A new Romeo McGrowl meet and greet character has arrived at the Magic Kingdom, Tumbleweed got a paint job at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and we’ve got a full guide to using the new entry gates at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 5, 2025. Walt Disney … Read more
All references to the Mark Twain riverboat have been removed from the Disneyland Paris website, indicating that there is no intention to fix the abandoned boat. Disneyland Paris Riverboats Years ago, Disneyland Paris operated two riverboats — a unique distinction for a Disney park. The Mark Twain was based on the original Mark Twain sternwheeler from … Read more
Though you can’t meet characters like Harry Potter or Dumbledore in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, guests may encounter exchange students, musicians, magical creatures, talking portraits, and Cosme Acajor herself. Most of the characters and creatures can be spotted on the streets of Place Cachée, the main setting of The … Read more
The classic Disneyland “D” has been added to the new tapstiles at the entrance to the park. The circular logo features the Disneyland “D” in a sea foam green color. There are three stars surrounding the “D” on a white background. A similar Disney California Adventure logo will apparently be added to DCA entry tapstiles … Read more
Disneyland Resort will host a pre-sale of select 70th anniversary merchandise items on May 9, 2025. 70th Anniversary Merchandise Magic Key Pre-Sale Magic Key holders will be able to shop via a mobile order service and then pick up the merchandise on the same day at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. The link … Read more
A new sweet snack inspired by the Matterhorn is available at Edelweiss Snacks in Disneyland Park. The Matterhorn puff is made of cheesecake, lemon curd, blueberries, and topped with chocolate and sugar that make it resemble the iconic mountain. Matterhorn Puff – $6.79 filled with Cheesecake, Lemon Curd and Fresh Blueberries, topped with White Chocolate … Read more
When visiting Place Cachée in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, guests can dine at the quick-service Cafe L’air de la Sirène. About Café L’air De La Sirène is a wizarding take on a Parisian cafe. Here, you’ll find French fare, baked goods, sandwiches, and desserts. Universal’s official … Read more
Disneyland Resort released a guide on using the new entry gates at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. The first round of gates opened late last year but were not yet fully operational. Disney continued to install the new gates over the next several months, and they’re finally ready to open. New Disneyland Resort Entrance … Read more
A crane behind construction walls at Magic Kingdom indicates crews are preparing to reinstall Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland. Astro Orbiter Construction Astro Orbiter closed in January for a major refurbishment, with almost the entire attraction dismantled and removed within weeks to be worked on off-site. Because of the height of the Tomorrowland attraction, it’s been … Read more
A new version of the Romeo McGrowl walk-around character, wearing his new Country Bear Musical Jamboree digs, is now appearing in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Romeo McGrowl Disney Parks posted the following video of Romeo showing off his new outfit and Elvis-style pompadour, as well as signing autographs. This outfit is from the Country Bear … Read more
A new Mace Windu plush is available at the Toydarian Toymaker stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mace Windu Plush – $24.99 The Toydarian Toymaker dolls and other toys are designed to look handcrafted. The plush have relatively simple features. Mace is depicted wearing an orange tunic, brown boots, and a … Read more
A new A-frame sign at the Transportation and Ticket Center in Walt Disney World let guests know how long of a walk it is to their parking lot. New Transportation and Ticket Center Maps We first saw the sign on Monday morning, set up at the start of the walking path into the Transportation and … Read more
EPCOT Farmers Feast has debuted its third menu for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, featuring Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Beef Strip Loin, and Peach Cobbler. EPCOT Farmers Feast is located inside CommuniCore Hall. The Summer Solstice menu follows the Early Bloom and Springtime menus. The food items change, but the … Read more
The main roof structure has been added to the 70th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle sculpture at Disneyland Resort. 70th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle Sculpture Construction The sculpture, honoring the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, will be in the center of the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. In our last update, many colorful panels … Read more
Among the special “Star Wars” food and beverage items available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th is the Mossberry Biscuit. This snack is available from the Cart across from the Milk Stand from May 4 through May 31, 2025. Mossberry Biscuit – $6 Biscuit topped with ube and matcha icing, ube micro sponge … Read more
This month marks 20 years of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” and Disney Parks has a special collection of merchandise honoring the flick. These items are available at Star Wars Trading Post in Disneyland Resort. T-Shirt – $34.99 The tee is black with the “Revenge of the Sith” poster printed across … Read more