This week, the Haunted Mansion is back with a few new surprises, the exterior of the Mansion also has an update,The Year of the Snake has kicked off with a new confection, Magic Keys are back on sale, we finish our conversation with Ken Bruce, and more!

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An area above the newly finished extended queue of the Haunted Mansion has finally been completed. The cemetery on the hill has been unveiled from the scrim blocking the area before. New vegetation and tombstones dot the hill and add some great themeing. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

The Year of the Snake has kicked off this Lunar New Year festivity at Disney California Adventure. In addition to all the food that we spoke about last week, there is also a new Year of the Snake display in the lobby of the Grand Californian Hotel. A Mickey-shaped snake was cooked up by the culinary team at the resort to honor the holiday. It is made using 40 pounds of white chocolate, 30 pounds of fondant, 10 pounds of crisped rice cereal, and 3 pounds of marshmallows. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

It is that time again when Magic Keys are back on sale for a limited time! By the time you hear this, they will already be on sale. We recommend that you act fast since the last time Magic Keys went on sale, sales were paused after less than 6 days. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

In Downtown Disney, the foundation has started to come together for the new, and hopefully final, location for Earl of Sandwich. No timeline has been posted on when construction will wrap up, but the sooner the better! – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

This Friday, January 24th, is Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney. Inside the park, a cavalcade, appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players, themed games, and more will take place. In Downtown Disney, there will be an overtime fan zone with entertainment, activities, and photo ops. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

New dinner menu items have appeared at the Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland. Three new “folds,” including a Plant-Based Veggie Fantasyland Fair Fold with cauliflower, quinoa, arugula, hash browns, cheese, and chili-lime aioli for $13, the Burger Fantasyland Fold with seasoned ground beef, hash browns, cheese, white cheese sauce, and burger sauce for $14.99, and a Spicy Chicken Fantasyland Fair Fold with four-chili spiced chicken patty, hash browns, cheese, white cheese sauce, and pickle aioli for $13.99. Also, a Salted Caramel Butter Cake Sundae with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, and pretzel sticks is available for lunch and dinner for $8.49. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/

Guests staying at the Pixar Place Hotel starting in February will have a change to their pool plans. The Pixar Place Pool deck will be under refurbishment starting February 3rd, with no end date given at this time. The pools at the Disneyland Hotel will be available for Pixar Place guest use during the closure. The pool deck will remain open for fireworks viewing on select nights. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/20/this-popular-disney-hotel-pool-is-closing-for-refurbishment/

This week, Disney helps with the wildfire response, construction has started on a highly anticipated project, the Lunar New Year celebration starts this week, a change coming to the Sip and Savor pass, we talk to Author Ken Bruce about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, and more!

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Construction has officially begun on the expansion to Avengers Campus. Sunday, January 12th the Timon parking lot was closed to start construction. A lot of prep work still needs to be completed before any vertical construction can begin, but it has started! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/12/confirmed-construction-just-started-on-disneys-avengers-campus-expansion/

For Weeklyteers who want to get in on the Beverage Education & Tasting Seminars for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, tickets and reservations are now open. The festival will run from February 28th through April 21st. Visit the link in the show notes for all the details and to book your spot! – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/food-wine-beer-spirits-tasting-seminars/#tab-panel-block2-1

If a casting call is any indication, there is a new show coming to DCA this summer. The casting call is looking for “vibrant, energetic, and dynamic vocalists of all gender identities.” The performer chosen will be a DJ host who is youthful, quirky, and has great comedic timing, according to the post. This could be a new show moving into the Disney Theatre, home to the Disney Jr. Dance Party. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/casting-new-show-disney-california-adventure-s25/

Fans of the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney may be wondering where it went soon. The location is getting a new sign “Disney Storyland Boutique.” Once the new sign is installed, the shop should also be reopening in the old Wonderground Gallery location. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/

A Megabot sipper from Big Hero 6 is available for purchase in Disney California Adventure starting Friday. The sipper is in the shape of a Megabot – the robot seen in the opening scenes of the movie. Guests can purchase this item at both restaurants in San Fransokyo. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/new-big-hero-6-megabot-sipper-coming-soon/

Lunar New Year arrives at Disney California Adventure later this week and the six food marketplace booths are already setup, with menus and pricing revealed. It looks like the pricing has increased on the items, so a Sip and Savor Pass might be the way to go. No pricing has been released for the pass at this time. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/

