In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about our experience at "Taste of Universal" last weekend. In the news we discussed Disneyland tickets going on sale as well as Disney updating their "look" for cast members. We also compared annual passes to other Southern California theme parks. Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 11:52 "Taste of Universal": 48:30 Recommendations: 1:21:19 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Links of stories discussed: Disneyland Tickets! https://disneyland.disney.go.com/tickets/ Disney Look https://disneyland.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=ticket,ph&defaultSegment=ticket Recommendations: Allison Universal is fun, you should go Justin MLS is BACK! Kaitlin @LostWeekenders on Instagram Book Club #TronBefore2028
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin brought a March Madness style bracket for us to determine the ultimate Disneyland snack. In the news we had a long discussion around DisneylandForward, including lots of predictions, and share an update on Disney's new theatrical release calendar. #TronBefore2028 Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 6:44 This Week in Disney History: 34:06 Snack Madness: 42:45 Recommendations: 1:16:23 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Links and Stories Discussed DisneylandForward DisneylandForward website: https://disneylandforward.com OC Register Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/03/25/disneyland-unveils-plans-for-theme-park-retail-and-parking-expansion/ LA Times Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-03-25/disneyland-forward-proposal-shops-attractions-parking-resorts Recommendations: Kaitlin Class Action Park - HBO Max Allison In CA, April 1st, 50+ vaccinations open In CA, April 15th, 16+ vaccinations open
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Justin brings a return of the recurring series, ______ or Something Justin thought of while having a Shower Beer, featuring random Disney Promotions and Marketing. In the news we had a long discussion around Disneyland Reopening, including lots of predictions (when will Avenger's Campus open?!) and share an update on the changes coming to Jungle Cruise! Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 News: 11:20 This Week in Disney History: 45:13 Disney Promotion or Something Justin Thought of While Having a Shower Beer: 56:12 Recommendations: 1:22:23 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Links and Stories Discussed Disneyland Reopening! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/magic-is-back-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks-plan-to-reopen-on-april-30/ Disney announced further details around the refurb of Jungle Cruise https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/ Allison's Recommendation: Bystander Intervention training https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/events
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a couple games, one at the top of the show in which we guess the Cameo price for celebrities, then to round out the show Name That Category. In the news we talk "A Touch of Disney" the DCA Food event, a theme park analysis report discussing 50% of DLR's attendees being Passholders, along with Disney closing Blue Sky Studios, among other stories! Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 Guess the Cameo Prices: 10:18 News: 21:00 This Week in Disney History: 54:38 Name That Thing: 59:23 Recommendations: 1:06:16 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Links and Stories Discussed "A Touch of Disney" - DCA Event https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/a-touch-of-disney/#drawer-card-ticketInformation Disneyland’s annual passholders accounted for half of attendance, analysts say https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/12/disneylands-annual-passholders-accounted-for-half-of-attendance-analysts-say/ Disney Closes Blue Sky Studios https://deadline.com/2021/02/blue-sky-studios-closing-disney-ice-age-franchise-animation-1234690310/ California State Assembly Bill to Reopen Parks Sooner Introduced https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB420 Walt Disney World Mask Policy Update https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2021/02/27/disney-world-updates-face-mask-policy-for-dining-locations
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we introduce our new dogs, catch up on what we have been up to then we discuss what Disney films we would introduce to friends that have never heard of Disney. Sorry, no news this episode, some hiccups in the recording process made the middle section not salvageable. Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a few rounds of “What If…” and discuss what the Disney Parks would be like in alternative universes. We also discuss the news that we are now Disneyland Legacy Passholders, Jungle Cruise is receiving a well deserved update, and California’s other theme parks have begun to set reopening date goals, among other stories! Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 Overrated: 8:28 News: 13:25 This Week in Disney History: 35:52 Main Topic: What If…: 38:49 Recommendations: 1:11:57 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm OC Register Story: Disneyland Legacy Cast Members surveyed for new pass options: https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/breaking-disneyland-resort-surveys-guests-on-different-membership-options-that-will-replace-discontinued-annual-passes/ OC Register Story: California’s Great Adventure park in Santa Clara sets reopening date: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/30/first-california-theme-park-sets-2021-reopening-date/ Disney Parks Blog announcement that Jungle Cruise will get revamped, removing racist caricatures of indigenous people: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discover other Grimm Fairy Tales that have not used by Disney and decide if they would make good animated Disney movies. (Spoiler alert - they’re… weird!) We also chat about the news that Disneyland’s AP program is discontinued, that Disney will pause political donations to anyone who voted to reject the electoral college, and that the Muppets are withholding news from us, among other stories! Time Stamps: Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00 This Week in Disney History: 7:55 New to Disney+: 12:48 News: 15:23 Grimm’s Fairy Tales Unusued by Disney: 40:48 Recommendations: 1:00:15 Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes and links: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Deadline Story: Walt Disney Co., Motion Picture Association Halt Contributions To Lawmakers Who Voted To Reject Certification Of Electoral Vote For Joe Biden https://deadline.com/2021/01/walt-disney-company-motion-picture-association-capitol-siege-1234672562/ Disneyland AP Program is over! Statement from Disney: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/annual-passholder-refund-information/ Downtown Disney Getting Some Updates! (Wonderground returning and new Star Wars Trading Post) https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-year-new-tips-for-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-come-now-for-fun-finds-come-again-soon-for-star-wars-trading-post-in-a-new-location/ Lucasfilm Games Star Wars teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349363457557098499?s=20 Lucasfilm Games Indiana Jones teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349024908542558211?s=20
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discuss the dozens of comments highlighting the best parts of a crappy year submitted by YOU our listeners, our own 2020 highlights, plus the things we missed the most in 2020. We also debate if Spirit Jerseys are over or underrated, the new Snow White attraction premiering as soon as Disneyland opens, and the new Star Wars High Republic era kicking off next week. Want to be a part of next weeks episode? Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland to participate in our polls and submit your comments for our main topics each week. Check out our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com. Show notes: Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm Disney Parks Blog article about Snow White's Enchanted Wish: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/ Allison's Recommendation: "This Podcast Will Kill You" episode titled "COVID-19 Chapter 13: Vaccines, Take 2" http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2020/12/22/covid-19-chapter-13-vaccines-take-2/ Kaitlin's Recommendation: Her ongoing Dressember campaign to end human trafficking: https://dressember2020.funraise.org/fundraiser/kaitlin
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about all of your favorite Christmas movies. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we share some of the favorite Disney memories that you wonderful listeners shared with us! We also play a new game, and talk about Disney headlines! Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this special episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin take a deep dive look into ALL the announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020 from December 10th. Everything from Star Wars, the MCU, Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, all the way to FX and Hulu, we geek out about it all. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest news and then try to guess which attractions were planned and which ones Justin made up while drinking some shower beers. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin review the latest in Disney news, from Joe Rohde retiring to Buena Vista Street opening as part of DTD District. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about this week in Disney history, review some Disney news, and play Disney This or That. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and then plan our ultimate Disney Parks Halloween Parties. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, talk about your favorite Halloween movies (Disney or not) and try to guess their Rotten Tomatoes scores. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin and Justin review the latest in Disney news. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and Disney+ news before guessing which movie got the bad Rotten Tomatoes review. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland Rewind, we continue our Pixar Tournament and and discuss Toy Story 3, A Bug's Life, Cars, and Monster's Inc. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and weekendwonderlandpodcast.com
In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we catch up on the latest parks and Disney+ news before playing Extreme Would You Rather. Follow along on Instagram @weekendwonderland and our other social media at https://linktr.ee/Weekendwonderland; check out our website at weekendwonderlandpodcast.com.