Mandalorian and Grogu Magic Shots Heading to Both Disney Coasts
A brand-new Disney PhotoPass bounty is materializing across the galaxy. For a limited time, Disney PhotoPass Service is introducing a stellar new lineup of Magic Shots inspired by the legendary duo, The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Whether you are traveling to the edge of the galaxy or relaxing on a Disney cruise, you will want to track down these limited-time digital surprises.
Disney PhotoPass photographers are deploying across multiple sectors to help you capture these memories. You can scan the horizon for these specific photo spots on your next vacation:
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World Resort): Keep your eyes peeled for photographers stationed near the Millennium Falcon, the bustling Black Spire Marketplace, the Resistance A-Wing, and just outside the Droid Depot.
Tomorrowland (Disneyland Park): Blast off to the retro-future sector for a special photo op.
Disney Springs (Walt Disney World): You don’t even need a park ticket to secure this cargo! Photographers at Walt Disney World’s premier shopping and dining district will have the Magic Shots available.
Discoveryland (Disneyland Paris): International travelers can get in on the action over in Paris.
Disney Cruise Line: Sailing the high seas? Select shipboard Disney Cruise Line experiences will also feature these special galactic overlays.
Snapping these exclusive photos is incredibly easy. Simply locate any participating Disney PhotoPass photographer at the locations listed above, strike your best bounty hunter pose, and let them work their magic.
Once the photographer scans your MagicBand, theme park ticket, or Disney MagicMobile pass, the image will populate in your Disney PhotoPass gallery. When you open the My Disney Experience or Disneyland app to view your photos, you will see a certain armored warrior and his adorable, green foundling appearing right alongside you!
These special effects photos are only sticking around for a limited time to celebrate our favorite Star Wars duo, so make sure to take advantage of them on your next trip before they jump into hyperspace.
Are you planning to hunt down these Mandalorian and Grogu Magic Shots on your next Disney vacation?
Your Guide to Every New Mandalorian and Grogu Experience at Disney
With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu preparing to blast onto the big screen on Friday, May 22, Disney Parks are joining the mission with a galaxy-wide celebration. Guests can gear up for an incredible lineup of new experiences, including immersive attraction updates, interactive magic, and a massive wave of themed food and exclusive merchandise. There’s never been a better time to celebrate Mando and Grogu’s next chapter!
In this new storyline, Hondo Ohnaka has caught wind of a high-stakes deal unfolding on the sands of Tatooine, where ex-Imperial officers have crossed paths with a ruthless band of pirates. With a hefty bounty on the line, you’ll take possession of the Millennium Falcon, join forces with Mando and Grogu, and launch into a daring pursuit across the stars.
On this attraction, guests can take the controls of the legendary Millennium Falcon and chart their own course through the galaxy. Each mission may carry you to iconic Star Wars destinations including the cloud city of Bespin, the shattered remains of the second Death Star near Endor, or the towering cityscape of the galactic capital, Coruscant.
Adding to the fun, each role introduces fresh gameplay moments, new interactions, and unexpected surprises along the way. A new interactive feature allows the engineer position to check in on Grogu throughout the mission, and make the pivotal planet choice that charts the course.
Watch “The Curious Child” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
For a limited time beginning May 16, celebrate the release of the film by catching Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” playing after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland park.
These nightly stunning projection effects transform the spires of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon, taking you on a storytelling adventure across the galaxy.
Flavors from the Outer Rim and More
This beloved duo is inspiring more than just intergalactic adventures. New food and beverage offerings themed to Mando and Grogu are arriving across the galaxy, featuring everything from savory bites to sweet treats worthy of a bounty hunter and his companion.
Over at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, guests can enjoy Grogu Cookies, while guests at Walt Disney World Resort can also try the Sweet-and-Spicy Puffer Pig Pasta. While on the hunt for delicious discoveries, you may also come across The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper and BDX Droid Bucket at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort (limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last).
And at Disneyland Paris, guests can also discover a selection of delectable delights, including the Grogu Burger and Grogu Blue Macaron available at Café Hyperion, and Grogu Biscuit, available at Cool Station.
