DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

This week, new light sabres come to Savi’s workshop, record heat hits Southern California, ticket prices have risen, new pin machines appear around the resort, updates for Magic Key holders, we talk to former Disneyland announcers Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon, 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: Exciting news for Star Wars fans heading to Galaxy’s Edge—Savi’s Workshop just got a major tech upgrade! They’ve refreshed the ‘Protection and Defense’ build with a super sleek High Republic look—think white finishes, gold accents, and ancient Jedi symbols. On top of that, all the new sabers have way better sound, smoother blade ignitions, new thermal cutting effects, and you can even grab ‘cracked’ Kyber crystals that switch colors with a quick flick of your wrist. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/new-savis-workshop-lightsaber-offering-and-more/ The newly announced Tournament of Roses Royal Court just kicked off their official duties with a classic tradition—a trip to Disneyland! Selected for their academic leadership and community involvement, the seven high schoolers met up with Mickey and Minnie to celebrate. It’s a fun continuation of Disneyland’s long-standing connection to the Rose Parade, which goes all the way back to when Walt Disney served as Grand Marshal in 1966! – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-tournament-roses-royal-court-2026/ Disney is making moves behind the scenes, reportedly dropping $115 million to buy Yamaha’s 25-acre office campus in Cypress, about six miles from Disneyland! While it’s too far to be a new theme park expansion, it’s likely replacing current administrative offices being torn down for DisneylandForward projects, like the new parking structure. Don’t expect big changes right away, though—Yamaha will be leasing the space back while they relocate, with Disney officially moving in around 2028. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-yamaha-campus-115-million/ Disneyland just rolled out new pin vending machines across the resort! Located at Pin Traders in Downtown Disney, Pixar Pier, and San Fransokyo Square, and some of these giant gumball-style machines even feature Buzz Lightyear and Woody designs. For $18, collectors can grab a capsule containing a randomly selected Series 1 mystery pin. – https://www.micechat.com/445639-disneyland-news-ticket-prices-layoffs-heat-wave/ Anaheim is sweltering under a record-shattering heat wave pushing temperatures up to 105 degrees! If you’re heading to the parks, be sure to stay hydrated, seek out air-conditioned rides and shops, and take plenty of shade breaks to beat the intense Southern California heat. – https://www.micechat.com/445639-disneyland-news-ticket-prices-layoffs-heat-wave/ Starting October 7, Disneyland is removing the no-show penalty for Magic Key holders. Previously, passholders who missed three park reservations within 90 days could be blocked from making or modifying reservations for 30 days. Magic Key holders will also now be able to cancel or modify a reservation until 11:59 p.m. on the day of their scheduled visit, rather than the day before. Park reservations will still be required and remain subject to availability, blockout dates and park capacity. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-magic-key-no-show-penalty-removed/ Disneyland has announced its annual ticket price adjustments for 2026, although many prices are staying the same. The lowest one-day ticket remains $104, while Tiers 1 through 4 are increasing by $5 or less, and the two highest tiers remain unchanged at $199 and $224. Multi-day tickets, Park Hopper tickets, Magic Key passes and parking are also staying at their current prices. Lightning Lane Multi Pass is increasing, with the advance purchase price rising from $31 to $35 per person and the day-of price moving from $37 to $38. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-ticket-price-increase-2026/ SnackChat: Pumpkins and Pancakes plus Breakfast with Santa at Naples – https://www.exploretock.com/naples-ristorante-e-bar-anaheim/experience/494937/pumpkins-pancakes Menu change at Plaza Inn – https://www.micechat.com/445639-disneyland-news-ticket-prices-layoffs-heat-wave/ Discussion Topic: Bill Rogers & Camille Dixon Bill Rogers – https://www.billrogers.la/ Camille Dixon – camilledixon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, a way to track new popcorn bucket and sippers arrives, Disneyland celebrates Hispanic and Latin Heritage month, Zombie Captain America makes an appearance, A new exhibit opens celebrating California Visionaries, ticket prices may soon rise, we continue our conversation with Jim Hollifield 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: Disney Parks Blog has released a brand new guide to help guests track down seasonal popcorn buckets, sippers, and novelty items. The current lineup heavily features Halloween Time merchandise, including popular items like the Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket and Coco lantern sippers. Fans can use these official updates to plan their snack strategies and locate specific collectibles across both parks. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-popcorn-buckets-sippers-novelties/ The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with a brand-new Main Street, U.S.A. shop window display that highlights a family’s journey through Mexico and Latin America. Over in the Downtown Disney District, guests can also check out stunning Encanto and Coco topiaries, including a traditional Colombian Silleta floral display featuring Isabela and a mariachi-clad Miguel. Plus, visitors can enjoy special food offerings, live entertainment like the Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland, and a limited-time appearance by Elena of Avalor! – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-hispanic-heritage-month-window/ Zombie Captain America and the Queen of Hearts made surprise appearances at Oogie Boogie Bash during the special D23 Night on September 27 at Disney California Adventure. Both characters were exclusive to the D23 event and were not part of the regular Oogie Boogie Bash lineup. D23 highlighted the appearances on social media following the event. Oogie Boogie Bash continues on select nights through October 31. – https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/zombie-captain-america-queen-of-hearts-appear-exclusively-for-oogie-boogie-bash-d23-night/ The Forest Lawn Museum has officially opened a fascinating new exhibition called California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton, exploring the decades-long friendship and shared creative visions of the two cultural icons. Running through February 2027, the exhibit features a treasure trove of rare artifacts, including vintage Disneyland ride vehicles, concept artwork, archival photos, and musical scores. Disney fans looking to dive into some unique Southern California history can check out this remarkable collection on display in Glendale now! – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/forest-lawn-ca-visionaries-opens/ The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana is hosting a special series of six classic Disney films curated for local fans.These screenings will be expertly hosted by Disney historian and author Jeff Kurtti, featuring insightful lectures and filmmaker forums. It’s a great local event for park fans looking to dive into Disney history outside of the theme park gates. – https://thefridacinema.org/film-series/walt-disney-studies/ Disneyland visitors should consider locking in their theme park tickets soon, as annual October price hikes are widely expected to hit within the next couple weeks. While historical trends suggest entry-level ticket prices may remain stable, higher-demand tiers, Magic Keys, parking, and add-ons like Lightning Lane will likely see noticeable increases. Disney typically introduces promotional offers, such as California resident ticket deals, right around the same time to help soften the blow for fans. – https://www.micechat.com/445207-disneyland-update-ticket-price-increase-disney-layoffs-rancho-del-zocalo/ SnackChat: Salt and Straw New Halloween Flavours – https://www.micechat.com/445207-disneyland-update-ticket-price-increase-disney-layoffs-rancho-del-zocalo/ Discussion Topic: Jim Hollifield – https://hyperionhistoricalalliance.org stuartngbooks.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, construction continues around the resort, an update to some cast member costumes, familiar parade floats were spotted on the streets of Anaheim, the dioramas are refreshed and back on the Disneyland Railroad 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 on the Esplanade is bringing temporary changes to the guest arrival experience. The east-side security checkpoint will move into the former ticket booth area after the booths are removed, and guests may see adjusted walkways during the project. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-esplanade-security-changes/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddkr4USFMg9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Costuming has replaced the themed “Department of Damage Control” custodial costumes in Avengers Campus with standard white custodial uniforms. This may be because custodial staff also servicing the new restrooms on the walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land. – https://www.micechat.com/444825-disneyland-update-tomorrowland-changes-off-season-closures-churro-hand-tart/ Downtown Disney continues to see significant construction activity. Work is underway on the future Arthur & Sons and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ locations, construction continues at Porto’s Bakery, the former Jamba location is being converted into Bopo Go, and exterior refurbishment is taking place at the Salt & Straw/WonderGround Gallery building. Construction also continues around the LEGO Store and in the resort entrance area near Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/444825-disneyland-update-tomorrowland-changes-off-season-closures-churro-hand-tart/ Magic Happens is returning to Disneyland in 2027, and the parade floats have already made their way back to the resort. Disney shared video of the floats traveling through Anaheim and arriving backstage at Disneyland. The parade originally debuted in 2020, returned for 2023 and 2024, and has not been performed since. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/magic-happens-returns-vid-dlr/ Following the recent reopening of the Primeval World diorama, Disneyland has now completed work on the Grand Canyon Diorama aboard the Disneyland Railroad. The refresh includes updated lighting effects that simulate a sunrise with distant lightning, along with softer thunder sound effects. While the atmosphere has been enhanced, the animals and scenery remain unchanged. – https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/grand-canyon-diorama-reopens-with-updated-lighting-sound-effects-on-disneyland-railroad/ Discussion Topic: Jim Hollifield – https://hyperionhistoricalalliance.org stuartngbooks.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.