Meetup at Disneyland on December 21st. Guests can dress up to honor the legend, with a group photo at 11am at Sleeping Beauty Castle, a group ride on King Arthur’s Carousel at 11:30, lunch at Jolly Holiday at noon, and the Pearly Band at 1pm. - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRP3jSuknT6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has announced the member gifts for 2026. Members at the D23 Gold Choice or Complete plan will receive the 2026 membership kit, plus their choice of exclusive D23 premium items. These items include a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Collector Statue, Loungefly x Disney Oswald Backpack & Ears Bundle, RSVLTS x Disney Shirt, or D23 Gold Member 10-Piece Pin Box Set. D23 Memberships are available as Gold Member Essential, which for $49.99/year gets the membership kit only, Gold Member Choice at $119.99/year gets the membership kit and one premium item, or the Gold Member Complete at $329.99/year, which gets the membership kit and all four premium items. - https://d23.com/d23-in-2026-epic-events-outstanding-offerings-and-memorable-moments-to-come/ Mobile order has expanded over the last few years to a lot of locations at the Disneyland Resort. This past week, locations were removed from the service. Disney’s Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney, Pooh Corner, and Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen in Disneyland, Bing Bong’s Sweets, and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure are no longer using the system. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/22/news-mobile-order-removed-from-some-locations-on-disneyland-app/ Buying tickets to the Disneyland Resort might start to look more like booking tickets on an airline in the coming years. Dynamic pricing, or the ability for Disney to change the pricing depending on several factors throughout the day, week, or year, is already in place at Disneyland Paris, and according to Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston, might be coming to the US parks. Ultimately, this will remove flat-rate pricing for specific days, and go to a range of prices for a day, which can vary based on attendance and weather, ...
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  • Director & Animator Paul Briggs

    Director & Animator Paul Briggs
    Nov 19 2025
    This week, the new addition to Storybook Land is open, the Disney Christmas special is coming to ABC and streaming, A fun holiday character is wandering Downtown Disney, Pixar Place celebrates 30 years of Toy Story, we talk to Director, Animator, and Tiki Enthusiast Paul Briggs, 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 past Friday Storybook Land Canal Boats reopened with the new Tangled scene in the attraction. As guests pass by the tower during the day “When Will My Life Begin?” will play, with “I See the Light” playing after dark. The tower itself fits right in with the rest of the attraction and looks great! - https://www.micechat.com/427319-disneyland-update-wet-weather-holiday-lights-leadership-fights/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/storybook-land-canal-boats-tangled/ The Christmas Special that was taped at the park last month has an air date on ABC, and Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube. December 1st at 8pm eastern Derek Hough will host The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, streaming the next day. The special will have appearances by Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Aloe Blacc, Good Charlotte, Mariah the Scientist, Nicole Sherzinger, Iam Tongi, Bebe Rexha, Tricia Yearwood and more. Special looks of upcoming movies, and performances from the Disney Parks will also be featured. - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-holiday-special-brings-star-studded-performances-across-parks-and-resorts/ A new interactive element has made its way from Disney Springs to Downtown Disney. Douglas Fir, a Christmas tree character, and not just a tree type, has begun making appearances around the shopping district. Douglas interacts with guests verbally, while rolling around the district. He is around daily at 11:30am-12pm, 12:30pm-1pm, and 1:30pm-2pm. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/douglas-fir-makes-disneyland-debut/ The Pixar Place Hotel is celebrating 30 years of Toy Story with a gallery featuring the Art of Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond. The Great Maple also created a Toy Story themed confection made with 70 pounds of premium chocolate manufactured in France. - https://www.micechat.com/427319-disneyland-update-wet-weather-holiday-lights-leadership-fights/ Magic Key holders have some limited time experiences and savings coming for the holiday season. A “Letter to Santa” PhotoPass opportunity will be available from November 14 through December 20th from 1:30pm to 7:30pm at the Toontown Firehouse. The reserved dining area across from Blue Sky Cellar will return for the Festival of the Holidays, along with a special Sip and Savor Pass design for Key Holders. Commemorative pins and merchandise will also be on hand, exclusive to Magic Key holders. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-magic-key-holiday-2025-perks/ Zootopia 2 premieres in theaters November 26th. Clawhauser, the Zootopia Police Department’s desk clerk, will be meeting and greeting guests in Disney California Adventure starting November 24th. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will still be on hand as well. In addition, a new Zootopia 2 experience premiered in the Animation Academy with the addition of Gary De’Snake. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/clawhauser-disneyland-resort-california-adventure-zootopia-2/ If you count on your coffee from Starbucks in Downtown Disney, you may need to plan an alternative. Baristas from the Downtown Disney location have been on the picket line to improve labor practices. Starbucks Workers United represents 12,000 workers at 650 locations, including the Downtown Disney location. Until the strike is over, the location will remain closed. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/10/downtown-disney-starbucks-suddenly-closed/#more-1082514 SnackChat: Wetzel’s Pretzels - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/wetzels-pretzels/menus/snack/ Ballast Point - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/ballast-point-brewing-company/menus/lunch/ Discussion Topic: Director, Animator, and Tiki Enthusiast Paul Briggs 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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  • Lunch at Club 33

