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Mousetalgia FastPass with Kristen Carr - your FastPass to Disneyland Resort news, updates, in-park experiences, and ears to the ground reporting, along with occasional special guests.

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Ep. 6: More Disneyland offerings return; goodbye Steakhouse 55

July 03, 2021 00:07 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Episode 6, July 2nd, 2021: More news of park offerings returning and the unofficial announcement of goodbye to Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. Josh’s skipper/dad jokes keep coming, (although this week’s is a bit Goofy and clever), Loungefly dropped all sorts of previews for their Fall Disney licensed merch, and the highly anticipated Monsters at Work series hits Disney+ this week!

Ep. 5: Escaping the heat in the parks

June 25, 2021 20:20 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Episode 5, June 25th, 2021 We share our favorite escapes from the SoCal Heat in the parks including a Downtown Disney escape to Splitsville. Sam drops more of his personal contributions to Main Street USA and a piece of his work that we hope to see return with the Piano at Coke Corner. More and more food options and offerings are returning to the parks INCLUDING fireworks in the sky above Disneyland kicking off July 4th.

Ep. 4: All Disney Parks are open; Disneyland updates

June 18, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

The week’s FastPass is jam packed with updates inside both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks! The state dropped most pandemic-related regulations and Disney announced what that meant for them & guests moving forward. And for the 1st time in forever, (17 months), all Disney resorts around the world are now back open! News also dropped that fireworks will return to the parks in July. and start planning for the fall, because Disney legend Bob Gurr is turning 90 and inviting you t...

Ep. 3: Avengers Assemble without a Boarding Group

June 11, 2021 20:29 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

This week we give you a FastPass into Avengers Campus complete with fails, missteps, and the different offerings in the experience throughout the different times of the day. The all new Loki series debuted and we chat about how well Disney has setup integrating character developments immediately into the new land. And then Josh shares some of the new food offerings returning to the parks.

Ep. 2: Avengers Campus, Theme Park Designer Morgan Lee Richardson

June 04, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

This week we give you a FastPass focused on the opening of Avengers Campus! We talk virtual queues, characters and merchandise along with the food you’ll find in the land. Don’t miss our first giveaway! And we chat with artist & theme park designer Morgan Lee Richardson.

Ep. 1.5: Introducing Kristen Carr and the Mousetalgia FastPass

June 02, 2021 20:25 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

Kristen Pfeifer of the Mousetalgia Podcast welcomes you to our latest show: the Mousetalgia FastPass and introduces Kristen Carr, the host of the new show.

Ep. 1: Welcome to the Mousetalgia FastPass!

May 28, 2021 20:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome to the Mousetalgia FastPass! An entire show spun from the weekly 2020-21 news segment on Mousetalgia, hosted by Kristen Carr. This first episode we introduce you to Kristen, along with Sam Carter and Josh May to kick off the Anaheim, CA resorts being reopened after over a year of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This show will be your FastPass to Disneyland Resort news, updates, in-park experiences, and ears to the ground reporting, along with occasional special guest. This wee...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 106 - Surprise! It’s our bonus show!

July 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

We have a very special bonus episode this week! We love this particular air date because it is the 2 year anniversary of Dateline Mousetalgia AND Disneyland’s 65th anniversary! For this show, we bring on some very special guests from the Mousetalgia family: Jeff, Dave Tina & Julia. We have a fun roundtable of questions that you will definitely want to tune into.

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 105 - See Ya Real Soon!

July 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

It is episode 105 of Dateline Mousetalgia! We are here for one more show before Dateline Mousetalgia goes on a brief hiatus. This week we dive into Disneyland Resort news and all of the things we have seen with Downtown Disney’s reopening. Hong Disney is closing once again due to the pandemic but Walt Disney World has still pushed forward and all parks are now open. Mask policies have already changed and virtual queues appear to be on the horizon for more attractions. The NBA has exclusive a...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 104 - Welcome Back to Downtown DIsney and Walt Disney World!

