This week, the D23 Ultimate Fan Event is just a month away, the schedule has finally been announced, a Disney Legend has passed away, a Magic Key perk is coming to Tomorrowland, one of the canine security cast members heads off into retirement, we talk about the last almost 9 years of DLWeekly, and more!
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News:
With just a month to go before the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event, the schedule has been released! Some of the highlights include a debut screening of a new Leslie Iwerks documentary, a conversation with Joe Rhode, The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds, and so much more. To see a list of all the events, times, and locations, visit the link in our show notes. – https://d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/schedule/#/schedule/byVenue
We lost a Disney Legend this week. Don Iwerks, the son of fellow Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, and father of Leslie Iwerks, passed away on July 9th, he was 96. Although Don did lots of things during his career, in the theme parks he co-developed the Circle-Vision 360 camera, helped create America the Beautiful, built the projection system for Star Tours, and led key technical work at EPCOT, which he considered a career-defining achievement. – https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/remembering-disney-legend-don-iwerks/
It is that time again when Port Royal transforms from a seating area to a shop. You heard that right, this has happened again. During this version of the shop, it is selling Halloween merch, and adult costumes. – https://www.micechat.com/439005-disneyland-update-light-crowds-discount-tickets-downtown-disney-news/
Magic Key holders who want to show off their Magic Key style can stop into Star Wars Launch bay from July 16 through July 26th from 2pm to 8pm and pick up a license plate frame. The frame has Disneyland at the top, resort icons and characters all around, and Magic Key on the bottom. A virtual queue will be in place for this giveaway starting at noon each day. – https://www.micechat.com/439005-disneyland-update-light-crowds-discount-tickets-downtown-disney-news/
We have talked about the canine security cast members a few times on the show. One of the 28 security dogs, Benny, who has been at the resort since 2019, is retiring. As a going away perk, Benny got to have his first ever hot dog. The security dogs at Disneyland have a very strict diet. Benny will join Kevin, his human officer, at their home, while Kevin gets a new canine trainee. Kevin looks forward to taking Benny to the beach for the first time. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrating-benny-disneyland-security-dog/
SnackChat:
The Carnaby – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/the-carnaby-dtd-opening/
Discussion Topic:
Tage’s Retrospective
