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LIVE from Noble Ale Works with 5 Disney gals for International Women's Day! 🎉 Join us for a special episode full of fun and flavor recorded during a media night at Noble Ale Works near Disneyland Resort, filled with a high energy of celebration. We're sharing our top picks from the Food & Wine Festival and the best brews from this renowned Disneyland neighboring brewery. Plus, get a full recap of Disney Channel Nite and insider insights on Knott's Boysenberry Festival from one of our guests, an official Knott's Ambassador.
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LIVE episode from the Disneyland Hotel- Get ready to step into Disneyland's Food & Wine Festival as it hits the parks this week, offering a few new items and not bringing back others, plus the new Sip n Savor options and the Magic Key exclusive discount for it. Plus, get ready to relive your favorite Disney Channel memories with Disney Channel Nite taking over the parks this week! We're also dishing out exciting details about the upcoming Fantasy Springs, set to debut on June 6th. Tune in for all this and more, live from the whimsical setting of Goofy's Kitchen! *Shout out to our "silent" guest @stormtrooping_padawans
Dive into Disneyland's Easter merch with the exclusive Donald Duck spring egg sipper and the new Chip 'n Dale Popcorn Bucket. RunDisney's Halloween Weekend registration flew off the shelves, marking an exciting start to the new spooky season offering. Foodies, get ready for the DCA Food & Wine Festival and unique private wine tasting experiences being offered in and outside the parks. The Marvels hits Disney+ and the DeadpoolWolverine trailer debuts during the Super Bowl. Plus, the latest on new park animatronics and the Boysenberry Festival at Knott's.
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It's the 23rd anniversary of Disney California Adventure, Super Bowl celebrations are hitting Disneyland Resort, and Donald Duck is getting his own celebration parade in Tokyo. Discover the connection between Super Bowl, Disney, and the Mars candy sponsorship, and anticipate Magic Happens' dazzling return. Reminder: World of Color surpasses its original with an unforgettable experience. Indulge in Valentine treats from Kayla's cakes, gear up for Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' on Disney+ and Magic KeyHolders can sip from a new exclusive straw. Get excited about upcoming Disney sequels and collaborations with Epic Games. Plus, we look forward to new attractions and shows coming to Disney Parks worldwide, including updates to the reimagining of WDW's Country Bears.
This week, we dive into the official grand opening of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort, featuring a surprise Bing Bong meet-and-greet and innovative Pixar character hidden charcters. More money into Dinseyland Resort - $4.8 million more, for a turnstile overhaul and Celebrate Soulfully returns. Valentine's Day treats across the resort, from the Valentine balloon popcorn bucket to love-themed cocktails at Lamplight Lounge. Plus, we get into Universal's Epic Universe annoucnements, including the Harry Potter Ministry of Magic and the new Super Nintendo World. Join us for an episode packed with theme park updates, Disney treats, and a look outside the parks!
We dive into the vibrant Lunar New Year celebration at DCA, featuring Meilin and Ming Lee from "Turning Red" and a tribute to Asian traditions. We chat Disneyland's announcement of their $1.9 billion proce tag on the expansion and the fresh news for offerings at Downtown Disney, including the Parkside Market. We chat about the first looks in the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel and revisit Doctor Strange for mystic arts at Avengers Campus. Plus, Disney's global projects and an upcoming Disneyland local Tiki Takeover is coming, a special note on Girl Scout Cookies and art for Valentine's Day.
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Join Sam & Kristen for latest Disneyland Resort news and tasty updates. Discover what's new with Tiana's Bayou Adventure and why Disney might go viral for cookies. Get the scoop on World of Color ONE's return, Haunted Mansion shutdown updates, and the Lunar New Year celebration kicing off this week. Dive into Frontierland's fresh-baked cookies, the return of Professor Phineas Plump’s Cure-All Fritters, and the indulgent Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie Shake at Schmoozies. Plus, gear up for TRON3 filming buzz and snow magic at Disneyland Paris. Don't miss the Tiki Takeover event announcement for a magical expereince beyond the parks. Tune in for a deliciously magical episode filled with Disney delights and future favorites!
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Tune in for the latest scoop on Disneyland Resort, including Tiana's construction update & new addition as well as updates on Mansion's queue. Bid farewell to WDW's original Country Bear Jamboree and gear up for big Star Wars news on Disney+ and even the Big Screen? Magic Keys are back (and sold out!), while Magic Happens and Mickey's Mix Magic light up the sky again. Savor new treats at Disneyland and grab discounted Disney100 merch. On Disney+, dive into the 'Echo' series. Plus, get a glimpse of Disneyland Paris's spectacular drone show, 'Symphony of Colours'. Join us for an episode packed with Disney magic and Star Wars excitement! 🏰✨🌌
Join us for a special episode where we reminisce about the standout moments of 2023 at Disneyland Resort - from Wondrous Journeys to the return of Magic Happens. Hear about our favorite Disney foods, merch, and Disney+ shows. Discover our top picks for Disney films, like 'Haunted Mansion' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. Plus, get a sneak peek into what 2024 holds, from exciting Disneyland FORWARD projects to Tianas Bayou Adventure and new developments at Disneyland Paris. We'll also give you the lowdown on Dream Crafted Celebrations, the ultimate way to add Disney magic to your special occasions. Tune in for a nostalgic journey and an exciting look ahead, perfect for Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel fans alike! 🏰✨🎥
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Disneyland's reveals the entire 2024 schedule of events, including the return of Pixar Fest with new parades, and the galactic Season of the Force, and a new early start for Halloween Time, the Plaza de la Familia, and details on Disneyland After Dark events and Oogie Boogie Bash. More updates to the return of "Fantasmic!" and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debut. We cover new breakfast delights at Smokejumpers Grill, must-have holiday treats, and the newest spirit jersey trends. Stay tuned for Disney+ updates and Pixar film releases set for theater.
Updates on park attractions like Mark Twain Riverboat and Fantasmic, Magic Key sales, new food highlights like a buffalo chicken dip, Disney merch news with the trending Disney Lorcana game and festive spirit jerseys. On Disney+, catch new releases and global park news like HK Disneyland's Frozen Land. Plus, Disney on Ice is returning to SoCal, Christmastime at Disney's neighbor Knott's Berry Farm and Universal's holiday offerings.
Essential Magic Key news, and an exclusive sneak peek into Disney’s newest animation film, "Wish." Plus, discover a unique way to add magic to your stay with Dream Crafted Celebrations! Newly opened Adventureland treehouse details. Previous Dream Key Holders, mark your calendars for January. Festival of the Holidays at DCA. NEW Cold Brews like one at Pym's Test Kitchen, Check out a new company that popped up for Disney-themed celebration boxes delivered for your Disneyland vacation. Disney+ DEEP Dive into "Loki" Season 2 time-bending FINALE, and the family-friendly animated film "Wish," hits theaters this week.
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The Christmas tree is up early on Main Street, Mickey and Friends new outifts, Magic Key Photo opps, New Holiday Spirit Jersey, Salt n' Straw November menu, Loki breakdown, Christmas gift ideas for your Disney list, The Marvels in vegas, and a Frozen Holiday Surprise.
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A new bar has opened at the Disneyland Resort, familiar park voices are signing off, the treehouse is finally opneing this week, Magic Key holders have some magic merch, Josh updates closures in the park, Another episode of Loki keeps us on our toes on Disney Plus, and a oddly designed Pixar Spirit Jersey hits ShopDisney.
