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There are a lot of musical entertainment updates in Episode 53 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week, we prepare to bid a sad farewell to Disney California Adventure's Red Car Trolley News Boys, and discuss the exciting arrival of the 2019 Disneyland All-American College Band for some summer fun in the parks! Mickey's Soundsational Parade may have left, however we can look forward to the temporary Mickey and Friends Bandtastic Cavalcade for some daytime entertainment. We wish Disneyland a Happy 64th Birthday, Splash Mountain a Happy 30th, and our own show a Happy 1st Birthday! There's also some Galaxy's Edge news, as the opening date for the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction has been announced for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World! There has also been talk of a hiring freeze within the parks, suspected to be due to the low crowds thus far this summer season. In this week's episode we take a moment to reflect on our visits so far to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, this time sharing some of the ways we think the land could be even better. Plus, it's Halloween in July, as we take a moment to share some news regarding this fall's upcoming Halloween Time celebrations at Disneyland Resort, from a fireworks show in Disneyland, to tickets for the Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party in DCA!

In Episode 52 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we discuss the opening of the new GCH Craftsman Bar at the Grand Californian Hotel! We'll also talk about some dramatic events that transpired this past week, some more Downtown Disney decorations, a newly redone cast member gate on Main Street, USA, and a lovely little nod to Disney Legend Herb Ryman. Plus, we say farewell to the daytime Mickey's Soundsational Parade, as well as to the Downtown Disney Stitch parking lot. Lastly, we'll cover the updated meet and greet area in DCA for Black Panther and Disney's upcoming 64th birthday!

Welcome to Episode 51 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week's episode, we discuss Fourth of July celebrations at Disneyland, as well as "a disquieting metamorphosis" that has taken place at the Disney Gallery in the Main Street Opera House in honor of the Haunted Mansion's upcoming 50th anniversary! We also talk about the opening of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure and the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind on Pixar Pier, as well as some Downtown Disney updates, including the addition of a new Italian ice shop kiosk called LA Ice. This week's episode also covers a cool new ticket special for annual passholders to bring friends to the parks, the announced return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, as well as a few more examples of magical Disney experiences! Lastly, we'll wrap up the show by taking a look at some price increases over at Walt Disney World, as well as the ticket availability for next year's Star Wars Celebration taking place in Anaheim!

It's back to Batuu in Episode 50 of Dateline Mousetalgia, as we explore the experiences of building a droid at Droid Depot and a lightsaber at Savi's Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers! We'll look at some great Easter eggs hidden in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and will get to hear some fantastic thoughts on the land submitted by listeners who have visited Black Spire Outpost! Plus, updates on Soarin' Over California, the Main Street Cinema's pop-up shop, and merchandise for The Lion King's 25th anniversary!

In Episode 49 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we talk about "Toy Story 4" in the parks! From Bo Peep's arrival to a photo opp with Forky, to a 3D sneak peek of the movie, and a few themed treats, there are currently a lot of "Toy Story" experiences at Disneyland Resort. We'll also discuss Marvel characters available for meet and greets in Disney California Adventure, and will cover the latest updates regarding the upcoming Marvel-themed land. We'll also discuss the recent conversion of the Main Street Cinema into a pop-up shop and "The Lion King"'s 25th anniversary. This week's show will also touch on a few more summertime treats, as well as the upcoming CHOC Walk!

The summer season has kicked off at Disneyland Resort on Episode 48 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week's episode, we'll discuss new summer-inspired eats available around the resort, such as a watermelon mint julep, twists on the popular elote, a nice new brunch with a view, and more! We'll also discuss Pride Month at Disneyland Resort! Lastly, we'll share a few follow-up observations to our first visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

Bright suns, listeners! We're live from the edge of the galaxy in Episode 47 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week's episode, we share our experiences on opening day (opening morning!) of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Resort, from trips to Oga's Cantina and the Droid Depot, to piloting the Millennium Falcon! We'll go shopping in Black Spire Outpost's outdoor marketplace and check out Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities, as well as some of the eats at Ronto Roasters and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. We'll discuss our first impressions, observations, and tips for navigating the new land, and will also share a few hidden gems we encountered! We'll go undercover with the Resistance, take fun photos, and learn the lingo in Batuu! Buckle up for this week's episode-- may the force be with you, and have a good run!

Episode 46 of Dateline Mousetalgia is all about preparing for our coming visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! We'll zoom out and take a big picture look at Batuu, running through everything we've learned about what to expect in Black Spire Outpost. We'll discuss the reservation process, opening day merchandise, and some great tips we've heard from those who have attended cast member previews of the land. Plus, Frontierland's fiddling cowboy Farley has retired, and a new Adventureland sign has been installed! We'll also touch on the Toy Story 4 preview at the Tomorrowland Theatre, the temporary return of Soarin' Over California, an event for the Haunted Mansion's 50th anniversary, and more!

Welcome to Episode 45 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week's episode, we take a look at Grad Nite at Disneyland Resort and the progress on the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind attraction on Pixar Pier in DCA! Sleeping Beauty castle has been mostly unveiled after a long period of refurbishment, and is looking rather striking! We'll revisit the new Disney Flex Passport which was just made available, and look forward to the new "Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World" special exhibit just opened at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, CA. Plus, there's a new Disney Parks Designer Collection of Mickey and Minnie ears that have just been announced. Of course, before wrapping up the show, we take a look at a few more Galaxy's Edge updates!

In Episode 44 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we revisit the topic of magical Disneyland Resort experiences, this time looking at submissions from listeners! We'll take a deep dive into the Disney Flex Passport that was just announced, evaluating the cost and what is included in this new annual pass. Plus, Rinse Bath & Body Co. just opened in Downtown Disney, and we have a little more info on this summer's celebration in DCA in honor of "The Lion King"'s 25th anniversary. Lastly, we'll discuss the four-hour reservation time slots for the soft opening of Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire Outpost, as well as the plan for how things will be handled once reservations are no longer required.