When purchasing a Sip and Savor pass this year, you will have another choice to make: what design do you want? This year’s passes will come in three limited designs which pay homage to either Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean cultures, while also featuring Disney characters in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/sip-and-savor/

A new beignet has come to the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. The Chocolate Hazelnut-flavored Mickey-shaped Beignets are basically Nutella beignets! There is an optional chocolate-hazelnut dipping sauce which you can get for $1.39. The beignets themselves can be purchased in a 3-pack for $6.49, or a 6-pack for $10.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/10/review-did-disney-just-make-mickey-beignets-even-better/

With Jolly Holiday closed for a major refurbishment, you might be craving some of the treats that usually call this location home. Fear not! A few of the items have moved to Refreshment Corner next door. Most notably are a couple of the breakfast croissants, and the Matterhorn Macaroon. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/refreshment-corner/menus/breakfast/

This week, Parkside Market is open in Downtown Disney, we have the location and menu details, dates for two unofficial days at the resort have been announced, a new Haunted Mansion sipper, the return of a nighttime spectacular for the next few months, we finish our conversation with David Bossert, and more!

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We have a date for Adventureland Day at Disneyland this year! Sunday, March 2nd is the day for the event this year. This unofficial event celebrates the fun and exotic nature of the land, with guests dressing up in their Adventureland best. To follow along with all the fun, check out the link in our show notes! – https://www.instagram.com/p/DEaYBc-R9Gq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The Spring dates for Dapper Days have been announced! In Disneyland, Dapper Days will be April 12th and 13th. April 13th is the day in Disneyland, with the 12th being the Dapper Day Expo at the Disneyland Hotel. Over at Walt Disney World, Dapper Days are April 26th and 27th, with park dates to be announced. Tickets for the Expo and more are available in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/01/every-dapper-day-event-announced-for-disney-world-and-disneyland-in-2025/#more-997834 https://dapperday.com/

It was just a matter of time before another Haunted Mansion collectible came out. For this release, the Bride from the Mansion is in the form of a sipper! It features Constance Hatchaway in a translucent plastic, holding a candelabra in one hand, and a bridal bouquet in the other. Her heart beats red in her chest, and has a black and gold shoulder strap. It will be available for purchase starting January 14th at the Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Cafe, and Harbour Galley for $35. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/07/calling-all-haunted-mansion-fans-youre-gonna-want-to-see-this-new-souvenir/#more-999639

Guests visiting the resort before the 70th anniversary kicks off will have some returning entertainment to hold them over. Mickey’s Mix Magic is coming back starting January 7th. The show will be projections only during the week, with fireworks and projections on the weekends and holidays. – https://www.micechat.com/407414-disneyland-update-9-essential-changes-2025/

Haunted Mansion Holiday just closed to return it to the classic Haunted Manson, and yet and we already have the date in 2025 when the favorite will return! August 22nd Jack Skellington and his group of Halloweentown friends will return to wreck the halls of the Haunted Mansion. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/07/disney-announces-return-dates-for-haunted-mansion-holiday/

This week, Madame Leota has arrived in New Orleans Square, bringing with it a rumored upgrade for the bride, an opportunity to meet Bluey is coming, the queue for Pirates may be getting a major upgrade, new merchandise for 2025, construction wrapping up around the resort, we talk to Author, Artist, and Filmmaker David Bossert, and more!

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With the return of the classic Haunted Mansion later this month, Imagineering might have a new surprise for guests! A new bride may appear in the attic of the mansion. A sneak preview of this new bride may be seen in the Madame Leota shop as a portrait. The new bride is rumored to have a cutting-edge blend of classic and modern effects. The goal is to elevate the character to the same level as the Hatbox Ghost, who appeared in 2016. – https://www.micechat.com/407093-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-secrets-holiday-hustle-whats-next/

The queue for Pirates of the Caribbean frequently sprawls throughout New Orleans Square. MiceChat reports that Imagineers are working on a solution to this issue. The solution could replace some classic areas like the Port Royal shop, Royal Street Veranda quick service window, and the small courtyard between the shops. As sad as it may be to lose these locations, an extended, more themed, indoor queue might be a good thing for New Orleans Square. – https://www.micechat.com/406689-disneyland-update-from-christmakkah-to-construction-swashbuckling-surprises/