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First ever Haunted Mansion bar is announced, Pixar Place Hotel gets an official opening date, Black Tap Halloween Crazy Shake, New Cars Land merch, Disney Animation released the first song from upcoming feature film Wish, more Frozen and Zootopia Land details.
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Disney releases the full version of "This Is The Thanks I Get?!" from Disney's Wish:
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In celebration of Disney100, D23 released a series of six all-new illustrations by our own Sam Carter:
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October 16th was the official 100th anniversary of Disney Studios and celebrations were all over...or were they? D23 Disney100 Ball at the Disney Studios in Burbank. Our own Sam Carter designed 6 amazing pieces and Walt Disney Archives posted about it. Baby ducky...droids in Galaxy's Edge! A sea witch lands at Trader Sams, and that key lime pie at Pym's Test Kitchen in Avengers Campus is making more sense.
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City of Anaheim releases new parking structure planning tied to Disneyland Forward, Star Tours updates, yet another new cold brew hits the parks, Magic Happens closes out it's 2023 run, Halloween Magic Key PhotoPass oppurtunity, Pym's Test Kitchen rolls out a key lime pie slice without any context, and who knew a beignet Happy Hour would be so good?
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The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel are now open and we give you our first impressions on walking through 3 of the room offerings, Disneyland is making some changes to the Genie+ Lightning Lane offerings, Magic Key opportunites opened and announced through January, changes to the schedule for Magic Happens, Pixar Place renovation progress inches along, Disney Plus is jam packed this week for fans, Ahsoka Finale (spoilers ahead) and is a Halloween parade headed our way?
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Disneyland Closure updates and a weird new land name pops up on the map in DCA now, Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus opened up but what is it? A new Coco sipper, Happy Thoughts for this week's Spirit Jersey Scoop, unfolding Ahsoka Episode 7 (semi-spoiler), the last voyage of the Galactic Starcruiser, and Sam gives a nod to Knotts Scary Farm's 50th kickoff
Disney announced a 1,000+ page plan and finacial details on infusing 60 billion dollars into the company, there's a new cold brew in town, Studio Catering Truck has a few new solid eats, a new run-of-the-mill priced Spirit Jersey, Disney+ films and shows to catch, and another Ahsoka episode breakdown.
LIVE from Trader Sam's at the Disneyland Resort with special guest Philander Butler, we discuss Destination D23 updates and speculation, Web Slingers is doing it's job, WARNING: Ahsoka episode 5 spoilers ahead!
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Brief Oogie Boogie Bash recap from opening night, new villains, new merch, and basic tips to tackle your night, the best churro makes a return, Tiana's palace officially opened this week, Zootopia land details and some great ideas for it in DCA, a FULL breakdown of the latest episode of Ahsoka on Disney+
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HalloweenTime rolls into Disneyland Resort, new treats to try and ones to avoid, the debate over Pumpkin Mickey's actual name, Disneyland news of New Orleans square reimagining and construction for changes in January 2024, Ahsoka updates,
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Tiana's Palace menu and media preview of the dishes, more headed into San Fransokyo Square, the BEST new pretzel has hit Disneyland in 2 locations, Wondrous Journeys and Rogers closes this week for HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort, and Halloween decor is already popping up around the parks.
August 15, 2023 - Disney's quarterly shareholders meeting, Jambalaya jazz band on the River's of America, Imagineering in progress for Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel, Goofy's Kitchen will offer new Halloween themed character dining, Magic Key Pricing, Haunted Mansion food offerings, another Tiki Mug has hit the parks, and some changes to Disney Plus pricing.
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More alcohol locations are coming to Disneyland proper, HalloweenTime merchandise has hit the parks long before the resort is set to launch the holiday at the resort, GOTG Vol3 is on Disney+, Hat Box Ghost is coming to Florida, and there's a way you'll be able to make your own animatronic tiki bird soon.
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Disneyland turns 68, Bob Iger extends his time as CEO, new Adventure Treehouse updates, the new Haunted Mansion film premiers to guests inside the Hyperion theater, Adventures by Disney 21 day trip kicks off, Josh has more closure updates, huge list of new food items are added to debut alongside a Baymax sipper is flying into the new San Fransokyo Square this week!Â
Hope you had a magical 4th of July! Fireworks from the esplanade? Grand Legacy at the Park, San Fransokyo updates, Haunted Mansion closure date, Oogie Boogie Bash public ticket sales crashed and another date to get tickets is announced, Premier Reserved viewing for Rogers the Musical, Indiana Jones face character, new light up Galaxy’s Edge milk sipper, and Little Mermaid gets a digital release date
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Oogie Boogie Magic Key sales, Monorail and Soarin’ closures, genie+ for summer, Rogers the Musical spoiler free chat, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inching into transformation on both coasts, Nick Fury hits Avengers Campus, New Orleans Magic Key Photo Opportunity, Disney+ deep dive into the debut of Secret Invasion, and a new treasure chest dessert at Blue Bayou.
More ride closeures during the busy summer crowds, Dsineyland After Dark Pride Nite recap, More movement on the Disneyland Forward Project, Pixar's Elemental hits theaters, there's a new sipper in Mickey's Toonotown, film release dates are pushed back, and flaming hot hits Disney Plus
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Episode 99- June 2nd, 2023 Â Galactic Star Cruiser closing, Black Music Month, more details are released on the Disneyland Hotel villas, updates on the new Pixar Place hotel, new Disney sweets, a new PRIDE Spirit Jersey, Disney film news, Walt Disney World travel packages, Lake Nona is shutdown and a very passionate discussion about the shutdown of Galactic Star Cruiser.
Episode 98- May 19th, 2023 Â Disneyland attraction reopening dates, insider updates for Rogers the musical, Grad nites have taken over DCA, Red Rose Tavern hits, snack item reviews, Disneyland Forward has more legs, Pixar Pier to be more alive during World of Color, and Hong Kong Disney announces an opening date for their new Frozen land.
Episode 97- May 12th, 2023  Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance party has a new star, The Little Mermaid live action had it’s red carpet debut, Disneyland Forward community outreach in Anaheim, attraction reopening dates, New Magic Key photo download opportunity gizmo under the Silly Symphony Swings, a slew of new snacks added across the parks, Florida & Disney still going toe to toe
Episode 96- May 5th, 2023 Â Devastating Fantasmic! details, more closures for attractions, Hyper Space Mountain is BACK, Recap on Star Wars Nites, Star Wars happening around the resort for the month of May, Disney+ Star Wars content, Disneyland Paris update.
Episode 95- April 21st, 2023  Review Disneyland Throwback After Dark Nite, Halfway to Halloween in the parks, new Batuu snacks and drinks worth trying, binge all versions of Spidey now on Disney+, deep dive into The Mandalorian’s “The Return”, Annual Passes on sale now for Walt Disney World.
Episode 94- April 14th, 2023  Splash Mountain updates, Sprinkles in Downtown Disney closed, Carsland reopens a long closed storefront, more details popping up in Toontown, confirmed - DCA getting Rogers the Musical, Star Wars Celebration announcements all the way from London, Earth Day content on Disney+, Reusable utensil sets in the parks, New Wonderground Disney artist merch line, and a Mandalorian “The Spies” episode breakdown and deep dive.
