This week, new merchandise is coming for the 70th anniversary, the Jonas Brothers celebrate Christmas in a new movie, with photo ops at the park, Porto’s has finally started to make progress, TikiLand Day has been announced for 2026, Magic Key changes, we finish our conversation with Lyndsey about the Disney Destiny, and more!
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News:
With the Disneyland 70th Celebration continuing in the new year, there is even more merchandise being released! The Vault and Castle collections are getting new items like Tinker Bell on a women’s tee, trinket tray, or notepad and pen. More apparel in this collection will feature designs inspired by the early days of Disneyland. The castle collection will offer a new Spirit Jersey, women’s tee, and pine set. – With the Disneyland 70th Celebration continuing in the new year, there is even more merchandise being released! The Vault and Castle collections are getting new items like Tinker Bell on a women’s tee, trinket tray, or notepad and pen. More apparel in this collection will feature designs inspired by the early days of Disneyland. The castle collection will offer a new Spirit Jersey, women’s tee, and pine set. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/
Disneyland is getting in on the festive new movie from the Jonas Brothers for Christmas. A Very Jonas Christmas Movie will have a photo op at Disney California Adventure, and at the Disneyland Hotel. Hotel guests can also catch a screening of the movie. Weeklyteers at home can catch the movie on Disney+ and Hulu. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/a-very-jonas-christmas-at-disney/
Construction has started on the future home of Porto’s Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Disney. The Disney Parks Blog has released new concept art of what the new location will look like once it is completed. This location will be the first Porto’s with sit-down table service and a full bar. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/your-ultimate-guide-to-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/
Tiki fans rejoice! The 6th annual TikiLand Day will be on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at Disneyland. The day will be filled with tiki fun, tiki fashion, tiki art, and escapism. More information will be released in the future, so check out the link in the show notes to stay updated! – https://www.tikilandtrading.com/pages/tikiland-day
Magic Keys have become a little more interesting this past week. The Enchant Key will be discontinued starting on January 13th, and it will be replaced with the Explore Key. The Explore key will cost $999 and include 4 theme park reservations, up to 10% off on select merchandise and dining, 25% off parking in the Toy Story Parking Area, and 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The new pass, along with the Imagine Key will go on sale January 13th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/12/04/new-magic-key-pass-announced-for-disneyland/
This weekend was the 2025 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland. As usual, Town Square was transformed into an outdoor venue to hold the event. This year’s guest narrator was “Coco’s” Benjamin Bratt. – https://www.micechat.com/428308-disneyland-news-candlelight-magic-key-changes-themed-suites/
With the recent release of Zootopia 2, stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan visited the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. This was extra special for Quan, who got his movie start in the 1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, where he played Indy’s kid sidekick, Short Round. Both actors rode while being filmed with the challenge to not react during the attraction. To see the result, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/ke-huy-quan-ginnifer-goodwin-indiana-jones-adventure/
Magic Key Holders can pick up a couple of new, refillable popcorn buckets at Disneyland. The Disney California Adventure 25th anniversary bucket features Mickey and Minnie with a 25th logo for the celebration. There is also a Disneyland Park 70th Celebration bucket. Both buckets offer $2.25 refills from January 13th through February 24, 2026. This excludes flavored popcorn. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-magic-key-popcorn-buckets-2026/
SnackChat:
Splitsville Luxury Lanes – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/splitsville-restaurant/menus/
Discussion Topic:
Owner of Conciears Lyndsey Wells’ experience on the christening of the Disney Destiny – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmBNBST2pVo
