DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

This week, construction walls are up at various places all around the Disneyland Resort, the Frontierland Shooting Gallery reopens, The Anahiem Ducks will be wearing the Disneyland Resort Logo this season, we continue our conversation with Disneyland Ambassador Connie Swanson Lane, and more! 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. News: Construction walls are up as a piece of Disney California Adventure history is coming down as the Paradise Gardens gazebo is removed. The structure originally opened in 2001 as Santa Rosa Seed and Supply in the park’s former Bountiful Valley Farm area before being relocated to Paradise Gardens in 2011. Disney has not announced what will replace it, but construction walls suggest more changes could be on the way. – https://www.micechat.com/444728-disneyland-update-paradise-gardens-gazebo-shootin-exposition-mickey-souvenir-ticket/ Other construction continues across the Disneyland Resort, with walls and scaffolding visible in several areas. In Disneyland Park, refurbishment projects are underway in Adventureland, Rancho del Zocalo, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and parts of Tomorrowland. At Disney California Adventure, exterior work continues on The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, while the walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land has recently reopened after an extended closure. Downtown Disney remains a hub of activity as work continues on the future Porto’s Bakery location, along with exterior refurbishments at several nearby shops and restaurants. – https://www.micechat.com/444728-disneyland-update-paradise-gardens-gazebo-shootin-exposition-mickey-souvenir-ticket/ New aerial photos show the four ticket booths in the Disneyland esplanade have been completely demolished. These booths are being removed to make way for the new pedestrian bridge that will cross Harbor Boulevard. The project will connect the esplanade to a future parking structure and transportation hub. The four recently removed booths join two others that were previously demolished, leaving only two ticket booths remaining in the esplanade area. Those two booths remain open, and guests can also purchase tickets in person at the Lost and Found booth. Demolition equipment remains on site as work continues. The new parking and transportation complex is planned for the current Cast Member parking lot and will include approximately 6,000 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, rideshare and shuttle facilities, and security screening. The project is part of the broader DisneylandForward expansion initiative – https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/aerial-views-reveal-totality-of-ticket-booth-teardown-at-disneyland/ The Anaheim Ducks and Disneyland Resort are expanding their partnership. Beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season, the iconic Disneyland Resort logo will appear on both sides of Ducks players’ helmets during regular season games, playoffs, and team practices.The partnership celebrates the team’s Disney roots. The franchise was originally founded by The Walt Disney Company in 1993 as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, inspired by the hit Disney film. The new sponsorship also includes arena signage, social media content, and a Disneyland-sponsored Ducks home game later this season. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-logo-anaheim-ducks-helmets-2026-27/ After a two-month refurbishment, Disneyland’s Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition has officially reopened. The classic attraction closed in July for what turned out to be a refresh of the historic shooting gallery, including new paint, restored decorative elements, and polished rifles.The good news for fans is that the experience remains largely unchanged. The interactive Old West town, with more than 100 targets, is back in operation, and the price is still just 50 cents for approximately 25 shots. While Disneyland continues to preserve the 1957 attraction, Walt Disney World’s version was removed in recent years. – https://www.micechat.com/444728-disneyland-update-paradise-gardens-gazebo-shootin-exposition-mickey-souvenir-ticket/ SnackChat: Beignet Day – https://www.micechat.com/444728-disneyland-update-paradise-gardens-gazebo-shootin-exposition-mickey-souvenir-ticket/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Ambassador Connie Swanson Lane Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Anzellans are coming to Galaxy’s Edge, candy will be available in bulk at Downtown Disney, Magic Key Holders get a second chance at special merch, Pixar Pier Hotel gets into the spooky spirit, movie nights return to Downtown Disney, we talk to 1966 Disneyland Ambassador Connie Swanson Lane, and more! 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. News: A trio of animatronic Anzellans are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Originally featured at the Imagineering Pavilion during D23, these small alien figure-craftsmen are quickly making their way into the park. They are expected to set up shop behind the checkout register inside the Droid Depot. – https://www.micechat.com/444127-disneyland-update-indiana-jones-refurbishment-primeval-world-pirates-redhead/ Bulk candy sales are now available at the Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney, alongside an exclusive souvenir bulk candy container shaped like a Main Street trash can. Both the candy itself and the plastic trash can container are priced separately at $14.99 each. – https://www.micechat.com/444127-disneyland-update-indiana-jones-refurbishment-primeval-world-pirates-redhead/ Magic Key holders who missed out on the Disney California Adventure Billboard Magnet Set or the License Plate Frame giveaways are being offered a second chance to pick them