Episode 93 - April 7th, 2023
A new store front is arriving in Avengers Campus, A new guided tour debuted at the Disneyland Resort to honor the Disney100 celebration, San Fransokyo moving fast, another Disneyland After Dark Nite and tickets are still available, Lotso lovin’ Spirit Jersey scoop, Star Wars announcements from Celebration, Disney+ not to miss, and Duffy friends get a ballet show.Â
Episode 92- March 24th, 2023
LIVE from Disneyland Hotel we are joined by our friend and founder of #ImagineeringMonday Philander Butler as we all discuss our experience with the newly reimagined Mickey’s Toontown, Chip and Dale are now missing from Toontown and we find out why, Magic Key holders can pick up another art print while supplies last, Space Mountain quietly launched a new line, our favorite items from Food & Wine, breakdown of the most recent Mandalorian episode and all new Stance merch, ElecTRONica possibilities, and some facts and easter eggs in the queue for Guardians of the Galaxy mission Breakout.
Episode 91- March 17th, 2023
Mickey’sToontown officially reopens March 19th with new Characters and loads of updates! Indiana Jones has opened back up, who’s up for a Splash Mountain challenge? New food arriving in Toontown, how to make a sip & savor pass worth it, a great family hotel choice for your Disneyland vacation, unpacking the latest episode of The Mandalorian, and we got a sneak peek at Tron merch hitting for a newly announced soft opening at Magic Kingdom.
Episode 90- March 10th, 2023
Review and breakdown of the newest Disneyland After Dark, Princess Nite, WDI announces the return of Bruce Vaughn, glimpses of the all new Toontown set to open March 19th, more mentions in the news of Avatar to hit the Disneyland Resort, Bookings for Disneyland Hotel Villas, the next Disney100 Decades collection coming to ShopDisney, Mandalorian Season 3: Episode 2 was intense, we got an official Little Mermaid film poster, a D23 event at the Aquarium to celebrate Finding Nemo, and experience some Academy Award inspired details around the Disneyland Resort.Â
Episode 89- March 3, 2023 Highly anticipated return of Magic Happens was rained out for 2 days, more closure details for attractions in the parks, Disneyland announces their new DVC villas opening in the fall, a dining package with reserved parade viewing, ways to help score a dining reservation, food details for ToonTown revealed, a Disney merch item serving fans for Marvel’s MoonKnight, Mandalorian season 3 premiered this week, all new Haunted Mansion film trailer, and so much more!Â
Episode 88: February 24th, 2023
Magic Happens (maybe this week), Kang the Conquerer hits Avengers Campus, more details for San Fransokyo revealed, Disneyland announces 2 more After Dark events, beignets are still available in Disneyland while the Mint Julep Bar is under construction, Food and Wine Festival is hitting Disney California Adventure in 1 week, and we find out the musical finally reopening the Hyperion Theater.
Ep. 87: Mousetalgia FastPass for February 10, 2023.
In this episode, we discuss the news that Pandora is coming to Anaheim... in some form. Also - The Disney Company's Q1 call makes news, Salt and Straw for Sweethearts, more Tiana news and thoughts, Wakanda breaks records in advance of the Academy awards, Bad Batch thoughts, another installment of Toy Story is announced, Tron opens for Cast Member previews at Walt Disney World, news about Zootopia attraction at Shanhai Disneyland - and more!Â
Episode 86- February 3rd, 2023
Wondrous Journeys. That's it. That's the show this week. There might be some other things too, like World of Color ONE, Disney100 celebration desserts in the parks, merch, another set of Magic Key photo opportunities in both parks, and Valentine's Day gift ideas too!Â
Episode 85- January 27th, 2023
Disney100 officially kicks off at the Disneyland Resort, cast member name tags and their characters, another Disneyland closure, Sleeping Beauty Castle gets an upgrade, monorail blue shines, World of Color ONE, this week's Spirit Jersey scoop reflects the most popular character chosen by Disneyland cast members, Marvel makes a bug but subtle edit, and finally the real question...Is Disneyland's queue superior in Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway west?
Episode 84- January 20th, 2022
Disney100 celebration is less than a week away from hitting the Disneyland Resort and decor and sneak peeks are hitting the parks, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway will open with a virtual queue and a pay to play option, Pacific Wharf starts to work on San Fransokyo, Lunar New Year celebration kicks off in Disney California Adventure, it was announced that Tiana will pop up even more in New Orleans Square, The Mandalorian season 3 trailer dropped and we deep dive into the Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania trailers!
Episode 83- January 13th, 2022  Disneyland Resort announces a new park hopping time for both parks starting February 4th, Disney100 soft launch of news and benefits, Downtown Disney has an abrupt closure, Lunar New Year Celebrations coming to the parks for the year of the Rabbit or the Cat? The return of the refillable popcorn bucket for Magic Key Holders and the bucket art was done by our amazing Sam Carter! Magic Key Holders can also get a free collectible print by Asia Ellington, some new food dropped into the parks leading up to the Disney100, Bad batch Season 2 is in full swing on Disney Plus, and Angela Bassett made history for Marvel Studios at the Golden Globes.
Episode 81- December 24th, 2022
The holiday time at the Disneyland Resort hangs around through January 8th, but there's a special detail that happens with Santa in the parks, very exclusive Santa Clause metal hot cocoa stein, another attraction will close in January, Haunted Mansion Holiday is extended further into January, Anaheim Ducks hit the parks, the Little Man of Disneyland decorates his home for the holidays, a new policy is added to My Disney Experience app, and we will chat next in 2023!
Episode 80- December 16th, 2022
LIVE from the Disneyland Resort, another addition to attractions set to close in January, DCA implements a Disney+ holiday special element, After Dark Nites announced for 2023 including an all new one, Disney+ and Tastmade have a special SoCal food crawl open to to all, we learned about the "Elite 8", and Tron gets a branded sign over in the Magic Kingdom
Episode 79- December 9th, 2022
Major ride shut downs coming for January, park reservation mishap and experience, Candlelight Processional guests, Downtown Disney Seasonings Greetings, places to meet Santa outside the parks, Downtown Disney eats and treats, no Lightning Lane for the free Magic Key Tote, some exciting trailers dropped for the next Indiana Jones and Guardians of the Galaxy films.Â
Episode 78- December 2nd, 2022
Magic Happens gets an official return date! Webslingers closure in Avengers Campus, Â Magic Key dedicated entrance, Salt & Straw seasonal flavors in Downtown Disney, Willow debuts on Disney Plus, along with Disenchanted and Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, The Huntington Library Disney Exhibition, and a huge new book from Disney Editions.
Episode 77- November 23rd, 2022
Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO. And other Disneyland news for this week of Thanksgiving 2022...Â
Episode 76- November 18th, 2022
Military ticket deals are back AND Magic Keys to brand new purchases...and in 30 or so were GONE, flavors of Wakanda booth review, more holiday apparel, 2 special holiday tumblers to watch out for, Andor builds steam to the season finale, review of the seasonal holiday menu items at Galactic Grill, did we spot Johnny Depp in Disneyland this past week?...The Adventureland Tree House is coming soon...and spoiler alert- it is NOT Encanto.
Episode 75- November 11th, 2022
It's Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort and Sam gives us a deep dive into the creation of the DCA tree, the holiday food items are endless and so many new items we can't wait to try and share reviews about, Festival of Holidays are back also along with an additional booth themed for Black Panther Wakanda Forever, a Walt Disney bounding moment for Dapper Day, SO MUCH more holiday time park details to share next week!
Episode 74- November 4th, 2022
A new service called "Buy now, pick up later" rolls out at the Disneyland Resort, sharing some merch to help you start holiday shopping, Disney+ subscribers have a new shop Disney offering, Disney+ and the Andor saga..., some updates hit the media on how we might see the live action Hercules, Fantasmic debuts with it's updates at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, and an all new attraction popcorn bucket hits Walt Disney World.
