Shannen Michaelsen 
To celebrate Star Wars Day, Disneyland Paris will debut the Grogu Meringue on May the 4th, 2023. Inspired by Grogu from “The Mandalorian,” the meringue has white chocolate icing over a macaron. It will be available starting May 4 at Cool Station in Disneyland Park while supplies last.
A new Grogu sipper will be available at Disneyland park in early May in honor of May the 4th, Star Wars Day. Grogu Sipper The sipper features “Baby Yoda” holding a cup, with a blue frog peeking out of it. The sipper comes with a choice of fountain beverage at the time of purchase. There … Read more
Disney has released the full list of special “Star Wars” food and beverage items coming to Disneyland Resort for May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day 2023. Disneyland Park Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Galactic Grill (Mobile order available) Kat Saka’s Kettle Milk Stand (Available starting May 2; mobile order available) Oga’s Cantina (Available May 2 through … Read more
Disney has released the full list of “Star Wars” food and beverage items that will be available at Walt Disney World for Star Wars Day 2023 on May the 4th. Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available) Backlot Express (Available May 4 through 31; … Read more
On the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Cast Members dug up a time capsule buried back in 1998, the year the park opened. The time capsule was full of mementos like opening day merchandise, maps, VHS training tapes, and floppy discs. There was also a stack of letters written by Animal Kingdom opening Cast … Read more
The refurbishment of the Sago Cay building exterior seems to be nearing completion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Sago Cay Building Construction When we rode by the building on the Monorail in the morning, several crew members were working on this area of the roof. The building’s shingles had been removed earlier this … Read more
A new “Love is Universal” Spirit Jersey is available at Universal Orlando Resort ahead of Pride Month. We found it in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Love is Universal Spirit Jersey – $75 The jersey is navy blue with “Love is Universal” in rainbow letters on the left breast. The jersey is 100% cotton. … Read more
UPDATE: Disneyland Resort has removed this weekend’s showtimes from their website. The original story still follows. – “Fantasmic!” will reportedly resume performances at Disneyland this weekend following the Maleficent dragon fire. Fantasmic! Returning According to the Disneyland website, “Fantasmic!” is scheduled for both 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. performances on Friday, April 28. The website … Read more
Some pink treats are available at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom for Mother’s Day 2023. Mother’s Day Treats In the display case, we spotted a Minnie crisped rice treat and a marshmallow treat, both for $6.49. The treats are decorated with pink frosting, M&M’s, and chocolate Minnie bows. These are both also available … Read more
Pickleball is now available at several tennis courts at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Each location will offer complimentary equipment to guests who want to play. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Players use paddles to hit a perforated hollow ball over a 36-inch-high net. It’s played with two or four players. Pickleball … Read more
A Florida Senate committee advanced the plan for state inspections of the Walt Disney World Monorail system, Orlando Sentinel reports. Republican Senator Nick DiCeglie filed the amendment to require state inspections for the Walt Disney World Monorails. The amendment, added to SB 1250 regarding the Florida Department of Transportation, states the “department shall adopt by rule minimum … Read more
Construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is expanding with two more structures. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction On this side of the center structure, crew members are working on a new section of the foundation. The ground is outlined with wood walls and a piledriver is parked in … Read more
“The Diamond Variety Muster,” a new stage show at The Diamond Horseshoe in Tokyo Disneyland, will premiere on September 1, 2023. The Diamond Variety Muster The dinner show features Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar preparing their own variety show. Disney Parks Blog’s description says, “Mickey Mouse and his friends invite you to join this foot-tappin’ … Read more
Yesterday, July 2 was added to the list of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages eligible for a 30% Annual Passholder discount, but the date has now been removed. It seems the addition of July 2 was an error on Disney’s part. It was just announced that Disney Visa Cardmembers can get 30% off select voyages … Read more
Another piece of decorative 50th anniversary bunting has been removed from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Decorations Removed Yesterday, the Mary Blair 50th anniversary banners were replaced on the towers to the sides of the castle. Most of the golden EARidescent decorations remain across the front of the castle. The large 50th medallion … Read more
The second round of The Walt Disney Company’s 7,000 layoffs has begun and, as previously reported, is mostly impacting the entertainment division. Disney expects to reach 4,000 total layoffs by Thursday this week, cutting 15% of the entertainment division. Disney Television Studios Marketing Dissolved The Disney TV Studios’ marketing department is being dissolved. The various … Read more
