Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from May 27 – June 2!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

For all our coverage of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, make sure you check out the WDWNT Galaxy’s Edge landing page right here. Included on that page is our Black Spire 101 series which has all the basics for newcomers. But for now, here’s a recap of everything we posted during this incredible opening week of Batuu….

Know Before You Go

• Check out our guide to the key terms, television series and movie trilogies behind Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, in case you want to do a bit of brushing up before your visit!
• Read this guide to the vocabulary of Batuu, so you can be down with the lingo before you go!
• You can check out the amazing statistics and development timelines for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here

Batuu

• Don’t know where to start? Check out our ten must-do experiences inside Galaxy’s Edge here
• On Thursday, Disney shared this first inside look at the completed Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land
• Read up on who you can expect to run into around Batuu here, with walkabout characters including Rey and Kylo Ren
• Watch these incredible full atmospheric tours and aerial drone footage of Galaxy’s Edge
• Watch this video, giving you an inside look at all of the creature Easter Eggs hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost for you to spot on your travels
• Take a look at the creatures, droids and aliens which populate Batuu here – we have all the details you need to recognize these memorable personalities

Dining

• Watch this video, giving you a tour of Oga’s Cantina, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Milk Stand and Ronto Roasters
• Read our full review of the Ronto Wrap, Nuna Turkey Jerky and speciality beverages from the lunch/dinner menu at Ronto Roasters
• We learned that big-name craft breweries will be featured in Oga’s Cantina. Check out the list of the drinks to look forward to here
• You can check out the all-encompassing allergy-friendly menus for Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo here
• And read our full review of every lunch and dinner item available at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
• Take a look at the pricing for all the restaurants and food stands here
• Get the first look at DJ R-3X, the funky droid DJ inside Oga’s Cantina
• Read our full reviews of breakfast, snacks and most of the speciality beverages from Oga’s Cantina
• You can also read our review of the Outpost Mix at Kat Saka’s Kettle
• We weren’t too impressed with those blue and green milks from the Milk Stand

Attractions

• Read our guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run here
• And check out the video released by Disney, giving you a guide to piloting the Millennium Falcon, with tips from the Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering
• You can also watch this video, giving you an inside tour through Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• But of course, here is our full review, video and photos of the insanely fun ride!

Merchandise

• Watch this video, giving you a tour through the Black Spire Marketplace and Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
• Read up on what to expect from every shop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with all the merchandise playing a vital role in the original storytelling of the land
• Check out the first impressions of the custom-built droids which are available at Droid Depot
• Watch the first guests enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here, giving us and even further look into the lightsaber building and Droid Depot experiences
• Check out the “Cleared for Landing” commemorative tees and pins which celebrated the opening of Galaxy’s Edge on May 31st
• There was also this line of “Landing 2019” opening season merchandise, including apparel, figurines, pins and more
• Check out this cool MSE-6 series repair droid popcorn bucket, which will be available at Kat Saka’s Kettle
• Here we have a full roundup of every adoptable creature from the Creature Stall, featuring all things cute, fluffy, and strange
• How cool is this exclusive Galaxy;s Edge “Batuuan Spira” metal coin Disney gift card/credit medallion?
• Check out the photos we took of every puzzle, plush, instrument and plaything available from Toydarian Toymaker, including all the prices
• Here are all the merchandise items available from First Order Cargo, with prices
• And here’s our photos of every merchandise item from Resistance Supply

Other Galaxy’s Edge Details

• Can you believe it – Disney is already planning major expansions for the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands 
• Read this recent press release by Disney, which has creatives from Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm giving their thoughts on Galaxy’s Edge

Black Spire 101: Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

WDWNT proudly presents our Black Spire 101 series, bringing you everything you need to know about all the dining, shopping and experiences travelers to Batuu can expect in one handy guide! Here are the links so far, be sure to check back to the site for more:

• The Things You Should Know Heading Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Black Spire Outfitters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About the Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Toydarian Toymaker in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Everything You Need to Know About Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Rumor has it that Mickey’s PhilharMagic will be finally getting those digital upgrades it deserves during a period of closure for refurbishment this fall
• These fun new Mickey and pals waffle wafer ice cream toppers will be brightening up desserts in Magic Kingdom this June
• We’re beyond relieved to report that the classic corn dog nuggets have returned to Casey’s Corner, replacing that chicken chaos we reported on last week
• Progress on the TRON Lightcycle Power Run track installation is speeding along in Tomorrowland – check out our photos here

Animal Kingdom

• Check out this week’s photo report for Animal Kingdom, featuring parking lot construction, an anteater getting a bath, and more

Hollywood Studios

• Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, including new Up! pins, new artefacts in Star Wars Launch Bay and more
• Disney has released a sneak peek of Bo Peep, the new meetable character coming to Hollywood Studios this summer