Episode 73- October 21st, 2022
Holidays have arrived ahead of Halloween this week, Bob Chapek spoke at a tech summit about Disney's future moving into the next century, MagicBand+ rolls out for everyone at Disneyland, review and updates to the Droid Depot, listener tip for a unique breakfast offering, holiday food festival booths spotted, holiday merch hits the parks, Tam O' Shanter's turned 100, and Sam has some original holiday merch to share as well!Â
Episode 73- October 21st, 2022
Holidays have arrived ahead of Halloween this week, Bob Chapek spoke at a tech summit about Disney's future moving into the next century, MagicBand+ rolls out for everyone at Disneyland, review and updates to the Droid Depot, listener tip for a unique breakfast offering, holiday food festival booths spotted, holiday merch hits the parks, Tam O' Shanter's turned 100, and Sam has some original holiday merch to share as well!Â
Episode 72- October 21st, 2022
MagicBand+ hits the Disneyland Resort and we share everything you need to know about how they will work, what to use them for and what you can't, a review of the new Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Trader Sams mixology events, a creative pixar inspired holiday Spirit Jersey, Josh walks us through another episode of Andor, Fantasia is finally returning to Hollywood Studios in Florida, and Universal seems to be ramping up for a little friendly theme park competition.
Episode 72- October 21st, 2022
MagicBand+ hits the Disneyland Resort and we share everything you need to know about how they will work, what to use them for and what you can't, a review of the new Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Trader Sams mixology events, a creative pixar inspired holiday Spirit Jersey, Josh walks us through another episode of Andor, Fantasia is finally returning to Hollywood Studios in Florida, and Universal seems to be ramping up for a little friendly theme park competition.
Episode 71- October 14th, 2022
Disney announces price increases and changes all over the resorts, a warewolf hits Avengers Campus at night, Magic Bands are finally coming to Disneyland Resort next week and the details are interesting, Kristen got to try out a new possible security screening, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is officially pulling into the Disneyland toontown station early, Disneyland is going to kick off the Disney 100th anniversary celebration, Holiday style guides have hit and even holiday merch is now up for sale at the resort, and we give you a code for discount on those last minute Halloween Loungefly bags
Episode 71- October 14th, 2022
Disney announces price increases and changes all over the resorts, a warewolf hits Avengers Campus at night, Magic Bands are finally coming to Disneyland Resort next week and the details are interesting, Kristen got to try out a new possible security screening, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is officially pulling into the Disneyland toontown station early, Disneyland is going to kick off the Disney 100th anniversary celebration, Holiday style guides have hit and even holiday merch is now up for sale at the resort, and we give you a code for discount on those last minute Halloween Loungefly bags
Episode 70- October 7th, 2022
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours are back this week! November 14th brings some more attraction closures, a non-holiday Spirit Jersey scoop, we're starting a little Loungelfy Lifestyle corner, spoiler-free review of Hocus Pocus 2, Disney+ Andor continues to deliver strong back story, Black Panther trailer dropped teasing an all new Marvel character into the MCU, new D23 members can get free movie tickets, and Epcot celebrates it's 40th.Â
Episode 70- October 7th, 2022
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours are back this week! November 14th brings some more attraction closures, a non-holiday Spirit Jersey scoop, we're starting a little Loungelfy Lifestyle corner, spoiler-free review of Hocus Pocus 2, Disney+ Andor continues to deliver strong back story, Black Panther trailer dropped teasing an all new Marvel character into the MCU, new D23 members can get free movie tickets, and Epcot celebrates it's 40th.Â
Episode 69- September 30th, 2022
The Sanderson Sisters are back for mischief and magic, Magic Key Holders don't forget to take advantage of your limited time discounts in the park, a new pretzel in Tomorrowland vs. a new churro in Downtown Disney, unique parks merch, and a tumbler very very close to our hearts and team, 4 episodes into Andor on Disney+, Deadpool 3 officially confirmed, our thoughts and prayers are with Florida and Walt Disney World in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Episode 69- September 30th, 2022
The Sanderson Sisters are back for mischief and magic, Magic Key Holders don't forget to take advantage of your limited time discounts in the park, a new pretzel in Tomorrowland vs. a new churro in Downtown Disney, unique parks merch, and a tumbler very very close to our hearts and team, 4 episodes into Andor on Disney+, Deadpool 3 officially confirmed, our thoughts and prayers are with Florida and Walt Disney World in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Episode 68- September 16th, 2022
The Hulk arrives at Avengers Campus, The Princess and the Frog retail location opened this week in New Orleans Square, Magic Key Holders get a special discount in the parks, another popular character gets his own Halloween sipper cup, Star Wars series Andor premiers on Disney+, and It's a Small World is closing soon for it to be transformed into the Holiday overlay version.
Episode 67- September 16th, 2022 D23 Expo 2022 RECAP episode and some Disneyland park updates to go along with it!
Episode 66- September 8th, 2022
A light show (pre-D23 Expo) with a trip report and planning suggestions for Oogie Boogie Bash and some Disney+ Day in the parks! Some new food items and merch and come back next week for a mega show!
Episode 65- September 2nd, 2022
We are LIVE from the 1st day of Halloween Time at Disneyland! With all the new, exciting seasonal offerings, Disneyland debuted very realistic turf all over the resort, seasonal personalization offerings, DVC members are going to get their own lounge at Star Wars Launch Bay, Mickey and friends characters in the parks showed off brand new "homemade" inspired Halloween costumes, Tarzan's Treehouse is not coming back but there's clues for what's to come in plain sight, we share some of the Halloween treats we tried, and we chat some all new Halloween spirit jerseys AND Loungeflys with a special guest.
Episode 65- September 2nd, 2022
We are LIVE from the 1st day of Halloween Time at Disneyland! With all the new, exciting seasonal offerings, Disneyland debuted very realistic turf all over the resort, seasonal personalization offerings, DVC members are going to get their own lounge at Star Wars Launch Bay, Mickey and friends characters in the parks showed off brand new "homemade" inspired Halloween costumes, Tarzan's Treehouse is not coming back but there's clues for what's to come in plain sight, we share some of the Halloween treats we tried, and we chat some all new Halloween spirit jerseys AND Loungeflys with a special guest.
Episode 64- August 26th, 2022
Happy Birthday to our very own Sam Carter! Oogie Boogie has hit the parks ahead of the official Halloween time in the parks, all the fall decor has arrived, World Princess Week continues and we have some updates, a few doors have been painted in a very interesting color theme, new Magic Key pasta special, Kat Saka's Kettle gets a new food offering, a new set of merch is melting into our hearts, Disney+ Day is Sept 8th and brings a behind the scenes for Obi-Wan, the full Pinocchio trailer dropped, and Walt Disney World's Enchantment show opens with a new heartfelt addition.Â
Episode 64- August 26th, 2022
Happy Birthday to our very own Sam Carter! Oogie Boogie has hit the parks ahead of the official Halloween time in the parks, all the fall decor has arrived, World Princess Week continues and we have some updates, a few doors have been painted in a very interesting color theme, new Magic Key pasta special, Kat Saka's Kettle gets a new food offering, a new set of merch is melting into our hearts, Disney+ Day is Sept 8th and brings a behind the scenes for Obi-Wan, the full Pinocchio trailer dropped, and Walt Disney World's Enchantment show opens with a new heartfelt addition.Â
Episode 63- August 19th, 2022 We finally have all the Magic Key news! World Princess week hits the Resort starting this weekend filled with entertainment, photo opportunities, treats and more and Raya will be officially crowned a Disney princess, spirit jersey spooky scoop, to celebrate the Magic Key news a new popcorn bucket arrived in Disneyland, a very interesting tree trimming has occurred in Tomorrowland, lots of new treats and food items have hit the parks and they aren't even into Halloween treats yet, Star Wars Rogue One is coming back to theaters with a special sneak peak of the new Disney+ series, Andor, Disney World kicked off Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween parties, and D23 Expo keeps announcing more exciting elements leading up to the event kick off in September! Â
Episode 62- August 12th, 2022 Staying in one of the 3 Disneyland Resort Hotel will now have added perks, early entry details and strategy suggestions, Disney shared some interesting insights during their quarterly shareholders meeting, a new magic shot in Avengers Campus, the light-up large pumpkin Mickey  hit the resorts with loads of Halloween merchandise, Disney+ subscribers are about to pay more, we’re invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo, and D23 Expo is upon us!
