DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information episodes:

• 05.01.2024

  DLW 335: More Food than Attractions!

  This week, a new concept for ears is coming to the resort, Pixar Fest is in full swing, we have the details, two locations in Downtown Disney have opened, with another more up in the air, we talk about our...

  
• 04.26.2024

  DLW 334: Disneyana Spring 2024 and Disneyland

  This week, we go to Disneyana and Disneyland! 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.

  
• 04.26.2024

  DLW 333: Planning for our Disneyana Trip

  This week, a ton of Pixar Fest information like the Foodie Guide, decorations, dining options, Downtown Disney updates are a plenty as well, we talk about our upcoming trip to the parks this weekend, and more! Please support the show if...

  
• 04.10.2024

  DLW 332: Games with James

  This week, tickets are on sale for the next After Dark event, a peek behind the curtain with Imagineering…. a lot of animatronics coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Season of the Force details, we play Games with James, and more! Please...

  
• 04.03.2024

  DLW 331: Skipper Stories with Dr. Skipper

  This week, a BIG change in the future for an opening day attraction, another celebrity sighting, new Pixar Fest merchandise, D23 ticket drama, Magic Key sales and promotions, we finish our talk with Dr. Skipper, and more! Please support the show...

  
• 03.27.2024

  DLW 330: David “Dr.Skipper” Marley

  This week, more D23 Expo details, new Season of the Force experiences, Toontown might finally be complete, PhotoPass Excursions has moved, a famous Imagineer has resurfaced, we talk to David “Dr.Skipper” Marley, and more! Please support the show if you can...

  
• 03.20.2024

  DLW 329: D23 Expo 2024 Details

  This week, Pixar Fest details have been announced, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is showing real progress, an entire land is closing, a surprise encounter happened for guests at Soarin’, new CEO possibilities, we talk about all the D23 Expo 2024 details,...

  
• 03.13.2024

  DLW 328: Disney vs Non-Disney Cruises

  This week, a few Magic Key updates, a huge win for DisneylandForward, some little decorations, a glimpse of the future for entering the parks, Disney Channel Nite recap, we talk about Disney vs Non-Disney Cruises, and more! Please support the show...

  
• 03.06.2024

  DLW 327: Teresa and Vern Go to Florida

  This week, Easter has come to the resort in a number of ways, some hot items have moved to mobile order, new PhotoPass costumes, along with new ways to use PhotoPass, we talk with Teresa about her trip to Florida,...

  
• 02.28.2024

  DLW 326: More Big Thunder with Alex

  This week, new tiki mugs for Mansion fans, a shelved attraction is still possible, Disney Channel Nite details, Lightning Lane changes, chalk drawings are back in Downtown Disney, we finish our chat with Alex, and more! Please support the show if...

  
• 02.21.2024

  DLW 325: The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness with Alex

  This week, new Disneyland After Dark details, a change in pre-sale event tickets, some Cast Members might be joining a union, the Food and Wine Fest Foodie Guide dropped, we talk to Alex about his time as a Big Thunder...

  
• 02.14.2024

  DLW 324: The Magic of Marceline with Christopher

  This week, the Super Bowl celebration came to the resort, new eats at one of our favorite locations, a new souvenir for guests who want to be cast members, Easter is coming, we finish our chat with Christoper, and more! Please...

  
• 02.07.2024

  DLW 323: Former WDW Ambassador Christopher

  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! Please support the show if you...

  
• 02.01.2024

  DLW 322: The Disney100 Exhibition in Chicago

  This week, DisneylandForward moves… forward, a giant new addition to the Grand Californian for Lunar New Year, a new treat at Rancho del Zocalo, Haunted Mansion construction shocker, we talk about our trip to the Disney100 Exhibition in Chicago, and...

  
• 01.24.2024

  DLW 321: Non-Disney Events for 2024

  This week, recent permits give a glimpse of what is coming to the resort, early access changes, scaffolding is everywhere, the Haunted Mansion queue is unrecognizable, we talk about the unofficial events for 2024, and more! Please support the show if...

  
• 01.17.2024

  DLW 320: runDisney Returns to Disneyland

  This week, a new design coming to Cast Member nametags, Magic Key availability comes and goes… Pixar Place Hotel gets a new eatery and prepares to debut, a major milestone at an upcoming attraction, we talk to Alex and Gretchen...

  
• 01.10.2024

  DLW 319: Into the Realm with Disney Author Alexandra Monir

  This week, Magic Key sales resume, new details on upcoming festivals, Tale of the Lion King roars away, lightning lane coming to a classic attraction, we talk to Disney author Alexandra Monir, and more! Please support the show if you can...

