WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney vs Universal – Who’s Winning the Ultimate Summer Showdown?
Rob Whiteside
Universal Orlando’s existing parks are looking to have an Epic Summer! Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 5th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and …
New Critter Animatronic Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
Katie Francis
More theming elements, including a new critter animatronic, have been updated at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and its stores at Magic Kingdom. Critter Co-op A poster in the window for Critter Co-op advertises “The Bayou Community Band” playing nightly. This band is comprised of the animal characters being introduced for the new attraction. The poster was …
REVIEW: New Kinyenian Topato Pie Samosa at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has a new treat, Kinyenian Topato Pie, available for May the 4th (Star Wars Day). The item will be available through August 22. Kinyenian Topato Pie – $8.99 Curry-spiced potatoes, mixed vegetables, and mint chutney We love Indian food and this is basically an oversized …
Disney Parks to Celebrate Halfway to Halloween This Week
Katie Francis
Disney Parks has announced the start of Halfway to Halloween, a small celebration thrown in the spring during which announcements are usually made. The teaser posts on Instagram tell viewers to tune in tomorrow (Monday, May 6). In the past, Halfway to Halloween has included limited time food and souvenir offerings, but it’s unclear what …
REVIEW: May the 4th Shaaken Beef with Tatooine Bounty at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Visit Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland this summer for a new Shaaken Beef with Tatooine Bounty dish. Shaaken Beef with Tatooine Bounty – $17.99 with peppers, onions, and crispy kale This is quite good. It has a little bit of spice but nothing intolerable. Despite the beef …
REVIEW: New Green Curry Galma Garlic Puffs in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Beverage carts throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland have a new treat available to celebrate May the 4th: green curry-flavored Galma Garlic Puffs. The Galma Garlic Puffs will be available from May 4 through August 22. Galma Garlic Puffs – $7.75 Green curry-flavored garlic puffs Galma Garlic Puffs have been available in other flavors …
New Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pin Features Mickey Rotary Phone Statue
Toni Ferrigno
There’s a new pin themed Disney’s Pop Century Resort available at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pin – $12.99 We found the new pin at Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs. The pin depicts the massive Mickey Mouse rotary phone statue that can be found at the Pop Century Resort in the ’70s …
New ‘Star Wars’ AT-AT, Grogu, and Mandalorian Pandora Charms at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
New “Star Wars” Pandora charms inspired by AT-ATs, Grogu (Baby Yoda), and the Mandalorian are available at Walt Disney World Resort for May the 4th. These can be found at Pandora locations like Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom and Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. AT-AT Charm – $75 This silver dangle charm is …
Star Wars Takes Over Disney Parks for May the 4th & More: Daily Recap (5/4/24)
Katie Francis
Star Wars day celebrations took place at Disney Parks around the world including specialty merchandise, food, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 4, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise Disneyland Resort That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping …
New Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Wishables Plush at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
The previously teased Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Wishables plush are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found them at merchandise locations throughout the resort. The collection includes plush of Lieutenant Bek, a Stormtrooper, Klyo Ren, Rey, and BB-8. Wishables Rise of The Resistance BB-8 Plush – $14.99 BB-8 is available on his own …
New Nexu Toy at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Guests can now adopt a Nexu from the Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Nexu Toy – $54.99 The Nexu is a cat-like creature with two sets of black eyes, sharp claws, and quills on its back. Though a full-grown Nexu can be close to 15 feet long, the Nexu …
New Krrsantan and Cad Bane Plush at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Toydarian Toymaker in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has new Krrsantan and Cad Bane plush. Toydarian Toymaker is a staill in Black Spire Outpost Market. Krrsantan and Cad Bane are bounty hunters. They both made their live-action debuts in “The Book of Boba Fett” but appeared in other “Star Wars” media before that. Krrsantan …
New ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ 25th Anniversary Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” which hit theaters on May 19, 1999. A new collection of mostly Darth Maul-inspired “Phantom Menace” merchandise is available at Keystone Clothiers. Hoodie – $59.99 The hoodie is black with an image …
New Nexu Toy at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
A new Nexu toy has arrived at the Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park for May the 4th (Star Wars Day). The Creature Stall is in the Black Spire Outpost Market. Nexu Toy – $54.99 The Nexu is a cat-like creature. It has two sets of black eyes, black claws, and …
