DLW 346: Filmmaker Matthew Serrano

This week, the D23 Expo schedule was released, Disneyland is turning 69 this week, a new YouTube show featuring cast members, Dole Whip day is coming, a Magic Keyholder deal at Paseo, we finish our conversation with filmmaker Matthew, and more!

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News: This week is the week for requesting reservations for D23 Expo attendees. The schedule was released last week and now thorough noon Disneyland time on Friday to request reservations to the panels and events. Reservations will be given out based on preference and availability August 2nd through August 5th. – https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/schedule#/schedule/byVenue

The day this podcast posts, Disneyland will turn 69. There isn’t much planned for the day to celebrate except for a cavalcade at 12:15pm featuring characters and music. – https://www.micechat.com/391633-disneyland-update-breakdown-blues-empty-queues-still-fine-at-69/

A new YouTube show dedicated to cast members has premiered. “How Happy Happens” features cast members and their stories working at the Disney Parks. The first two episodes are up on the Disney Parks YouTube channel featuring a cast member from the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in Walt Disney World, and a silhouette artist from Disneyland. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/find-out-how-happy-happens-with-disney-cast-members/

A fun day to celebrate Dole Whips is coming up! Dole Whip day is July 18th and the celebration runs to July 21st. At Disneyland, there are a variety of goodies at The Tropical Hideaway, Tiki Juice Bar, and Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-dole-whip-day-foodie-guide-2024/

Move over popcorn, theres a new bucket in town! A new ice cream bucket is available now at Gibson Girl in Disneyland, and Clarabelle’s at Disney California Adventure. The new bucket is shaped like an ice cream truck and comes with a spoon that has an ice cream cone on the handle. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/07/12/um-this-could-be-the-coolest-souvenir-disney-will-ever-release/

A new Magic Keyholder special offering is at Paseo through the end of the month. For $100, you can get a three course dinner for two. There are two options for appetizer, main course, and desert. For Magic Keyholders on the move, a free agua fresca is a Keyholder perk at Tiendita with a $25 purchase. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/07/09/a-popular-downtown-disney-restaurant-is-offering-a-july-special/

Friday, July 19th could be a big day for cast members at the Disneyland Resort. That is the day that the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee members will vote on whether they are going to strike. The members represent about 13,000 cast members at the resort and could result in staffing issues. They are fighting for fair wages, a fair attendance policy, seniority increases, and a safe environment for cast and guests. – https://www.micechat.com/391633-disneyland-update-breakdown-blues-empty-queues-still-fine-at-69/

Westside update- path closures and construction. – https://www.micechat.com/391633-disneyland-update-breakdown-blues-empty-queues-still-fine-at-69/

Discussion Topic: Matthew Serrano

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