DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

This week, guests can get a better idea of the weather for their Disney vacations, Magic Keyholders are getting a new perk, more details released for Halloween Time, a new partnership for transportation around the Anaheim Resort, Disneyland Handcrafted receives major recognition, we talk to James and Tage about their recent transatlantic cruise, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

This week, major updates to park hopping, Trader Sam’s is celebrating, Toy Story characters have a new look, a Loth Cat Crew experience coming to Savi’s workshop, we finish our trip report from Disneyland and more!

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

This week, Teresa and Vern go to Disneyland and more!

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

This week, Roger looses his spin, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket sales news, specialty license plates for Disneyland fans, we finish our conversation with Haley Clair and more!

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

This week, MagicBands have been disappearing from shelves, wishes come true for some extra special super heroes, a former CEO is honored with a lifetime achievement award, we talk with Haley Clair about her legendary grandmother Harriett Burns and more!

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

This week, technology may improve attraction loading, more Bluey Merch arrives at the resort, Hints for this year’s Boogie Bash, we go into the Jungle, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

This week, a permit to remove an attraction has been filed, a big timeline change is coming to an area of Disneyland, more updates to the Disneyland app, some rare discounted merchandise at the resort, we finish our discussion with Kevin Rafferty, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

This week, new seating options in Avengers Campus, the Disney Channel takes over Disneyland, Josh’s first month is a little bumpy, a new art installation celebrates the 70th anniversary at Downtown Disney, we continue our talk with Kevin Rafferty about his time at Imagineering, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

This week, some tickets are still available for D23, the resort is celebrating Earth Month at the Disneyland Hotel, Winnie the Pooh is turning 100, new Magic Shots have come to the resort, Disneyland stepped in with bus service, some amazing Star Wars novelties are coming, we talk to Imagineer Kevin Rafferty, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026

This week, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets are on sale, the Disney Legend Award inductees are announced, CHOC Walk is back, The Savannah Bananas were back at Disneyland, Bluey hits the resort hard, we talk about Teresa and Vern’s trip to California, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Enjoy this throwback interview with David from Fresh Baked from way back on episode 68 of DLWeekly.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

This week, Bluey is coming to Disneyland, Magic Key Holders are getting some nice perks in the mail, and a scavenger hunt, Josh Gad is another cast member, cast members are celebrated, an update on the busses, we talk about the history of Disneyland Fireworks, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

This week, the new Disney-Pixar movie is coming to the resort, Santa Ana winds gives us a glimpse into the past, the current President of Disneyland is moving up and out, the Oscars are coming to the Grand Californian, we talk about Discovery Bay, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

This week, more details on the Women Who Make the Magic tour, a modified Star Wars season this year, egg hunting returns to the resort, A peek behind the scenes of construction at Avengers Campus, Tony Baxter will be talking Indy at an event in San Francisco, we finish our conversation with Philander, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

This week, strategy session with the Disneyland President shed some light on upcoming changes, for better, and some worse, new collectables are coming soon to celebrate the 70th, changes to the Disneyland App to help locate merchandise, we continue our talk with Philander, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

This week, Porto’s construction is a bit of a headache, Walt and Abe are swapping places finally, we talk about “the Josh Effect” and “Experience Intelligence”, A chance to meet Bob Gurr and see a great documentary, a limited time tour is coming to Disneyland, we talk Epic Universe and Josh as the CEO with Philander, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

This week, the Savannah Bananas are coming back this year, a spooky place to get married is going to be available, Disneyland ducks are getting some recognition, a well-known “citizen of Disneyland” was recognized, we finish our talk with Alex, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2026

This week, the next Disneyland After Dark events are going on sale, transportation around the resort is going to get complicated, DCA is turning 25, Celebrate Soulfully is honoring the heritage of Black leaders, artists, and thinkers, we talk about the big changes at the top of the Walt Disney Company with Alex from Backside of Water, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

This week, Lunar New Year has arrived at the resort, along with some new merchandise, Monsters, Inc turns 20, Sweethears Nite kicked off last week, Downtown Disney continues towards two new experiences, Bay Area Weeklyteers have a chance to connect our book club with the Walt Disney Family Museum, we talk about Disneyland Handcrafted, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

This week, major changes are coming to a large section of the park, two areas of the resort are turning 25, Disney is nominated for themed entertainment awards, Sweethearts Nite has some new features, we talk about the food coming to the event in SnackChat, then cover the history of the area of Disneyland known today as Bayou Country, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

This week, Disney California Adventure is turning 25, Lunar New Year details, a certain honey-loving bear is turning 100, Downtown Disney parking is getting easier, you could win a trip to Disneyland, construction continues to prepare for Coco and Avengers attractions, Producer James joins us to play some games, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

This week, we have a date for a new Disneyland documentary, Disneyland Forward has its first step, a new color milk coming to Batuu, Imagineering is getting a new tool, refurbishments are heating up, a massive amounts of sweets and treats are coming to the resort, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Enjoy this throwback interview with Lynn Barron from The Sweep Spot Podcast from way back on episode 50 of DLWeekly. We talk about the 50th Anniversary at Disneyland.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

This week, a look behind the scenes on how Disneyland transforms a land for the holidays, the new Magic Key calendar released, a popular attraction is getting it’s first refurbishment, guests can send letters to Santa Cars in Cars Land, we talk about a little known version of Tomorrowland that never was, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

This week, new merchandise is coming for the 70th anniversary, the Jonas Brothers celebrate Christmas in a new movie, with photo ops at the park, Porto’s has finally started to make progress, TikiLand Day has been announced for 2026, Magic Key changes, we finish our conversation with Lyndsey about the Disney Destiny, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

