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REVIEW: Darth by Chocolate Parfait Returns for May the 4th at Galactic Grill in Disneyland Park

May 2, 2023

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Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

The Darth by Chocolate Parfait at Galactic Grill in Disneyland was brought back for the kickoff of “Star Wars” month. Darth by Chocolate – $6.99 Layers of Chocolate Pudding, Red Velvet Sponge, Chocolate Mousse, and Crushed Chocolate Crème-Filled Cookies This item is listed under the dessert section on the large overhead menu at the eatery. … Read more

New Star Wars Month IG-12 Magic Key Holder Magic Shot Available in Galaxy’s Edge

May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We found a new Magic Key Photo Location in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. IG-12 is featured in the shot with Grogu ready for action inside. New Magic Key Photo Location There’s a new Magic Key photo location in the center Galaxy’s Edge entrance across from the Droid Depot. Grogu controlls IG-12 to the side of … Read more

REVIEW: Grogu Candy Apple Returns to Downtown Disney District

May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

The adorable Grogu Candy Apple previously found at Marceline’s Confectionery has returned to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Grogu Candy Apple – $13.99 Marceline’ Confectionery is found in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. We were glad to see this adorable treat return to the shop. Grogu is a green apple covered in caramel … Read more

PHOTOS: New Banners Hung Outside Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom

May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

New banners are on display outside Mickey’s PhilharMagic Concert in Magic Kingdom. Missing since December, the new banners feature a fresh design. Banners Replaced at Mickey’s PhilharMagic Brand new royal blue banners were installed in front of Mickey’s PhilharMagic: “The Kingdom’s Most Magical Musical Revue.” The banners were taken down in December and have been … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Grogu Sipper Available at Disneyland Park for Star Wars Month

May 4, 2023May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

The new Grogu sipper has arrived as Star Wars Month kicks off at Disneyland Resort. You can find him at Galactic Grill and the carts around Tomorrowland. Grogu Sipper- $29.79 This sipper features Grogu holding a cup of soup and smiling. A blue Sorgan Frog is inside his cup. A lanyard is attached. The back … Read more

Adventures by Disney Announces Three New Destinations Including Colombia

May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

Adventures by Disney has announced three new destinations for land adventures: Colombia, Morocco and Nova Scotia. Booking begins as early as May 9, 2023 for certain guests. New Destinations Offered via Adventures by Disney Adventures by Disney has announced new destinations for land adventures starting in 2023. Colombia Hike through the Cocora Valley, make arepas … Read more

REVIEW: White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie Returns to Gideon’s Bakehouse for May

May 2, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs has brought the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie back to their special menu for this May. Gideon’s Bakehouse May Menu Gideon’s Bakehouse has reinstated their limited edition Cookie, White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut, for this May’s special menu. It’s returning from last June. The May menu begins with a … Read more

Fantasmic! Refurbishment Begins Today at Walt Disney World

May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We spotted a crane in place for the routine maintenance planned for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Showtimes for the nighttime spectacular are cancelled for tonight and tomorrow. Fantasmic! Shows Cancelled Due to Routine Refurbishment Disney previously released a modified Fantasmic! show schedule due to their maintenance plans. They state the work planned for this … Read more

President Biden Takes a Shot at Disney vs. DeSantis Battle During White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech

May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

President Biden gave a speech filled with jokes roasting himself, Fox News, and several political figures, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in regards to the ongoing battle with the Walt Disney World Resort. Biden Pokes Fun at DeSantis At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held last night, President Biden delivered a speech full of jokes … Read more

Cast Members Receive New Attachment for Nametags Celebrating the Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary at Sea

May 3, 2023May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We are aboard the first Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary at Sea sailing on the Disney Wish today. We noticed the Cast Members have a new attachment to their name tags in celebration of the cruise line’s 25th anniversary. Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Cast Member Nametags The new addition is a sparkly teal, silver … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary at Sea Decorations Aboard the Disney Wish

May 2, 2023May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We are sailing on the first Silver Anniversary at Sea Cruise aboard the Disney Wish today. We spotted new decorations on Disney’s newest ship in celebration of the cruise line’s 25th anniversary. Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary at Sea Decorations Aboard the Disney Wish In the main entry atrium, pennant flags hang at intervals along … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary at Sea Decorations in Port Canaveral Terminal

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We are hopping on the first Silver Anniversary at Sea sailing aboard The Disney Wish today. We spotted new decorations at the Disney Cruise Line terminal in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Terminal Décor The terminal has been decorated with a new graphic and logotype for the 25th anniversary. Touted … Read more

Cast Members Preview “it’s a small world” Before Early May Reopening at Disneyland Paris

May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

In honor of the attraction’s grand reopening on May 5, Cast Members were treated to a special ride on the happiest cruise that ever sailed on “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Paris. Cast Member Preview of “it’s a small world” Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris, shared an Instagram Story today of the Cast … Read more

PHOTOS: More 50th Anniversary Decorations Removed From Cinderella Castle

May 1, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We spotted another bit of bunting gone from one of the spires at Cinderella Castle. Cast Members continue to remove 50th Anniversary decorations one piece at a time. Let’s take a closer look. Bunting Removed From Cinderella Castle “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” drew to a close a the end of March. Since then, the … Read more

Merchandise for the Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Now Available at Disneyland Resort

April 30, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

We found a full line of merchandise for the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Much of this merchandise can also be found at Big Top Toys on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure as well as the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland. Spirit … Read more

VIDEO: Get to Know D3-O9, The AI Concierge Droid on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

April 30, 2023

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

D3-O9 is a protocol droid trained to help guests with anything they need aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This digital concierge can answer questions about the Halcyon, the galaxy, and even make reservations for dining and entertainment. D3-O9 is also ready to share a wealth of knowledge about the Halcyon’s history and lore. Get … Read more

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