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DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

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 Weekly Disneyland News, Information and Discussion.2017-2019 DLWeekly Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Our Experience in Club 33 and 1901 Lounge

    Our Experience in Club 33 and 1901 Lounge
    Jul 9 2025
    This week, a calm 4th of July at the resort, a new marquee is in place for the 70th anniversary, some rarely seen items are on the way to Disneyland, a chance to tour Walt’s Storybook Mansion this summer, a former shop turned seating area, is back to a shop again, we talk about our experience visiting the 1901 Lounge and 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: Guests who were at Disneyland on the 4th of July were able to celebrate more than the birthday of the United States. Crowds were way down. This was likely due to most Magic Keys being blocked out and the price for the 1 park/1 day ticket was $200. No festive decorations were installed this year, due to the 70th, and the 4th fireworks show wasn’t heavily publicized. However, that meant that guests could walk on to quite a few attractions and enjoy the park with much less of a crowd! – https://www.micechat.com/418376-disneyland-news-crowds-collapse-pixies-ghosts-robo-walt/ As July 17th nears, one of the last pieces has fallen into place. The new marquee at the Main Street Opera House was installed this past week. The new sign now features both Great Moments with Mr Lincoln, and Walt Disney – A Magical Life. The new blue sign replaces the darker red sign that was there before and it looks amazing! – https://www.micechat.com/418376-disneyland-news-crowds-collapse-pixies-ghosts-robo-walt/ Part of the new Opera House experience will be a new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Several items were painstakingly packed up and driven to the park to be installed from the museum in San Francisco. More than 30 objects were loaned to the resort, many of which have never been on display outside of the Family Museum. The exhibit opens with the new show on July 17th. – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLqDLPOtkbv/?utm_source=ig_embed Weeklyteers who are interested in visiting Walt’s 1930s estate in the Hollywood Hills will have a few opportunities this summer. Known at Walt Disney’s Storybook Mansion, Walt and Lillian lived here and raised their daughters in the mansion. It is rarely open to the public, but for $75 per person, you can get a tour of the property on Saturday, July 12, July 26th, or August 2nd. There are multiple tours on each day. These are sure to sell out, so visit the link in our show notes to book your visit today! – https://disney-house-tours-july-12.eventzilla.net/e/2138656162 It seems like overnight the old Port Royal shop was converted to a seating area for guests from a gift shop. Just one more night and it is now back to a gift shop once again! The shop now features mostly Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise, but otherwise looks much like it did before it was changed to seating. – https://www.micechat.com/418376-disneyland-news-crowds-collapse-pixies-ghosts-robo-walt/ On July 7th, the new Celebrate Happy collection launched. This collection features the bright colors of the Disneyland 70th celebration. There is a Loungefly Mini Backpack, Minnie Mouse Ear Headband, and a Zip Up Hoodie. These items can be found in World of Disney, Elias & Co., and the Emporium. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/ Our 400th episode is coming up and we would love to hear from you! Head on over to dlweekly.net/400feedback and tell us something that stands out for you from our 400 episodes. It could be an interview you liked, a specific snack we talked about, a trivia question or segment, an experience we shared, or just a favorite memory. Anything really. If you want to have your voice played on the show, you can leave that information in a voicemail by calling (657) 345-4445, otherwise head on over to dlweekly.net/400feedback to submit your memory! SnackChat: Cappuccino Cart – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cappuccino-cart/menus/ Corn Dog Castle – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/corn-dog-castle/menus/ Discussion Topic: 1901 Lounge – https://disneylandclub33.com/1901 Lounge.htm#google_vignette Club 33 – https://disneylandclub33.com/#google_vignette
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • More with Jymn Magon

    More with Jymn Magon
    Jul 2 2025
    This week, a new collaboration between Disney and Coke comes to Galaxy’s Edge, international merchandise on DisneyStore.com, dining reservations are getting much easier, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket updates, a very special Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet offer, we finish our conversation with Jymn Magon, 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 Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet is quickly approaching and we have some details and a special offer for listeners! The 2025 Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet will feature Disney legends Bob Weis, Tim Delaney, and John Musker. Attendees can look forward to themed photo ops celebrating Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The event will also offer meals inspired by Bengal BBQ and Skipper’s Canteen. There will be expanded Disneyana vendors, cosplay with a parade and prizes, interactive games, pin trading, and trivia. This year marks the event’s 15th anniversary, with special surprises planned throughout the weekend. Listeners can get 15% off tickets with promo code DLWEEKLY through July 12—or while tickets last. – https://pnwmousemeet.com/pnw_mouse_meets/2025/ Dining reservations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World are getting better! A new, enhanced availability calendar allows guests to view all available reservations for a location. Guests can also search a date range to see all available reservations at all locations, and guests can sort based on preference, like specific time frames, and nearby locations. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-app-updates-make-booking-dining-reservations-easier/ As of July 1st, a popular attraction will no longer offer Lightning Lane. Pirates of the Caribbean is dropping support for the line reservation system, which should improve standby wait times, and the sprawl caused by the longer, slower moving standby line throughout New Orleans Square. – https://www.micechat.com/418015-disneyland-news-pirates-unplugged-leotas-legacy-bubble-bonanza/ Weeklyteers who want to attend this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash still have a chance! Many of the party dates are still available as of the recording of this podcast. Weeklyteers in our Discord chat reported the process to get tickets this year was much easier than in the past. – https://www.micechat.com/418015-disneyland-news-pirates-unplugged-leotas-legacy-bubble-bonanza/ Last week, we spoke about Kim Irvine retiring from Disney. During her retirement party it was revealed that Kim and her mother, Leota Toombs, would be getting a window on Main Street. Getting a window on Main Street is one of the highest honors at Disneyland. The most recent new window on Main Street was for the Make-A-Wish foundation back in 2023. – https://www.micechat.com/418015-disneyland-news-pirates-unplugged-leotas-legacy-bubble-bonanza/ A couple of attractions have returned this week. Pixie Hollow, which has been behind construction walls for a long time has finally reopened with pixie meet and greets. The area is largely unchanged from the previous version, just freshened up. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room also reopened this week, with the courtyard opening before the attraction. The tiki gods have all been refreshed, with Tangaroa being completely replaced with higher limbs. Inside, the attraction feels brighter, with new LED lightning, but some of the elements of the attraction are still not animated. – https://www.micechat.com/418015-disneyland-news-pirates-unplugged-leotas-legacy-bubble-bonanza/ A new collaboration is coming to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Disney has partnered with Coca-Cola to offer 30 specialty cans and bottles of Coke products for purchase, with 3 being only available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Star Wars fans can collect their favorite icons, with shows and scenes from the movies, and TV. Fans can then scan cans, bottles, or street advertisements to unlock immersive AR experiences. You can also record a message of hope, inspiration, or encouragement, like a transmission that can be shared as a hologram-style video with your community. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/new-coca-cola-collaboration-celebrates-star-wars-fans/ If you would like your very own tiki bird at home, the Garner Holt Foundation has an option for you. They have launched a Kickstarter campaign to provide animatronic songbird mini kits so Disney fans can make them at home. You can customize the bird, and program it to talk or sing. – https://www.micechat.com/417829-garner-holt-diy-animatronic-bird-kit/ Disney merchandise from Japan and China is unlike anything we have in the domestic parks. DisneyStore.com now has some of the merchandise from those locations online to purchase. Urupocha-chan plush from Japan, and plush releases from China and Japan are available now. ...
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Disney Television Animation with Jymn Magon