Galactic Keepsakes
Ready your galactic credits — a new wave of Star Wars merchandise inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has arrived at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. As you journey through Walt Disney World, be sure to stop by Tatooine Traders, Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, or World of Disney. Over at Disneyland Resort, you can find new the gear at The Star Trader, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Star Wars Trading Post, or World of Disney. These locations can supply you with new essentials worthy of any traveler.
From The Mandalorian and Grogu Adult Tee, featuring the iconic Mythosaur crest, to collectibles like the Mandalorian and Grogu Puzzle — and, coming soon, the Mandalorian & Grogu Figure Set — there are so many ways to celebrate the bond between this legendary duo.
Looking to bring a piece of the galaxy straight to your own star system? Fan-favorite licensees have launched a lineup of new Star Wars merchandise perfect for fans ready to level up their intergalactic collections.
Discover must-have items inspired by Mando and Grogu, including the Hasbro Star Wars Action Buddy Grogu, the Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series The Mandalorian and Grogu Action Figures, the Mattel Star Wars Character Grogu Deluxe Plush, and the sleek CASETiFY The Mandalorian and Grogu Collectible AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Case.
LEGO fans can also build the adventure brick by brick with new LEGO Star Wars sets inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu including the LEGO Star Wars AT-RT Attack Toy Building Set, the LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest, and the LEGO The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter Ultimate Collector Series set, offering new ways to dream up new missions.
More from Across the Galaxy
Fans from around the galaxy can take their love for Star Wars beyond the parks with brand-new Disney account profile avatars inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Joining the lineup are Mando and Grogu themselves, along with other fan-favorite characters like Chewbacca and Wicket W. Warrick, giving you even more ways to celebrate the story across your Disney account.
Artists of all ages can learn step-by-step how to draw the loveable foundling, Grogu, guided by a talented Disney animator at Animation Academy in Disneyland California Adventure park. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or perfecting your sketching skills, this hands-on experience offers a fun and creative way to connect with the story. Plus, you’ll leave with your very own Grogu masterpiece to take home.
Classes take place every 30 minutes throughout the day inside the Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Land, and no reservations are required. Be sure to check the daily schedule posted outside Animation Academy to see when you can learn to draw Grogu during your visit.
For a limited time, Disney PhotoPass service is introducing new Magic Shots inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Guests may spot these Magic Shots throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge near the Millennium Falcon, Marketplace, A-Wing, near Droid Depot, as well as additional locations including Tomorrowland at Disneyland, Disney Springs at Disney World, Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris and select Disney Cruise Line experiences.
Stop by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, strike your best pose, and then check your photo gallery to see who joined your shot.
Stay vigilant and keep your eyes peeled — you never know when they might cross your path. Guests may spot The Mandalorian and Grogu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, or at Disneyland Paris in Discoveryland, as they continue their journey across the galaxy.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to theaters May 22!
New Mandalorian and Grogu Treats Are Dropping at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort is launching a new lineup of galactic eats inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. If you are ready for a tasty adventure, blast off to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. You can grab the new Bounty Bun—filled with perfectly spiced beef and pork—right now at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.
Disneyland Park
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Menu(Available starting May 21; mobile order available)
Bounty Bun with Spiced Beef and Pork with tomato chutney, golden aioli, and sautéed blue onions (New)
Adelphi Cheesy Noodles with Fried Chicken Tip-Yip with pancetta, toasted herb breadcrumbs, and sweet and spicy chili sauce (New)
Youngling Cheesy Noodles with Fried Chicken Tip-Yip served with a small lowfat milk or small DASANI Water (New) (Kids Meal)
The Surabat Valley Greens Chicken Salad with marinated roasted chicken breast, quinoa-veggie mix, mini peppers, olives, and cilantro dressing
Surabat Valley Greens Salad with quinoa-veggie mix, mini peppers, olives, and cilantro dressing (Plant-based)
Grogu Cookies: White chocolate dipped macaron cookies filled with pineapple cream (New)
Existing Bites to Try
Fried Chicken Baos with sweet chili sauce, scallion salad, and cucumber coins
Youngling Garden Patty Bun: Bao bun, IMPOSSIBLE beef, broccolini, house sauce, and Cuties Mandarin Orange served with choice of small lowfat milk or small DASANI Water (Kids Meal) (Plant-based)
Kat Saka’s Kettle Menu(Available starting May 21)
Outpost Popcorn Mix: A colorful blend of sweet and spicy flavors
Novelties Coming to Disney Parks
(Available starting May 4; limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last)
BDX Droid Bucket(New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last)
At Disneyland Resort (Available starting May 21):
Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (Available through mobile order on May 21 to 23)
Popcorn Cart in Tomorrowland
Kat Saka’s Kettle
Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper(New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last)
At Disneyland Resort (Available starting May 21):
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Ronto Roasters
Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
Galactic Grill
The Mandalorian and Grogu Stainless Steel Tumbler(New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last)
At Disneyland Resort (Available starting May 21):
Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
Galactic Grill
Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (Available through mobile order on May 21 to 23)
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Finale Collection Drops May 18
The 70th Anniversary magic is still going strong at Disneyland Resort with spectacular eats, dazzling decor, and must-see entertainment. But the real showstopper? The brand-new 70th Anniversary Finale collection, officially dropping on May 18 exclusively at the resort!