Epcot

• Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot, as we near the end of the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival
• Rumor has it that The Seas and The Land pavilions are set to be demolished at Epcot. Whilst we can’t bear to believe it, our sources are telling us that Phase 2 of Epcot’s reimagining might bring more bulldozing than we think… read more here
• The first Leave a Legacy monolinths have been demolished, with the guest photo plaques sadly being removed
• We learned that the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster at Epcot will be Disney’s first-ever backwards launch roller coaster!
• New Epcot icons and more are set to be announced during the D23 Expo 2019
• A few more artists have been added to the Eat to the Beat lineup for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
• Check out the progress on Takumi-Tei, the upcoming restaurant in the Japan pavilion, with some beautiful landscaping now added at the location
• The rose walk pathway which connects the World Showcase and Future World West near the Imagination Pavilion is set to close this month for a pathway widening project, to aid traffic flow ahead of the Food & Wine Festival

Typhoon Lagoon

• The speciality food and beverages were revealed for the upcoming H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon, including a rather adorable Bathtub Party Sundae
• You can check out the photos we took and read our full review of the H2O Glow Nights here

Disney Springs

• Check out this week’s photo update for Disney Springs, featuring a look at new merchandise, sweet treats, and the construction progress on the NBA Experience
• We reviewed the new house-made Sorghum Black Pepper, Coconut Avocado and Chocolate Bourbon ice creams from The Basket
• The Filthy Rich kiosk and the TROPHY ROOM both closed down in Disney Springs this week

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

All-Star Resorts

• We reviewed the sprinkle-bomb that is the Toy Story 4 Forky Cupcake from All-Star Movies

Contemporary Resort

• Rumor has it that The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is set to become “The Incredibles Steakhouse”

Coronado Springs Resort

• The newly-built bridges linking Coronado Springs Resort have now opened up, debuting alongside a swanky new resort logo
• The Three Bridges Bar & Grill will be opening at Coronado Springs this July, along with the newly-announced Dahlia Lounge and Barcelona Lounge. You can check out photos of some of the food and beverage offerings we can expect here

Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• New parking restrictions have been implemented at Fort Wilderness, limiting parking to guests with resort, dining or recreation reservations

Polynesian Village Resort

• A guest is suing Walt Disney World over serious injuries she sustained during a bird attack at the Polynesian Resort

Riviera Resort

• Take a photo tour of a deluxe studio and one bedroom villa from Disney’s Rivera Resort, over at the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center

Disneyland Resort

• Make sure you take note of the changes to the FASTPASS system which have now been implemented at the Disneyland resort – replacing the Multiple Experience option with a tiered Replacement FASTPASS option
• It has been stated that the Pixar Pals parking structure is expected to open at the Disneyland Resort by June 23
• These photos we took of the construction on the parking structure show the addition of a security checkpoint, with the tram load and drop-off area nearing completion

Disneyland Park

• Check out this week’s photo report for the Disneyland Park, including Galaxy’s Edge opening day crowds, completed Main Street refurbishments and more
• Read our review of the refreshing new Watermelon Julep, your perfect summer drink now available at Mint Julep bar
• We also reviewed this great seasonal Chocolate and Coffee Funnel Cake from Hungry Bear Restaurant

Disney California Adventure

• As construction continues on the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind ride, we noticed the lighting, speakers and decor elements have been added
• Anything and everything will be made into a sweet treat in Disney these days! Read our review of the Donald Duck Butt donut, and the Sorcerer Mickey Shake from Schmoozies

Disneyland Paris

• Watch this special video broadcast by Disneyland Paris, giving us an behind-the-scenes look at the making of the two new performances coming to the resort during The Lion King & Jungle Festival this summer
• Check out this construction update on the MARVEL themed land coming to the Walt Disney Studios park
• An extensive renovation project is currently being planned for Disney Village, including the closure of the Buffalo Bill dinner show

New Merchandise

• Take a look at the June pin releases for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including an IllumiNations farewell, attraction anniversaries, Galaxy’s Edge and more
• The new rainbow Disney Pride collection has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, with 10% of proceeds going towards GLSEN
• This new Signature Puzzle set celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Submarine Voyage, Monorail and Matterhorn Bobsleds attractions at the Disneyland Resort
• This cute Yoda Ears Youth Headband has been spotted in Disneyland
• This magical new Aladdin collection by Dooney & Bourke flew onto shopDisney this week
• Check out this new line of Pixar character mugs, which we spotted in the parks this week
• This dreamy new The Little Mermaid collection by ROXY Girl has arrived in the Disneyland resort
• These hilarious Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck butt plush crossbody bags are now available on shopDisney

Entertainment & Media

• Tickets are now on sale for Toy Story 4! You can also meet Forky in the newest clip of the upcoming movie here
• In box office news, Aladdin made magic on it’s opening weekend, bringing in a worldwide total of $207 million. Check out the other movers and shakers of the box office here
• New character posters have been released for The Lion King, which will hit the theaters on July 19th
• Square Enix has finally provided an update on Marvel’s Avengers Video Game, meaning we now have new details and can expect a full reveal next month
• The first teaser trailer and poster were released for Onward this week – coming to theaters March 6, 2020

Other Disney News

• Disney CEO Bob Iger has warned that Disney might cease filming in Georgia if the proposed abortion law takes effect

That’s all of the Disney news for this past week! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!

Madeleine