    Disney Television Animation with Jymn Magon
    Jun 25 2025
    This week, a very cool D23 experience happening in Disneyland, Disney Jr. Let’s Play! is coming in August, a new mixology seminar is shaking things up at Trader Sam’s, Pixar’s Elio has landed at the resort, more Disneyland from the comfort of your own home, we talk with Disney Television Animation legend Jymn Magon, and more!, 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: D23 Gold Members have a really neat opportunity to experience and learn more about the Walt Disney – A Magical Life attraction coming to Disneyland on July 17th. Gold members can purchase tickets for a special D23 showing of the attraction on the morning of July 18th, a panel about the creation of the show, reserved viewing for Paint the Night or World of Color – Happiness, and a D23 exclusive member gift. Tickets went on sale before this podcast was posted, and may still be available at the link in our show notes. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/d23-showing-of-walt-disney-animatronic-show-panel-imagineer/ Some fun activities are coming to Disney California Adventure and the Downtown Disney Live! stage. Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Block Party will feature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other characters along the parade route. The Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Live stage show at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. Learn to draw Disney Jr. characters at the Animation Academy. Moving over to Downtown Disney, August 9th and 10th, the Let’s Play! Bubbles Experience returns to the Downtown Disney Live! Stage, along with photo ops, and Let’s Play merchandise. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-disney-jr-lets-play-dates-and-details/ The latest Pixar movie Elio is coming to the Disneyland Resort. The Pixar Place Hotel will update the Pixar Gallery on the second floor to feature Elio. In the lobby, there will be a photo location. Of course, there will also be Elio merch located throughout the resort. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-and-pixars-elio-blasts-into-disney-parks/ More Disneyland Resort Attraction videos will be coming to Disney+. On July 17th, a ton of lands, shows, and attractions. Included are Pirates of the CaribbeanIndiana Jones AdventureRadiator Springs RacersIncredicoasterHaunted MansionTiana’s Bayou AdventureCars LandPixar Pal-A-RoundBig Thunder Mountain RailroadJungle CruiseSoarin’ Around the WorldAvengers CampusHollywood LandMain Street, U.S.A.Mickey’s ToonTown70th Celebration Nighttime Spectaculars – https://mouseplanet.com/disneyland-resort-update-for-june-23-2025/49657/ Mixology class fans should really like this next bit of news. On July 21st, Trader Sam’s is hosting a 45-minute mixology class led by a Trader Sam’s bartender, where you’ll learn to make one alcoholic and one nonalcoholic drink. After the class, there’s a fireside reception with one cocktail (nonalcoholic option available), snacks, and live entertainment. Guests also receive a special mug that hasn’t been released to the public yet. Registration opens on June 26th, with tickets priced at $179 per adult. – https://www.micechat.com/417692-disneyland-news-crowds-safety-secrets/ Guests saying at the Pixar Place Hotel have their exclusive entrance to Disney California Adventure back! The entrance is located between Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs. The new entrance was unavailable for installation of the new entrance gates. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/new-disney-california-adventure-park-gates-open-leading-to-pixar-place-hotel/ The resort celebrated a very special family of cast members recently by creating a very special photo. The McShea family currently has 7 family members working at the resort. The photo was setup by Disney as a surprise for current cast member Morgan McShea’s mother Pam. Pam met Morgan’s dad Scott, who was an electrician at Disneyland, when she worked in Tomorrowland attractions. Scott’s two brothers, Jeff and Glen also work at the resort. Morgan was hired at the resort in 2017 at the Haunted Mansion, and her twin siblings Hannah and Bryce were hired a few years later. Their cousin, Cameron, also works in Toontown. Morgan knew her mom would like a photo of the entire family in one photo at Disneyland, so they made it happen. The framed photo was presented to Pam in Tomorrowland. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-cast-member-suprises-mom-with-the-ultimate-family-photo/ SnackChat: More treats from Disneyland Discussion Topic: Jymn Magon – www.jymnmagon.com https://imdb.com/name/nm0536440/
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    1 hr and 56 mins
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