With the start of a new year comes new merchandise for that year. For 2025, there is the Disney Play in the Park collection – Disneyland Version, which features fun activities for guests to enjoy while at Disneyland. A wide selection of items are in this collection. Disneyland 2025 Dated merchandise is also out. This year, the design is more colorful, with the 2025 being more of a solid color, in most of the apparel designs. This also means that select 2024 merchandise is 50% off now. – https://www.micechat.com/406875-disneyland-merchandise-update-new-year-new-gear-for-2025/

One of the last parts of the Downtown Disney expansion is making great progress! The walls have come down around Parkside Market, which means that the location could open any day now! The building will house Sip & Sonder, GGs Chicken Shop, Seoul Sister, and Vista Parkside Market when it opens. – https://www.micechat.com/407093-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-secrets-holiday-hustle-whats-next/ https://www.parksidemarketla.com/

Something is finally happening at the old ESPN Zone building in Downtown Disney! Construction walls have gone up around the building and permits show that the space will split into three spaces, two downstairs, and one upstairs. – https://www.micechat.com/407093-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-secrets-holiday-hustle-whats-next/

A construction project long in the works between Cars Land and Avengers Campus has finally wrapped up. A new guest seating area has been added across from Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. The area was previously themed with desert plants. This area will be great to enjoy Cozy Cone delights. – https://www.micechat.com/407093-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-secrets-holiday-hustle-whats-next/

Something has returned to the Indiana Jones Adventure queue! The safety video with Sallah has returned to a more extended version with more theming than just the “use the seatbelts” section. This is a welcome return as the video was able to loop multiple times for each guest recently. – https://www.micechat.com/407093-disneyland-update-haunted-mansion-secrets-holiday-hustle-whats-next/

ans of the Australian hit animated show Bluey have something big to celebrate! A Bluey movie is coming to theaters, which means that Bluey and her family will be at the resort. No firm timeline yet, but it is coming. A preview of what this could look like was at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event where Bluey and Bingo had a meet and greet. – https://www.micechat.com/406689-disneyland-update-from-christmakkah-to-construction-swashbuckling-surprises/

This week, details on an annual holiday tradition, Magic Keyholders are getting a lot of perks in the new year, new entrance gates are coming soon, a couple of lengthy refurbs have finally wrapped up, Teresa talks about her experience on the Disney Treasure, and more!

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Magic Keyholders have some perks coming up in 2025. From January 7th through January 13th, a souvenir pin giveaway, and Disney character PhotoPass event will be at Disneyland. These items will be available at the Starcade in Tomorrowland. Starting January 8th, a Magic Key Stitch popcorn bucket will be available that comes with $2 refills through February 19th. A Disney PhotoPass magic shot will also be offered to Magic Keyholders starting on January 8th from dusk to park close. 50% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available from January 6th though January 31st. There are also some deals on stays at Disneyland Resort hotels. Check out the link in the show notes for all the details. – New Year, New Perks — Exclusive Popcorn Bucket and MORE Revealed for Disneyland Passholders | the disney food blog

A new set of entrance gates have been unveiled at Disneyland. This is a project that has been progressing through versions for the last year at Disney California Adventure. It appears the resort has landed on a system that will work for them. The new gates allow guests to scan their own tickets and take a photo if one is not on file, allowing entrance with a valid park ticket and reservation. The new system should cut down on the amount of cast needed at the entrance to the parks and could result in faster entry for experienced guests. – Disneyland Update – Tiger Unleashed, Gate Update & Legal Fallout

A missing element has returned to the Jungle Cruise. The temple that the Bengal Tiger was housed in has been restored. The previous show scene was removed after the elements and time had taken it’s toll. After almost a year and considerable work, the restored scene looks great. – Disneyland Update – Tiger Unleashed, Gate Update & Legal Fallout

Another update at Disneyland has happened at Pixie Hollow. The lagoon area has been under construction for months, with no clear explanation on what was being done. Now that the walls have come down, we know that a new fountain and water features were being installed. Little themed elements have returned to the area, and the painted blue lagoon looks refreshing and clean. The meet and greet area is still under refurbishment. – Disneyland Update – Tiger Unleashed, Gate Update & Legal Fallout

Cast members who were working at the resort when Measure L was passed will be getting some back pay. Measure L is the Anaheim minimum wage law. Cast members who were not being paid the Anaheim minimum wage, which took place over five years(!) will get 100% of their back wages, including overtime, minus tax withholdings, along with 10% interest on those payments. – https://www.micechat.com/406206-disneyland-update-tiger-unleashed-gate-update-legal-fallout/

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This week, Disneyland has posted events for 2025, we have all the details and events, Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary details released, After Dark Nites are expanded for 2025, a virtual queue is gone, we have a Hub Crawl/DLWeekly crossover, and more!