up! on select dates between September 14 and September 26, 2026. Both items will be available at Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater Courtyard on select dates from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., while supplies last. The magnet set will be distributed on September 14, 16, 18, and 19, followed by the license plate frame pickup on September 21, 23, 25, and 26. – https://www.micechat.com/444127-disneyland-update-indiana-jones-refurbishment-primeval-world-pirates-redhead/ Pixar Place Hotel is getting in on the spooky fun and debuting its first-ever Halloween transformation! The decorations feature artwork of Monsters, Inc. characters dressed up for the season. Designed by Resort Enhancement digital artist Brett Snodgrass in close collaboration with Pixar and Imagineering, the decor imagines Mike, Sulley, and Boo passing candy back and forth through doors between worlds. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-artist-pixar-place-hotel-halloween-makeover/ Downtown Disney Movie Nights kicks off this week! On September 9 at 7 p.m., “Cruella,” starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson will be screened at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn. Movie nights will take place September 16, 23, and 30 and October 7, 14, 21, and 28. Check out Downtown Disney on Instagram for movie title announcements. – https://www.micechat.com/444127-disneyland-update-indiana-jones-refurbishment-primeval-world-pirates-redhead/ SnackChat: Menu changes at Rancho del Zocalo – https://www.micechat.com/444127-disneyland-update-indiana-jones-refurbishment-primeval-world-pirates-redhead/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Ambassador Connie Swanson Lane Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the pathway between Cars Land and Avengers Campus has reopened, Bob Gurr is to be honoured by the International Association of Amusement Parks, Details about the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have been announced, the Main Street Cinema has reopened. We talk about the Entertainment Panel and Legends Ceremony at the Ultimate Fan Event, and more! 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. News: The pathway connecting Cars Land and Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure has reopened after being closed since April 2025 for construction. The reopening also includes a new Take-A-Brake Rest Stop restroom themed as a tire repair shop, with water fountains and a bottle refill station outside. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dca-cars-land-avengers-campus-path-reopens/ The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes original Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr, along with Chip Cleary, Jeffrey Ellis, and Miguel Quintana Pali. Gurr helped develop several Disneyland attractions, including the Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Autopia. The inductees will be honored November 16 during IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/iappa-hall-fame-2026-bob-gurr-chip-cleary-jeffrey-ellis-miguel-quintana-pali/ Even though we are only a couple of weeks into the Halloween Season at the parks, Disneyland has already announced The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The festivities will return November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027. World of Color – Season of Light will return to Disney California Adventure after sitting out last year for the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration. Other returning favorites include A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks at Disneyland, and more. Seasonal attraction overlays will also return, including “it’s a small world” Holiday, Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. – https://www.micechat.com/443516-disneyland-update-holiday-whiplash-disneylandforward-disney-downsizing/ The Main Street Cinema has reopened at Disneyland following a refurbishment, now showing modern Mickey Mouse cartoons on all six screens. On the Disneyland Railroad, Primeval World has also reopened after more than two months of refurbishment, with restored dinosaur figures and updated lighting. The Grand Canyon Diorama, which comes just before Primeval World, remains closed behind construction walls, and Disney has not announced a reopening date for that section. Meanwhile over at DCA, The Silly symphony Swings has also reopened after a major refurbishment that began in April. – https://www.micechat.com/443516-disneyland-update-holiday-whiplash-disneylandforward-disney-downsizing/ https://wdwnt.com/2026/08/silly-symphony-swings-reopens-at-disney-california-adventure-after-lengthy-refurbishment/?fbclid=PAdGRleAUEAuJwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNnGJmEp5wCd-3R7cHcQ8pTDMViMC2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpx5hnUBU7LJUsGWfq_FZ5RRX1zRUIw2qvtm8DSFlm80fDtu_ctUuXZCXhHbs_aem_E3aNY3tKwXA-Fgp9wXN1Zw Discussion Topic: D23 Ultimate Fan Event Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, new safety messages appear at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Celebrate the The Happiest Day in Anaheim, Ground breaking has taken place on the Eastern Gateway Project, we continue our conversation about our experience at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event, and more! 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. News: Disneyland has added new warning signs around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure following multiple recent occurrences of guests not following ride safety rules. The signs now clearly state, “Remain seated at all times. Failure to stay seated will result in removal from the park.” Formerly, the signs read “MAY result in being asked to leave the park. Disney has also added other warnings and is continuing to evaluate additional safety measures for the attraction. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/tba-dlr-new-warning-signs/ Disneyland is celebrating its hometown with a massive community event called the "Happiest Day in Anaheim," featuring surprise pop-up treat stops, character appearances, and family fun across local neighborhoods. To kick things off, Disney VoluntEARS have already surprised over 2,000 local kids and families at area community centers and camps with special treats and giveaways. It is a great way for the resort to give back and share a little extra magic with the city of Anaheim! - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-creates-the-happiest-day-in-anaheim/ Disneyland just officially broke ground on its massive new Eastern Gateway project, which will introduce a multi-level parking structure with over 6,000 spaces and a brand-new transportation hub to the east side of the resort. Joined by Anaheim city leaders and construction partners, resort president Jill Estorino celebrated the milestone, highlighting how the overhaul will feature a dedicated pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard to completely transform and streamline the guest arrival experience. This major infrastructure project paves the way for future resort expansions, ultimately improving traffic flow and opening up new possibilities for the DisneylandForward initiative. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-eastern-gateway-project-groundbreaking/ SnackChat: Halloween Foodie Guide - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-halloween-at-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: D23 Day and days two and three of the D23 Ultimate Fan Event Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Bob Iger receives a window on Main Street, the Play Disney Parks app is going away, Jack Kirby is to be honoured in Avengers Campus, We get a look at the Swinging Wake Street party, new Ewok interactive toys come to Galaxy’s Edge, we discuss our recent trip to the parks, the D23 Ultimate Fan Event, and more! 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. News: Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has been honored with a new window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland, unveiled just before his induction as a Disney Legend. The window, located above the main entrance to the Emporium, presents Iger as the “Chief Architect” of New Century Builders, a reference to the many expansions and changes he oversaw during his time leading Disney. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/bob-iger-window-on-main-street/ Disney is retiring the Play Disney Parks app on September 16, bringing an end to an app that has been part of the parks since 2018. The app offered interactive games and trivia, attraction-based activities, digital achievements, and experiences throughout Disneyland and Walt Disney World. At Disneyland, one of its biggest features was the Star Wars: Datapad, which allowed guests to explore Galaxy’s Edge by scanning objects and interacting with droids. Batuu Bounty Hunters will continue, using MagicBand+ and the existing interactive screens in Galaxy’s Edge. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/play-disney-parks-app-shutting-down/ A new tribute to Jack Kirby, one of the most influential artists and co-creators in Marvel history, is coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. A plaque honoring Kirby is expected to be installed near the existing Stan Lee plaque, recognizing his role in creating many of the characters and visual elements that helped define Marvel. The new plaque gives guests another opportunity to recognize the people whose work helped build the Marvel universe that the land celebrates. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/jack-kirby-avengers-campus-plaque-coming/ Star Wars fans have a new interactive companion to take home from Galaxy’s Edge. The first figure in Disney’s new Batuu Adventure Buddies collection is an adorable interactive Ewok, featuring expressive eyes, motorized facial expressions, and signature Ewok sounds. The $99.99 figure can be customized with themed gear packs inspired by different destinations across the galaxy, which are sold separately for $29.99 each. The Ewok debut on D23 Day at Disneyland with many fans lining up for hours for a chance to be among the first to purchase these new interactive toys. – https://www.micechat.com/440927-disneyland-news-new-tomorrowland-avatar-delayed-d23-2026/ Disneyland has given us a first look at Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake, a new Haunted Mansion-themed street party debuting at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Hosted by Madame Leota, the new entertainment offering brings the Haunted Mansion to DCA, with spooky music, dancing, and several familiar characters from the attraction joining the celebration. Disney released a few preview images and a video ahead of the first Oogie Boogie Bash of the season, which runs on select nights from August 18 through October 31.  – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dlr-madame-leotas-preview-obb/ Three popular entertainment offerings are returning in 2027. Magic Happens is back next summer, while the original World of Color and Remember… Dreams Come True fireworks show will both return in February. Magic Happens originally debuted just before the 2020 park closures, while the classic World of Color has been gone since 2023 and Remember… Dreams Come True was last performed in 2019. The fireworks show will also get some updated projections on “it’s a small world,” the Rivers of America, and Main Street, U.S.A. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-returning-entertainment-for-2027/ Discussion Topic: D23 – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/d23-2026-news-updates-disney-experiences/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.