Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

Kali River Rapids Officially Reopens to Guests After Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023
Hello foodies – it’s your lucky day! If you love cuisine inspired by the Golden State, then you are going to want to check out this Foodie Guide because I’ve got your first look at the full menu for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This returning flavor favorite will start serving up can’t-miss eats and sips on March 3 and will run through April 25, 2023, at Disney California Adventure park.

From mouthwatering treats to must-try sips, there is plenty to taste across 12 festival marketplaces. With the new soon-to-be favorites BBQ Beef Brisket Slider from Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo and the Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew from Berry Patch, or the returning Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS from Nuts About Cheese, you will be more than satisfied. If you’re looking for plant-based options, this year Paradise Garden Grill will be serving up a plant-based menu for you to treat yourself too!

The festival marketplaces aren’t the only places you can indulge in some delicious flavors. All throughout Disney California Adventure park and even at Downtown Disney District, you can taste your way through California staples. If you want an enhanced feasting experience, consider the Sip and Savor Pass, a special, commemorative credential that lets you try up to eight different food and non-alcoholic beverage items at participating locations anytime throughout the festival. Whether you use all eight tabs yourself – or split with a friend – you can purchase yours at various locations throughout Disney California Adventure park.

For those wanting an even more special experience, there are unique bookable experiencesavailable at the both Disneyland Hotel and Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as well! Over at the Disneyland Hotel, you’ll find the Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar where you’ll learn to make one of their legendary libations – the HippopotoMai-Tai – then enjoy some sweet-and-spicy snacks and get a souvenir tiki mug to take home with you. Meanwhile, the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food and Wine Experience is a can’t-miss. Here, you’ll be able to meet the chefs, sommeliers, and art historians from the resort as you sip on expertly paired wines and plates from the Hearthstone Lounge. Be sure to check availability for these exciting experiences offered this year.

As you can see, there’s limitless foodie fun to have at Disneyland Resort for the festival this year and all across our Disney Parks!

Now, let’s get to the good part, shall we? I present to you the Foodie Guide to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Bon appétit!

Disney California Adventure Park ​

Festival Marketplaces ​

Nuts About Cheese ​

• Petite Burrata: Grilled ciabatta with tomato and olive jam, burrata cheese, pesto, and freeze-dried balsamic (New)
• Crackers & Cheese: House-made herb crackers with white cheddar fromage blanc, spicy salami spread, and cherry jam
• Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS: Chocolate Mickey macaron filled with caramel ganache and SNICKERS cookie bar pieces
• Flowers & Bees: Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and honey, hibiscus, and lavender syrups garnished with a purple pansy (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

Uncork California​

• California Artisan Cheese Plate featuring Marin French Cheese Co. Jalapeño Triple Cream Brie, Fiscalini Farmstead Purple Moon Cheddar, and Craft Beer Cheddar
• Celebration Chocolate Fudge Brownie: Gooey Chocolate Brownie with Pecans, topped with Chocolate Pecan Glaze and finished with Chocolate Pearls and Silver Stars
• 1923 Mimosa: Prosecco, white cranberry juice, white peach syrup, and lemon juice (New)
• 1939 Mimosa: Prosecco, pineapple and orange juices, and passion fruit and guava nectar (New)
• 1955 Mimosa: Prosecco, dragon fruit and rose syrups, hibiscus water, and lemon juice (New)
• Century of Magic Mimosa Flight (New)
• Daou Vineyards Chardonnay (New)
• Meiomi Rosé (New)
• Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
• McBride Sisters Wine Company Red Blend (New)
• Garnet Vineyards Pinot Noir (New)
• Robert Mondavi Vineyards, Private Selection
• Cabernet Sauvignon aged in bourbon barrels (New)
• Scharffenberger Cellars Brut (New)
• White Wine Flight (New)
• Red Wine Flight (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)
• Food & Wine CORKCICLE Stemless Flutes (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Berry Patch​

• Kenny’s Family Cheesecake topped with mixed berry compote (New)
• Blueberry Buttermilk Pie
• Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, brown butter, maple and demerara syrup, and oat milk with a blueberry sweet cream made with cream, oat milk, vanilla syrup, and purée garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

D•Lish ​

• Beef & Barley Poutine: Potato bites with braised beef short rib, cheese curds, stout gravy, and lager micro sponge (New)
• Cubano Slider: Slow-roasted, mustard-crusted pork, and sliced smoked ham with melted Swiss cheese and pickle served on a Hawaiian roll
• Sake Melon ’75: Sake, ginger liqueur, prosecco, rock melon syrup, and lemongrass citron purée garnished with an edible purple orchid
• Apricot Tequila Colada: Reposado Tequila, Aperol, apricot purée, coconut cream, and orange and lime juices garnished with a lime wheel
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

