In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we talk about our experience at "Taste of Universal" last weekend. In the news we discussed Disneyland tickets going on sale as well as Disney updating their "look" for cast members.  We also compared annual passes to other Southern California theme parks. 

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

News: 11:52

"Taste of Universal": 48:30

Recommendations: 1:21:19

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Links of stories discussed:

Disneyland Tickets!

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/tickets/

Disney Look

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=ticket,ph&defaultSegment=ticket

Recommendations:

Allison

Universal is fun, you should go

Justin

MLS is BACK!

Kaitlin

@LostWeekenders on Instagram Book Club

#TronBefore2028

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Kaitlin brought a March Madness style bracket for us to determine the ultimate Disneyland snack. In the news we had a long discussion around DisneylandForward, including lots of predictions, and share an update on Disney's new theatrical release calendar.

#TronBefore2028

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

News: 6:44

This Week in Disney History: 34:06

Snack Madness: 42:45

Recommendations: 1:16:23

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Show notes and links:  

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

Links and Stories Discussed

DisneylandForward

DisneylandForward website: https://disneylandforward.com

OC Register Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/03/25/disneyland-unveils-plans-for-theme-park-retail-and-parking-expansion/

LA Times Story Kaitlin refers to: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-03-25/disneyland-forward-proposal-shops-attractions-parking-resorts

Recommendations:

Kaitlin

Class Action Park - HBO Max

Allison

In CA, April 1st, 50+ vaccinations open

In CA, April 15th, 16+ vaccinations open 

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, Justin brings a return of the recurring series, ______ or Something Justin thought of while having a Shower Beer, featuring random Disney Promotions and Marketing. In the news we had a long discussion around Disneyland Reopening, including lots of predictions (when will Avenger's Campus open?!) and share an update on the changes coming to Jungle Cruise!  

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

News: 11:20

This Week in Disney History: 45:13

Disney Promotion or Something Justin Thought of While Having a Shower Beer: 56:12

Recommendations: 1:22:23

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Show notes and links:  

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

Links and Stories Discussed

Disneyland Reopening!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/magic-is-back-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks-plan-to-reopen-on-april-30/

Disney announced further details around the refurb of Jungle Cruise

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/

Allison's Recommendation: Bystander Intervention training

https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/events

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a couple games, one at the top of the show in which we guess the Cameo price for celebrities, then to round out the show Name That Category. In the news we talk "A Touch of Disney" the DCA Food event, a theme park analysis report discussing 50% of DLR's attendees being Passholders, along with Disney closing Blue Sky Studios, among other stories!  

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

Guess the Cameo Prices: 10:18

News: 21:00

This Week in Disney History: 54:38

Name That Thing: 59:23

Recommendations: 1:06:16

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Show notes and links:  

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

Links and Stories Discussed

"A Touch of Disney" - DCA Event

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/a-touch-of-disney/#drawer-card-ticketInformation

Disneyland’s annual passholders accounted for half of attendance, analysts say

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/12/disneylands-annual-passholders-accounted-for-half-of-attendance-analysts-say/

Disney Closes Blue Sky Studios

https://deadline.com/2021/02/blue-sky-studios-closing-disney-ice-age-franchise-animation-1234690310/

California State Assembly Bill to Reopen Parks Sooner Introduced

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB420

Walt Disney World Mask Policy Update

https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2021/02/27/disney-world-updates-face-mask-policy-for-dining-locations

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we introduce our new dogs, catch up on what we have been up to then we discuss what Disney films we would introduce to friends that have never heard of Disney. 

Sorry, no news this episode, some hiccups in the recording process made the middle section not salvageable.  

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In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we play a few rounds of “What If…” and discuss what the Disney Parks would be like in alternative universes. We also discuss the news that we are now Disneyland Legacy Passholders, Jungle Cruise is receiving a well deserved update, and California’s other theme parks have begun to set reopening date goals, among other stories!  

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

Overrated: 8:28

News: 13:25

This Week in Disney History: 35:52

Main Topic: What If…: 38:49

Recommendations: 1:11:57

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Show notes and links:  

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

OC Register Story: Disneyland Legacy Cast Members surveyed for new pass options: https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/breaking-disneyland-resort-surveys-guests-on-different-membership-options-that-will-replace-discontinued-annual-passes/ 

OC Register Story: California’s Great Adventure park in Santa Clara sets reopening date: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/30/first-california-theme-park-sets-2021-reopening-date/

Disney Parks Blog announcement that Jungle Cruise will get revamped, removing racist caricatures of indigenous people: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/ 

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discover other Grimm Fairy Tales that have not used by Disney and decide if they would make good animated Disney movies. (Spoiler alert - they’re… weird!) We also chat about the news that Disneyland’s AP program is discontinued, that Disney will pause political donations to anyone who voted to reject the electoral college, and that the Muppets are withholding news from us, among other stories!  

Time Stamps:

Intros, What We’re Drinking, What We’re Watching: 0:00

This Week in Disney History: 7:55

New to Disney+: 12:48

News: 15:23

Grimm’s Fairy Tales Unusued by Disney: 40:48

Recommendations: 1:00:15

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Show notes and links:  

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

Deadline Story: Walt Disney Co., Motion Picture Association Halt Contributions To Lawmakers Who Voted To Reject Certification Of Electoral Vote For Joe Biden https://deadline.com/2021/01/walt-disney-company-motion-picture-association-capitol-siege-1234672562/

Disneyland AP Program is over! Statement from Disney: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/annual-passholder-refund-information/

Downtown Disney Getting Some Updates! (Wonderground returning and new Star Wars Trading Post) https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-year-new-tips-for-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-come-now-for-fun-finds-come-again-soon-for-star-wars-trading-post-in-a-new-location/

Lucasfilm Games Star Wars teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349363457557098499?s=20

Lucasfilm Games Indiana Jones teaser: https://twitter.com/LucasfilmGames/status/1349024908542558211?s=20

In this episode of Weekend Wonderland, we discuss the dozens of comments highlighting the best parts of a crappy year submitted by YOU our listeners, our own 2020 highlights, plus the things we missed the most in 2020. We also debate if Spirit Jerseys are over or underrated, the new Snow White attraction premiering as soon as Disneyland opens, and the new Star Wars High Republic era kicking off next week.

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Show notes: 

Find our source for "this week in Disney History" here: http://kpolsson.com/thisday/disney/pickaday.htm

Disney Parks Blog article about Snow White's Enchanted Wish: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/

Allison's Recommendation: "This Podcast Will Kill You" episode titled "COVID-19 Chapter 13: Vaccines, Take 2" http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2020/12/22/covid-19-chapter-13-vaccines-take-2/

Kaitlin's Recommendation: Her ongoing Dressember campaign to end human trafficking: https://dressember2020.funraise.org/fundraiser/kaitlin