DLW 254: Imagineer Greg Combs

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This week, more MagicBand details, a larger than life Avenger starts making appearances, Donald Duck’s sipper arrives, Mike Wazowski also gets into the Halloween spirit, we begin our talk with former Imagineer Greg Combs,, 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! DISCOUNTS! 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! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount.

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For Weeklyteers who have been out to Walt Disney World and used MagicBands, the implimentation at Disneyland may confuse you. When they arrive sometime this fall, front gate cast members will continue to use the iPhones to scan the MagicBand. Also, instead of the fingerprint scan Disney World uses, Disneyland will continue to use photos. – https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ A big, green, gamma radiated Avenger has started making appearances at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. The Hulk, which was previewed and announced to be coming to Avengers Campus, has begun greeting guests in front of the Avengers Headquarters building. What makes this character greeting so unique is the large size! It seems that there are some kinks to be worked out, but that was probably the point of the limited time appearances. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1573003685298597888?cxt=HHwWgMDTyZCht9QrAAAA and https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ Donald Duck will be joining popcorn bucket Mickey as a cute Halloween sipper at the park. Donald is dressed in a candy corn costume for Halloween, and is carrying a small trick or treat bucket for treats. The sipper is available for $21.25 at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. – https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ Donald isn’t the only one getting in on the act of dressing up for Halloween and going on sale! Mike Wazowski in a pumpkin costume is the new design for a bottle topper with straw. The topper allows guests to drink from a bottle of soda or water without an open top. The straw allows for the bottle to be held upright as well. The topper is $6.99. – https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ Mobile ordering is the wave of the future according to Disneyland. Recently, registers were removed from the Emporium and replaced with new merchandise islands. Small mobile checkout podiums are at the exits now to help guests who use the service. – https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ Weeklyteers who are going to be at the resort soon can take a photo with a new Hocus Pocus 2 photo op in Downtown Disney. The location is a new one for a photo op and is sort of out of the way. It is located between Tortilla Jo’s and Splitsville away from the main walkway. If you are a supporter, be sure to join in on the Hocus Pocus 2 watch party this Friday, September 30th at 6pm Pacific. – https://www.micechat.com/334644-disneyland-update-fall-ing-scale-ing-plans-derailing/ If you have been wanting an excuse to stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel, the current deals might be for you! If you are a Disney Visa Cardmember and use it to book your stay between October 20th and December 22nd, you can save up to 15% on your reservation. This deal if for Sunday through Thursday nights, with a 10% discount on premium or standard rooms at the Paradise Pier Hotel, or 15% off premium or standard rooms at the Disneyland or Grand Californian Hotels. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/09/21/find-out-if-you-qualify-for-this-exclusive-disney-hotel-deal/ Last year, a new separate-ticketed event came to Disneyland for the holidays. Disney Merriest Nites at Disneyland Park took place last year over 5 select nights. Theme park reporter Scott Gustin tweeted that the event was officially not returning for the 2022 holiday season. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/09/disney-confirms-merriest-nites-not-returning-to-disneyland-resort-in-2022/ and https://twitter.com/ScottGustin/status/1573391768875319297?s=20&t=ICPET0EdJcCSs72jTXmqhw

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Imagineer Greg Combs