This stunning lineup of apparel, accessories, and collectibles brings ultimate glitz and glamour to your style. Designed with premium craftsmanship, the collection features rich purple hues, shimmering gem details, and your favorite park icons and characters.
Start building your look with the 70th Anniversary Finale Spirit Jersey (always a fan-favorite item) or Women’s Tee.
Featuring the iconic Disneyland marquee with pretty purple hues and glittery accents, these items truly capture the spirit of The Happiest Place on Earth.
Looking to add a bit of shimmer and sparkle to your next Disneyland day? The 70th Anniversary Finale Ear Hat and Ear Headband are classic park pieces embellished with stunning Swarovski crystals.
You’ll definitely be the star of the show when you wear these!
Finish off your outfit with the 70th Anniversary Finale Shoulder Bag, perfect for storing your park day essentials (and maybe stashing a few snacks you pick up along the way, too).
The bag has an adjustable strap and zipper closure, striking Swarovski crystals, and an ombré purple design that coordinates with the rest of the collection.
The 70th Anniversary Finale Jumbo Sign Trading Pin, Jumbo Icon Trading Pin, and Logo Trading Pin are striking additions to your collection, helping park-goers and pin lovers to commemorate the Disneyland 70th Celebration.
Dazzling design elements on these display-worthy pieces include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their sweet 70th outfits, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Tinker Bell, the retro Disneyland marquee, and fireworks.
Find the Finale Collection at:
Emporium at Disneyland park
Disney Showcase at Disneyland park
Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park
Off the Page at Disney California Adventure park
The D-Lander Shop at Downtown Disney District
World of Disney at Downtown Disney District
As the 70th Celebration comes to an end this summer on August 9, there’s no better time to stock up on these special selections, available while supplies last.
Disney Awarded $1.6 Million After Judge Calls ‘Moana’ Lawsuit Bad Faith Claim
Disney has been awarded more than $1.6 million in attorney fees after a federal judge ruled that trade secret claims tied to Moana were brought in bad faith by animator and writer Buck Woodall.
The lawsuit centered around Woodall’s allegations that Disney stole ideas for Moana from his own project titled Bucky the Surfer Boy, which he claimed he had shared with industry contacts years before Disney released the hit animated film in 2016. Woodall argued that confidential materials eventually made their way to Disney Animation through family connections tied to a former production company employee.
However, the case took a dramatic turn after the court determined Woodall had falsified key evidence.
According to the judge’s order, Woodall falsely claimed he had not seen Moana until 2017 in an effort to work around statute of limitations issues, despite evidence showing he had seen the film in theaters in 2016 and later on DVD.
The ruling also states that Woodall admitted to altering a confidentiality agreement before filing the lawsuit. The document allegedly included the name of a Disney-connected industry figure but was later revealed to have originally been signed by someone else entirely before being modified and backdated.
The judge ultimately concluded the claims were “objectively specious” and pursued with “subjective bad faith.”
A jury had already ruled against Woodall last year after deliberating for only a few hours, finding he failed to prove Disney Animation ever had access to his materials. Because of that finding, jurors never even needed to decide whether Moana was substantially similar to Bucky the Surfer Boy.
The judge also sanctioned Woodall’s attorney nearly $476,000, stating the case was unnecessarily prolonged despite evidence that parts of the claims were barred by time limitations.
