Disney World & Disneyland News: New Parades, Attractions, Food & More!

New Attractions and Entertainment

• 🎬 Disney Starlight Dream the Night Away nighttime parade debuts July 20th at Magic Kingdom, featuring characters from Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Encanto, and Frozen.
• 🎭 Two new shows have opened in Hollywood Studios: Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid, a musical adventure.
• ✨ Cool Kids Summer event runs through September 1st, bringing new entertainment and character meet-and-greets across all four Disney World parks.
• 🏰 Goofy has taken over Communicore Hall in Epcot, transforming it into Goofy Core with games and DJ music.

Dining and Merchandise Updates

• 🍿 A new Starlight popcorn mix (bubblegum and blue raspberry) will be available starting July 20th at Main Street Confectionary.
• 🛍️ A Disney Starlight merchandise collection, including light-up ears and wands, will launch this summer.
• 🍦 New villain-themed treats are available at Hollywood Scoops, including the Kruella ice cream sundae (annual passholder exclusive) and the Hades ice cream float.
• 🍍 The Kakamura Delight, a coconut pineapple sorbet, is available at Epcot's outdoor vending cart by the Seas Pavilion.
• 🍳 Oakenstar Tavern at Epic Universe offers breakfast options like the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and a sweet mango bread.
• 🍜 Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation Resort has new menu items including butter chicken and a ramen noodle bowl.

Park Operations and Special Events

• 🎟️ Starting July 20th, Magic Kingdom annual passholders will require park pass reservations for a limited time due to anticipated demand for the new parade.
• ⚾ The Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team visited Disneyland for a special event, including a cavalcade and themed food.
• 🍽️ The Disney Springs Flavors of Florida event runs from June 27th to August 10th, featuring culinary showcases, pairing dinners, and over 90 limited-time menu items.
• 📍 A cast member podium has been added outside the orange parking garage at Disney Springs to help guests find same-day dining availability.
• 🍸 The new GO82 lounge in Epcot, a nod to Spaceship Earth, is now open for guests 21 and older, with reservations highly recommended.

Universal Orlando and Other News

• 🎢 Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has been added to Universal Orlando's Express Pass system.
• ☔ The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th; guests are advised to stay informed about potential weather impacts on their trips.
• 🎃 Viral Mickey and Minnie Jack-o'-Lanterns will go on sale online at the Disney Store on June 6th.
• ☕ Starbucks at Universal Epic Universe offers new Discovery Series mugs featuring park themes and characters.