February 07, 2024

DLW 323: Former WDW Ambassador Christopher

1 hour 30 minutes

This week, a tribute to a Disney Legend has come to the resort, a fan-favorite parade has returned, an atmospheric storm causes chaos at the resort, we talk to former WDW Ambassador Christopher, and more!

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News:

A unique tribute has been setup between the Hollywood Land churro cart and Mickey’s Philharmagic. Disney Legend Floyd Norman, Disney’s first African-American animator, has a window display honoring his career and legacy. A collection of film cans featuring some of the movies that he worked on including The Sword in the Stone, Mulan, Monsters, Inc, and more are part of the display. – https://www.micechat.com/379079-disneyland-update-a-pixar-premiere-floyd-norman-surprise-the-rise-of-constructionland/

A signature part of a day at Disneyland is the parade! Magic Happens has returned after the hiatus from before the holidays at the resort. Some smaller changes to some of the costumes have been made like smaller headwear for the first unit dancers. Currently, the parade runs once a day at 5:30pm. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/05/disneys-popular-magic-happens-parade-is-finally-back/

Natives of California are not used to the amount of rain that has been happening in Southern California. So much rain from the “atmospheric river” resulted in the resort closing early due to a state of emergency in Orange and other counties. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/05/state-of-emergency-issued-for-southern-california-including-disneyland/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/03/serious-life-threatening-flooding-predicted-to-impact-california/

Magic Key Holders have a cute new accessory to add to their collections. A Stitch Magic Key Straw Clip features Stitch holding a pink heart to his chest and is attached to a pink clip with a purple charm with the Magic Key logo. The clip will be available on Thursday, February 8th. No word on the price or locations as of the recording of the podcast. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/new-magic-key-exclusive-valentines-day-stitch-straw-clip-coming-to-disneyland-resort/

Snack Chat:

Adventureland Day is another fun unofficial day coming in March. On March 3th, dress up in your best Jungle attire and be ready to partake in treasure hunts and more fun. – https://www.instagram.com/adventurelandday/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/adventurelandday/ adventurelandday.com

Discussion Topic:

Former WDW Ambassador Christopher White – https://www.instagram.com/christopherwhite625

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