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The 70th Anniversary of Disneyland begins on May 16th and goes through Summer 2026. As part of this celebration, a new World of Color Happiness! show will debut, Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration, Paint the Night parade, and Wondrous Journeys fireworks will return. Walt Disney – A Magical Life will debut on Main Street, and construction will begin on the Avengers Campus expansion. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ https://www.micechat.com/405504-disneyland-update-bayou-undo-70th-to-do-candlelight-too/

Disneyland After Dark Nites will also be returning for 2025. Sweetheart’s Nite has expanded to 8 nights in late January and early February, 90s Nite on two nights in March, Star Wars Nite on 8 nights in April and early May, and Pride Nite on June 16th and 18th. Oogie Boogie Bash is back in mid-August with 7 nights, September with 11 nights, and October with 13 nights! – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is now easier to access for guests. As of December 10th, the virtual queue option has been discontinued and there is a standby queue. Of course Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Premier Pass are also available. The virtual queue for The Haunted Mansion has also ended, with standby and Lightning Lanes being options for guests. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/12/08/date-announced-for-end-of-tiana-bayou-adventures-virtual-queue-in-disneyland/ https://www.micechat.com/405504-disneyland-update-bayou-undo-70th-to-do-candlelight-too/

The annual tradition of the Candlelight Processional took place this last week on December 7th and 8th. The surprise narrator for this year was Kathryn Hahn from Marvel’s WandaVision and Agatha All Along on Disney+. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/12/08/celebrity-spotted-guess-which-surprise-guest-just-narrated-disneys-candlelight-processional/#more-993702 https://www.micechat.com/405504-disneyland-update-bayou-undo-70th-to-do-candlelight-too/

Last week we talked about the D-Lander store opening in Downtown Disney. This week, the new Avengers-themed shop, Avengers Reserve, opened. The new shop features a ton of Marvel characters inside and out. There is a large selection of Marvel clothing, toys, figures, and more! – NEWS: Two NEW Stores Have Officially Opened in Downtown Disney | the disney food blog https://www.micechat.com/405504-disneyland-update-bayou-undo-70th-to-do-candlelight-too/

With the expansion of Avengers Campus happening in 2025, the Red Car Trolley is closing. Disney announced that the last operating day for the attraction will be February 8th. One of the trolleys should be parked on Buena Vista Street to allow for photos during construction. No word on if the attraction will return after construction is completed. – BREAKING: CLOSING Date Announced for Classic Disneyland Attraction | the disney food blog https://www.micechat.com/405504-disneyland-update-bayou-undo-70th-to-do-candlelight-too/

A new addition has been spotted on the new Madame Leota shop next to the Haunted Mansion. The sign for the shop “Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond” has a crystal ball and some spectral smoke. Unlike the other signs all over Bayou Country, this is a flat sign and not a fancy carved sign. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Bayou Undo, 70th To-Do, & Candlelight Too!

More sights and sounds are coming to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Disneyland had filed permits a few weeks ago for adding projectors to the area and Disneyland has confirmed that projections will be added to the Fire of the Rising Moons show. – https://blogmickey.com/2024/12/disneyland-projection-effects-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

This week, work could be starting soon on the Avengers Campus expansion, Disneyland helps families for Thanksgiving, more Haunted Mansion queue details, Pixar Place celebrates it’s first holiday, the snack cart in the Grand Californian lobby has expanded, Downtown Disney shops opening, we finish our conversation with Kaye, and more!