California Craft Brews​

• IPA Sausage Dog on a soft pretzel roll with onion-pepper jardinière, cheddar cheese sauce, and malt vinegar-onion crunch
• La Bodega Brewing Company Helles Lager (New)
• Unsung Brewing Co. Light Ale (New)
• Harland Brewing Co. Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale (New)
• Altamont Brewing Maui Waui IPA (New)
• Barrelhouse Brewing Mango Fruited IPA (New)
• Delahunt Brewing Co. 1924 Raspberry Blonde (New)
• Brewery X Pineapple Vanilla Milkshake IPA (New)
• Bottle Logic Brewing Co. Aurora Borealis (New)
• Chapman Crafted Beer Zodiac Series Hazy IPA (New)
• Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. The Dopest Hazy IPA (New)
• Golden Road Brewing Strawberry Cart Wheat Ale (New)
• Ballast Point Brewing Co. Watermelon Dorado Double IPA (New)
• Russian River Brewing Company Happy Hops IPA (New)
• Bright & Balanced Beer Flight (New)
  IPA Beer Flight (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo​

• Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings: Chicken wings tossed in honey-habanero seasoning (New)
• BBQ Beef Brisket Slider featuring Fiscalini Farmstead Smoked Cheddar with dill pickles on salt and pepper brioche (New)
• Chipotle-Pineapple Bourbon Sour: Bourbon, pineapple and lime juice, honey syrup, and chipotle sour purée garnished with a dried red pineapple wheel (New)
• Smoked Cherry Mezcal-iki Cocktail: Dark rum, mezcal, cherry purée, grapefruit and lime juices, vanilla syrup, and bitters garnished with a dried grapefruit chip (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)
• Food & Wine CORKCICLE Stemless Flutes (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Garlic Kissed​

• Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic, gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri
• Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon
• Raspberry Limoncello-Ade: Limoncello, grapefruit liqueur, house-made mint syrup, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a white orchid (New)
• Guava-Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrup, and lemon juice topped with guava and grapefruit hard cider and garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

Golden Dreams​

• Elote Paleta: Sweet corn paleta with parm crema, chile-lime seasoning, corn crunch, and cilantro (New)
• Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Flatbread with basil pesto (New)
• Central California Cooler: Peach purée, apple, orange and lemon juices garnished with an apple chip
• Ficklewood Ciderworks Guava Grove: Grapefruit, guava, and tropical flavors with Nelson Sauvin Hops (New)

I Heart Artichokes​

• Artichoke Pizzetta: Artichoke and roasted garlic cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes, pickled onions, and lemon olive oil-drizzled micro greens (New)
• Artichoke Toast with Olive Tapenade: Toasted sliced baguette with artichoke cream cheese topped with olive and artichoke tapenade and drizzled with olive oil
• Passion Fruit Rum Cocktail: White rum, Italian amaro, passion fruit nectar, orange and lime juices, and guava purée garnished with an orange wedge
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

LA Style​

• Glazed BBQ Pork Belly with Furikake-Togarashi mac salad
• IMPOSSIBLE Gyro-inspired Naan: Gyro-inspired flatbread featuring IMPOSSIBLE ground beef with chipotle hummus, tzatziki, and spiced crispy chickpeas
• Echo Park Cooler: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon & Raspberry Rose Tea, raspberry purée, lychee and rose syrups, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)
• Food & Wine CORKCICLE Stemless Flutes (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Peppers Cali-Ente​

• Chile Relleno Empanada with arbol pepper salsa and Oaxaca and cotija cheeses
• Camarones a la Diabla: Spicy shrimp with California chile and cilantro rice (New)
• Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado Tequila, habanero-infused pineapple juice, lime juice, rock melon syrup, and Fresca garnished with a pineapple wheel and chile-lime seasoning
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

Avocado Time​

• IMPOSSIBLE Nacho Mac & Cheese: Cheddar mac featuring seasoned IMPOSSIBLE ground beef, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and guacamole (New)
• IMPOSSIBLE Al Pastor Tacos: Al pastor taco featuring IMPOSSIBLE pork with grilled pineapple and avocado-tomatillo sauce (New) (Plant-based offering)
• Blackberry-Lavender Lemonade: Blackberry purée and syrup, lavender syrup, and pineapple and lemon juices garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
• Purple Glow Grapes and Green Glow Grapes (Limit 10 per person)

Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park ​

Cocina Cucamonga (Mobile order available; Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available) ​