Episode 61- August 5th, 2022 August arrives with a slew of closures, "Capture Your Moment’ bookings have begun, sherif of the day badge over on Pixar Pier, hand pies hit the resorts hard, a celebratory Spirit Jersey hits the parks, Halloween merch hits Shop Disney, the Holidays are set to hit the Disneyland Resort November 11th, Darth Vader in Tomorrowland, Disney+ is giving us lots of content lately, and some details on the upcoming CHOC Adventure in the Park!
Episode 60- July 29th, 2022 We’re back with 2 weeks worth of Disneyland news! Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is back open, the Red Car Trolley is BACK, a few new hand pies popped up all around the resort, merch for getting ready for Halloween, Lightyear is coming to Disney+, a FULL recap of the Marvel Studios panel at Comic Con, including the long awaited Black Panther 2 trailer and a breakdown of details on Phases 5 & 6, the D23 Expo is officially sold out, Company D cast member only shopping center is offering a friends and family shopping event, we report on the grand opening event for the House of The Retro Future Sweet at Howard Johnson Anaheim, Shanghai Disneyland releases some teasers for their Zootopia Land
Episode 59- July 15th, 2022 67 looks good on you Disneyland! Josh deep dives into Pirates now vs. pre-refurb, upcoming attraction closures, a major People Mover rumor has ramped up this week, Magic Key Discounts going on now through August all over Downtown Disney, some new summer food offerings to celebrate Disneyland’s anniversary, Ms. Marvel wraps up on Disney+, some incredible Emmy nominations for MoonKnight, and a new feature is coming to the app to locate your car.
Episode 58- July 8th, 2022 We have a special little guest for our joke this week, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gets it’s moment and we get details on how the imagineers designed and planned for the attraction, we experienced THOR: Love and Thunder early this week in ScreenX & 4DX and we give a spoiler-free review, Oogie Boogie sells out, Magic Key Holders are offered a discount at Aulani, a few new food items to check out, a brand-new series is coming to Disney+ for true Star Wars fans, and Epcot seems to have won the 4th of July celebrations in the parks.
Episode 57- July 1st, 2022 Pirates of the Caribbean is back open today in Disneyland, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is opening July 25th, Disney announced some holiday magic to come during the holidays, Oogie Boogie Bash went on sale, Disney also teased that 2 new villains are coming to the ticketed event, a popular opening day drink has disappeared from the menu at Oga’s Cantina, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is finally reopening, starting August 8th, Disneyland Resort hotels will be offering early entry and other offerings for guests, Hocus Pocus teaser trailer, the brand new Disney Wish cruise ship took on it’s first passengers this week, and the Shanghai Disneyland Resort finally reopens.
Episode 56- June 24th, 2022 A brand new Disneyland After Dark Nite debuts and tickets are still available, Blue Bayou Reservations are back up on the app, HyperSpace Mountain of Space Mt. is coming to an end, Disney started offering $99 private photo pass photography sessions, Mater gets his own popcorn bucket, there’s plenty of Lightyear Gauntlets left in Tomorrowland, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series wrapped up on Disney+, Thor Love and Thunder is coming, and Adventures by Disney releases what they are calling their ultimate bucket list trip around the world for the low price of $109,999
Episode 55- June 17th, 2022 We interview Episode 55- June 17th, 2022 We interview Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer for Moonknight, Meghan Kasperlik! Darth Vader is back for meet n’ greets, we get all the details for purchasing tickets to this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash including a special pre-sale for Magic Key Holders, Red Rose Tavern debuted a collection of new late night dining options, a kid’s Spirit Jersey scoop, a new creature has arrived in Batuu, and there’s a scary new take on Winnie the Pooh. igner for Moonknight, Meghan Kasperlik! Darth Vader is back for meet n’ greets, we get all the details for purchasing tickets to this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash including a special pre-sale for Magic Key Holders, Red Rose Tavern debuted a collection of new late night dining options, a kid’s Spirit Jersey scoop, a new creature has arrived in Batuu, and there’s a scary new take on Winnie the Pooh.
Episode 54- June 10th, 2022 Stitch crashes down in Tomorrowland, a hula experience is open to all in the Disneyland Resort, Tale of the Lion King update, Blue Bayou quietly opens back up without a view, Celebrate Soulfully Exhibit is now open in Downtown Disney, Lamplight Lounge review & tips, we have what throwback food items you can get if you’re going to Disneyland’s Grad Nite After Dark, and we breakdown of all the new Star Wars shows and series releases that were announced at Star Wars Celebration.
Episode 53- June 3rd, 2022 Star Wars Celebration hit Anaheim this week with all sorts if news, Fantastmic! returned with the warmest reception, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge takes a BIG leap into other timelines, Radiator Springs Racers experienced a malfunction and has taken 11 days to reopen, Tale of The Lion King show suffers a major setback, Princess and The Frog update to Splash Mountain, new drink options hit Disneyland and Disney World, *Spoiler alert: We end the show with a FULL conversation of the half-way mark into Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+
Episode 52- May 27th, 2022 We get a new view of the Pirates of the Caribbean building, a review of the Skyline Lounge in Tomorrowland, National Churro Day is hitting the parks, Star Wars Celebration week calls for a special "Spirit Jersey Scoop”, Indiana Jones VI, and Josh offers the best things to watch leading up to starting the new Disney Plus Obi-Wan show. *(Post-Show note: We recorded just before Star Wars Celebration began later in the evening and we all ended up seeing Obi-Wan Kenobi EARLY and AT Sam got to attend and watch from Celebration!)
Episode 51- May 20th, 2022 We get (an assumed) reopening date for Pirates of The Caribbean, Blue Bayou is set to reopen, all new Magic Key Holder magic shot perk for World of Color, peach flavored treats hit both parks, Chip & Dale’s Rescue Rangers reboot hits Disney+, we got a bunch of first looks at upcoming Marvel shows, Disney World has some long awaited reopening announcements, and Disneyland Paris opens their Avengers Campus.
Episode 50- May 13th, 2022 We are LIVE this week from Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel with a special guest, Avengers Campus debuts Wanda Maximoff, penalty emails start to arrive for Magic Key Holders that miss a reservation into the parks, Jolly Holiday has a flavorful new sandwich, a new seasonal Beignets in New Orleans Square, a HUGE family style meal is available in DCA, Kristen shares her version of the Galaxy’s Edge Black Caf Whipped Cream Cold Foam, a replica of Darth Vader’s melted helmet hit Dok Ondar’s, Kevin & Jody pieces, and a special Epcot Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind review from friend of the show Philander Butler.
