February 26, 2025

DLW 377: More with Les WDW VIP Tour Guide

1 hour 40 minutes

This week, an eggcellent scavenger hunt returns to the resort, new hotel deals for the spring, good news for Matterhorn macaroon fans, we continue our conversation with Les about his time as a Walt Disney World VIP tour guide and more!

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News:

Mark your calendars, the Eggstravaganza returns on March 21st! This whimsical egg hunt takes place across the Disneyland Resort. Guests can purchase a map for $9.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations. There will be 3 separate maps, one for Disneyland Park, one for Disney California Adventure, and one for the Downtown Disney District. Once you have finished the hunt, you can redeem a prize. This year the prize is a selection of wooden character eggs that you can paint and decorate on your own! – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/eggstravaganza/

New hotel offers for guests staying at the Disneyland Resort Hotels have been announced for this spring. The offer is available Sunday through Thursday nights for stays during March 23- May 15. Discounts range from up to 15% off at the Disneyland Hotel and up to 20% off at the Grand Californian Hotel or The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel – https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/save-up-to-20-on-disneyland-resort-hotels-in-spring-2025/ https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/save-up-to-20-on-disneyland-resort-hotels-in-spring-2025/

Speaking of hotel discounts, Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select premium rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. This offer is valid March 23 – May 15. Select rooms at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. This offer can be booked through the Disney Rewards website or by calling 1 844-604-0201 – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/02/21/a-new-hotel-discount-was-just-announced-for-disney-visa-cardmembers/

Changes are coming to Lightening Lane Premier Pass. Visitors will now be able to purchase the “skip the line service” 7 days ahead of their park visit. This has been extended from just 2 days before their visit. – NEWS: Disney Announces CHANGES to Lightning Lane Premier Pass | the disney food blog

A Main Street USA favorite is set to return soon. According to the Disneyland calendar, the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe will reopen on March 22nd. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/02/20/date-revealed-for-the-reopening-of-this-iconic-disney-restaurant/

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicks off this weekend! Along with the delicious eats around the park and Downtown Disney, there are a ton of other fun activities like artist signings, culinary demonstrations, and live music. Check out the link in our show notes to see the schedule for all available offerings. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/full-schedule-of-artist-signings-revealed-for-2025-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/ https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/full-schedule-revealed-for-culinary-demonstrations-at-the-2025-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/

SnackChat:

90s Nite Foodie Guide – https://www.instagram.com/p/DGdq_T8xzxE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

TriviaLand:

Spoilers: https://d23.com/featured-photo/ice-capades-character-costumes/

Discussion Topic:

Walt Disney World Tour guide Les

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