New Jedi & Sith Holocrons and Kyber Crystals at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has introduced two new holocrons and several new Kyber crystals this Star Wars Day. In “Star Wars” lore, holocrons store information. Both Jedi and Sith holocrons are available at Dok-Ondar’s. When you insert a Kyber crystal, you’ll hear wisdom from different “Star Wars” characters. …
New ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ 25th Anniversary Merchandise at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Celebrate Star Wars Day and the upcoming 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” with a new merchandise collection at Disneyland Resort. We found these items at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District and Star Trader in Disneyland Park. Darth Maul Hoodie – $59.99 This zip-up hoodie is black …
New Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket Available at Disneyland for Star Wars Day
Shannen Ace
The Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket is now available at Disneyland Resort for May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket – $27 The bucket is available at popcorn carts throughout Disneyland Resort. It includes popcorn at the time of purchase. There is a limit of two per person, per transaction, while supplies …
New ‘Star Wars’ May the 4th 2024 Merchandise at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Star Wars Day at Disneyland Resort means new May the 4th merchandise joining the “Star Wars” merch already released for Season of the Force. We found the new collection at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District. May the Fourth Adult Graphic Apparel Tee – $29.99 The adult tee is off-white. A rectangular image …
New ‘Star Wars’ Toys Inspired by Krrsantan, Cad Bane, Mandalorian, Jar Jar Binks, and T-16 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Toydarian Toymaker in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several new “Star Wars” toys available for Star Wars Day (May the 4th) 2024. Krrsantan Plush – $22.99Â This black and gray Wookiee plush is inspired by Krrsantan, who has appeared in several “Star Wars” comics and in “The Book of Boba Fett.” …
New Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Wishables Plush at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The previously teased Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Wishables plush are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. We picked them up at Keystone Clothiers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Wishables Rise of The Resistance BB-8 Plush – $14.99 BB-8 is available as an open plush. He’s a white, orange, and gray droid with an …
New ‘Star Wars’ May the 4th 2024 Merchandise at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
May the 4th has arrived and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests who joined the merchandise event virtual queue could shop exclusive Star Wars Day merchandise. Some items not branded “May the 4th” were also available in Keystone Clothiers. The merchandise event was in Stage 1 Company Store. This year’s May the 4th artwork features Boba …
New Light-Up ‘Star Wars’ Sap Tap Cup Available at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Among the souvenirs released at Disneyland for Star Wars Day is the light-up Sap Tap Cup, inspired by “Young Jedi Adventures.” Sap Tap Cup – $17.99 The Sap Tap Cup is a translucent cup on a silver base. It has a reddish-copper handle. A swirly copper straw encircles the cup. The cup and decorative elements …
REVIEW: New Grinning Loth-Cat Drink With Souvenir Mug at Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
In honor of Star Wars Day on May the 4th, Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park has introduced a new drink and matching souvenir mug: The Grinning Loth-Cat. The Grinning Loth-Cat with Souvenir Mug – $36 Guava juice, coconut milk, lime juice, pure cane syrup, topped with basil crystals, served in …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Chopper From ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Chopper is roaming Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th (Star Wars Day). Chopper at Disney’s Hollywood Studios C1-10P, a.k.a. Chopper, is an orange and white astromech droid. He is a main character in the animated “Star Wars Rebels” series. He’s known for committing intense acts of violence for a …
New Jedi & Sith Holocrons, Kyber Crystals, and Mystery Treasures at Dok-Ondar’s in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
For May the 4th (Star Wars Day), Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several new treasures including two new holocrons and several new Kyber crystals. In the “Star Wars” universe, holocrons are used to store information. Dok-Ondar’s has Jedi and Sith holocrons available. When guests insert various …
‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Merchandise Virtual Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now Closed
Shannen Ace
The virtual queue for the May the 4th Star Wars Day merchandise event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now closed. May the 4th Merchandise Event Virtual Queue Guests who now attempt to join the virtual queue via My Disney Experience will see that it has reached capacity for today. The merchandise event will offer special …
New Sith Apprentice Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Set at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
In honor of Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and the upcoming 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is selling the new limited edition Sith Apprentice: Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber hilt set. Limited Edition Sith Apprentice: Darth …