July 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Welcome to Episode 104 of Dateline Mousetalgia. This week we have some big news to start the show that you’ll want to hear! Downtown Disney is reopening this week and we hear from Scott @disneylandnurse who was able to make a trip to visit on the reopening preview day. We also discuss some of the changes we are seeing already. Walt Disney World annual passholders got some surprising credit card charges this week and on the west coast the Disneyland Resort is starting up hotel reservations fo...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 103 - A Princess and a Queen!

July 02, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Episode 103 is here! This week we start the show with a casual chat about Margo Robbie starring in the new Pirates movies and Johnny Depp’s recent Jack Sparrow magic moment. Disneyland reopening has officially been pushed back and Cast Members are protesting the future reopening. Splash Mountain is getting a complete redesign to become a ride based off the “Princess and the Frog” movie. We discuss this and the lead Imagineer, Charita Charter. Disneyland had a helicopter fly over the park thi...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 102 - Disneyland’s Reopening News Just Keeps On Changing!

June 25, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

It’s episode 102 of Dateline Mousetalgia and reopenings are coming very soon!! Well actually...maybe not?! Downtown Disney will still be reopening with new safety procedures on July 9th, but, we found out after we recorded that the Disneyland reopening date has been pushed back. In this episode we discuss the WDW reservation process and bring on our friend Freddy from the Orlando Adventure Club Podcast to talk about his reservation making experience. Cast Member & AP previews are happening f...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 101 - Change is Good!

June 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Welcome to episode 101 of Dateline Mousetalgia! Orange County is no longer requiring face masks and there is a Change.org petition to push back the reopening date of the Disneyland Resort. We have a few more updates about WDW reopening including hotel reservations and testing of contactless bag checks. The fireworks animation has been removed from the Disneyland app & My Disney experience app... a sign of the times? Hong Disneyland is reopening today with similar reopening guidelines that we...

Dateline Mousetalgia Episode 100!!! - Disneyland is Reopening!!

June 11, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

Welcome to Dateline Mousetalgia. We are very excited this week because it is our 100th episode and Disneyland is REOPENING!! Disneyland has announced reopening plans which include July 9th for Downtown Disney, Disneyland and California Adventure opening July 17th and two of the resort hotels will reopen July 23rd. This week we revisit the Shanghai Annual Pass Policies as well as the contracts for the Annual Passes for Disneyland. Walt Disney World released “Know Before You Go” pages for thei...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 100!!! - Disneyland is Reopening!!

June 11, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

Welcome to Dateline Mousetalgia. We are very excited this week because it is our 100th episode and Disneyland is REOPENING!! Disneyland has announced reopening plans which include July 9th for Downtown Disney, Disneyland and California Adventure opening July 17th and two of the resort hotels will reopen July 23rd. This week we revisit the Shanghai Annual Pass Policies as well as the contracts for the Annual Passes for Disneyland. Walt Disney World released “Know Before You Go” pages for thei...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 99 - Stormtroopers Have a New Responsibility

June 04, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Episode 99 is here! This week we discuss all the WDW reopening changes like ticket reservations, AP updates, dining reservations & fastpass plus. Stormtroopers have been enforcing social distancing at Disney Springs and Spaceship Earth is actually going to open up without the reimagining! Disneyland Resort sent out a survey about guest reopening comfort levels and have started accepting vacation reservations starting July 15th. We chat about the awesome website soundsofdisneyland.com, the up...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 99 - Storm Troopers Have a New Responsibility

June 04, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Episode 99 is here! This week we discuss all the WDW reopening changes like ticket reservations, AP updates, dining reservations & fastpass plus. Storm troopers have been enforcing social distancing at Disney Springs and Spaceship Earth is actually going to open up without the reimagining! Disneyland Resort sent out a survey about guest reopening comfort levels and have started accepting vacation reservations starting July 15th. We chat about the awesome website soundsofdisneyland.com, the u...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 98 - Walt Disney World is Re-Opening!!

