The DisGeek Podcast - Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort (general)

This episode the guys takes a look at the latest Disneyland Rumours. Frozen Christmas stuff in DCA? Marvel Rockin Roller Coaster? Star Wars destroying Toon Town Alderaan style? We discuss it! Plus we our bi-weekly visit to the Main Street Newsstand.

Main Street Newsstand

Finding Nemo Subs lagoon is refilling up!

Also just as a reminder - "Friday, September 26th is the last working day of Fiscal Year 2014 for the cubicle worker that publishes the planning calendars, and thus that shows up as the end date for this fake "refurbishment" that is really just a permanent closure."

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Disneyland Half Marathon is this weekend.

Adventure Trading Company bids farewell

Anna and Elsa's Boutique

D23 Tix now Available

Disneyland Mobile Site

Feature - Latest Disneyland Rumours - August 2014

From Miceage.com

The new Star Wars expansion would be accessed via the western flanks of Fantasyland beyond the old Skyway station, taking over the Big Thunder Ranch area and extending to the north beyond the railroad tracks. Where Toontown is now would be more expansion and a large show building, not unlike New Orleans Square with the show buildings for Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean stashed unseen behind it.

Now that plan has an E Ticket to go along with the meet n’ greets, in a proposal to put a Marvel themed version of Rock N’ Roller Coaster tucked into the parking lot currently between Tower of Terror and Luigi’s Flying Tires.

Taking a cue from the successful Frozen Summer Fun promotion they pulled together very quickly out at Walt Disney World, a new Frozen offering will be shoehorned into DCA for this Christmas season. Setting up in, you guessed it, the backlot area of DCA’s Hollywoodland, the characters from Frozen will be moving in for the holidays. An indoor ice rink and character meet n’ greet will be installed in Stage 17, while next door the Muppets will go on hiatus (again) and the MuppetVision theater will be repurposed for a small stage show and Frozen sing-along. Frozen décor and set pieces will be plopped down around these two venues and take over some of the existing Mad T Party facilities, and the existing Studio Store nearby will be turned into a Frozen merchandise headquarters. This will create a Frozen miniland of sorts in DCA, and should help take the pressure off the Frozen frenzy currently found in Fantasyland.

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In this Magical episode we list the top 11 spots to watch Magical! Fireworks spectacular show.

News

We won an award!

Adventure Trading Company coming to Adventureland

Splash Mountain 25 years

Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATiqSR8JqrA

Disneyland turns 59

60th Anniversary logo debuts

Sorcerer Radio - Big Bubba did a write up on the Parks Blog Meetup

Feature/Tip of the Week

Top 11 Spots to watch ‘Magical’ Fireworks

  1. Big Thunder
  2. it’s a small world
  3. On the train
  4. Storybook land Boats
  5. Between Tortilla Joe’s and House of Blues
  6. Buena Vista Street
  7. Carthay Circle Terrace
  8. Top floor of Grand Californian Hotel*
  9. The mill at Grizzly River Run
  10. Esplanade
  11. Sneaking onto the second level of Innoventions

Visit us at Friends of the Magic on Aug 10 2014, at 12:00PM at the Hungry Bear Resturant.

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In this episode we have a grab-bag of random topics. Daniel talks about his trip to Knotts Berry Farm, Tommy and Chris tell us how the Magic Bands at Walt Disney World work, and we also talk about the new Legends of Frontierland game at Disneyland. We also weigh in on the Club 33/New Orleans controversy.

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News

New Orleans Square / Club 33 changes

Note: This show was taped just after the New Orleans tarps and scaffolding was removed. But before Club 33 reopened on Friday July 18th.

Alice in Wonderland has Reopened

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jpK6rWHYIM

The Music of ‘Nashville’ invades the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree

Halloween Time is Returning to Disneyland

Feature
Daniel talk about Knotts

Tommy and Chris talk about WDW and Magic bands

Tommy talks about Legends of Frontierland

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In this episode Connie Moreno form the Disneyland Gazette and Paul Hale from the Disney Story Origins stop by and fill in for a vacationing Tommy and Chris. We celebrate the five senses of Carsland and we visit the Main Street Newsstand.

News

Legends of Frontierland interactive experience

Discover Disney California Adventure Tour (Tickets are $109 per guest)

Capt Eo is gone but is it gone for good? The marquee has been removed. Disney parks blog says “expecting to return” but rumours state it’s not returning.

I spoke to Big Bubba from Sorcerer radio and HE spoke to cast members on the final night and they said that they didn’t know if it was returning.

Frozen pre-parade has begun. It only runs for the first performance of Mickey’s Soundsational parade.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHNNYoScSWs

Disney’s Marketplace co-op

5 Senses of Disneyland (DCA edition!)
Carsland

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:56pm EDT

This episode Daniel, Tommy, Jae, and Chris go back in time and look back at all of the different shows at the Fantasyland Theatre. And we don't remember any of it! Daniel also recaps the Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour party. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and have our Tip of the Week.

News

Haunted Mansion Merch

New treats at Jolly Holiday Bakery

Tangaroa Terrace new Menu items

runDisney Announces Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend Sold out today

Main Feature
Maybe 24 Hour Party Recap / Used to be There - Fantasyland Theatre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasyland_Theater

Capt. Yeyore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atm5FZPpf0E

Tip of the Week
Plastic Bags for Splash Mt. and Grizzly River Rapids

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:56pm EDT

Disney raises prices again and Daniel has a crazy idea to reduce crowds. Yeah.. It's crazy. Jae took a 3 day 2 night cruise on the Disney Wonder and talks about his experiences.

