This week we discuss the Haunted Mansion turning 50, Marvel turning 80, plans leaked for Marvel Land, Summer entertainment coming to an end, Chrysanthe joins us to talk about sounds in the park, and more!
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The Haunted Mansion celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a swinging wake a couple of late nights last week. The $300 after hours party included early access to merchandise, excellent theming all around New Orleans Square, special entertainment, and more. The Rivers of America were shrouded in fog with a show on the Fantasmic! stage, the Cadaver Dans joined Madame Leota on the balcony above the Royal Street Veranda, and extra ghosts and ghoulies were in the mansion for the evening. The event lasted from 1-4am. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
In the coming weeks there will be some limited time achievements that you can unlock in the Play Disney Parks app for the Haunted Mansion. From August 11-18, you can unlock Madame Leota, from August 19-24, you can get the caretaker from the cemetery. If you already collected the Sarah “Sally” Slater character from the stretching room that was available August 6-10th, and you collect the other 3, you get a fourth character. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/celebrate-the-50th-anniversary-of-haunted-mansion-at-disneyland-park-and-earn-limited-time-play-disney-parks-app-achievements/
With the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, there is of course a large selection of food. The Disney Parks Blog has posted a Foodie Guide to the new offerings. Cute options like the Bride and Groom churros that you can get in New Orleans Square and Critter Country. One is vanilla, the other is milk and dark chocolate, giving you the appearance of a white dress and black tux. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/foodie-guide-to-haunted-mansion-50th-anniversary-2019-at-disneyland-park/
What is better than a popcorn bucket, sipper, or dessert holder? Having all three themed to the hitchhiking ghosts! The Popcorn Stand has the Phineas Popcorn Bucket for $20.50, the Ezra sipper is at the Royal Street Veranda for $18.99, and the Gus Dessert Holder is at the Mint Julep Bar with a 3-pack of beignets for $21.99 ot a 6-pack for $24.99. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/08/12/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-mischievous-villains-some-hocus-pocus-merch-and-all-the-haunted-mansion-treats/#more-259832
Haunted Mansion fans like Teresa were inundated with merchandise options for the anniversary. An abundance of hats, ears, shirts, pins, cups, jars, and other items are available for purchase. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
Fan’s of Marvel should be at Disney California Adventure between August 23rs and September 2nd to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Marvel. There will be commemorative merchandise, special food, entertainment, and experiences to celebrate. Even Mickey and his pals will get into the act dressing up for the occasion with meet and greets. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
Plans have leaked out showing the layout and concept art of the upcoming Marvel Land coming to California Adventure in 2020. The new land confirms the Spider-Man attraction taking over the former it’s tough to be a bug theater, the Ant-Man Microbrewery is going roughly where Flik’s Flyers was located, an Avenger’s Gift shop, W.E.B. Suppliers, and a Doctor Strange show round out the new area. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/08/map-and-layout-of-the-marvel-themed-land-at-disney-california-adventure-revealed/
This week the Disneyland Railroad engine the Ward Kimball had an issue with it’s axle causing the train to be evacuated over the Frontierland entrance to Galaxy’s Edge. The passenger cars were towed back to the New Orleans Square Station, but the locomotive needed to wait until after park closing to be removed from the track for repairs. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
Multiple outlets reported last week that a section of the Matterhorn exterior detached and fell off the mountain. This caused the Tomorrowland side of the attraction to be down, which resulted in longer than usual wait times. Scrims have been installed and repair work should be underway. No word on what caused the falling pieces, but there has been speculation that the Matterhorn is in worse shape than anyone thinks, to earthquake damage, to water damage from the nearby waterfall. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
A lot of the entertainment for the summer will be wrapping up soon. Disneyland Forever, the fireworks show, ends on September 2nd, Soarin’ Over California ends on August 31st, the Main Street Electrical Parade glows away again on September 30th, and Tale of the Lion King and Pop-Up Disney! will end on September 2nd. – http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/08/05/find-out-when-disneyland-forever-will-end-its-run/#more-258453
The Deluxe Annual Passes are coming out from the summer blockout period starting on August 19th, so be prepared if you are going to the parks that they will probably be busier then it has been so far this summer. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12452/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_12__18_2019#newsTnT
Ticket Prices not going up in 2020 – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12452/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_12__18_2019#news3
LEGO fans rejoice! The Main Street Train Station is coming to LEGO.com and the LEGO stores September 1st. Unlike the previous Disney Parks LEGO set, this one is from Disneyland! The original Disneyland Train Station, along with Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, and Goofy are included in this set, plus a train that you can control with your smart phone. Like most things Disneyland, this comes at a price. The set will be priced at $329.99. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/08/photos-new-lego-iconic-disney-parks-train-and-station-set-with-five-exclusive-minifigs-releasing-september-1st/
A long standing Cast Member tradition took place last week around the Rivers of America. The Cast Member canoe races start as 86 teams, which are widdeled down to 24 teams that compete in the sprint finals, then the team finals on August 6th and 7th. Disneyland made a $2,500 donation to Anaheim Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of Anaheim. You can see a video with clips at the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/paddles-up-disneyland-resort-cast-members-dig-canoe-race-tradition/
The informational screens that were around Disneyland for the opening and boarding groups for Galaxy’s Edge have been removed. With the exception of the first couple of days, there has been no need to utilize the boarding groups to help with large crowds entering the new land. – https://www.micechat.com/232989-disneyland-update-matterhorn-crumbles-train-fail-and-hauntingly-big-crowds/
