This week, Pirates of the Caribbean reopens with some new magic, Disney Gift cards become easier to use, New Holiday merchandise has been announced, some panels at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event have been revealed, we finish our discussion about my visit to the Tokyo Disneyland Resort and more!
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News:
Disneyland’s legendary Pirates of the Caribbean attraction has officially reopened, and with it a new animatronic! Imagineers combined a mechanical figure with advanced front-projection technology to show a skeleton pirate morphing into a living buccaneer as he lifts and drops a cursed Aztec medallion. This new addition has sparked intense debate among park fans, with critics arguing that the realistic appearance and loud sound effects disrupt the original eerie, silent atmosphere crafted by the original imagineers. – https://www.micechat.com/438200-disneyland-news-4th-of-july-pirates-controversy-earl-of-sandwich-opens-tiana-troubles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=331z0nOZJw0
Great news for anyone who loves using Disney gift cards: the official apps for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland just got a massive upgrade. You can now finally save a gift card directly to your digital wallet as your default payment method instead of having to copy and paste that long 16-digit number every single time. It is a total game-changer for speeding up your mobile food orders and merchandise checkout lines during your next park day! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/06/24/confirmed-using-a-gift-card-in-disney-world-and-disneyland-just-got-easier/
Disney just dropped a “halfway to the holidays” sneak peek at their upcoming 2026 winter merchandise. Items include park favorites like spirit jerseys, mouse ears, and new festive additions for the Create-Your-Own Headband line. They also teased a brand-new “Pastel Holiday Collection” featuring soft pinks and greens, along with a miniature Toy Soldier Mickey bag charm. – https://disneyparksblog.com/products/a-festive-first-look-at-disney-holiday-merchandise/
Ray’s Berets over in Bayou Country is losing a major piece of its iconic charm. The building’s famous “living roof” is being completely removed, meaning the real, grass that grew on top of the structure for decades is being replaced with artificial grass. – https://www.micechat.com/438200-disneyland-news-4th-of-july-pirates-controversy-earl-of-sandwich-opens-tiana-troubles/
Disneyland is rolling out a new Summer Evening Ticket, offering guests discounted admission on select nights from July 12th to August 5th, for just $59. The ticket includes entry to Disney California Adventure beginning at 5 p.m. or Disneyland Park beginning at 7 p.m., giving guests a lower-cost way to enjoy the parks and nighttime entertainment without paying for a full day. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-evening-ticket-summer-2026/
Disney has revealed even more of what’s coming to this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with more than 50 afternoon panels, presentations, and live shows now on the schedule. New additions include a 101 Dalmatians 65th anniversary celebration, a look back at the legendary Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, two panels discussing Walt and his life, plus the Disney Experiences Auction featuring authentic Parks artifacts. There’s also the new Disney Rewind Concert, celebrating fan-favorite Disney songs from the ’80s and ’90s. And closing out the weekend is what could be one of the event’s biggest highlights—Disney Legend Alan Menken takes the stage for a rare solo concert, performing songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Hercules, and more while sharing the stories behind some of Disney’s most iconic music. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/d23-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-afternoon-programming/ https://support.d23.com/hc/en-us/sections/50080756009235-Things-to-Know
SnackChat:
Earl of Sandwich – https://www.micechat.com/438200-disneyland-news-4th-of-july-pirates-controversy-earl-of-sandwich-opens-tiana-troubles/
TriviaLand:
Finishing up recording for this week and will have that uploaded soon.
https://www.ocregister.com/2014/10/14/disney-bugs-to-watch-over-goals-garden/
Discussion Topic:
Tokyo Disneyland with Ryan