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News

Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices for 2014

Construction Starts for Guest Flow Corridors
This has closed the closure of the Lockers on Main Street. Lockers are available outside the park so if you need them be sure to go there.
http://micechat.com/68018-disneyland-ticket-prices/

Bats Day Food
I just thought it was super cool for Disney to acknowledge Bats Day
http://micechat.com/68018-disneyland-ticket-prices/

Maleficent Mech is now in the parks

Due to Frozen popularity there is a 5-item limit on what you can buy

Feature - Jae’s Disney Cruise Trip Report

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To see some more of Jae's photos click here

Jae's mini Tip - Pic up a OKO water Filter Bottle.

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In this episode the DisGeek crew has some tips on how to survive the Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour Party. We also take a visit to the Main Street Newsstand where we discuss Club 33's new logo as well as the latest news coming out of the Disneyland Resort.

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News

New Adventureland merchandise

Photos

Ghirardelli in Disney California Adventure has downsized their free samples to the new minis.

OVC Snacks prices going up. Items include popcorn, churros, turkey legs, bottled soda, water, and beer.

Photos

Nikon replaces Kodak

Nikon signs are starting to appear throughout the park in the "photo spot" areas.

Photos

New theming has arrived for Pacific Wharf. The building that has the Boudin Bakery has a new color scheme, some new signage, like Pacific Seafood, Bait and Tackle, Salt and Sea packing company, and Charlies Sardines.

Photos

Club 33 has a new Logo. It’s pretty bad…

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Chris's Google Search on Art Nouveau.

Feature

Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour Party Tips:

    • Arrive Early - We are planing 5am
    • Bring your own water and snacks.
    • Pack Light
    • Bring external phone battery recharger. New Trent is a brand we recommend.
    • If you don’t have external battery chargers then here is a list of outlets in the park.

Just don't forget your plug.

  • Bring warm clothing for the evening.
  • Take lots pictures and post them to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. We will be posting on Instagram and Twitter on hashtag #rockyourdisneyside
  • Rest: Main Street Cinema, The House at Big Thunder Ranch Fowler’s Harbor, Aladdin's Oasis
  • Pace Yourself
  • Bring patience!
  • And most of all.. HAVE FUN!

Official Rock Your Disney Side Website - http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/24-hour-event/

Attractions Closed for the 24 Hour Day Party

Disneyland Park

  • Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
  • Alice in Wonderland

Disney California Adventure Park

  • Blue Sky Cellar
  • Grizzly River Run
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:53pm EDT

In this episode The DisGeek Crew discuss our favorite romantic spots in the Disneyland Resort and listeners weigh in as well. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and we have a Tip of the Week.

News

Back Alley Access Construction Might Start Soon

Celebrate Gospel returns to Disney California Adventure

Sing Along Under the Stars at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree

Filming Tomorrowland

Recharge Your Car, While Visiting Disneyland - Disneyland now has electrical recharging stations in the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Twenty ChargePoint charging ports have been installed on the first floor of the Mickey & Friends parking structure for guests with electric vehicles! Guests can begin using them today by scanning their ChargePoint card or by easily registering for a free ChargePoint account at the charging station, or online at http://www.chargepoint.com.

“The Disneyland Resort is now home to one of the largest collections of public EV charging stations in Southern California,” said Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint. “We are excited to help the Disneyland Resort become EV ready and have such an iconic destination in our EV charging network. ChargePoint is the nation’s largest EV charging network with more than 15,000 locations.”

Guests arriving at the Mickey & Friends parking structure can ask a cast member for directions to the charging stations.

Tiki Juice Bar Reopens

Bits and Pieces:
It's a Small World will not reopen this weekend as planned, it is having railings and other fall protection equipment installed to meet Cal-OSHA standards. The ride should reopen mid-April.
The 24 hour Memorial Day party will return this year again to inaugurate the start of summer 2014.
With Nikon now being the new camera sponsor of Disney Parks in the US, their logo and name has now replaced the former Kodak Picture Spots throughout Disneyland now.

Feature
DisneyLand Resort’s Most Romantic Spots

Tip of the Week
The Disney Wish Program - http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/community/wish-granting/

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:27pm EDT

In this episode Jeremiah Daws stops by to talk about his new short film, Followed from the Mansion.  We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and we have our Tip of the Week.

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News

New Small World Projections

Toy Story Nutcracker added to “Winter Dreams” World of Color

Jungle Cruise goes “Jingle Cruise” for the Holidays at Disneyland

Downtown Disney Winter Village

Feature

Jeremiah Daws  - Followed from the Mansion interview - www.followedfromthemansion.com

httpv://youtu.be/OPp40gDllhg

Tip of the Week

Best 12 times to visit the Disneyland Resort - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/plan/tips/when-to-visit/

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Noted Disney author Sam Gennawey joins us to talk about his upcoming book, The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and we have an, "Explosive" Tip of the Week.

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Photo Credit: Tom Bricker

News

Star Wars Land details (Rumor)

Viva Navidad celebration coming to DCA

Disney Parks will be getting FROZEN this November

Adding a new character Meet and Greet in the Paradise Pair section of DCA. Where Maliboomer was. Looks like it’s going to be toy story.

Limited Time Magic:

Get a Jack Skellington Cookie in NOS - Oct 14-20 (already Happened)

Oktoberfest at Bayside Brews at DCA Oct 14-31st (additional items on the menu. Like Bratwurst, a pretzel, Gingerbread bundt cake, and of course beer)

New Surprises at Haunted Mansion Holiday (Starting Oct 4th) 13 surprise objects added to the mansion

Feature - Interview with Sam Gennawey, author of The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream. Preorder on Amazon HERE.

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The-Disneyland-story

Tip of the Week
The BEST spots to view the Fireworks

Right in front of the castle
Right before the hub. After the photography shop.
It's a small world.
Fantasmic area
Plaza Inn
Esplanade
Carthay Circle

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