This week, the new addition to Storybook Land is open, the Disney Christmas special is coming to ABC and streaming, A fun holiday character is wandering Downtown Disney, Pixar Place celebrates 30 years of Toy Story, we talk to Director, Animator, and Tiki Enthusiast Paul Briggs, and more!

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This past Friday Storybook Land Canal Boats reopened with the new Tangled scene in the attraction. As guests pass by the tower during the day “When Will My Life Begin?” will play, with “I See the Light” playing after dark. The tower itself fits right in with the rest of the attraction and looks great! - https://www.micechat.com/427319-disneyland-update-wet-weather-holiday-lights-leadership-fights/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/storybook-land-canal-boats-tangled/

The Christmas Special that was taped at the park last month has an air date on ABC, and Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube. December 1st at 8pm eastern Derek Hough will host The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, streaming the next day. The special will have appearances by Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Aloe Blacc, Good Charlotte, Mariah the Scientist, Nicole Sherzinger, Iam Tongi, Bebe Rexha, Tricia Yearwood and more. Special looks of upcoming movies, and performances from the Disney Parks will also be featured. - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-holiday-special-brings-star-studded-performances-across-parks-and-resorts/

A new interactive element has made its way from Disney Springs to Downtown Disney. Douglas Fir, a Christmas tree character, and not just a tree type, has begun making appearances around the shopping district. Douglas interacts with guests verbally, while rolling around the district. He is around daily at 11:30 am-12pm, 12:30 pm-1pm, and 1:30 pm-2pm. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/douglas-fir-makes-disneyland-debut/

The Pixar Place Hotel is celebrating 30 years of Toy Story with a gallery featuring the Art of Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond. The Great Maple also created a Toy Story themed confection made with 70 pounds of premium chocolate manufactured in France. - https://www.micechat.com/427319-disneyland-update-wet-weather-holiday-lights-leadership-fights/

Magic Key holders have some limited time experiences and savings coming for the holiday season. A “Letter to Santa” PhotoPass opportunity will be available from November 14 through December 20th from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Toontown Firehouse. The reserved dining area across from Blue Sky Cellar will return for the Festival of the Holidays, along with a special Sip and Savor Pass design for Key Holders. Commemorative pins and merchandise will also be on hand, exclusive to Magic Key holders. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-magic-key-holiday-2025-perks/

Zootopia 2 premieres in theaters November 26th. Clawhauser, the Zootopia Police Department’s desk clerk, will be meeting and greeting guests in Disney California Adventure starting November 24th. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will still be on hand as well. In addition, a new Zootopia 2 experience premiered in the Animation Academy with the addition of Gary De’Snake. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/clawhauser-disneyland-resort-california-adventure-zootopia-2/

If you count on your coffee from Starbucks in Downtown Disney, you may need to plan an alternative. Baristas from the Downtown Disney location have been on the picket line to improve labor practices. Starbucks Workers United represents 12,000 workers at 650 locations, including the Downtown Disney location. Until the strike is over, the location will remain closed. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/10/downtown-disney-starbucks-suddenly-closed/#more-1082514

SnackChat:

Wetzel’s Pretzels - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/wetzels-pretzels/menus/snack/

Ballast Point - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/ballast-point-brewing-company/menus/lunch/

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Director, Animator, and Tiki Enthusiast Paul Briggs

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