May 28, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

It’s episode 98 of Dateline Mousetalgia and we have lots of updates this week! Disneyland can open in Phase 3 of the California Governor's phased reopening plan and Walt Disney World has OFFICIAL phased reopening dates!! Tokyo Disney’s shopping district is also opening up June 1st. We hear from a sports fan about the NBA season possibly restarting at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando this summer. The DVC tower at Disneyland is still underway and a few more details have been released. Di...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 97 - Disney Springs Reopens and Disney does the Corporate Shuffle!

May 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

On this episode of Dateline Mousetalgia, we hear from friend of the show, Matthew, about the reopening day at Disney Springs! Hong Kong Disneyland is preparing for reopening it seems but still no word on any of the parks in the US. LOTS of corporate shakeups happened this past week! Josh D’amaro and Rebecca Campbell have brand new roles so Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World now have new Presidents. Disney has a patent out for some new technology and the Dapper Dans released fun new vide...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 96 - Reopening Day in Shanghai Disneyland!

May 14, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

Welcome to Episode 96 of Dateline Mousetalgia! Things are starting to change as Disneyland construction has slowly started up again AND Disney Springs has a planned phased reopening. Shanghai Disneyland opened this week and we got to chat with Shanghai resident, Maudie, who got to go to the park on reopening day! Hong Disneyland is also preparing for reopening but Tokyo Disneyland’s closure was extended indefinitely. We discuss the Dapper Day expo being canceled, ShopDisney shopping bots and...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 95 - Shanghai Disneyland Reopens!

May 07, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, we dive into all the fun May the 4th things! We chat about the first episode of Disney Gallery: The Madalorian, shopDisney website issues, the new Droid Depot app and hear about how some of our listeners spent the day. Disneyland and Walt Disney World reopening dates are still unknown and we review the California Governor's state reopening plan. Shanghai Dinsey is the first to announce their reopening date and we discuss what to expect to see as they begin opening in phases....

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 94 - Virtually packed with magic moments

April 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

In this week’s episode we expose your Disney confessions to last week’s question of the week, and highlight our gratitude for the mass of virtual content we are enjoying at home, like the beautifully filmed Happily Ever After fireworks show from Walt Disney World shared straight to our living rooms, gifting us yet another #DisneyMagicMoment. Meanwhile, Shanghai Disney Resort tests out social distancing measures and park updates in attempts to prepare for a possible reopening in a whole new w...

Episode 93 - Date Nite in Quarantineland!

April 23, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

In this week’s episode we share our fun experiences with listeners during our Dapper Day Zoom Calls, “Date Nite in Quarantineland” and our appreciation for another family bonus offered to fans in the return of the Disney Bedtime Hotline. There are more updates to Disney executive management including Bob Chapek being appointed to the Disney Board, Bob Iger appointed to the COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force and stocks continuing to be unpredictable amongst the conversations and rumors sw...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 93 - Date Nite in Quarantineland!

April 23, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

In this week’s episode we share our fun experiences with listeners during our Dapper Day Zoom Calls, “Date Nite in Quarantineland” and our appreciation for another family bonus offered to fans in the return of the Disney Bedtime Hotline. There are more updates to Disney executive management including Bob Chapek being appointed to the Disney Board, Bob Iger appointed to the COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force and stocks continuing to be unpredictable amongst the conversations and rumors sw...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 92 - “Ye Wizard Name of Yore!”

April 16, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Welcome to another quarantine episode of Dateline Mousetalgia! The gang’s all here -- this week we welcome back Kristen @thehappiestclubonearth and Morgan and find out what Kristen’s “Wizard Name of Yore” is. We then jump into the main news including: Avengers Campus delayed opening, Magic Happens Parade music release, Frontierland gate renovations, Walt Disney Company filing for loans, & executive management updates. Jenn and Kristen give their report on D23’s A Goofy Movie 25th anniversary...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 91 - That’s a lot of Disney Days!

