Thu, 22 December 2011
In our final episode of 2011 we look back at all the cool events that happened at the Disneyland Resort this past year. NEWS Beware! Parks may hit capacity this weekend http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/12/16/beware-tourists-disney-parks-could-reach-capacity/105894/ Disneyland We will start seeing some wall pop up on Main Street. The Carnation Cafe will reclaim the space currently occupied by the Blue Ribbon Bakery and once again offer indoor dining in addition to its open-air patio. The Blue Ribbon will disappear completely starting January 5, with the new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at the end of Main Street taking over the bakery duties. Next door, the Gibson Girl will also close to receive a remodel that will address the crowd-flow issues that this popular location deals with. With the Blue Ribbon Bakery closing and becoming space for sit-down dining, the Gibson Girl's overflow queue can no longer extend into the Blue Ribbon's space. Meanwhile at the end of Main Street, the former Plaza Pavilion is just about ready to reopen as the new Mary Poppins-themed Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. The new location will offer the line-up of baked goods and coffee drinks currently available at the Blue Ribbon Bakery along with new signature entrees including hot sandwiches and fresh salads. The new Jolly Holiday marquee went up last week and looks quite similar to the old Plaza Pavilion signage. DCA Carlsand looks fantastic. Over at the Fly and Buy retail location in Condor Flats, the gas pumps were remove and replace with new ones. The old ones had a dirty abandoned look to them where as the new pumps have a clean and 1930’s style look to them. Feature - A look back (from our perspective)
And that pretty much covers it. Tip of the Week w/ TommyPix Special Unofficial Days at Disneyland
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Mon, 12 December 2011
We celebrate our 1 year anniversary and Paul can't get a candy cane. News Universal Studios Disneyland Happy Birthday Walt! Yesterday 110 Years Old! Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland Last Weekend Kinect Disneyland Adventures is now available Metacritic Review - 75 Star Tours will be updated in Disneyland Tokyo Hong Kong’s Disneyland opens Toy Story Land DCA The Ghirardelli Chocolate shop and soda fountain is officially coming to DCA in place of the old mission tortilla factory. And from what I hear, there will be free samples. World of Color now features a pre-show featuring Wane and Lanny two elves from ABC's hit animated holiday special "Prep & Landing." New shade awnings were installed last week on the ends of the new Pan Pacific Auditorium-themed entrance turnstiles. Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates is now a walk around character. Feature - Our One Year Anniversary! Daniel @disgeekpodcast Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com Call us at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. |
Fri, 18 November 2011
Following our interview on WDW Tiki Room, Daniel and Paul keep the Disneyland Vs. Walt Disney World debate going! Plus Main Street Newsstand and Tip of the Week that is sweet! News Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining Toon Town Christmas Trees look like crap! WTF? (Disney actually released a PRESS RELEASE about these trees!!)
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Pics from MiceChat. The Magic, Memories, and You now features a Holiday Version. So Check that out. The Harbor Blvd. Archway is GONE "All Aboard... A Grand Circle Tour of the Trains of Disney." Is now open at the Disney Gallery DCA James Cameron was snooping around DLR. Phineas and Ferb Dance party show gets a little christmas makeover. Feature - A fun article to talk about Tip of the Week If your holiday tradition includes a trip to Disneyland for one of its famous fresh-made candy canes, here are the dates and details you'll need to start making plans for 2011. The first batch of fresh candy canes will be made at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. on November 30. The candy cane schedule usually begins the day after Thanksgiving, but with an early holiday this year the park seems to be waiting a week, but adding an extra day in December. The full schedule is: Last year the candy canes cost $9.95 each, and were limited to two per person. We expect pricing and limits to be similar this year. Disneyland usually makes two—sometimes three—batches a day, but the number of candy canes in each batch can vary based in temperature and humidity. The typical batch yields fewer than 90 canes. If Disneyland follows the normal operating pattern, tickets will be distributed at the Candy Palace at park opening each day, with the first batch of candy canes usually available to purchase about one hour after the official park opening time. The second and third batches are usually ready 90-minutes to two hours apart. Daniel @disgeekpodcast Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com Call us at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. |
Thu, 3 November 2011
This episode Daniel reviews, "In Service to the Mouse" by Jack Lindquist. Daniel and Paul also discuss the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort plus Tommy has our Tip of the Week! News New Ticket and Hotel Deals at the Disneyland Resort Talking Mickey testing at WDW http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/mickey-tests-some-magic-words-at-walt-disney-world/ An INSDIE look at Buena Vista Street Wall-E Perfect replacement for Captin Eo John Lasseter Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Google Doodle Honors 100th Birthday of Mary Blair LEAD in Disneyland? Cars Ride Testing Xmas Decorations already going up at disneyland - Castle has snow on it. Netting for xmas lights on tress around the hub area, lights are being installed on IASW, ornaments and other decorations appearing at NOS. REFERBS Disneyland Park Disneyland Monorail: Running on a shortened schedule due to Buena Vista Street construction. Monorail opens late at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Monorail operates normally Saturday and Sunday. "it's a small world": Closed through November 10 to install holiday overlay. Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Bayou Restaurant: Closed through November 23 for refurbishment. Disney California Adventure It's Tough to be a Bug! Closed through November 11 for refurbishment. Toy Story Midway Mania! Closed November 15 — 17 for refurbishment. Buena Vista Street: Re-themed main entrance including new Red Car Trolley attraction are under construction through summer 2012. Feature: Book Review - In Service to the Mouse by Jack Lindquist @disgeekpodcast @tommypix @disgeekpaul Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com Call us East and West of the Rockies at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. |
Thu, 20 October 2011
Daniel and Paul takes a look at what on the Drawing Board and talk Buena Vista Street. Plus a visit to the Main Street Newsstand and we have our Tip of the Week. Finally Paul rants on about Cinderella. News Turkey Day Reservations Open at Disneyland Resort
Special Passholder Event at Disneyland (Event Happened) http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/rsvp-now-for-special-annual-passholder-event-at-disneyland-park/ |
Sun, 25 September 2011
Daniel and Paul explore the 5 senses of New Orleans Square with our 5 Senses of Disneyland segment. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always we have our Tip of the Week.
DISNEYLAND Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy is now up Haunted Mansion Holiday is now UP Pirates is closed for a lengthy referb. Due to return November 23rd. Disneyland Railroad - The Final Dino Scene has returned and the Steg and T-Rex look better than ever! DCA California Screaming closed for referb. They REMOVED the loop and replaced it with a new one. Feature Tip of the Week w/ TommyPix |
Thu, 8 September 2011
In this episode Paul makes his triumphant return and we pay our respects to the Disneyland version of Carrousel of Progress. We also have the latest stories and Tommy's Tip of the Week. News Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom has been announced Disneyland’s Half Marathon was this last weekend WonderCon moving to Anahiem - March 16 – 18, 2012 Matterhorn and Trazan’s Tree House has reopened. Haunted Mansion is now closed to install Haunted Mansion Holiday. Should open Sept 15th. ElecTRONica on Hiatus Until September 30th Plaza Pavilion is now behind walls to begin it’s transformation in Jolly Holiday Bakery Feature Graveyard - Carousel of Progress YouTube Tommy’s Tip of the Week Twitter Email Voicemail Please Review us in iTunes! Daniel and Tommy are guests on the Disneyland Gazette Issue 87! Take a listen! |
Wed, 31 August 2011
Daniel and Tommy visit the D23 Expo and share their experiences. NEWS Side opening at DCA opened today D23 EXPO A model of New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus is on display, The model shows off the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster, The Little Mermaid ride, Beast’s castle, and lots of Trees. Cars Land, with full size animated Cars characters and ride vehicles on display, including Radiator Springs Racers and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. A model of Buena Vista St and the Carthay Circle Theater are also on display for the ongoing makeover of Disney California Adventure. The Great Destini, an interactive Audio-Animatronics figure that runs completely on its own. Destini converses with guests, recognizing their words and facial patterns. A VERY small model of Shaghi that didn’t really show much Talking Mickey Adventures by Disney, Aulani, DVC, Disney Cruise Lines represented as well. Other Panels.. CarLand, Beuna Vista St, Voices of the Parks, Imagneers Tip of the Week Always remember to pick up the show times. Twitter: Daniel - @disgeekpodcast Tommy - @tommypix Paul - @disgeekpaul Old school email - And finally you can also leave a voicemail on our voicemail line at 661 450-8290. Review us in iTunes! |
Sun, 14 August 2011
Join Daniel and guest host Tommy for a look at the Walt Disney Studios. We also talk D23 Expo and the latest news out of the Disneyland Resort. News Disneyland The Finale of the Primeval World is Hidden by curtains as T-Rex is getting a referb The AP Processing Centers in DL (Plaza Pavilion) and DCA (Greetings) have closed. Guests who purchase an AP now receive their AP right at the ticket gate and have the option of having their picture taken by photopass photographer in the parks or upload a photo from home. It’s rumoured that the Plaza Pavilion will be the new home of the Blue Ribbon Bakery. It is said it will have a Mary Poppins Theme. (It will be funny to see if they have a Do Not Feed The Birds sign) It is also said that the current Blue Ribbon Bakery will be used as an indoor seating area for Carnation Cafe. DCA Walls are up around the California Zephyer. The engine car of the train has been completely removed. Disney has donated the authentic train engine, along with other unique historical artifacts that were on display in the California Zephyr storefronts, to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Condor Flats sign works! Used to spin, didn’t for awhile, not it spins again! California Screaming Volleyed. It was due to a backpack falling off the when the the train hit the loop. DLR Special Offers See all of the details on these offers here. D23 Expo Disneyland Related events HISTORY OF THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday Aug 20 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday Aug 21 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. See More at http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/schedule-events/index.html And on the Floor - WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS Tommy's Video of the D23 Expo from 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlB1fKlyJyQ Feature Tip of the Week w/Tommy Daniel - @disgeekpodcast Check us out on Stictcher! Download it at sticher.com or your favorite app store Email us old school style at - podcast@disgeek.com Voicemail - 661 450-8290. Please take a sec and review us in itunes! |
Thu, 21 July 2011
In this episode Daniel and Paul visit the graveyard and pay respects to Flight to the Moon / Mission to Mars. Plus a visit to the Main Street Newsstand and our Tip of the Week. News Rene Zelwiger and John Stamos were spotted visiting disneyland together. Disneyland Celebrated it’s 56th anniversary this past weekend. http://youtu.be/a8ROGnywIhw Pan Pacific DCA Gates are now open According to the Disney parks Blog the Golden Gate Bridge on the monorail track is starting the process of being removed. In it’s place will be a replica of Glendale-Hyperion bridge. Shops and dining around sunshine plaza are set to close Aug 1st. So say goodbye to Engine Ears Toys, Bakers Field Bakery, and Bur-r-r bank Ice Cream. The entrance to these shops have a train facade (The California Zephyr). The shops on the other side of sunshine plaza, including Greetings from California and the candy shop also close in Aug. Feature: Garveyard Flight to the Moon / Mission to Mars http://www.yesterland.com/moonrocket.html Tip of the Week TommyPix - Other ligit ways to charge your stuff Daniel - @disgeekpodcast Paul - @disgeekpaul Tommy - @tommypix Voicemail - 661 450-8290 Email - podcast@disgeek.com Review us in itunes! |
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