• Strawberry Horchata: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce (Non-alcoholic) (Available with Spiced Rum)
• Seasonal Mango Margarita

Lamplight Lounge​

• Cookies & Cream Donuts: Fresh, glazed donuts topped with chocolate cookie crumble, with vanilla and chocolate crème cookie dipping sauce
• Ribeye for Two paired with a specially selected glass of wine: Share a 28oz bone-in ribeye with glazed baby carrots, poblano-potato bake, roasted mushrooms, cipollini onions, and bourbon-bacon compound butter with Cookies & Cream Donuts for dessert
• Lamplight Lounge Food & Wine Cocktail: Gin, elderflower liqueur, peach, basil simple syrup, lemon, blue curaçao, and fresh basil

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining ​

• Lamplight Lounge Food & Wine Cocktail: Gin, elderflower liqueur, peach, basil simple syrup, lemon, blue curaçao, and fresh basil

Pacific Wharf Café (Mobile order available; Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available) ​

• Grilled Peach Toast with ricotta-mascarpone spread and arugula salad on toasted sourdough bread (New)
• Berries and Cream Bread Pudding: Seasonal berry bread pudding with whipped topping, strawberry sauce, and crème anglaise (New)

Cappuccino Cart presented by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. (Mobile order available; Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Horchata Cold Brew: Creamy blend of cold brew and house-made rice and cinnamon beverage

Paradise Garden Grill (Mobile order available; Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available) ​

• Torta de Chilaquiles: Fresh-made Telera bread with green chilaquiles, chorizo beans, chipotle crema, pickled onions, cilantro, and avocado spread (New) (Plant-based offering)
• Bulgogi Fried Rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based offering)
• IMPOSSIBLE Gyro Fries: Waffle fries topped with gyro-spiced IMPOSSIBLE ground beef, cauliflower cheese sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki, and pita bread (New) (Plant-based offering)
• Buffalo Mac and Cheese topped with roasted buffalo cauliflower, ranch, and a carrot and celery salad (New) (Plant-based offering)
• Peach-Blueberry Cobbler (Plant-based offering)
• Wine Float Cocktail: Tequila, Triple Sec, Agave and Lime & Orange Juices with a Red Wine Float

Paradise Garden Grill Beer Garden​

• Stereo Brewing Co. Perfect Day IPA
• Stone Brewing Co. Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager
• Golden Road Brewing Get Up Offa That Brown Ale (New)
• Golden Road Brewing Ride On 10 Hop Hazy IPA
• Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale
• The Bruery Or Xata Blonde Ale
• Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Rez Dog Hefeweizen (New)
• Smog City Brewing Co. Coffee Porter
• Beer Flight: Create your own flight of four beers

Cocktails @ Sonoma Terrace hosted by CORKCICLE (Mobile order available; Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Black Forest Ham Grilled Cheese: Sourdough grilled cheese with black forest ham, smoked mozzarella, and red wine-poached pear jam served with sun-dried tomato-cheese sauce (New)
• Food & Wine CORKCICLE Stemless Flutes (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Studio Catering Co. (Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Korean Fried Chicken topped with gochujang sauce, kimchi, coleslaw, and pickled onions served on sweet Hawaiian bread
• Watermelon Punch: Korean-style watermelon punch with Sprite and oat milk

Terran Treats (Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Like a Lemon-Raspberry Pie Churro: Raspberry-flavored spiral churro topped with a lemon and marshmallow glaze and pie crust crumbles (New)

Outdoor Vending Carts ​

• Pretzel Bites with beer cheese sauce (New)
• Ballast Point Brewing Co. Speedboat Salt & Lime Blonde Ale (New)
• Brewery X Orange Electrolyte Hard Seltzer (New)

Churro Cart in Buena Vista Street (Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Pineapple-coconut Churro with pineapple sugar, pineapple topping, coconut cream icing, and toasted coconut

Churro Cart in Hollywood Land (Sip and Savor tasting-size portions available)​

• Tiramisu Churro rolled in vanilla-cocoa sugar and drizzled with espresso sauce

Downtown Disney District​

Ballast Point Brewing Co. ​

• Tomato & Burrata: California grown heirloom cherry tomatoes, California burrata, parsley, garlic, shallots red wine vinegar, and olive oil (New) (Available March 3 through 31)
• Coconut Curry Shrimp: Marinated shrimp served on white rice with curry broth and nori leaf (New) (Available April 1 through 24)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available March 3 through April 24)​

• Pizza Caprina: White pizza, fresh mozzarella, and bruschetta tomato mix topped with fresh arugula and goat cheese (New)

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (Available March 3 through April 24)​

• BBQ Shrimp & Grits: Gulf shrimp simmered in a New Orleans BBQ sauce with roasted garlic, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasonings served over andouille sausage and parmesan grits

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available March 3 through April 24)​

• Grilled Ahi & Avocado: Seared buttery ahi tuna tossed in kimchi ponzu and stuffed into a scored and grilled avocado plated with sushi rice and drizzled with additional kimchi ponzu and spicy mayo and garnished with sesame seeds finished with wonton chips

 

[Teamubr]

Thinking something along the lines of Test Track...but instead of looking at new cars to consider buying you're looking at older cars to rent from Enterprise haha.

