This week we discuss Disneyland After Dark nights, Candlelight Processional, Tropical Hideaway news, trivia, former Cast Member Connie, and more.
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News this Week:
Disney has confirmed that two more Disneyland After Dark nights have been scheduled. The first is on February 7th from 9pm to 1am, with a theme of Sweethearts Night. The event will feature special events for couples a week before Valentines Day, Mickey and Minnie and their cartoon love story, an “Imperial Ball” near its a small world with the chance to dance with Disney characters. Tickets are $99 and are available now through the link in the show notes and includes the ticket for the event, with entrance starting at 6pm, a souvenir lanyard, and map of the event locations. – https://www.ocregister.com/2018/11/27/tickets-on-sale-for-disneylands-first-sweethearts-nite/
Buy Disneyland After Dark Tickets – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/after-dark/
If a couples themed night isn’t your thing, or if you want to attend another After Dark event, there will be another night themed to “90s night” on March 7th. Ticket prices are the same for both events at $99. This event includes a special fireworks spectacular in the theme of the 90s, rare Disney Afternoon character meet and greets, live music on the Mark Twain, and more. The ticket includes a fanny pack, themed guide map, and free PhotoPass downloads. You are also encouraged to dress in your 90’s best. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/after-dark-90s-nite/
Even though it is not a public ticketed event, the Candlelight Processional will be this weekend, December 1st and 2nd. If you want to see and hear part of the spectacle, you can stake out a spot on Main Street and take in the procession and hear the choir, and of course, the telling of the story of Christmas. The show will be twice on Saturday and Sunday only, with show times at 5:20pm and 7:35pm. – https://micechat.com/211505-disneyland-update-ralph-wrecks-christmas/
Bing Bong might appear at any time now! The new Bing Bong character that was set to debut with Pixar Pier in Bing Bong’s Sweet Shop has finally arrived and is, as of the recording of this podcast, is still under a tarp. – https://micechat.com/211505-disneyland-update-ralph-wrecks-christmas/
Wreck it Ralph hasn’t just come to the big screen, but also the VR screen in Downtown Disney. The Wreck It Ralph VR experience is now open at the VOID. If you think you missed out on the Star Wars version, don’t worry, it rotates the new Wrack it Ralph experience. – https://micechat.com/211505-disneyland-update-ralph-wrecks-christmas/
The Tropical Hideaway is starting to wrap up construction, so it should be opening before the end of the year. The bridge work looks to have been completed and the lighting has been installed. It shouldn’t be too long now! – https://micechat.com/211505-disneyland-update-ralph-wrecks-christmas/
A permit has been filed with the city of Anaheim to have roof work done on Sleeping Beauty Castle. This could be the much needed replacement of the roof following the 60th anniversary overlay that left parts of the roof damaged. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12245/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_November_26__December_2_2018#newsTnT
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