In this conversation, Becca and Jessica discuss the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations at Disneyland Resort, focusing on the festivities at Disney California Adventure. They explore the significance of the Year of the Snake, highlight entertainment options like Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession, and delve into the diverse culinary offerings available during the celebration. The conversation emphasizes the cultural richness of the event and provides tips for planning a visit.

Takeaways

Lunar New Year is celebrated at Disney California Adventure. The Year of the Snake is represented by various Disney characters. Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession features traditional performances. Guests can meet beloved characters in festive attire. Food offerings during Lunar New Year are diverse and family-friendly. The celebration includes crafts and cultural displays. Rain can affect outdoor entertainment during the event. Mickey and Minnie will wear traditional Korean outfits this year. The event is a great time for a less crowded visit to Disneyland. Special ticket deals are available for families during Lunar New Year.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort 02:10 Disney Characters and the Year of the Snake 06:11 Entertainment Highlights for Lunar New Year 12:08 Cultural Experiences and Crafts 13:10 Culinary Delights of Lunar New Year

In this episode, Jessica and Becca discuss the exciting events and offerings at Disneyland Resort for 2025. They cover yearly staples, special ticketed events, and the significance of Disneyland's 70th anniversary. Listeners are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of ticket deals while anticipating the return of beloved attractions and celebrations.

Takeaways

• 2025 is filled with magical events at Disneyland Resort.
• Key events include Lunar New Year and Halloween time.
• The 70th anniversary celebration will run through summer 2026.
• Special ticketed events affect park hours and access.
• Paint the Night parade and Wondrous Journey are returning.
• Planning ahead is crucial for attending popular events. Discounted tickets are available for Southern California residents.
• The podcast provides insights on how to maximize your Disneyland experience.
• Listeners are encouraged to leave feedback and reviews.
• Excitement is building for the upcoming Disneyland events.

Keywords

Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, 2025 events, Lunar New Year, Halloween, 70th anniversary, special ticketed events, planning, ticket deals, seasonal offerings

Happy New Year! As we are sleeping in from trying to stay up until midnight, we are sharing some of our best moments from the podcast this year.

We will be back next week with a brand-new episode all about everything happening at Disneyland in 2025.

How do we afford to go to Disneyland so often? We aren't rich. We use these tips to help save money so we can go more often.

Disneyland vacations are expensive, but we are sharing the top ways we save on Disneyland vacations so that we can go more often.

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Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!

Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.

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Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:

Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110

About Becca & Jessica

Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.

Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 11 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth.

Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

The ultimate Disney Parks Challenge to do without a passport! Becca just attempted the 6 parks in 1 day challenge going from Walt Disney World to Disneyland and visiting every park on both coasts. Did she pull it off? Would she do it again?

Watch Becca's Vlog from the challenge here: https://youtu.be/DsFUTBMWVSA?si=zHl9FyP3B77TRh6_

Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:

Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!

Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.

Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio

Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:

Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110

About Becca & Jessica

Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.

Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Today we are taking you down the bayou as we explore the new Bayou Country in Disneyland Resort. From Tiana's Bayou Adventure, to Ray's Berets, and more we visited to get you the info you need.

In this episode we talk about:

• The virtual queue system
• How wet do you actually get
• Is the retheme a hit
• Ray's Berets
• Louis' Critter Club
• Hungry Bear BBQ Jamboree
• The other rides in the area - including one that never has a line
• The big thing Disney missed adding to this land that we hope they change soon

Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:

Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!

Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.

Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio

Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:

Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110

About Becca & Jessica

Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.

Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 11 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth.

Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

These Disneyland Holiday secrets will wow you! Check out these Disneyland secrets about the Christmas trees, "it's a small world" holiday, Candy canes, and so much more!

Thanks to Provost Park Pass for joining us for this week's episode. Be sure to follow them on:

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@UCKvDB_EkpKW4dT7QNAhWRVQ

or Instagram - https://instagram.com/provostparkpass

To view this episode on video where we have some video of a few of the secrets visit: https://youtu.be/ZLv8gxDD7M0

If you are looking to give the gift of a Disney, Universal or other vacation this year, we suggest booking through our travel partners at Get Away Today. You can get exclusive deals by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and telling them Castle Talk Radio sent you.

(We may earn money when you purchase but you still get the best deals)

Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:

Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!

Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.

Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio

Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:

Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110

About Becca & Jessica

Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.

Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Holiday shopping is underway and if you are giving the gift of Disney, whether in general or to lead up to a surprise Disney vacation, this gift guide is for you. We are sharing some of the best gifts to reveal a Disneyland or Walt Disney World trip, or gifts for the Disney fan on your list. These gifts are timeless, so you can use this list in 2024, or in the future.

Get our FREE 2024 Disney Holiday Gift Guide with shippable images by visiting https://castletalkradio.com/freebies

If you are looking to give the gift of a Disney, Universal or other vacation this year, we suggest booking through our travel partners at Get Away Today. You can get exclusive deals by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and telling them Castle Talk Radio sent you.

(We may earn money when you purchase but you still get the best deals) Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:

Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!

Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.

Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio

Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:

Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110

About Becca & Jessica

Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.

Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 11 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth.

Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.