That was my thought too - and it made me sad.

This is a lot more than I envisioned. We was thinking it would be the same standard themed souvenir shop at the end of most rides. Think Haunted Mansion exit.

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[1lilspark]

But of course not WDW because of "timelines"

I mean because it’s not like Star cruiser passengers can’t fully roam studios (I saw on the things that might interest you tab on a social media site a guest on their excursion off planet meeting powerline max) also launch bay

Red Panda Mei from Pixar’s Turning Red will make her first-ever appearance in a Disney park this spring at Shanghai Disney Resort.

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Scott Gustin Twitter

If only they could domestically debut her also this spring …say at a Pixar related event in WDW because we can’t have nice things (or at least bring us Ian & Barley or Rex…just NOT face character incredibles)

 

[HokieRaven5]

Innovative Topiaries, Merchandise Spring to Life at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Innovation can take many forms and often requires a group of people working together to make it possible. That’s what’s happening right now as teams across Walt Disney World Resort – from Horticulture to Merchandise – prepare to make the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival more spectacular than ever before.

Guests will see the fruits of all this work when the popular springtime festival debuts on March 1 and continues through July 5, 2023, at EPCOT.

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Disney Horticulture and Walt Disney Imagineering worked together to design, build and grow diverse topiary masterpieces, including the debut of fearless Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog,” plus the courageous Madrigal sisters and young Antonio from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto.”

This process of pushing boundaries and growing new magic began nearly a year ago. Talented artists developed sketches, Imagineers designed 3D models, skilled welders molded frames, and horticulture specialists chose plant materials. The results are charming, whimsical – and definitely photo-worthy!

Speaking of fresh additions to this year’s festival, the merchandise collections will feature bold new designs. In fact, a little Orange Bird told me that a new ‘70s-inspired collection will help spread sunshine to guests of all ages!

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From the stylish Spirit Jersey to the cute Loungefly backpack, the bright orange shades contrast beautifully with the lush gardens around World Showcase. Add a sparkling headband, a limited-edition Disney Munchling, CORKCICLE tumbler and I’m ready to capture photos for my social feeds!

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I’m also blooming with joy over the new Snow White collection with its Dooney and Bourke bag. The collection also features a charming garden-inspired headband. And it’s hard to resist these comfortable and adorable Figment Crocs from the Figment collection. Guests can visit Festival Markets, Odyssey, and Creations Shop to purchase these collections while supplies last.

Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.

To experience the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, you must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more details!

 

[Jennasis]

Don't the Starcruiser people only visit Batuu on certain days? So why can't Mando visit the land on the days there are no starcruiser excursions?

Also, starcruiser ain't doin' so hot. Maybe don't put all your eggs in that basket, Disney.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Don't the Starcruiser people only visit Batuu on certain days? So why can't Mando visit the land on the days there are no starcruiser excursions?

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Treasure Middle Section Block Delivered to Meyer Werft – February 27, 2023​

 

[B1GxFOOT]

Kali River Rapids Officially Reopens to Guests After Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom

This will make my son very happy. This will make my wife very un-happy.

 

[Gusey]

Don't the Starcruiser people only visit Batuu on certain days? So why can't Mando visit the land on the days there are no starcruiser excursions?

Also, starcruiser ain't doin' so hot. Maybe don't put all your eggs in that basket, Disney.

If they did make certain character sighting happen on specific days, it would only add more planning than before, just like back in the day when Fantasmic only aired specific nights, not every night. It made it very complicated to make sure you visited on the correct day

 

[Leight19]

Don't the Starcruiser people only visit Batuu on certain days? So why can't Mando visit the land on the days there are no starcruiser excursions?

Also, starcruiser ain't doin' so hot. Maybe don't put all your eggs in that basket, Disney.

The theory I’ve heard bounced around is they will eventually refresh hotel to include mando/grogu and it’s more about keeping characters behind paywall to sell hotel rather then not mixing timelines in Hollywood studios. I have no evidence this is true as just rumor I’ve heard others throw around but it makes sense to me.