Episode 49 - May 6th, 2022 It’s a Galactic packed week of Star Wars content for Disneyland Resort…Sam shares his Star Wars Nite Disneyland After Dark Event hanging out with Ewoks, Tusken Raiders and more, New Star Wars themed snacks and treats hit the parks, an edible scene of Batuu landed inside Disney’s Grand Californian lobby, a Star Wars vintage toy & Spirit Jersey mash up, we got our final trailer for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series hitting Disney+ May 27th, the 3 of us experienced Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness in ScreenX and give our spoiler-free first reactions.
*Episode 48 - April 29th, 2022* Coming to you live from the brand new House of The Retro Future Suite at Howard Johnson Anaheim, Disneyland Resort officially announces the redesign for Paradise Pier Hotel, (Sam’s prediction was spot on!) The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience is returning, slushes are popping up everywhere around the parks, we get into a full deep dive of the topics we faced in MoonKnight’s latest episode on Disney+, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally upon us, Sam brings us all the updates from Walt Disney World.
Episode 47 - April 22nd, 2022 The character hugs are back alongside all the park nighttime entertainment, A review of The Fairytale Suite on top of the Disneyland Hotel, Disney sends out surveys eluding to on-property daycare options, Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks show kicked off today, as well as all the new accompanying merchandise, River Belle Terrace will have a few Earth Day specialty items this weekend, fun new Food & Wine Festival products drop, Another MoonKnight Episode is available for steaming & Lightyear gives us more to look forward to.
Episode 46 - April 15th, 2022 Some limited time magic with Encanto projections on Small World, Soarin’ Over California’s temporary run in DCA is coming to an end, Dining packages are released for nighttime entertainment at the Disneyland Resort, did Anaheim PD tweet a confirmation to Disneyland Froward? All the Main Street Electrical Parade march details dropped, along with TONS of limited time snacks, and get ready for the best snack scents of the parks on new apparel!
Episode 45 - April 8th, 2022 Is Lightning Lane too cheap? Toontown Sign has come down, Encanto is popping up more and more around the parks, Another MoonKnight character hits Avengers Campus, the new "Hot Dog" of the month hits Craftsman Grill, Oga’s Cantina is a great escape from the crowds and heat lately, a new seasonal treat at Terran Treats by Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout, more Dr. Strange, and some great new Disney deals and savings has dropped for you to book a Disneyland or Walt Disney World Trip!
Episode 44 - April 1st, 2022
In-person character greetings are returning, as well as the Star Wars overlay “Hyper Space Mountain”, MoonKnight hits Disney+ AND Avengers Campus, the final wall in Downtown Disney West came down this week in preparation for the reimagining, construction and updates for New Orleans Square, The Eggstravaganza has returned to the parks, and the “orange" is strong with speciality menu items in the parks right now. Â
Episode 43 - March 25th, 2022
A map is finally updated in DCA, If you’re a Magic Key Holder, make sure to snag your free reusable straw, Spirit Jersey denim jackets, a new legacy lightsaber has landed in Batuu, Tomorrowland adds some late night menu treats, Back to the Future, Pixar releases a statement for an upcoming scene in Lightyear, major rumor and buzz for a Tron 3, Disney on Ice is returning to SoCal, and we share another one of your reviews.Â
Episode 42 - March 18th, 2022 TODAY marks 55 years of Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland, Blue Bayou set to close, Mirabel gets her own spot outside Rancho Del Zocalo, Tinker Bell is back in Pixie Hollow, the character dance parties have officially returned with the Pixar Pals Dance Party in Tomorrowland returns today, along with 2 new food items at Galactic Grill, Spring Break crowds have hit the resort, and so has the limited time Fudge Easter Eggs at Candy palace, Disney+ adds a new rating for approval on profiles, and there are 50 days until Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters!
Episode 41 - March 11th, 2022 The gates of Toontown have officially closed for it’s extended refurbishment, another Disneyland After Dark event kicked off and Kristen gives a full trip report on the Villains Nite in DCA, new Salt n’ Straw flavors hit Downtown Disney, A couple new additions join the everyday menu to Lamplight Lounge, Disney+ finally drops the official Obi-Wan trailer and we cant’t wait for it, Minnie Mouse has a great new outfit in Disneyland Paris, (and it’s not the pantsuit), a photo of the Tron Light Cycle coaster was teased for Walt Disney World, and this week we read one of YOUR reviews!
Episode 40 - March 6th, 2022 Don’t listen to this episode hungry! We chat about the Mickey floral greeting at the entrance to Disneyland getting a makeover, Stan Lee gets his own dedication plaque in Avengers Campus, we give a FULL breakdown of Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival offerings and what we’ve tried so far, Baymax Spirit Jersey mash up, Disney+ officially announces all the Marvel shows set to stream along with some new parental settings that can be made to your profiles.
Episode 39 - February 25, 2022
New, realistic Woody & Buzz costumes debut this week at the Pixar Pursuit Club Cup, Disneyland's nighttime entertainment is returning, the Food & Wine festival booths popped up in DCA, the windows of Main Street gets their own book, Disney+ gives us some more Obi-Wan series info, all of the Marvel shows have disappeared off Netflix, Hong Kong Disneyland extends their closure, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind in Epcot gets an opening date, construction has begun on Disneyland Paris’ Arendelle, Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser hosted it’s first guests and all the media and content creators are sharing all the details.
Episode 38 - February 18th, 2022 Mask updates for the resort, ride closures through March, some serious progress already showing in Toontown even before the official closure on March 9th, Magic Key march drops in the parks again as we continue through Magic Key Holder Celebration Month, we get some details to tease the upcoming Food and Wine Festival, Disney+ trailers drop, we attend the Los Angeles Ram’s Super Bowl celebration parade on Main Street US, and the all new Disney community “Cotino” news drops.
Episode 37 - February 11th, 2022 Happy 21st Birthday Disney California Adventure! The Disneyland Resort celebrates Black History Month, there’s a new iced coffee at Rancho Del Zocalo, Another golden spirit jersey is available, Disney quarterly earnings call went much better than anyone expected, Holy Rancor! Josh holds back the spoilers with he finale of Boba Fett, The Academy Awards nominations honor Disney films, Sam gives us 2 weeks worth of memories & recaps from his Walt Disney World trip, and we chat with Jeff Baham of Mousetalgia.
Episode 36 - February 4th, 2022 Mickey and the Magical Map is officially gone, Kristen gives an honest recap on Sweethearts Nite in Disneyland, Downtown Disney West has officially shutdown and the walls have gone up, Valentine’s treats hit the resorts, some new fun food at Galactic Grill, and we kick off Magic Key appreciation month!
Episode 35 - January 28th, 2022 A Disney Legend gets a new window on Main Street, the warrior or Kumandra lands in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, more details on the Magic Key Lounge revamp over the Wine Country Trattoria, Tomorrowland is offering a new Valentine’s seasonal flavor- Sour Cherry! Meanwhile, over at DCA, the Lunar New Year offerings are in full swing and we share some reviews for some options to try, and a new light saber acessories hit the creature stall in Batuu, and Josh gives his non-spoiler, (but sort of spoiler?) review of this week’s episode of Book of Boba Fett!P
Episode 34 - January 21st, 2022 Lunar New Year hits the resorts, Lots of new food items to try, we got all the details on the month long celebration for Magic Key Holders for all of February, The Book of Boba Fett makes changes to canon, Disney World is getting new Toy Story land dining, Kristen reports back on all the details for the Celebrate in Mickey’s Toontown experience on it’s 1st day, and we say thank you to 14 years of our parent podcast Mousetalgia.
