DLW 337: Pixar Fest with Lyndsey and Bethany

May 15, 2024

This week, good news for Disneyland Forward, a familiar face is scheduled to receive some TLC, some news from Walt Disney World, Fantasmic! dining packages return, we talk with our friends Lyndsey and Bethany about Pixar Fest and more!

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News:

Last week as we were recording the show, the Anaheim city council gave their final approval for the Disneyland Forward Project! Ken Potrock announced that in the first 10 years, Disney will be investing at least $1.9 billion in the resort. They estimate that the project will bring 4500 operational jobs to the Disneyland Resort as well as nearly 9000 construction jobs over the first 10 years! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/our-future-starts-now-with-disneylandforward/

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is under going a major refurbishment. Disneyland filed permits valued at $5 million in updates with the city of Anaheim. According to city records, the extended refurbishment will replace show elements, lighting, audio and show systems. The permits also indicates an existing platform will be replaced, a new turntable will be installed along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing work will be performed on the attraction. – https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocregister.com%2F2024%2F05%2F09%2Fdisneyland-gives-great-moments-with-mr-lincoln-a-5-million-makeover%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3GUI_s9gYWyvZmg64tDX7xihjPu9ZOzEj_3zhv_hHPIs7nMOsxVB4INS0_aem_AcIEJc9G_ICx8cP9-v_dclpZX79FUIOTv3t9CoH3XGydcvgCIENjYnOMR_LRtzA0hm8gktqHWGtZFRQHNWvVnfL4&h=AT0Bj7Njl9EaOCT_0GJfqtveJNDVqd0zNcKGP1G3abF7DbR0pttarbTnHGLkpe5lSUGYLTauAdxAh_AY0BPW8dAHFKm0FLIH3Yp9SW-JXIIR3vIul6Mh-i5auid9geVxnA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2PFyyoUwjS1QATYco7RHZUlQXmLDObJIuaAha92BV7VUIM6XPnUAl2z_thyK_n6WpFoJSWOQHjRugbT8viD7amYlaZidRJezsBzonJV42V_3oqS0r-ufiZdhw7CtOIc5RDZKCExpnPqN_NcL6Gj0tGlEen0zCz4QjlRqgPHmvcqLQaE8lKE8mtrkLu9Meiwex4V4m4lQ2YU-dvBGmL5mv4V00jzfZuQg_8r6cwAQ

This past weekend was Mother’s Day and Disneyland was in on the celebrations. The parks provided thousands of fresh carnation flowers that were gifted to all mother’s visiting! Special themed brunches and treats were also available for purchase. – Disneyland Update: Tiana’s Timeline, Expansion Approved + Pixar, Fantasmic & More! (micechat.com)

Pixarfest is now in full swing. Over the weekend the 6 themed Marketplace booths opened for guests to enjoy more themed Pixar eats. The Marketplaces are opened every day from 10:30am – 9pm. Unlike other food events at DCA, a tasting card is not available. – https://www.micechat.com/386487-disneyland-news-tianas-timeline-expansion-approved-pixar-fantasmic-more/

For this next bit of news, we head over to Walt Disney World. We have an opening date for their version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!! June 28th visitors can visit Tiana and friends on her new adventure to find the missing ingredient for the party, music! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/tianas-bayou-adventure-opens-june-28-at-walt-disney-world/ https://www.micechat.com/262305-breaking-news-splash-mountain-to-become-princess-and-the-frog-themed/

Fantasmic! returns to Disneyland on May 24th and this past week, dining packages with reserved seating became available again! There has been a change in the line up, Fantasmic dining packages will be offered at the River Belle Terrace and Blue Bayou Resturants. Be sure to visit the Disneyland website or app to make your reservations. –

This past weekend was Mother’s Day and Disneyland was in on the celebrations. The parks provided thousands of fresh carnation flowers that were gifted to all mother’s visiting! Special themed brunches and treats were also available for purchase. – Disneyland Update: Tiana’s Timeline, Expansion Approved + Pixar, Fantasmic & More! (micechat.com)

SnackChat:

River Belle Terrace – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/river-belle-terrace/menus/brunch

Discussion Topic:

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