 

[glocon]

Maybe they should do the original trilogy for 4 months, then the next trilogy for 4 months then the last trilogy for 4 months.
That could change things up in the hotel so maybe they could get some repeat visitors.

And you can change characters out in GE then as well.
I mean since GE is pretty generic, they can change out themes and characters pretty easily.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Remembering Disney Legend Burny Mattinson



Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios during an unprecedented 70-year career, passed away Monday, February 27, at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness. He was 87 years old.

Mattinson was the longest-serving cast member in the history of The Walt Disney Company and was due to receive his 70th anniversary service award (the first ever) on June 4.

Among Mattinson’s achievements were a solo directing credit on the animated featurette Mickey’s Christmas Carol(1983), which returned Mickey Mouse to the silver screen for the first time in 30 years, and a role as producer as well as co-director of the 1986 Disney feature The Great Mouse Detective.

 

[wabbott]

Remembering Disney Legend Burny Mattinson

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Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios during an unprecedented 70-year career, passed away Monday, February 27, at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness. He was 87 years old.

Mattinson was the longest-serving cast member in the history of The Walt Disney Company and was due to receive his 70th anniversary service award (the first ever) on June 4.

Among Mattinson’s achievements were a solo directing credit on the animated featurette Mickey’s Christmas Carol(1983), which returned Mickey Mouse to the silver screen for the first time in 30 years, and a role as producer as well as co-director of the 1986 Disney feature The Great Mouse Detective.

RIP. Thanks for all the happy memories you created for us.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Local Orlando talent added to the line-up for the 2023 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series

Garden Rocks concerts take place at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM during EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival—March 1 to July 5, 2023.​

• Glass Ceiling - March 1 & 2
• Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri - March 3 & 4
• Daughtry - March 5 & 6
• Audio Exchange - March 7 to 9
• Tommy DeCarlo - March 10 & 11
• Smash Mouth - March 12 & 13
• Element - March 14 to 16
• Mike DelGuidice - March 17 & 18
• Blue Oyster Cult (NEW) - March 19 & 20
• The Vybe - March 21 to 23
• Berlin - March 24 & 25
• The Pointer Sisters - March 26 & 27
• The Female Collective - March 28 to 30
• Luis Figueroa (NEW) - March 31
• Piso 21 (NEW) - April 1 & 2
• Melina León - April 3
• Epic - April 4 to 6
• STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas- April 7 & 8
• Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles - April 9 & 10
• Foregniers Journey - April 11 to 13
• Blue October - April 14 & 15
• Switchfoot (NEW) - April 16 & 17
• Evolution: Motown - April 18 to 20
• A Flock of Seagulls - April 21 & 22
• Jo Dee Messina - April 23 & 24
• Hooligans - April 25 to 27
• Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player - April 28 & 29
• Kool & The Gang - April 30 & May 1
• The Finesse Party Band - May 2 to 4
• Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone- May 5 to 8
• Latin Ambition - May 9 to 11
• The Orchestra starring former members of ELO - May 12 to 15
• 506 Crew - May 16 to 18
• A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce (NEW) - May 19 & 20
• Casting Crowns (NEW) - May 21 & 22
• M-80's - May 23 to 25
• Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago (NEW) - May 26 & 27
• Rick Springfield - May 28 & 29
• Champagne Orchestra - May 30 to June 1
• Plain White T's - June 2 to 5
• Glass Ceiling - June 6 to 8
• The Spinners - June 9 & 10
• The Commodores - June 11 & 12
• Element - June 13 to 15
• Vertical Horizon - June 16 & 17
• Tony Orlando - June 18 & 19
• Foregniers Journey - June 20 to 22
• Simple Plan - June 23 to 26
• Epic - June 27 to 29
• Living Colour - June 30 & July 1
• Wang Chung - July 2 & 3
• Evolution: Motown - July 4 & 5

 

[starlite_]

The theory I’ve heard bounced around is they will eventually refresh hotel to include mando/grogu and it’s more about keeping characters behind paywall to sell hotel rather then not mixing timelines in Hollywood studios. I have no evidence this is true as just rumor I’ve heard others throw around but it makes sense to me.

That makes no sense, it would be cheaper to travel to DLR to meet them than to book the hotel specifically for them.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Evolution: Motown - April 18 to 20

We saw Evolution: Motown last year and they were great! I'm really excited that we will be at WDW when they are playing.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Tis the season for new cast announcements That's right, Gabriel Iglesias will be joining the cast of #TheSantaClauses for Season 2!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1630386283674759169

 

[HokieRaven5]

Full List of Global Gardens, Including New Japan and World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023

 

[HokieRaven5]

Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration & Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunts Return for 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival