DLW 292: Making a Splash with Ken from SweepSpot

This week, new characters and foods, familiar faces visit the Haunted Mansion, the Tiki Room turns 60, San Fransokyo updates, we talk with Ken from the Sweep Spot, and more!
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News
Rogers the Musical will be taking center stage this weekend! The classic tale is filled with heroes and time travel to tell the story of Steve Rogers. Disney has announced that there will be a virtual queue to join through the app. You can join the virtual queue at 10:30am or 2pm. Walk up viewing is avaliable but its highly reccomened to join the virtual queue! – 4 Things to Know About ‘Rogers: The Musical’ Coming to Disney California Adventure Park | Disney Parks Blog (go.com)
Along with the new entertainment, new foods are coming to DCA. There is a good variety of sweet and savory eats to enjoy. The foods are themed to Captain America. (talk about our favorites) – Disney Eats on Instagram: “🎶 We could eat these all day! 🎶 Check out the smashing new eats taking center stage at #DisneyCaliforniaAdventure when “Rogers: The…”
Nick Fury has been spotted in Avenger’s Campus! In this all-new interactive experience, he will be recruiting guests to practice the art of espionage. Later this month, Indiana Jones will becoming to Adventureland! Both of these fun meet and greets will be for a limited time only. – Disney Announces ALL-NEW Interactive Park Experience | the disney food blog Log in | TikTok Disneyland Update: Marvel Invasion, Milestones, New Characters & More! (micechat.com)
Starting this Friday, June 30th, you will be able to find some fun food items to help celebrate the Dial of Destiny. Over at Bengal BBQ, you can sink your teeth into 4 new items including a Lamb Kofta Skewer, Vegtable Platter, Adventurer’s Platter, and the Forbidden Turnover. – ‘The Forbidden Turnover’ and More Indiana Jones Food Coming to Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com)
Construction skrims are coming down and San Fransokyo Square is getting closer to making its debut! DisneyParks Blog put together a wonderful atricle with beautiful new concept art showing off the Makers Market, Aunt Cass’s Cafe, and Rita’s Turbine Blenders. Starting mid July, new menu offerings will be avaliable at Lucky Fortune Cookery and the Cerveceria will be open! The area will still have current favorites as well as new creations inspired by Asian Cuisine as well as the Big Hero 6 characters! – New Updates on San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park | Disney Parks Blog (go.com)
Jamie Lee Curtis, Owen Wilson and LaKeith Stainfield were all spotted in the parks last week promoting the Haunted Mansion film. They were all dressed in the iconic Haunted Mansion Cast Member costumes! – 3 Celebrities SPOTTED at Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride | the disney food blog
The Tiki Room turned 60 this past Friday! To celebrate, special photo ops were avaliable for guests outside of the attraction as well as some celebration stickers. There were new pins avaliable for purchase. – Disneyland Update: Marvel Invasion, Milestones, New Characters & More! (micechat.com) 3 Celebrities SPOTTED at Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride | the disney food blog
With a flurry of projects happening around the resort, we wanted to take a couple minutes to give you the refurbishment calendar.
Currently Under Refurbishment:
Tarzan’s Treehouse Transformation: (September 1st, 2021-2023)
French Market remodel to Tiana’s Palace: (February 17th-TBA)
Mint Julep Bar: (February 17th-TBA)
Boudin Bread Cart: (May 28th-July 1st)
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co.: (May 30th-TBA)
Splash Mountain Conversion to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: (May 31st, 2023-Late 2024)
Peter Pan’s Flight: (June 5th-29th)
ToonTown Popcorn Cart: (June 12-30th)
Upcoming Refurbishments:
Alice in Wonderland: (July 5th-20th)
Disneyland Monorail: (July 5th-TBA)
Soarin’ Around the World: (July 5th-14th)
Toy Story Midway Mania!: (July 17th-TBA)
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride: (July 24-TBA)
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (prep for Villains Grove): (July 31st-September 2023) – Disneyland Update: Marvel Invasion, Milestones, New Characters & More! (micechat.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-bGATaPvJo
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