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Last week was Thanksgiving in the United States, and Walt Disney World and Disneyland helped those in need. In Anaheim, Disneyland teamed up with Northgate Gonzalez Markets to deliver groceries to 125 families, and $15,000 in holiday food vouchers to community nonprofits. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, Anaheim Independica Family Resource Center, and Chrysalis Anaheim were all recipients of the vouchers. – Disney Serves Up Food for Families in Need this Thanksgiving – Disney Parks Blog

We talked about the new Haunted Mansion queue last week on the podcast, and even more in the bonus episode that is out now for supporters, but Disney has posted even more about it on the Disney Parks Blog. The first part of the new queue was designed by Master Gracey, one of the mansion’s ghosts. Further along is Madame Leota’s garden. Finally, near the back of the queue is the mansion greenhouse, which belongs to all the mansion’s ghosts. The new shop also has a name now – Somewhere Beyond. Before being a shop, the cariiage house was home to the mansion’s head caretaker, but Madame Leota took over. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/new-haunted-mansion-experiences-disneyland/

This holiday season is the first for the newly reimagined Pixar Place Hotel. There are multiple trees around the lobby, each themed to a different Disney/Pixar movie. In addition to the trees, there are also other holiday decorations around the guest areas, inside and out. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Holiday Humbugs, Haunted Happenings & the Pricing Paradox

The snack cart in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel lobby has been expanded. New counters and cabinetry have been installed, making this look like a more permanent location that blends in with the Craftsmen style of the hotel. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Holiday Humbugs, Haunted Happenings & the Pricing Paradox

One of the new shops has opened in Downtown Disney! D-Lander. which features high-end products and collaborations with different clothing and jewelry brands. Later this week, Avenges Reserve will open next door, featuring a selection of Marvel themed items. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Holiday Humbugs, Haunted Happenings & the Pricing Paradox

Before the Walt Disney – A Magical Life shop even debuts to the public, there is already some controversy. The immediate family of Walt Disney himself are asking guests to write in to the company to get the animatronic Walt scrapped. Joanna Miller posted on Facebook that Walt never wanted to be an animatronic, and doing so is going against his wishes. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Holiday Humbugs, Haunted Happenings & the Pricing Paradox

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This week, Imagineering picks up some Themed Entertainment Awards, Thanksgiving meal options, Magic Keyholder’s can pick up a free gift, The Haunted Mansion queue has opened, big changes to the D23 membership plans, we talk to Kaye from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and more!

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For Weeklyteers who are looking to spend Thanksgiving in Disneyland, there are a couple of places to get a meal to celebrate. Carnation Cafe will have a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner for $25, which includes an oven-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cornbread stuffing. A kid’s size is just $15. The Plaza Inn also has a Thanksgiving Dinner. For $18.99, guests get carved turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce. A child’s portion is available for $10.49. For a snack, there is a Thanks-mass Sandwich at Jolly Holiday, and a Turkey Dinner Potato at Troubadour Tavern. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

Another gift is available for Magic Keyholders at the resort. From November 27th through December 6th, while supplies last, keyholders can pick up a Moana 2 custom print. It can be picked up at Disneyana, Kingswell Shop, and Wonderground Gallery. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanriller_/?hl=en

The extended queue of the Haunted Mansion has finally debuted to guests! The new extended queue has a lot of details to look at and enjoy. The path winds through some gardens, Madame Leota’s enchanted garden, and past new crypts. Guests in mobility devices enter through the main entrance of the mansion, and exit through a new, accessible elevator that features a gallery of original artwork for the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

The Main Street Train Station is finally out from behind scrims and looks great! With the Candlelight Processional happening soon, it needed to be complete for the setup that features that station as a stage and backdrop. The displays inside the station have been cleaned up and look great, with the roof being completely replaced, and the decorative elements getting a good polish. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

The Lego store has reopened in Downtown Disney, but has little to show for the refurbishment. None of the new Lego sculptures have been installed, with no word on if they are coming at all. Hopefully they have just been delayed and will show up in the future. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

The upcoming Parkside Market at the west end of Downtown Disney has received some of the final signage for the stores that will call this location home. Parkside Market, Sip & Sonder, and D-Lander signs have all been installed and look nearly ready to open. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

When Ray’s Berets opened in Bayou Country, Ray had his home decked out for Halloween. Well, now that Halloween is over, he has decorated for Christmas! He has a couple of stockings hung by the fireplace, and a tree setup with a gift nearby. MiceChat reports that Imagineers mentioned that Ray will be redecorating for many holidays throughout the year. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

Magic Keyholders who might be holding out on using Lightning Lane can get it at a discounted price in January. From January 6th through January 31st, the discount for Lightning Lane will be doubled when using the Magic Key to enter the parks. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

If you want some truly original holiday merchandise, stop in to Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney! Din Tai Fung’s mascots are available in a plush purse, and clip-on plushie version. A pair of holiday ornaments are also available. – https://www.micechat.com/404239-disneyland-news-mansion-construction-thanksgiving-crowds/