    Lunch at Club 33
    Nov 12 2025
    This week, the holidays are about to start at Disneyland, which means candy canes, upgrading a Magic Key just got easier, an opening date for two attractions, new themed suites are at Pixar Place, Life Day is coming again this year with some updates, we talk about our amazing experience dining at Club 33, 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 holidays are nearly here, which means that it is candy cane season at the Disneyland Resort. This year, Candy Palace in Disneyland will have hand made candy canes starting November 28th, with 9 dates ending on December 24th. Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure will have them starting November 29th, with 9 dates ending on December 25th. For the exact dates, head on over to the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/09/disneylands-famous-candy-canes-are-back/#more-1082358 https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-2025-candy-cane-distribution-dates/ Upgrading a Magic Key has just become way easier! Magic Key holders can now upgrade their Magic Key to a higher pass level through Disneyland.com or the Disneyland app. Previously, you could only upgrade in person at the parks. In addition to this news, Inspire and Believe keys are still available for purchase or upgrade. Enchant and Imagine keys are still open for renewals only. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/05/youre-going-to-love-this-new-change-to-the-disneyland-app/#more-1080986 We finally have an opening date for Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train. November 14th, which is also the start of the busy holiday season, will see the return of these two classic attractions. In addition to the refreshed experience, there will be a new Tangled section of Storybook Land. Cast members have been seen testing the boats and train through the area, and practicing the updated script. – https://www.micechat.com/426590-disneyland-news-christmas-crunch/ Pixar Place is about to get two new themed suites that guests can book. The new rooms are themed to Coco and the Incredibles. Reservations for the suites are open for stays starting in December, 2025. The Coco suite features Oaxacan-style architecture, terracotta tiling, Mexican artisan quilted and woven pieces, a fireplace, and more. The Incredibles suite is themed to mid-century modern, with a hand scanning prop at the entrance, super-inspired touches and special effects, including a spy phone, hidden messages, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/426590-disneyland-news-christmas-crunch/ November 17th is a very special day for Wookies in the Star Wars Universe. It is Life Day. For the last several years, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge has celebrated this event. This year, Chewbacca will be appearing for a limited time in his Life Day best, which includes a red cloak, and a Life Day Orb. A number of food offerings and merchandise will also be available to celebrate Life Day. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/life-day-chewbacca-coming-to-disneyland/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-merchandise/life-day-merchanidse-available-disneyland-2025/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/star-wars-life-day-menu-disneyland/ Last week, Earl of Sandwich Tavern closed permanently in Downtown Disney, with the main sandwich shop closing a day later. As of now, the only place to get an Earl sandwich in Downtown Disney is the temporary food truck near Star Wars Trading Post. The new, permanent location, which will include Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is expected to open sometime this winter. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/temporary-earl-of-sandwich-closing-at-downtown-disney/ SnackChat: Holiday Foodie Guide – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-2025/ Discussion Topic: Lunch at Club 33 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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  • Producers Vern and James Oogie Boogie Bash

    Producers Vern and James Oogie Boogie Bash
    Nov 5 2025
    This week, Magic Key holders get some treats each week in November, Deadpool is coming back for the holidays, some attractions are returning, construction for Coco could be starting, a new pin for the Key to Disneyland, half marathon medals release, we talk to producers Vern and James about our trip, 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: Magic Key holders have something new and exciting coming this holiday season. Disneyland will be giving out a new set of collectible trading cards celebrating the holidays. Each week from November 3rd to November 27th a new card will be released. Cards are limited to one per Magic Key, per week. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-teases-new-magic-key-holiday-trading-cards/ Last holiday season, Deadpool came to Disney California Adventure to share some stories with a Deadpool spin on them. He is coming back for this holiday season, with possible appearances by Wolverine. Also returning this season, with a new look, is Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws. A new Jack Skellington look debuted this Halloween in New Orleans Square. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/holiday-characters-to-spot-at-disneyland/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-parks-reveal-new-sandy-claws-meet-and-greet-character/ Big Thunder has been under refurbishment since September, and it has reopened this past weekend. No major changes have been reported on the refreshed attraction. Another attraction that has been down for a while is getting closer to opening as well. Storybook Land Canal Boats have the walls down and trains have been seen on the Casey Junior track. This could mean a reopening soon. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/02/disneyland-quietly-reopens-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-after-two-month-closure/#more-1079934 https://youtu.be/HrqF8Q1Li5Y?si=ugIWjm-XH8Si26aY&t=186 A confidential demolition permit has been filed by the Disneyland Resort for Disney California Adventure. Since the permit is confidential, there are no details, but Scott Gustin was able to confirm through his sources that this is for the upcoming Coco attraction. Construction on this attraction is scheduled to start this fall. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dca-coco-permits/ The Key to Disneyland Experience has a new final pin option for completing the unlocking throughout the park. A new gold and blue key design has been added as a 10th pin available through the experience. It appears that the other pins are switching from a silver finish to a gold finish as well. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/key-to-disneyland-10th-reward-pin/ The Disneyland Half Marathon will be kicking off at the end of January, so, of course, we have some new medal designs. Joy is on the 5K, Sourcerer’s Apprentice Mickey is on the 10K, “it’s a small world” kids are on the Half Marathon, Dumbo and Timothy Mouse are on the Dumbo Double Dare, the Partners Statue is on the runDisney Coast to Coast, and Stitch is on the Kids Races medals. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-medals/ This past week, Disneyland laid off approximately 100 cast members across several teams. The resort explained that they are reorganizing their operations. The positions were salaried, and not any hourly cast members. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-lays-off-100-cast-members-october-2025/ https://www.micechat.com/426327-disneyland-news-holiday-layoffs-construction-park-updates/ Hurricane Melissa severely impacted Jamaica, which Disney Cruise Line sails to for some itineraries. The Walt Disney Company has committed $1 million to assist cast and crew in the region, as well as UNICEF, World Central Kitchen, and Good360 who are providing relief in the country. – https://www.micechat.com/426327-disneyland-news-holiday-layoffs-construction-park-updates/ https://www.facebook.com/dclcrewandcommunity/ SnackChat: Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disney-festival-of-holidays-at-disneyland-foodie-guide-2025/ Churro Talk With Vern Discussion Topic: Producers Vern and James’ Oogie Boogie Bash Experience 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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  • Halloween Trip Recap

    Halloween Trip Recap
    Oct 29 2025
    This week, guests will be Soarin’ to new destinations in 2026, Make-A-Wish made a big Halloween splash for kids, Parkside Market has some changes, a possible glimpse of new nighttime entertainment, a special overnight event, we talk about our latest trip 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: Next year is the 250th anniversary of The United States of America. As part of the celebration, Disney has announced that a new version of Soarin’ will be coming to the parks. Soarin’ Across America will premiere at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next summer. The new version will highlight some of the country’s natural beauty and city landscapes. More than a dozen locations will be featured. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/soarin-across-america-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/ Southern Californians have been looking to the skies to get a glimpse of new possibilities coming to Disney Nighttime Entertainment. Recent drone testing in Santa Clarita, California has shown Disney characters from Peter Pan, to Moana, to Sorcerer Mickey, and more! Disney and ABC Studios own two lots on the Golden Oak Ranch where this testing is speculated to have taken place. To see what was being tested, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/10/22/is-this-video-a-major-clue-about-a-new-disney-drone-show/#more-1077132 https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-ranch-drones/ Something interesting that we learned when we were visiting is that Sip and Sonder, the coffee shop that was part of Parkside Market, had closed. In its place is Parkside Market Coffee & Tea. The location features hot and cold coffee and tea drinks, along with pastries, savory breakfast bites, and cinnamon rolls of different flavors. – https://www.micechat.com/425707-disneyland-update-halloweens-last-hurrah-holiday-sneak-peek-refurb-rush/ Last week, when we were in the park, we were able to catch a glimpse of Disney’s partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This time, they partnered with some of the world’s top creators to grant wishes for 40 kids at the ultimate Halloween experience. 16 kids met MrBeast with a scavenger hunt through the parks, A for Adley hosted a playdate with crafts, Disney dolls, and Rainbow Ghost Rescue. Mark Rober dropped eggs off the Millennium Falcon to teach families how to make contraptions to save their eggs from cracking. Chef Amaury Guichon did a live chocolate-making demo, Doctor Mike built a lightsaver, and San & Colby rode Haunted Mansion. Disney partners with Make-A-Wish to grant a wish for every hour of every day. – https://disneyparksblog.com/community-outreach/disney-make-a-wish-mrbeast-and-more-creators-grant-wishes-at-disneyland/ Last week, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration taped segments for the holiday special overnight. D23 members could register to attend the event, which ran from 11pm to 6am. Guests were treated to performances by Nicole Scherzinger singing “O Holy Night” and “Mary Did You Know?” Gwen Stefani performed her new holiday song “Shake the Snow Globe” and “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-overnight-holiday-special-recording-recap/ Halloween is almost here, but the holiday season is quick to move on at the Disneyland Resort. 2025 Holiday Merchandise has arrived all over the resort. Some of the collections this year are the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection, the Gingerbread Collection, the Snowman Trent Collection, Winter Scenic Collection, Disney Hanukkah Collection, Disney Holiday Haven Collection, Disney Winter Peppermint Collection, Disney Fair Isle Print Collection, and Disney Christmas Plaid Collection. – https://www.micechat.com/423292-disney-holiday-merchandise-2025/ SnackChat: Churro Talk with Vern Discussion Topic: Halloween Trip Recap and JPL 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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