  
• 01.03.2024

  DLW 318: Disneyland in 2024

  This week, a lot of entertainment is returning, Disneyland Half Marathon information, new additions to San Fransokyo Square, Disneyland First Timer tips, a new segment on the show, and we talk our predictions for 2024, and more! Please support the show...

  
• 12.20.2023

  DLW 317: Walt’s Barn and Christmas at Disneyland

  This week, Tage and Teresa give a live from the park report on their time at Walt’s Bard and Christmas at Disneyland, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can...

  
• 12.13.2023

  DLW 316: Getting in the Holiday Spirit

  This week, a bunch of After Dark Events announced for the first half of 2024, Haunted Mansion is getting an extended refurbishment, new 2024 merchandise, Disney Visa Card hotel discounts, H20 products are returning, we talk getting into the holiday...

  
• 12.06.2023

  DLW 315: More with Marcy Carriker Smothers

  This week, Disneyland’s 2024 calendar is out with a few new surprises, a new Magic Key Holder gift is available, Disney cookie recepies, ToonTown is looking the best is has, we finish our conversation with Disney Author and Historian Marcy,...

  
• 11.29.2023

  DLW 314: Disney Food with Marcy Carriker Smothers

  This week, a new Trader Sam's mug has arrived for a limited time, the Candlelight Processional is almost here, new Magic Key Holder holiday merch, an unusual sight on "it's a small world", we talk to author Marcy Carriker Smothers,...

  
• 11.22.2023

  DLW 313: Invisible Threads with Bambi Moé

  This week, the candy cane schedule has been posted, make some holiday apple treats at home, a new pre-show for World of Color, new holiday decor for the hotels, two milestone anniversaries, Mickey and Minnie turn 95, we talk to...

  
• 11.15.2023

  DLW 312: Ending the Disney Adventure with Jocey

  This week, Fantasmic! has a return date, the Adventureland Treehouse brings more Society of Adventurers and Explorers, Downtown Disney has a new stage, new Avengers, new pin trading rules, we finish our tour with Jocey, and more! Please support the show...

  
• 11.08.2023

  DLW 311: Around the Disney World in 24 Days with Jocey

  This week, a preview of the Adventureland Treehouse, the new Palm Breeze Bar, the halls are being decked for Christmas, holiday food, merchandise, and more for holidays, we talk to Josey who went on the Adventures by Disney around the...

  
• 11.01.2023

  DLW 310: The Disney Legacy with J Jeff Kober

  This week, we finally have an opening date for the Adventureland Treehouse, Space Mountian is back with some updates, the new DVC bar is opening soon, some voices are leaving the park, we conclude our talk with author J Jeff...

  
• 10.25.2023

  DLW 309: 100 Years of Insights with Jeff Kober

  This week, new rumors about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Adventureland Treehouse is ready to open, Pixar Place Hotel has an opening date, Toontown may be finishing up tweaks, we talk to author J Jeff Kober about the first 100 years...

  
• 10.18.2023

  DLW 308: Our Oogie Boogie Bash Experience

  This week, pricing has gone up on almost all ticket and key types at the resort, a new Ursula tiki mug at Trader Sam’s, new dining locations have been announced for Downtown Disney, we talk about our Oogie Boogie Bash...

  
• 10.11.2023

  DLW 307: Our Trip to Disneyland and Disneyana

  This week, a new ticket offer is making it cheaper for kids to visit, more coming to Genie+ soon, new characters in Avengers Campus, some new Magic Key perks, the holiday season is sneaking in, we talk about our Disneyland...

  
• 10.04.2023

  DLW 306: Planning Our Next Trip to Oogie Boogie Bash

  This week, the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel have debuted, along with some new merch, a new nighttime show premiers, cast members get some cool Disney100 swag, a new legacy lightsaber preview, we talk about our upcoming trip, and more! Please...

  
• 09.27.2023

  DLW 305: Adventureland Treehouse

  This week, more positive mobile order changes come to the resort, Toontown is being heavily worked on again,the Villas at the Disneyland Resort are set to open, new ears hit the shelves, we talk about the Adventureland Treehouse, and more! Please...

  
• 09.20.2023

  DLW 304: The Dreaming Tree Gala in Marceline, MO

  This week, a HUGE announcement on the future of Disney parks around the world, with even more news about DisneylandForward, Turning Red could be coming to the parks, Magic Happens going away soon, we talk about the Dreaming Tree Gala,...

  
• 09.13.2023

  DLW 303: From Designer to Painter with Eric Robison

  This week, a new nighttime show is coming soon, Tiana's Palace opened to large crowds, new menu items at other locations, Oogie Boogie Bash details, new things coming to the parks, we finish our talk with Imagineer and Artist Eric...

