DLW 206: Former Pastry Cook Jessica

This week, Magic Key Holders have some magic mail coming their way, some Candlelight Processional news, an undead Avenger is on the loose, the highway in the sky has returned, a magical experience for a cast member, we talk to Jessica about being a pastry cook, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order!

News:

Pin and Pop Event. – https://pinandpop.com/pin-trading/event-preview/happy-haunts-2021 Magic Key Holders be on the lookout for the Charter Member Welcome Package coming to your doorstep soon! Some Magic Key Holders have already received their welcome package, which contains a button, lanyard, Magic Key pin, Disneyland map, and magnet. If you are not currently a Magic Key Holder and would like to get one of these welcome kits, you have until October 30th. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/10/photos-magic-key-charter-member-welcome-packages-now-arriving-from-the-disneyland-resort/ The rumors were true! The Disneyland Candlelight Processional is returning this year! The event will take place on December 4th and 5th in Town Square at Disneyland. So far, no word on who the narrators for the telling of the story of Christmas. – https://www.micechat.com/305165-disneyland-candlelight-returns-december-2021/ On Friday, October 15th, the Disneyland Monorail returned to service, transporting guests along the two and a half mile highway in the sky. Monorail Red and Monorail Blue are operating on the line for now. Guests are required to wear a mask while onboard. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/disneyland-monorail-cast-members-are-back-on-track/ Weeklyteers who have been watching the What If…? series on Disney+ will recognize a new character variation at Avenger’s Campus for the Oogie Boogie Bash. Zombie Captain America is meandering around looking for guests to infect and turn to zombies. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/10/16/in-things-we-never-thought-wed-say-of-the-day-zombie-captain-america-is-coming-to-a-disney-park/ This Friday, October 15th, another former piece of entertainment will return to Disney California Adventure. Disney Junior Dance Party!, which features songs, special effects, and characters from Disney Junior TV shows, will run multiple times daily. There will be some modifications to the format, allowing for physical distancing, and how the audience is seated. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/disney-junior-dance-party-returns-to-disney-california-adventure-park-bringing-more-family-fun-to-the-disneyland-resort/ With less than four weeks away to the holiday season at Disneyland, Mickey and Minnie’s outfits for the season were previewed on the Disney Parks Blog. Magic Key Holders may be able to see the new outfits sooner at the Starcade experience now through October 30. Matching Mickey and Minnie plush were also unveiled for the season, along with new ears, spirit jersey, shirts, backpack, and more. The holiday season at Disneyland runs from November 12 through January 9th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/disneyland-resort-holiday-sneak-peek-first-look-at-mickey-and-minnies-festive-fashions-and-new-holiday-merchandise/ The walls in Toon Town have been adorned with new decorations. The punny new graphics on the panels are a great fit in Toon Town, like the panel that states “Our Remodel is Popping at the Seams!” with popcorn bursting out the sides, since it will be the El Capitoon theater.  – https://www.micechat.com/305131-dateline-disneyland-monorails-trams-magic-key-fail/ Outdoor signage has begun to appear for the new Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe on Main Street. A new quote is above the door, declaring “Where Every Day is a Holiday,” gold window lettering has appeared on the windows facing Main Street with various sayings, and the new Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe marquee has gone up. – https://www.micechat.com/305131-dateline-disneyland-monorails-trams-magic-key-fail/ Some Disneyland Resort Cast Members made some magic for one if their own recently. Joe Johnson was making his dream of being a cast member come true working at Disneyland on the Storybook Land Canal Boats. He wanted his family to come and visit from Georgia for his first days on stage, but it looked like that would not be able to happen. Joe’s trainers, and other cast members worked with Joe’s father to create some magic and make the visit a reality. Joe’s father was able to meet him on the job that day and make his dream a reality. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/disneyland-resort-cast-make-magic-for-fellow-cast-member/

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Jessica – Former WDW Pastry Cook