This is the Way: The Rest of Our Trip!

This week, major updates to park hopping, Trader Sam’s is celebrating, Toy Story characters have a new look, a Loth Cat Crew experience coming to Savi’s workshop, we finish our trip report from Disneyland and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Beginning June 9, Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11:00 AM park-hopping restriction, allowing guests to move freely between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure at any time of day. This major policy change applies to all visitors with Park Hopper tickets or Magic Key passes. Park reservations are still required and guests must select a starting park when booking, you no longer need to wait until late morning or physically tap into your reserved park before switching sides. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/disneyland-park-hopping-any-time-date/ In anticipation of the upcoming theatrical release of Toy Story 5, the character have received some new wardrobe and accessory updates. Guests can now spot Woody sporting a bandana poncho, Buzz Lightyear carrying a shiny new star sticker, and Jessie wearing a sheriff’s badge. These new details are designed to directly match the characters’ appearance in the new film, which hits theaters on June 19, 2026. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/toy-story-5-disney-parks-character-updates/ For the first time since opening in 2019, Savi’s Workshop is offering a limited-time experience called the Youngling Saber Building Expo – A Loth-Cat Crew Experience. Designed specifically for children aged 3 to 9 and their accompanying adults, this unique interactive session allows families to explore the inside of the usually high-cost venue and participate in a lightsaber-building adventure. While the experience itself is completely free, guests will have the option to purchase their custom-built lightsaber at the end of the workshop. – https://www.micechat.com/436183-disneyland-news-grogu-coco-emergency/ Alien Pizza Planet has updated its dining format, returning to a classic cafeteria-style operation. The restaurant has removed its standard mobile ordering option from the Disneyland app, meaning guests looking for individual slices, pasta, and salads must now walk up and order directly from the food stations. A new “Alien Pizza Planet Express” mobile option has been introduced, which is exclusively dedicated to ordering large, family-style whole pizza meals. – https://www.micechat.com/436183-disneyland-news-grogu-coco-emergency/ SnackChat: Trader Sam’s celebrates 15 years – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/trader-sams-15th-anniversary-disneyland-new-food-and-drinks/ Discussion Topic: Teresa and Vern’s trip report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.