April 09, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this week's episode we discuss even more changes at the Disneyland Resort including, Annual Pass refunds, Cast Member furloughs, and special events that have been postponed and or cancelled. On a happy note donations are made by Disney Parks to Hospitals and Medical Professionals, Aulani makes donations to local food banks and the Disney lobbies for a portion of the CARE act provided by the U.S. government. While life is pretty “virtual” right now we share some activities coming up that l...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 90 - This? or That!

April 02, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 90 of Dateline Mousetalgia! We wanted to have some fun this week so we invited a few friends to join us to play a game of “This? or That!,” Disney style! First, we chat about the latest updates in the Disney Company including extending resort closures indefinitely, union concerns, executive salary cuts & construction stopping in the parks. We also cover a possible extension of the Food & Wine festival at Disney California Adventure as well as updates to the Disneyland Reso...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 89 - Who is your Disney quarantine buddy?

March 26, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Welcome to Episode 89 of Dateline Mousetalgia! On this episode, we discuss week 2 of the Disneyland Resort closure and brace for a likely closure extension. We also chat about Disney releasing hotel deals at an odd time, a virtual queue app update, April refurbishment schedule, and the Haunted Mansion reopening date. Missing Disneyland like us? We chat about fun Disney things you can do at home — from Onward’s early digital release and Mickey drawing classes, there is a lot to do! Then we as...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 88 - Compliment Sandwich

March 19, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 88 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week's episode we discuss the historic closure of all Disney Parks & Resorts due to the effects of the CoronaVirus. We also talk about the current climate inside and outside of the Disney Community, how it affects us and even this podcast! We also have a chance to discuss the exciting new details of Avengers Campus as well as the announcement of the opening date! We close with some options to engage with our listeners via email and Insta...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 87 - Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite, the Archives exhibit at the Bowers Museum, Saint Patrick’s Day in the parks and more!

March 12, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 87 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week Kristen and Jenn discuss the lower than average attendance at the park, special events at the 2020 Food & Wine Festival that cater to families and the lil' ones and St. Patrick's Day in the parks. We then do a full recap of the Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite and hear Kristen's experience at the Bowers Museum visiting the "Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic" exhibit. We also cover the new AP Magic progr...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 86 - Magic Happens Debut, Indiana Jones turns 25, Disney California Food & Wine details and more!

March 05, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Welcome to Episode 86 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week we welcome Kristen Carr as our guest co-host! Together we will be discussing big changes in Disney Management as CEO Bob Iger steps down to assume a new role as Executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek who previously was Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products takes the seat as CEO. We also cover the effects of the Corona Virus in Disney Parks worldwide as well as the precautionary measures being taken he...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 85 - Even More Magical Disneyland Experiences!

February 27, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Welcome to Episode 85 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week will see the launch of the new Magic Happens parade, the start of the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, and the temporary return of Soarin’ Over California! Plus, we cover the March attraction refurbishment schedule, some updates to the Tomorrowland entrance facade, Indiana Jones Adventure updates in honor of the attraction’s 25th anniversary, and an “Onward” meet and greet coming to DCA! We also revisit the topi...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 84 - Avengers Campus, Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts’ Nite, a Cinderella Tea Party, and Mardi Gras at Disneyland Resort!

February 20, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Episode 84 of Dateline Mousetalgia takes a look at the Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts’ Nite ticketed event, the Cinderella-inspired So This Is Love - A Dreamy Wish Tea Party at Steakhouse 55, Celebrate Gospel in Disney California Adventure, and Mardi Gras at Disneyland Resort! We also discuss Avengers Campus, the Marvel-themed land coming to Disney California Adventure in summer 2020! From ride attractions to a show to a dining option, we discuss what we’ve learned about this superhero-in...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 83 - Valentine’s Day Treats, New FASTPASS Options, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

February 13, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

Happy Valentine’s Day from Episode 83 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode takes a look at Valentine’s Day decorations and treats available at Disneyland Resort, as well as the new dining package option for the upcoming Magic Happens parade that will debut soon at Disneyland Park! There are quite a few updates, as this past week saw a price increase for Disneyland tickets and annual passes, as well as a small fire that occured (and was contained) in Adventureland. Not only that, but ...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 82 - Disneyland After Dark: 80’s Nite, Churro Gears, and a Sneak Peek of “Onward” in Tomorrowland!

February 06, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

We’ve got some new treats to discuss in Episode 82 of Dateline Mousetalgia, from the Churro Gears at Maurice’s Treats in the Hub, to mint chocolate beignets at the Mint Julep Bar! This week’s episode looks at all of the totally awesome happenings at Disneyland Park during last week’s Disneyland After Dark: 80’s Nite, including the return of Videopolis! From nostalgic meet and greets and photo opportunities to menu items that threw it back to the 80’s, there were lots of rad experiences to be...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 81 - Live from Disneyland!

January 30, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MB

We’re live from Disneyland in Episode 81 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week’s episode, we share a little about our experiences doing the VIP Tour at Disneyland Resort, as well as our initial reactions to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! We also revisit Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure, focusing on the musical performances by Melody of China. Plus, this week’s episode covers February’s attraction refurbishment schedule, the announcement of a new Disneyland After Dark Star Wa...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 80 - The Opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Resort!

January 23, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MB

In Episode 80 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we discuss the grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Resort, taking a detailed look at how the boarding pass system has been working! Plus, we cover the Kylo Ren Premium Sipper available in Tomorrowland, some new food and beverage options in Galaxy’s Edge, and a new space set aside for small droids made at the Droid Depot. We also take a look at some of the Magic Shot Photopass options available in Black Spire Outpost!

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 79 - Preparing for “Star Wars”: Rise of the Resistance, Lunar New Year Food and Activities, and a Ticket Special!

January 16, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Welcome to Episode 79 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week’s episode, we talk about the upcoming kickoff of Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure, focusing in particular on the foodie guide and activity options! There’s also a new ticket special going on at Disneyland Resort and some new Annual Passholder mobile order buttons have been rolled out at certain quick-service dining locations. We’ve got plenty of Star Wars-in-the-parks updates, including a Millennium Falcon french fry/po...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 78 - A Year’s Worth of Attraction-Themed Merchandise, an Annual Passholder-Exclusive Bar, and January Events!

January 09, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In Episode 78 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we discuss the new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain-themed merchandise, the opening of Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung Huynh in Downtown Disney, and the conversion of the Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure into an Annual Passholder-exclusive bar. Plus, a look at an off-the-menu drink at Trader Sam’s inspired by Disney +’s The Mandalorian, upcoming events in January, and a quick look back at significant park happenings...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 77 - A Look Back at 2019 at Disneyland Resort

January 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Happy New Year from Episode 77 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode takes a look back at 2019, and a look ahead to what’s to come in 2020! From Star Wars in the parks to color schemes as merchandise, and from changes in entertainment to a move to mobile, there was a whole lot of change that took place this past year. We cover a great deal in this week’s episode, including new characters, dining options, shops, crowds, events, construction, and much more!

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 77 - A Look Back at 2019 at Disneyland Resort!

January 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Happy New Year from Episode 77 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode takes a look back at 2019, and a look ahead to what’s to come in 2020! From Star Wars in the parks to color schemes as merchandise, and from changes in entertainment to a move to mobile, there was a whole lot of change that took place this past year. We cover a great deal in this week’s episode, including new characters, dining options, shops, crowds, events, construction, and much more!

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 76 - Transportation Changes, 2020-Themed Merchandise, and Star Wars-Related Tomorrowland Updates!

December 26, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Happy Holidays from Episode 76 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week’s episode, we discuss changes in transportation options going to and from airports and Disneyland Resort, Star Wars-related updates for Tomorrowland’s Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and Space Mountain, and the new Disney Parks 2020 merchandise collection! Plus, this week’s episode features music from Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays performers Mostly Kosher, and also covers January’s attraction refurbis...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 75 - Happy Holidays from Dateline Mousetalgia!

December 19, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Episode 75 of Dateline Mousetalgia! In this week’s episode, we share some of the new details regarding the other upcoming Anaheim Ducks Day and “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Resort! In celebration of the holiday season, this week’s episode also looks at the various locations where Santa Claus can be found, and (with the help of some friends!) revisits some of the food items available at Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays Marketpl...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 74 - The 2019 Candlelight Processional with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Upcoming Haunted Mansion Refurbishment Work, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Excitement!

December 12, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Welcome to Episode 74 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week, we discuss this past weekend’s Candlelight Processional at Disneyland Park featuring singer, songwriter, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda! This week’s episode will also look at some fun updates to this year’s it’s a small world Holiday attraction overlay, refurbishment coming to the Haunted Mansion in 2020, Steakhouse 55’s upcoming Winemaker Dinner Series, and the new Belle of the Ball Bronze merchandise color scheme! Although the new Sta...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 73 - Refurbs and Revamps!

December 05, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

In Episode 73 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we discuss the new design on the Disneyland Annual Passholder card as well as December’s refurbishment schedule! Speaking of refurbishments, it’s formally been announced that Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Fantasyland will be undergoing some major work, including some actual changes to scenes within the attraction. Over in Adventureland, Indiana Jones Adventure will also be going through some renovation in the coming year. Additionally, this week’s ep...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 72 - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

Happy Thanksgiving from Episode 72 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode discusses some of the Thanksgiving-approved counter-service comfort food offerings available at Disneyland Resort, the new Frozen 2-inspired Downtown Disney holiday decorations and Ana and Elsa meet-and-greet opportunity in Disney California Adventure, and the arrival of the new “Showdown at the Golden Horseshoe” dueling pianos performance in Disneyland Park’s Frontierland! Plus, we discuss the exciting announcem...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 71 - Candy Canes and Disney+!

November 21, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Episode 71 of Dateline Mousetalgia covers the 2019 candy cane schedule, the new grassy area at the entrance to Tomorrowland, and some upcoming dates for early 2020 park events! We also take a look at the Disneyland Resort “Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019”, which details what holiday-inspired food are available at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure sit-down dining and counter service locations! Lastly, we share our experiences so far with the new Disney+ streaming service!

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 70 - Mickey’s Happy Holidays, the Festival of Holidays Marketplace, and Holiday-Themed Popcorn Buckets!

November 14, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MB

Welcome to Episode 70 of Dateline Mousetalgia! This week’s episode explores the new Mickey’s Happy Holidays show in Disney California Adventure, as well as a few seasonal classics that have returned to Disneyland Resort, such as A Christmas Fantasy Parade and the ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party! We take a look at some of the fun food items available at this year’s Festival of Holidays Marketplace, and wrap up the show with a quick overview of the holiday-themed popcorn buckets and sipper cups av...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 69 - Downtown Disney Thanksgiving 2019 Info and Frozen 2 Happenings at Disneyland Resort!

November 07, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In Episode 69 of Dateline Mousetalgia, we discuss Frozen 2 in the parks and new scenes coming to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue in honor of the upcoming Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker movie! Thanksgiving is coming up in just a few weeks, and so we take a look at the Thanksgiving dining package available at the Disneyland Resort Hotel, as well as various Thanksgiving-inspired offerings in Downtown Disney! Plus, the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney Calif...

Dateline Mousetalgia - Episode 68 - Día de los Muertos Festivities and a Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Happy Halloween from Dateline Mousetalgia! Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort may be coming to a close after today what with this evening being the last Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure, but there are still a few days left to enjoy the Día de los Muertos decorations and happenings at DCA’s Plaza de la Familia! From the fantastic A Musical Celebration of Coco show and the cool photo opportunity with the puppet of Miguel, to the beautifully sentiment...