New Batuuan Spira Disney Gift Card at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Give the gift of “Star Wars” to yourself or a loved one this May the 4th with the new Batuuan Spira metal coin from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Batuuan Spira – $104.99 The copper Spira coin comes in a dark brown folded card. Within the story of Galaxy’s Edge, Spira is …
New Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day
Shannen Ace
The Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket previously announced by Disney is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th (Star Wars Day). The bucket is available at popcorn carts throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We got ours from the cart in the hub in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. It includes popcorn at …
Tinker Bell Meet & Greet Signs Removed from Town Square Theater & More: Daily Recap (5/3/24)
Katie Francis
Signs for the former Tinker Bell meet and greet have been removed from Town Square Theater, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be using a virtual queue for tomorrow’s May the 4th merchandise releases, and a new Spira has debuted in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 3, …
REVIEW: Woody Woodpecker BBQ Burger and Chilly Willy Snowball for the 60th Anniversary of the Studio Tour
Annie Wilson
This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Studio Tour. If you work up an appetite after riding the tram, make your way over to Hollywood and Dine for their special offerings. Woody Woodpecker and Chilly Willy are featured on this limited time menu, so we decided to grab a quick …
Horseback Riding at Disney’s Fort Wilderness to Be Unavailable Most Days Until Further Notice
Katie Francis
Horseback riding at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be unavailable most days starting July 13 until further notice. The closure is due to construction in the area. The Walt Disney World website notes that horseback riding will not be available Monday through Friday at all during this time, but may be available on …
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Front Entrance Reopened at Universal Islands of Adventure
Toni Ferrigno
The construction walls are down at the front entrance of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. With the construction walls down, the fresh coat of paint that makes up the Spider-Man design on the pavement can be seen. While the walls were up, the attraction remained open, however guests were directed to join the queue at …
New Tree Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
Toni Ferrigno
Construction Progress at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Dinseyland Park is well underway, as the attraction is due to open before the end of the year. The scaffolding platform that was at the right of the building seen in the above image when we last observed the construction progress has been deconstructed. With the scaffolding gone, …
New Star Wars Day Merchandise Including Jar Jar Binks Hat, AT-AT Pandora Charm, & More
Toni Ferrigno
There are dozens of new merchandise items dropping just in time to celebrate Star Wars Day, May the 4th, at the Disney Parks, Disney Store, and select retailers. Star Wars Day Merchandise Disney Parks The new merchandise spans Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, the Disney Store, and various retailers. Beginning in the Disney Parks, there …
‘Coco’ Souvenir Sipper Returns to Disney California Adventure for Pixar Fest
Toni Ferrigno
A “Coco” souvenir sipper is available again at Disney California Adventure as part of Pixar Fest 2024. “Coco” Souvenir Sipper – $13.99 After previously being available for the Plaza de la Familia celebration, the “Coco” Souvenir Sipper is back for Pixar Fest. It is only available from Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure. There …
New Batuuan Spira Debuts at Galaxy’s Edge for Star Wars Day 2024
Toni Ferrigno
A new Batuuan Spira metal coin is now available at multiple Disney Parks. New Batuuan Spira The new iteration of the popular Batuuan Spira gift card is now available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park. Within the story of Galaxy’s Edge, Spira is the …
New Teal Blue Walt Disney World T-Shirt Now Available
Shannen Ace
A new teal blue Walt Disney World T-shirt is available at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Teal Walt Disney World T-Shirt – $29.99 The shirt is short-sleeved. A black circle in the center reads “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” “19” is on one side and “71” is on the other side, for the …
Tinker Bell Meet & Greet Signs Removed from Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
Signs for a Tinker Bell meet and greet have been removed from Town Square Theater, years after the character stopped meeting guests there. Tinker Bell Meet and Greet Signs Removed The outdoor sign advertising for a Tinker Bell meet and greet has been replaced with a second sign for Mickey Mouse. Guests used to have …
UK Government Not Committed to Responding to Universal Studios Great Britain Proposal Before Summer
Toni Ferrigno
As the process of building Universal Studios Great Britain is on hold until the United Kingdom government responds to the proposal, Parliament is not committing to responding before summer. Universal Studios Great Britain Update British politician Lucy Frazer KC MP, who serves as the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, has avoided committing …