Episode 33 - January 14th, 2022 This week we come to you live from the Pirates suite on the top floor of the Howard Johnson Hotel across the street from Disneyland. Sam gives us some art concept breakdown on the changes starting this week in Downtown Disney. We are calling on YOU for some help on a classic original attraction history fact. A Boba Fett treat hits Galactic Grill, while some favorite Walt Disney World Treats get a price increase overnight, and we discuss the stir up of emotions from fans and cast members in regards to a company memo from Bob Chapek.
Episode 32 - December 7th, 2022 The tram drop off for Disneyland Resort has been fenced off and construction crews have started working on something, we chat Three Kings Day inside Disney California Adventure, rumblings from inside the park about the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return, this weekend Festival of the Holidays comes to a close, Salt n’ Straw debuts their January menu specials, Disney Artist collectible dolls hit Elias & Co. with a hefty price tag, Episode 2 of Book of Boba Fett debuted and Eternals is set to hit Disney+ this next week, and D23 announces their 2022 Expo details returning to the Anaheim Convention Center!
Episode 31 - December 31st, 2021 Disneyland Resort updates from this holiday break, Lightning Lane official ratios from Cast Members, following Spider-Man No Way Home Avengers Campus has a new duo out for meet 'n greets, a very Star Wars weather appropriate merch dropped in Galaxy’s Edge for this rainy winter in SoCal, 2022 light-up ears hit Main Street with a perfectly paired price tag, LovePop opens in Downtown Disney, Hawkeye wraps up & The Book of Baba Fett hits Disney Plus but there may be some prep needed before you watch, AND a wonderful promotion for new D23 Gold memberships & the 2022 Gold Member gift is revealed.
Episode 30 - December 17th, 2021 Disneyland Resort released details for a SoCal Resident ticket offer for the new year alongside a rental option for Mickey’s House in Toontown, more Magic Key reservation news, resort dining updates & tips, an extension is given to one of the most loved holiday offerings, a churro must-try before it’s gone, a Disney Parks version of a family favorite game perfect for a last minute Christmas gift, we share our “amazing” ScreenX experience seeing Spider-Man No Way Home one day early, and Sam shares how Avengers Campus is shaping up over in Disneyland Paris.Oh goodÂ
Episode 29 - December 10th, 2021
The Genie hits Disneyland Resort, Jessica Rabbit finds her way back with a Costume change, Lion King will set the stage in Fantasyland, Salt & Straw holiday flavors, Disney Plus drops another trailer for Book of Boba Fett, Star War Galactic Star Cruiser has some initial feedback from previews, 3 After Dark events are coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2022, and a new exhibit "All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” opens at the Bowers Museum December 12th.
Episode 28 - December 3rd, 2021 The feeling of Christmas really hits Disneyland this week with Candlelight Processional, and rumors of It’s a Small World re-opening very soon! Cast members deliver jokes on Star Tours now? The Lunar New Year Festival was announced to be returning with a brand new special character in Disney California Adventure, Hawkeye and Kate Bishop face characters landed in Avengers Campus this week, while over in Batuu R2-D2 greeted guests as he rolled through Black Spire Outpost. And we share an opportunity to join us in an early screening of Spider-Man No Way Home!
Episode 27 - November 26th, 2021 Hoping you all had a great Thanksgiving! We took an extra day to spend time with family and actually recorded this one ON #FastPassFriday! And this week brought some great news from the Destination D23 event over in Florida with plenty to be thankful for here in Disneyland. There’s a new FREE photo pass magic shot for key holders over in Disney California Adventure, while Hawkeye & Kate Bishop popped up over on the ever-evolving Avengers Campus, and even more holiday treats hit the resort along with the long awaited news on the park candy canes! Disney’s Encanto hits theaters and there’s some great updates on entertainment coming back to Walt Disney World as well!
Episode 26 - November 19th, 2021 Are you taking park time working hard to get that Gingerbread Mickey holiday cookie? Kristen thinks she may have found the perfect alternative! Batuu adds to the Life Day celebrations with more food items in Galaxy’s Edge, Spider-Man No Way Home trailer dropped and it was intense, the team has to retract our rumored mention of an Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer for Disney Plus Day, and although they didn’t gift us that, there was a lot more, and with the Festival of Holidays kicking off, Josh has a time-saving tip for you to enjoy it all!
Episode 25 - November 12th, 2021 The 3 Fastpass Cabeleros are back and all together recording LIVE from the Disneyland Hotel! We chat about some great talk of diversity and representation being brought to Holidays in the parks, Star Wars Life Day gets some long overdue recognition in Batuu, Food details are out & ready for the Festival of Holidays rolling out today in Disney California Adventure, as well as Disney+ Day and some special events to celebrate. There are 2 huge leaks in Disney this week, one of Blueprints to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind in Epcot, and another here at home unfortunately inside It’s a Small World attraction, and then Kristen & Josh give their Merriest Nites thoughts live from the park as the opening kickoff of the after hours event comes to a close.
Episode 24 - November 5th, 2021
This week we are one tiki man short…BUT Disneyland Resort released the complete Holiday food guide and Josh will have you wanting to take all the notes for what you want to try come next Friday! And as if that isn’t enough to kick off this holiday season, the Festival of Holidays is returning along with the popular Sip n’ Savor pass and a fun passport companion. Finally Josh can share some holiday Spirit Jersey Scoop and Marvel Studios Eternals is out today, and we share about our experience of it earlier this week in an advanced 4DX screening.
Episode 23 - October 29th, 2021 Halloween is not quite here and Christmas merchandise fills the parks! We got a sneak peak at “Lightyear” with an official trailer that dropped this week, Ticket and parking prices get a hike up, and a magic key level sells out. More details are released for Disneyland’s Merriest Nites After Hours event, Main Street Electrical Parade is returning…again…Ahsoka series BIG character is confirmed, and Sam goes viral!
Episode 22 - October 22nd, 2021 One of YOU sent in another "Disney Dad Joke” and its a GOOD one! With Halloween a week away, are you ready for some serious scares? We chat about the What if Zombie version of Captain America that debuted in Avengers Campus this week for Oggie Boogie nights. The Monorail is back up & running, The Fantasyland theater is covered in scrim, Disney+ Day approaches and with it many new releases & announcements, and Genie+ launches in Walt Disney World giving us a preview of whats to come to us here in Disneyland.
Episode 21 - October 15th, 2021 We kick off this week with YOUR "Disney Dad Joke”! We chat dining locations that need reimagining, Sam has a trip report on his family’s 1st trip back to the parks, (magic key in hand, er App). What if we didn’t catch the “What If…” finale? Downtown Disney’s new store announcement calls for a red card, Christmas Fantasy Parade merch via Amazon, Walt Disney World preps for Genie+ / Lightning Lanes, and the Walt Disney Family Museum offers an amazing online class for young animators.
Episode 20 - October 8th, 2021 Today's twentieth episode is FULL of magical rants for this #FastPassFriday. We have a little Magic Key Mousetalgia Therapy for the reservation calendar, Josh takes us on a spooky review of Downtown Disney’s Salt n’ Straw seasonal ice SCREAM flavors, Disney Parks blog announces the new Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe, Kristen shares an “oddly wonderful” Hot Dog of the month from Disney’s Grand Californian, a new Spirit Jersey scoop, more art that Sam created for Disney World’s 50th anniversary and how the celebratory events look from way over here.
