So today on the podcast, we have another chunky episode with three segments.

First, I have some updates to those stories that we explored here last week and the week

before.

Second, I'm going to walk you through the just-opened animation courtyard at Hollywood Studios

and talk about what the elements in this new area. through the just opened animation courtyard at Hollywood Studios,

and talk about what the elements in this new area mean and how they remake this section of the park.

And last, we'll talk about the surprise announcement of the week.

Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom is being entirely redone and what this suggests about Disney's

strategy for next year. So there's a lot in those areas to explore, but before I jump into today's

episode, I need to thank a few more people who have recently

joined us over on Bandcamp. We're an ad-free listener-supported podcast. So these here are the

people who keep this whole enterprise going. I'm thankful for each and every person over on band camp, but today thanks are going

out to new members, Nick, Wakanda warrior Lee, and Castle Keith. Thanks to you and to everyone over on Bandcamp. And now, let's jump in to today's

stories.

So our first segment today is three short updates to stories that we covered last week

about Disneyland and the week before about Disney World.

So let's move through these to kick things off today.

First for weeks based on economic forecasts, I've been saying that Disneyland should have typical crowds

this summer largely drawing on Southern California residents who can easily

drive for the park for day trips and that is so long as Disney offers some

minor or modest promotions and now we have our first new promotion. Starting last Wednesday, May 27th,

Disney will give guests renewing their Magic Key annual pass a dining gift card, worth between

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