This week, Changes coming to Disney Co leadership, more changes visible at the parks, a special brunch to celebrate fathers, get to know our celebrity co host with Tage is away, and more!
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News
CFO Christine McCarthy will be stepping down July 1st. In a statement released by the Walt Disney Co, she is leaving to take a family medical leave of absence. Current CFO of Parks, Experiences, and Products, Kevin Lansberry will serve as the interim until a permanent replacement has been hired. – https://www.micechat.com/358732-breaking-news-disney-cfo-christine-mccarthy-to-step-down/
The scaffolding is down and part of the exterior of Tiana’s Palace is visible! The large center balcony iron work is painted bright yellow, almost gold. The smaller balconies have been refreshed too but with a dark green paint. Lights have been hung and new striped awnings are in place too. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/06/18/first-look-at-new-tianas-palace-restaurant-emerges/
New light posts have been installed outside of the Adventureland Treehouse. It looks like there are two styles of posts that have been installed. One looks like its been made out of bamboo while the other looks to have some decorative iron. It may sound odd but since the treehouse is right at the intersection of two lands, its a fun detail! – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/photos-lampposts-installed-outside-adventureland-treehouse-in-disneyland/
The two sold out, Pride Nite events were this past week and they looked like a ton of fun! Ordinary Adventures has a great video with highlights from their experience in the first night. Events included fireworks, photo ops, fun foods, music, dancing, and of course character meet and greets. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtJfRifVko https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/d23-celebrates-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-rooms-60th-anniversary-with-exclusive-gold-member-pin/
A special Father’s Day brunch was offered at the Plaza Inn on Sunday. The menu included made to order omelets, biscuits and gravy, a meat carving station, chocolate butterscotch waffles, and even a taco bar! Goofy and Max were there taking photos with everyone too! – https://www.micechat.com/358611-monday-update-summertime-sizzle-sass-surprise/
Calling all Hocus Pocus fans, a new lego set will be putting a spell on you soon. The set features the Sander Sister’s home. Of course, the sisters are there plus Danni, Max, Allison and Thackery Binx! – https://www.micechat.com/358674-bewitching-hocus-pocus-lego-set-coming-soon/
D23 is celebrating the Tiki Room’s 60th anniversary with a new exclusive pin. The colorful pin features Juan the Barker Bird and is available for purchase to Gold Members. This will be released on June 20th on ShopDisney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/06/d23-celebrates-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-rooms-60th-anniversary-with-exclusive-gold-member-pin/
At long last, the Frontierland stage coach has returned! This themed prop is located just outside of the Frontierland entrance t