Episode 19 - October 1st, 2021 Today’s #FastPassFriday we are live in Disneyland Park, and our energy is FastPass charged with the return of magical nights like this post-bedtime…Sam shares with us his cosmic costume and experience at boogie Boogie Bash, Kristen shares a Carthay Circle Alfresco Dining review, Josh finds a “spirited” Black Spire merch item, Disney+ breakdown a list of things to watch in October. Disney World kicks off their 50 year anniversary celebration today and we chat some of the early media preview content that give us a glimpse of what the parks have in store for the celebration.
Episode 18 - September 24th, 2021 On this #FastPassFriday we discuss a brand new Disneyland After Dark Event, this time for the holidays, a brand new collectible Grogu has dropped in Tomorrowland, Magic Key Holders have a few more perks in store this week, Carnation cafe is finally re-open, Disney+ gave us even more Star wars, and Sam gets the spotlight this week as we chat about the launch of his original creations and his art work that dropped as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th celebration!
Episode 17 - September 17th, 2021 On this #FastPassFriday we have PACKED an episode for you with a first hand experience / advice for planning out the best Oogie Boogie Bash experience. Then, Toontown pops up with some unexpected attraction changes, Marvel’s new Hawkeye trailer dropped for Disney+ alongside Emmy nominations sure to guarantee us more things to love about the streaming service, Pluto hid some pumpkins for us in Downtown Disney, a beautiful tribute to California's heritage reopens the luxurious spa portion of the Grand Californian Hotel and “spa” AND we share an interview with Marvel Studios Shang-Chi AD, Neil Sharma!
This #FastPassFriday we talk about what’s coming to the after hours event, Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure kicking off this week! We tried some of seasonal offerings, chat ride overlays and character costumes, and then share about the Disney books #1 New York time best selling young adult series, Muppets crashing The Haunted Mansion on Disney+ and more!
Episode 16 - September 10th, 2021
Episode 15+ September 3rd, 2021 This #FastPassFriday we deliver a packed show full of updates & extras including, Sam’s return to Disneyland after 500+ days away, updates to Magic Key info & perks, Halloween officially begins inside Disneyland & California Adventure parks, Josh delivers a run down of what’s to come in 2022 for Star Wars fans on Disney+, and we take you along our 4DX advanced screening experience to review Marvel Studios', Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings AND if you share & tag our show this week on your social media, and we will pick a few at random to join Kristen at the Hollywood Bowl for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in concert!
Welcome back to #FastPassFriday! Kristen & Josh had a mission this week: Magic Keys & park entry…Well, target acquired, and we give you a brief rundown of our queue to purchase and same day park reservation & entry along with more Magic Key updates and extras announced, Spider-Man No Way Home trailer leak followed by the official drop, and the Hollywood Bowl has some upcoming experiences perfect for the Disney fan in all of us! Episode 14 - August 27th, 2021
Episode 13 - August 20th, 2021 This week, we “plus” up our regular weekly episode with a breakdown, (as best we can), of the all new Disney Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lanes hitting the parks this fall. There’s a LOT to go over and this is just what we know so far…Halloween merch hits the resort, Disney+ still offers us content to chat about and enjoy, and Marvel Studios drops the last full trailer for their upcoming Eternals.
Episode 12 - August 13th, 2021 We find a bit of clarity on the Magic Key program and how many layers it really is, Josh chats about the new Marvel series “What If…” that debuted this week on Disney+, Sam brings us the Halloween news from Florida, a few highlights from Disney’s quarterly earnings call, and a "little” merch talk on the Disney Wishables craze.
Episode 11 - August 6th, 2021
We have BIG news for Legacy Passholders - We discuss the new annual pass program "Magic Key"  our reactions to it. Pixar Pier adds some new frozen adult beverages, Disney World finally releases details and cruise ship style pricing for the Galactic Star Cruiser. Then, Josh & Kristen review Downtown Disney’s Black Tap restaurant known for their highly Instagramable Crazy Shakes and full of so many foodie perfect plates.Â
Episode 10 - July 30th, 2021: Josh, Kristen & Sam all attend and report LIVE from an exclusive advanced screening of Disney’s Jungle Cruise in 4DX, Masks are back indoors for all in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and a very historically special Mickey Mouse is introduced this week and available for purchase... You’re not going to want to miss this guy.
Kristen & Josh give a recap from a visit to Disneyland Park for the 66th Anniversary. Sam shares a great story of Mickey from the 50th, Storytellers & Carthay Circle Restaurants open back up, 2,000 employees are relocated from CA to Florida, Jungle Cruise world premiere takes over Disneyland this weekend and YOU, the listeners have given us our official hashtag; #FastPassFridayÂ
Episode 8, July 16, 2021- It’s Josh’s Birthday week and we “gifted" him a little something. Then, all 3 of us shared our very unique experience together as we returned to the movie theater with Marvel Studios Black Widow. Halloween-ready Disneyland fans, put in quite the effort for another ticketing queue to secure tickets into the after hours special event "Oogie Boogie Bash". And we review listener poll results for Haunted Mansion vs. Haunted Mansion Holiday.
This week, topics include the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, special ticket opportunities for CA residents, and inclusive announcements.
Episode 6- July 2nd, 2021. More news of park offerings returning and the unofficial announcement of goodbye to Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. Josh’s skipper/dad jokes keep coming, (although this week’s is a bit Goofy and clever), Loungefly dropped all sorts of previews for their Fall Disney licensed merch, and the highly anticipated Monsters at Work series hits Disney+ this week!
Episode 5, June 25th, 2021 - We share our favorite escapes from the SoCal Heat in the parks including a Downtown Disney escape to Splitsville. Sam drops more of his personal contributions to Main Street USA and a piece of his work that we hope to see return with the Piano at Coke Corner. More and more food options and offerings are returning to the parks INCLUDING fireworks in the sky above Disneyland kicking off July 4th.
The week’s FastPass is jam packed with updates inside both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks! The state dropped most pandemic-related regulations and Disney announced what that meant for them & guests moving forward. And for the 1st time in forever, (17 months), all Disney resorts around the world are now back open! News also dropped that fireworks will return to the parks in July. and start planning for the fall, because Disney legend Bob Gurr is turning 90 and inviting you to celebrate with him!
This week we give you a FastPass into Avengers Campus complete with fails, missteps, and the different offerings in the experience throughout the different times of the day. The all new Loki series debuted and we chat about how well Disney has setup integrating character developments immediately into the new land. And then Josh shares some of the new food offerings returning to the parks.
This week we give you a FastPass focused on the opening of Avengers Campus! We talk virtual queues, characters and merchandise along with the food you’ll find in the land. Don’t miss our first giveaway! And we chat with artist & theme park designer Morgan Lee Richardson!
Kristen Pfeifer of the Mousetalgia Podcast welcomes you to our latest show: the Mousetalgia FastPass and introduces Kristen Carr, the host of the new show.
Welcome to the Mousetalgia FastPass! An entire show spun from the weekly 2020-21 news segment on Mousetalgia, hosted by Kristen Carr. This first episode we introduce you to Kristen, along with Sam Carter and Josh May to kick off the Anaheim, CA resorts being reopened after over a year of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This show will be your FastPass to Disneyland Resort news, updates, in-park experiences, and ears to the ground reporting, along with occasional special guest. This week we dive into some personal fandoms, changes already in the parks after just a month of being reopened, and the official return to the theaters with Disney’s Cruella. Reach out to us on Instagram @TheMousetalgiaFastPass or email us at fastpass@mousetalgia.com