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! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Disney partnered with AccuWeather to create a new forecasting system called “Disney Weather Check” specifically for their theme parks and resorts. The service has its own mobile setup that alerts guests with real-time updates and matches Disney’s internal safety rules. Visitors can use features like “MinuteCast” and “RealFeel” to see exactly when it will rain and what the weather actually feels like while they are walking around the parks. – https://www.micechat.com/436589-disneyland-update-summer-builds-shady-spots-kids-rule/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-weather-check-accuweather-disney-parks/ Attention Magic Keyholders, Disneyland is introducing a new perk! Current Magic Key holders who renew any pass type between May 27, 2026, and May 26, 2027, will receive a free Disney Dining Card. The value of the card depends on the pass tier being renewed, ranging from $25 for the Imagine Key up to $100 for the Inspire Key. Unlike standard Disney Gift Cards, these promotional dining cards can only be used to purchase food and beverages at the parks and cannot be used for retail merchandise. – https://www.micechat.com/436589-disneyland-update-summer-builds-shady-spots-kids-rule/ Once again Halloween Time is starting in late August on the 21st and running through Halloween on October 31st. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals will be dressed in new harlequin motifs for the 2026 season. Decor, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams, and Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour all are back for the season. Oogie Boogie Bash also returns for 33 nights throughout August to October, with the Sunday, September 27th date being for D23 Members only. The Oogie Boogie Bash VIP tour returns this year starting on August 30th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/halloween-and-fall-celebrations-at-disneyland/ Following the closure of the Anaheim Transportation Network, the Disneyland Resort has partnered with Lyft to provide reliable transportation for guests staying at Good Neighbor Hotels. To celebrate the partnership, new Lyft users can get 50% off two rides using the promo code 50MAGIC, while existing users can get 10% off an XL ride with the code XL10. These special discounts are active for the summer season and remain valid through September 8, 2026. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/lyft-disneyland-good-neighbor-hotel-savings/ The documentary Disneyland Handcrafted earned major recognition for its craftsmanship, winning multiple Telly Awards including a Gold Telly for its incredible historical accuracy. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the film uses beautifully restored archival footage to show the immense effort and tight deadlines required to build Walt Disney’s original theme park for its 1955 opening. The project was further elevated by the team at Skywalker Sound, who painstakingly re-created realistic background audio for the original silent reels to bring the historical footage to life. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-experiences-earns-recognition-at-the-telly-and-shorty-awards/ Disney is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with “Disney Celebrates America.” This set of events will take place starting on June 29th with a 2-hour special on ABC called “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness.” This special will be coast-to-coast at both resorts. On the evening of July 3rd and continuing through July 4th, the entire Disney broadcast empire will celebrate America across all 50 states, exploring the people, places, and moments of the nations 250 year history. For all of the details, visit the link in the show notes. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-business/disney-celebrates-america-lineup/ SnackChat: Pride Nite eats – https://www.instagram.com/p/DZDoV66Gtsl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dlr-pride-nite-foodie-guide-2026/ Discussion Topic: Tage and James’s Cruise – https://www.dlweekly.net/103/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