There is a gingerbread house in the Grand Californian lobby, in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion, and now one in the Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen on Main Street! What makes this one special is that it is Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle! – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCzb2ihP1DF/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, is updating the membership plans. The general membership level, which includes a weekly newsletter, seasonal activations, and access to sweepstakes and general events will remain free. Starting January 1st, there will be THREE new gold membership levels. Each level will include access to D23 evetns, discounts, and special offers, with the addition of an exclusive D23 Gold Membership Kit, which comes with a membership certificate and card, a Savings Passport, collectible stitch pin, Goofy and Max car magnet, and a special Disney Lorcana trading card. Starting with the Spring 2025 issue of the Disney twenty-three publication, it will be offered in a digital and interactive version. These are all included in the Gold Member Essential Plan at $49.99 a year. For $99.99 per year, you can get the Gold Member Choice Plan with includes all the essential plan items, plus one exclusive item. Choice plan members can choose between a spirity jersey, pin box set, fan pack with a crossbody bag, water bottle, and twill cap, or a replica of the Disneyland Park Entrance plaque, a reproduction of Walt Disney’s annotations from 1955, and 70th anniversary book. Finally, the Gold Complete plan includes everything in the Essential Plan and all four of the exclusive items in the Choice Plan for $299.99. – https://d23.com/new-gold-membership-plans-2025/

This week, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure had a star-studded opening, take a ride with the Imagineers on the new attraction, Louis’ Critter Club also debuted, Deadpool is back for the holidays, a Disney+ resort discount is available, runDisney details announced, we talk about the history of candy canes, and more!

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If you ever wanted to experience an attraction with an Imagineer, there is a perfect video on YouTube for you! Imagineers rode Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and talked about behind the scenes information and unique details. They had a blast experiencing their hard work of the last few years to transform Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLeHJ7KL6s&t=10s

Louis’ Critter Club opened a couple of days early in Bayou Country last week. The shop is themed as a theater for the bands you see inside the attraction. Highlights include dressing rooms, the stage, and Mama Odie’s box seat. There is also a lilly pad lounge with drinks served with flies for the frog patrons. – https://www.micechat.com/403284-disneyland-news-construction-holidays-tianas-bayou/

Just when you thought Deadpool was gone from the parks, he is back for the holidays! This time, he is reading holiday stories in his unique way, and adding his commentary. Not only that, he is also in his own Santa Claus suit! You can catch Deadpool daily through the holiday season at Disney California Adventure. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/17/im-astonished-the-disney-parks-figured-out-exactly-what-i-wanted-for-christmas/ https://www.micechat.com/403284-disneyland-news-construction-holidays-tianas-bayou/

Disney+ members have a new discount at the resort. From now until December 17th, Disney+ subscribers can get a 3-day, 1 park per day ticket for $330, which is valid from November 18th through December 27th. The ticket is valid for 13 days after first use, or on December 27th, whichever comes first. You can add park hopping or Lightning Lane Multi Pass for an additional fee. Be sure to sign in with your email address that is associated with your Disney+ account to get the discount. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/13/a-new-disney-ticket-discount-is-available-now/

The 2025 runDisney Half Marathon theme has been announced! For 2025, Villains are the focus of the races. The races will take place from September 4th through 7th, 2025. Over the four days, yoga, kids races, a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and a challenge will all be available. Representing the 5K will be Ursula, the 10K is Cruella, the Half is Maleficent, and the challenge, which can be completed by running in the 10K and Half marathon, is Pain and Panic from Hercules. Registration opens November 26th for Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, and December 3rd for the general public. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/13/disney-announces-villains-theme-for-2025-half-marathon-weekend-races/

As we predicted last week, the walls came down from Magnolia Park in New Orleans Square. This is the area between the Haunted Mansion and Tiana’s Palace. The area look great, with a relocated popcorn cart back by the New Orleans Square Train Station, open walkways with nicely themed concrete, an updated bandstand, and new lighting. – https://www.micechat.com/403284-disneyland-news-construction-holidays-tianas-bayou/

On the other side of the Haunted Mansion, the walls also came down around the Carriage House near the exit to the attraction. Exterior details are continuing to be added as the opening gets closer. The extended queue for the Haunted Mansion is still under construction and mostly behind walls, but is looking great and even has a music loop! – https://www.micechat.com/403284-disneyland-news-construction-holidays-tianas-bayou/

This week, Candy Cane dates have been released, holiday entertainment has been announced, along with Candlelight Processional dates, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure brings some changes, New Orleans Square construction updates, we talk to Teresa about her upcoming trip on the Disney Treasure, and more!