  
• 09.06.2023

  DLW 302: Disney Artist and Imagineer Eric Robison

  This week, Halloween Time has arrived at the resort, we have all the details and updates from previous years, San Fransokyo has officially opened, a good change for the Mint Julep bar, we talk to Disney Imagineer and Artist Eric...

  
• 08.30.2023

  DLW 301: Tage and James’s Disneyland Trip

  This week, big changes coming to the Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square, Tiana’s Palace menu and pricing is revealed, Halloween is ready to go at Disneyland, new Oogie Boogie Bash villains, we talk about Tage and James’s trip to...

  
• 08.23.2023

  DLW 300: Halloweentime Foodie Guides

  This week, a tropical storm rolls in, a new visitor is scheduled to land in Batuu, we have an opening date for Tiana’s Palace, sippers and straw clips and buckets oh my, plus we discuss the new Halloweentime Foodie Guides,...

  
• 08.16.2023

  DLW 299: Walt Disney Company Earnings Reaction

  This week, a new Magic Key Holder event, two longer term projects should be wrapping up soon, space is taking a break, a new shopping experience is coming to DCA, Imagineering is looking into AI, we talk about the recent...

  
• 08.09.2023

  DLW 298: The Walt Disney Family Museum with Alex

  This week, hallween creeps in and the winter holidays are announced, issues with pipes around the resort, Mobile Order changes, a spooky I mean goofy way to celebrate halloween, we talk with Alex about the Walt Disney Family Museum, and...

  
• 08.04.2023

  DLW 297: Teresa Goes to the PNW Mouse Meet

  This week, happy haunts materialize around the resort, sit down resturants expand beverage selections, news on Fantasmic, some welcome changes for dining reservations, we talk about Teresa’s experience at the Mouse Meet, and more! Please support the show if you can...

  
• 07.26.2023

  DLW 296: Part 2 with Tage and James

  This week, a new popcorn bucket comes into the station, an iconic stump has gone to yesterland, some new fun added to Toontown, we finish our dicussion with Tage & James, and more! Please support the show if you can by...

  
• 07.19.2023

  DLW 295: Disneyland Paris with Tage and James

  This week, happy haunts materalize for a movie premier, Disneyland turns 68, a sneak peek of things to come to San Fransokyo, we check in with Tage and James in Europe, and more! Please support the show if you can by...

  
• 07.12.2023

  DLW 294: The Disneyland Hotel with Don Ballard

  This week, new food items coming to DCA, Halloween merch starts to creep in, ducks take over its a small word, we chat with Don about the Disneyland Hotel , and more! Please support the show if you can by going...

  
• 07.05.2023

  DLW 293: We Could Do This All Day!

  This week, more tricks than treats, a princess shows off a new look while a car finds his voice, hotel discounts, a large private Disney Parks collection, we talk about Lynn’s recent trip to the parks, and more! Please support the...

  
• 06.28.2023

  DLW 292: Making a Splash with Ken from SweepSpot

  This week, new characters and foods, familiar faces visit the Haunted Mansion, the Tiki Room turns 60, San Fransokyo updates, we talk with Ken from the Sweep Spot, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you...

  
• 06.21.2023

  DLW 291: Former CM and Fellow Podcaster Lynn

  This week, Changes coming to Disney Co leadership, more changes visible at the parks, a special brunch to celebrate fathers, get to know our celebrity co host with Tage is away, and more! Please support the show if you can by...

  
• 06.14.2023

  DLW 290: Final Thoughts and Projects with Rick

  This week, a new tiki mug is coming Friday, some unique meet and greets for Disneyland After Dark, a loaded donut for Father’s Day, Rogers: The Musical is almost here, a lot of work happening around the resort, we finish...

  
• 06.07.2023

  DLW 289: Creating Cover Art and Disney English

  This week, Halloween Time is just around the corner, California residents get a deal on multi-day tickets, new Disney100 eats, one mountain closes, while another reopens, we continue our chat with Illustrator Rick Law, and more! Please support the show if...

  
• 05.31.2023

  DLW 288: Illustrator Rick Law

  This week, Live-action Ariel arrives at the resort, Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney100 decorations are complete, Space Mountain turns 46 at Disneyland, a new turkey leg flavor, we talk with Disney Illustrator Rick Law, and more! Please support the show if you...

  
• 05.24.2023

  DLW 287: Our Trip to Knott's Berry Farm

  This week, Disneyland goes into the community for support, park reservation changes, ToonTown getting some adjustments, Fantasmic! return information, the new Disney Vacation Club tower gets a name, we talk about our trip to Knott's Berry Farm, and more! Please support...

  
• 05.17.2023

  DLW 286: Our VIP Tour, Club 33, and Spectaculars

  This week, parts of the esplanade are getting a facelift, an opening day attraction is back on track, American Idol was at the parks, guests can get Galaxy's Edge items at home, some new treats, we talk about our tour,...