This week, Magic Key holders get some treats each week in November, Deadpool is coming back for the holidays, some attractions are returning, construction for Coco could be starting, a new pin for the Key to Disneyland, half marathon medals release, we talk to producers Vern and James about our trip, and more!

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Last holiday season, Deadpool came to Disney California Adventure to share some stories with a Deadpool spin on them. He is coming back for this holiday season, with possible appearances by Wolverine. Also returning this season, with a new look, is Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws. A new Jack Skellington look debuted this Halloween in New Orleans Square. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/holiday-characters-to-spot-at-disneyland/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-parks-reveal-new-sandy-claws-meet-and-greet-character/

Big Thunder has been under refurbishment since September, and it has reopened this past weekend. No major changes have been reported on the refreshed attraction. Another attraction that has been down for a while is getting closer to opening as well. Storybook Land Canal Boats have the walls down and trains have been seen on the Casey Junior track. This could mean a reopening soon. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/02/disneyland-quietly-reopens-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-after-two-month-closure/#more-1079934 https://youtu.be/HrqF8Q1Li5Y?si=ugIWjm-XH8Si26aY&t=186

A confidential demolition permit has been filed by the Disneyland Resort for Disney California Adventure. Since the permit is confidential, there are no details, but Scott Gustin was able to confirm through his sources that this is for the upcoming Coco attraction. Construction on this attraction is scheduled to start this fall. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dca-coco-permits/

The Key to Disneyland Experience has a new final pin option for completing the unlocking throughout the park. A new gold and blue key design has been added as a 10th pin available through the experience. It appears that the other pins are switching from a silver finish to a gold finish as well. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/key-to-disneyland-10th-reward-pin/

The Disneyland Half Marathon will be kicking off at the end of January, so, of course, we have some new medal designs. Joy is on the 5K, Sourcerer’s Apprentice Mickey is on the 10K, “it’s a small world” kids are on the Half Marathon, Dumbo and Timothy Mouse are on the Dumbo Double Dare, the Partners Statue is on the runDisney Coast to Coast, and Stitch is on the Kids Races medals. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-medals/

This past week, Disneyland laid off approximately 100 cast members across several teams. The resort explained that they are reorganizing their operations. The positions were salaried, and not any hourly cast members. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-lays-off-100-cast-members-october-2025/ https://www.micechat.com/426327-disneyland-news-holiday-layoffs-construction-park-updates/

Hurricane Melissa severely impacted Jamaica, which Disney Cruise Line sails to for some itineraries. The Walt Disney Company has committed $1 million to assist cast and crew in the region, as well as UNICEF, World Central Kitchen, and Good360 who are providing relief in the country. – https://www.micechat.com/426327-disneyland-news-holiday-layoffs-construction-park-updates/ https://www.facebook.com/dclcrewandcommunity/

Churro Talk With Vern

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