This week, an Austrailian favorite is coming to Disneyland, a full year of events and happenings have been posted for 2026, Candlelight processional dates, new and holiday characters are all over, kids save some money this summer, we talk to Lyndsey about the christening of the Disney Destiny, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

This week, Disneyland After Dark events announced for 2026, a chance to see a new documentary before the general public, Dick Van Dyke is turning 100, D23 2026 member gifts announced, mobile order changes at the resort, purchasing tickets might become less predictable, we finish our conversation with Paul Briggs, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

This week, the new addition to Storybook Land is open, the Disney Christmas special is coming to ABC and streaming, A fun holiday character is wandering Downtown Disney, Pixar Place celebrates 30 years of Toy Story, we talk to Director, Animator, and Tiki Enthusiast Paul Briggs, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

This week, the holidays are about to start at Disneyland, which means candy canes, upgrading a Magic Key just got easier, an opening date for two attractions, new themed suites are at Pixar Place, Life Day is coming again this year with some updates, we talk about our amazing experience dining at Club 33, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

This week, Magic Key holders get some treats each week in November, Deadpool is coming back for the holidays, some attractions are returning, construction for Coco could be starting, a new pin for the Key to Disneyland, half marathon medals release, we talk to producers Vern and James about our trip, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

This week, guests will be Soarin’ to new destinations in 2026, Make-A-Wish made a big Halloween splash for kids, Parkside Market has some changes, a possible glimpse of new nighttime entertainment, a special overnight event, we talk about our latest trip and more!

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

This week, Tage, Teresa, James, and Vern visit Disneyland and more!

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

This week, it is more expensive to visit the resort as of last week, hours at the parks are shrinking, another Michelin-Star chef is coming to Downtown Disney, reclaimed and reforged is coming back to Savi’s, eastern gateway project progress, James joins us to share our experience at Universal’s Epic Universe, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

This week, a new addition to Storybook land canal boats, a casting call hints at new entertainment, Rex returns for a new party, interact with the Avengers in a different way, Josh Gad takes guests on a spooktacular ride, we finish our conversation with Brandon from Spirit Jersey, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

This week, catch a movie in Downtown Disney, the Evil Queen is coming to a tiki mug, cast members are recognized as Disney Legacy Award recipients, a new place outside of the parks to enjoy some nighttime entertainment, celebrate Thanksgiving with some characters, we talk to Creative Director Brandon from Spirit Jersey, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

This week, two new cast members are given a big role, skip waiting for A Christmas Fantasy Parade this holiday season, a new experience is coming to Downtown Disney, behind the scenes with the new Oogie Boogie at Haunted Mansion Holiday, a preview of Mr. Lincoln returning next year, a construction update, we talk about our time at this year’s Dreaming Tree Gala in Marceline, Missouri, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

This week, Imagineering is lifting the curtain with multiple videos about their process, a 70th Anniversary special is coming to ABC this weekend, some fiery issues at Disneyland this week, something could be coming to raise tickets and parking at the resort, some new D23 Fan Event details, we finish our talk with River and Kaden, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

This week, an amazing event is just a couple of weeks away, getting to know more about Disneyland’s furry cast members, a classic is more accessible, someone special will be visiting the Bibbidy Bobbidi Boutique soon, transportation from Disney World could be coming to Anaheim, we talk with River and Kaden about their Pirate Lego creation and more!

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

This week, a new Disneyland documentary is coming, new Napa Rose details, a bunch of fun novelties are coming to the resort, go “Beyond the Spires” with Imagineering, we have the dates for the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event, we talk Disneyland Rucking with David Sparks, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

This week, a blast from the past from Imagineering, World Princess Week, 70 hours of celebrations in Anaheim, some Disneyland Resort Hotel perks are leaving, Halloween changes, we talk to David Sparks about Disneyland, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

This week, the VoluntEARS make an impact, Halloween time begins, a comedian returns to his magical beginnings, new novelties materialize, Tage & Teresa finish their conversation with Chuck Schmidt and Kevin Rafferty and more!

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

This week, Oogie Boogie Bash reminders and updates, new spa treatments for Halloween Time, a construction milestone has been reached, a guest convenience has been downsized, Purple Heart Recipients were honored, we talk to author Chuck Schmidt about his Marty Sklar Book, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

This week, Lorcana is coming to Disney California Adventure, Disneyland is busy being a movie set, Magic Keys are off sale, Enhancements coming to two classic attractions, changes all over Downtown Disney, we celebrate our 400th episode, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

This week, a very special event in Walt’s Hometown, Fantastic Four arrives at the resort in more ways than one, a sneak peek at the Holidays for 2025, a teaser for Oogie Boogie Bash, we talk about our experience at the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

This week, Disneyland's 70th anniversary, reactions to Walt - A Magical Life and the new Walt Disney animatronic, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

This week, a calm 4th of July at the resort, a new marquee is in place for the 70th anniversary, some rarely seen items are on the way to Disneyland, a chance to tour Walt’s Storybook Mansion this summer, a former shop turned seating area, is back to a shop again, we talk about our experience visiting the 1901 Lounge and Club 33, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

This week, a new collaboration between Disney and Coke comes to Galaxy’s Edge, international merchandise on DisneyStore.com, dining reservations are getting much easier, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket updates, a very special Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet offer, we finish our conversation with Jymn Magon, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

This week, Summer is just beginning, but Halloween is coming, what is staying from the 70th during Halloween, a huge book event this weekend, construction updates around the parks, new infrastructure at the entrance, a new Magic Band spot, an adorable dinosaur comes to Pixar Pier, we talk about our Disneyana experience, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025