Disney News Highlights: New Ariel Meet and Greet Starts May 26th, Akershus Royal Breakfast Review, World Showcase Lagoon View Restored, Disney World President Issues Statement About Lake Nona

Disney News Highlights: New Ariel Meet and Greet Starts May 26th, Akershus Royal Breakfast Review, World Showcase Lagoon View Restored, Disney World President Issues Statement About Lake Nona

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Bookings to Resume on May 26th without Discounts After a series of discounted offers in recent months, it is anticipated that the final voyages of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will not provide any discounts once bookings reopen. An exception will be made for a special offer exclusively available to those with reservations for voyages following the scheduled closure date.

Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Starting May 26th at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Get ready to meet the enchanting live-action version of Ariel at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort starting May 26th, coinciding with the release of the new “The Little Mermaid” live-action adaptation.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Issues Statement on Lake Nona Campus Cancellation Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Addresses Lake Nona Campus Cancellation and Affirms Commitment to Walt Disney World Expansion.

Fun Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Remote Control Trackless Train Available At Disney World! Get all aboard the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Remote Control Trackless Train we found at Walt Disney World for $149.99! You can also get yours online at shopDisney and have hours of fun.

A Magical Review of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall’s Princesses for Storybook Dining Breakfast Akershus Royal Banquet Hall has reopened with Princess Storybook Dining! We recently had the pleasure of dining at Akershus for breakfast.

EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon Restored to Former Glory with Removal of Final Harmonious Barges EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon Restored to Former Glory with Removal of Final Harmonious Barges. Later this year Disney100 celebration will come to EPCOT and Disney has finished removing the 50th Anniversary nighttime spectacular Harmonious and its water tacos.

Disney News Highlights

Top of Splash Mountain Gone as Work Continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Top of Splash Mountain Gone as Work Continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Strike up the band because we’ve saved a seat for you on this musical journey with Tiana and friends! The all-new adventure which will bring guests into the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “The Princess and the Frog” like never before is coming to the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland Park in California in late 2024.

Universal Celebrates Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary with Special Theme Park Experiences June 11, 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the original Jurassic Park film. Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are marking the anniversary with special theme park experiences this summer.

Enjoy A Tasty Seasonal Menu At The Hollywood Brown Derby This Summer! Get ready to treat your taste buds with some delicious dishes featured on the seasonal menu at The Hollywood Brown Derby! This summer some new and returning eats will be available at the popular restaurant in Hollywood Studios, want to know what you can expect? Take a look at what’s cooking for you this summer

New Moana Cell Phone Accessories Available At Epcot! These new Moana cell phone accessories are calling us! But don’t worry, you don’t have to sail across the ocean to get them, they are available at the Creations Shop at Epcot!

The Walt Disney Family Museum: A Magical Experience for All Did you know Disneyland is not the only place to get a Disney fix in California? If you find yourself near the San Francisco area, The Walt Disney Family Museum is a wonderful place to get a full and comprehensive background of Walt Disney’s life.

Live Q&A with Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro at JP Morgan Conference Next Week The Walt Disney Company has announced that Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro will participate in a question-and-answer session at the 51st Annual J.P. Morgan Technology, Media & Communications Conference that will take place on May 22 – 24, 2023 in Boston, MA.

Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel Transformation Expected to be Completed by Winter Disney’s Paradise Pier at the Disneyland Resort is currently being transformed into Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel! This renovation is expected to be finished by this winter.

Halle Bailey Surprises Families at Disneyland with Ariel Makeover & Movie Premiere The unveiling of Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming film, “The Little Mermaid,” left audiences spellbound. The trailer not only showcased her remarkable portrayal but also triggered a heartwarming response among children who finally saw themselves represented in an iconic Disney Princess.

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