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Episode 159 – Rise of the Resistance

January 26, 2020 By Daniel Hale

The DisGeek crew discuss the all-new attraction, Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim California

News

Smugglers Run of Fastpass + at WDW

Star Wars Disney After Dark

Rise of the Resistance now open

Tips for using the Virtual Queue per Mouse Planet:

  • The easiest way to join the virtual queue is by using the existing Disneyland smartphone application. Download the app before you visit Disneyland, or, if you already have it, make sure to update to the latest version before you visit. It’s also a good idea to authorize the app to send you push notifications.
  • Once inside Disneyland, you can request to join a boarding group as soon as the park officially opens for the day. Friday, January 17 is a Magic Morning day at Disneyland. Even though Magic Morning begins at 7:00 a.m., the virtual queue will not open until the published park opening of 8:00 a.m.
  • Joining a boarding group is very similar to selecting a digital Fastpass. Users first select their party from a list of people to whom they are already linked in the Disneyland smartphone app, then click to add their party to the boarding group. The app will give you your assigned boarding group, and let you monitor the status of boarding groups.
  • When it’s time for your boarding group to ride the attraction, the app will send an alert to your phone. At Walt Disney World, you currently have up to two hours to make your way to the the attraction. This grace period allows you plenty of time if you’re in the middle of a ride, parade, or meal when you get the alert, and we expect the policy will be the same at Disneyland.
  • If you don’t use the Disneyland smartphone app, you can also join the virtual queue by going to one of several cast member-assisted stations throughout Disneyland. There, you will scan your admission media and receive a paper pass with your designated boarding group. In-park signage at the Guest Relations kiosks will display the current boarding group, so that you’ll know if it’s time to head back to the attraction with your paper ticket.

Now for the bad news: Simply having an assigned boarding group doesn’t guarantee you’ll be called to ride. In the event the attraction breaks down (an expected situation for a brand new ride during the opening weeks and months), the higher boarding group numbers may not be called to ride that day (and the uncalled numbers don’t roll over to the next day).

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Chris @dizchris
Jes @jesjones1976

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort, Podcast, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, STAR WARS: RISE OF THE RESISTANCE

Episode 157 – D23 Announcements Part 2 – Epcot and More

September 15, 2019 By Daniel Hale

In this episode, we continue our conversation from a few weeks ago covering D23. This time we focus on Epcot, Star Wars Hotel, Disney Cruise Line, and more.

EPCOT
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-revealed-for-the-historic-transformation-of-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

New Neighborhoods

World Showcase
HarmonioUS (New Lagoon Show)
UK – Mary Poppins
France – Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Crêperie de Paris (Restaurant), Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Canada – Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
China – Wondrous China

World Celebration
Spaceship Earth Changes – About storytelling
New Pavilion for Festivals. Elevated view for viewing fireworks. 3-levels, a plaza level, expo level, and park on top
New Entrance Plaza
Dreamers Point – New Walt statue

World Nature
Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” walkthrough exhibit
New Film in Land pavilion, “Awesome Planet”

World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Expansion of the Mission: SPACE with new restaurant Space 220
PLAY! Pavilion – interactive games

Disney Genie
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/revolutionary-new-digital-offering-disney-genie-coming-to-walt-disney-world-resort/

Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge – New DVC Resort

Star Wars Hotel
Star Wars Hotel officially named, “Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser”
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/

Rumored pricing
https://wdwnt.com/2019/08/pricing-revealed-for-immersive-multi-day-star-wars-galactic-journeys-hotel-experience-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Disney Cruise Line
Adding new ship, the Disney Wish

“Secret Project”
A new documentary series titled “One Day at Disney” for Disney+.

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Tommy @tommypix
Chris @dizchris
Jes @jesjones1976

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: D23 Expo 2019, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks, Epcot

Episode 153 – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Review

May 31, 2019 By Daniel Hale



Bright Suns! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now officially open. Join us as Jes gives her review of the land as she was able to attend the very first cast preview.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Disney Parks, disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Star Wars, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

9 Fun Facts about Mickey’s Mix Magic Projection Show at the Disneyland Resort

January 25, 2019 By Daniel Hale

“Mickey’s Mix Magic” debuts at the Disneyland Resort as part of Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, the biggest party for the legendary duo in Disneyland history.

“Mickey’s Mix Magic” is a new high-energy projection show celebrating the one and only Mickey Mouse. The nightly extravaganza creates a family-fun dance party throughout the park with “DJ” Mickey spinning the new celebration song, “It’s a Good Time” along with new, fun takes on favorite Disney songs. On select nights, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is enhanced with the addition of fireworks.

Here are 9 fun facts:

  • The new celebration song “It’s a Good Time” was written and produced specifically for the “World’s Biggest Mouse Party” that is underway at Disney Parks around the world, celebrating 90 years of magic with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
  • Guests will also dance and sing along to these tunes during “Mickey’s Mix Magic”: “I Wanna Be Like You” (The Jungle Book), “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” (The Aristocats), “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin), “Grim Grinning Ghosts” (theme song from The Haunted Mansion attraction), “Un Poco Loco” (Coco) and “Let It Go” (Frozen).
  • The musical score of “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is inspired by the irresistible beat of “house music,” bringing energy and fun that appeals to the whole family.
  • The multi-speaker audio design in “Mickey’s Mix Magic” supports the “dance party” feel of the show throughout the park, immersing guests in surround sound.
  • Each viewing area in the park – Main Street, U.S.A., the façade of “it’s a small world” and the water screens of the Rivers of America (when “Fantasmic!” returns in March)– has a custom projection design, which makes for a unique show experience wherever guests are.
  • More than two dozen video projectors bring “Mickey’s Mix Magic” to life throughout the park, and 14 of those are on Main Street, U.S.A., alone.
  • Nearly 100 special lighting fixtures are utilized throughout the show, and they sit atop 10 different rooftops throughout the park.
  • Disney Parks Live Entertainment collaborated with the team behind the latest Mickey animated shorts to bring the youthful, playful and mischievous personality of Mickey Mouse to the show. Minnie Mouse is also featured, showing off some of her dance moves from the pair’s popular international cartoon adventures.
  • Much of the mapped video projection of “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is original content. Instead of cinematic scenes, favorite Disney characters are creatively showcased amidst kaleidoscopic patterns that move with the music beat.

Filed Under: Articles, Photos, Video Tagged With: Disney Parks, disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Mickey's Mix Magic

Episode 146 – The Future of Disneyland

July 22, 2018 By Daniel Hale


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We review the all-new Pixar Pier. Also, it’s the return of the featured stories! And in this episode, the DisGeek crew discusses the future of Disneyland.
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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: A Bug's Land, Disney California Adventure, Disney Parks, disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Marvel Land, Pixar Pier, Star Wars: Galaxies Edge, Toy Story Land, Tropical Hideaway

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