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Holiday entertainment has been announced for the upcoming Holiday season kicking off this Friday. Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure is returning with some new additions. Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season near Paradise Gardens Park, A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland & Miguel will be on Buena Vista Street. Both will perform Monday through Friday. Over at Disneyland, Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends! will be daily at the Fantasyland Theatre. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-2024-holiday-entertainment-at-disneyland-resort/

Returning to the holiday celebration are the Holiday Toy Drummers appearing daily, Disney Viva Navidad Street Party on Saturdays and Sundays, Disney Holiday Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace nightly, A Christmas Fantasy Parade daily, Believe.. In Holiday Magic, Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, and World of Color – Season of Light nightly. Holiday Lightning moments like Buena Vista Street’s Tree Lighting, and “it’s a small world” Holiday lighting will happen nightly. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-2024-holiday-entertainment-at-disneyland-resort/

Dates have been released for the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland. This year, the 600-member choir with a celebrity telling of the story of Christmas will take place on December 7th and 8th, at 5:30pm and 7:45pm both nights. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/10/confirmed-dates-revealed-for-the-candlelight-processional-in-disneyland/

The holidays would not be complete without a themed popcorn bucket or two. This year, a Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket, Mickey Elf Bucket, and Santa Sully Bucket are coming. Each one is limited to two per person, per purchase. Visit the link in the show notes for locations and dates. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/04/warning-these-new-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-going-to-be-popular/

TBA virtual queue and LL MM on opening – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/07/update-disneyland-makes-change-to-tianas-bayou-adventure-virtual-queue-and-youre-gonna-love-it/

With the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, new menu items are coming to Tiana’s Palace. Starting November 15th, the Catfish Po’boy, Jambalaya, and Classic Beignets are coming to the menu! Note that the Beignets are only going to be there for THREE days, November 15th through the 17th! There is also a house-filled beignet which is strawberry cream topped with a strawberry glaze. A Raymond Firefly Straw Clip is also for sale. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/11/breaking-beignet-news-disney-just-announced-3-new-menu-items/

A new pre-show is coming to World of Color – Season of Light to promote the new Moana 2 movie. The promo will be in the form of a short called “Boat Snack” and will play before the start of the holiday version of World of Color. – https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/

The construction at the Haunted Mansion extended queue, shop, and New Orleans Square station is getting closer to completion. The area near New Orleans Square station looks to be ready for guests very soon. The shop at the attraction exit has also made a lot of progress and could be opening in the near future. The extended queue seems to be the one part of this that is still aways away from being complete and ready for guests. MiceChat expects that the walls in New Orleans Square to come down sometime this week. – https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/

Another location is joining in on the Fantasmic! dining packages. Cafe Orleans will have lunch and dinner packages starting January 10th. The package includes a 3-course dining experience. A choice of gumbo or sweet potato and lentil hummus, a steak frites entree with ribeye and petite watercress salad services with a bearnaise sauce or other current entree, and a chocolate decadence tart dessert, which is dark chocolate coffee custard with chocolate cookie crust, topped with a mousse rock and Mickey decoration. – https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPtIetAsxS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The new Downtown Disney shops and restaurants have opening dates and some new details! Avengers Reserve, and D-Lander Shop will open on December 6th, with Disney Wonderful World of Sweets will open later this winter and serve Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn. Parkside Market, which will include Seoul Sister, Sip & Sonder, GG’s Chicken Shop, and the second story bar Vista Parkside Market will open later this winter as well. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/opening-dates-and-details-for-new-downtown-disney-shops-and-restaurants/

We have some new details on Porto’s Bakery and Cafe, as well as the new BBQ restaurant coming to Downtown Disney. The new Porto’s location will be the first with sit-down table service and a full bar. The new BBQ location will be called Pearl’s Roadside BBQ, and be attached to Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon, a steakhouse. Both of these locations will replace the former Tortilla Jo’s. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/opening-dates-and-details-for-new-downtown-disney-shops-and-restaurants/

Life Day eats – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/11/08/we-hope-youre-sitting-down-because-this-is-disney-popcorn-bucket-is-pretty-creepy/ https://www.micechat.com/402608-disneyland-update-bayou-debut-holidays-happen-queuing-questions/