Still, the situation is not entirely black and white.
Hollywood has a long history of creators fearing their ideas may have been borrowed after pitching concepts or scripts around the industry. Similar themes, overlapping concepts, and parallel storytelling ideas happen constantly in animation and filmmaking, especially when dealing with broad archetypes or mythology-inspired stories. But courts generally require much more than surface similarities to prove legal wrongdoing, particularly evidence that a studio actually had access to protected material.
In this case, the alleged forged agreement appears to have seriously damaged the credibility of the lawsuit from Disney’s perspective and ultimately became a central reason the court awarded attorney fees.
Disney has not publicly commented on the ruling, while Woodall’s attorney stated they strongly disagree with the judge’s findings and may pursue appeals.
Disney CFO Says Walt Disney World Is “Full” — But the Reality May Be More Complicated
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston recently stated that Walt Disney World is essentially “filled up,” explaining that Disney cannot massively increase attendance without negatively impacting the guest experience. The comments came during a discussion about Disney’s long-term expansion plans and future growth strategy.
Anyone who has visited during Christmas week, Spring Break, or major holiday periods knows Walt Disney World can absolutely feel packed. Long waits, crowded walkways, full dining reservations, and transportation backups can quickly turn a magical day into an endurance event. Disney clearly wants to avoid pushing things too far in those peak periods.
But saying the parks are “full” year-round feels harder to square with what many guests are actually experiencing in 2026.
Disney has already released a long list of aggressive discounts this year, including Florida resident ticket deals, hotel room discounts, and other vacation offers designed to drive demand during slower stretches of the calendar. Companies generally do not roll out that many promotions when demand is already maxed out.
There is also a huge difference between crowd levels depending on when you visit. A holiday week at Magic Kingdom is an entirely different experience compared to a late summer weekday, where wait times can stay relatively manageable for much of the day. The parks may hit uncomfortable crowd levels at certain times of year, but there are still plenty of quieter stretches where Walt Disney World clearly has room for more guests.
That is where the conversation becomes less about physical capacity and more about strategy.
Disney appears focused on maximizing guest spending while keeping crowd levels at a point where the experience still feels manageable. In other words, the goal may not necessarily be to pack in as many people as possible, but rather to balance attendance, pricing, and guest satisfaction in a way that produces the strongest overall revenue.
At the same time, some fans may point out that Disney has reduced certain offerings over the years that traditionally helped absorb crowds. Shorter park hours, fewer live entertainment offerings, and less atmospheric entertainment can make parks feel busier even when attendance is lower than historic highs.
When guests hear that the parks are supposedly “full” while also seeing heavy discounts, construction walls, and fewer entertainment offerings than in previous years, it can create a disconnect. For many longtime visitors, the parks simply do not feel as consistently crowded as they did during some of the busiest pre-2020 periods.
Still, Disney’s larger point is easy to understand. New lands, attractions, and entertainment give Disney more room to grow attendance while spreading guests across larger spaces. That is exactly why the company continues investing heavily in future expansions.
So while Walt Disney World may not literally be “full” every day of the year, Disney may believe it is approaching the limits of what the current parks can comfortably support during peak demand periods without adding significantly more capacity.
The reality is probably somewhere in the middle. Walt Disney World is certainly busy at times, but there is still a noticeable difference between a truly packed holiday week and a slower off-season day. And until those crowd levels start looking the same year-round, many fans will likely continue questioning just how “full” the parks really are.
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens to guests on Nov. 13, 2022 offering arctic adventures and new touches from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Frozen at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Courtney Kiefer, photographer)
Disney World Adds Direct Water Park Bus Service at Select Resorts This Summer
Getting to Disney’s water parks is about to be a whole lot less splash-and-dash stressful for some Walt Disney World Resort guests. Disney has quietly expanded direct bus transportation to both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach from select resort hotels just in time for the busy summer season and the return of the free water park perk for hotel guests.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon reopened on a sunny day Jan. 2, 2022, during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The water park offers thrilling water attractions and tropical family fun for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Beginning May 26 through September 8, guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels will once again receive complimentary admission to a Disney water park on their check-in day. With both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach operating simultaneously this summer, Disney is expecting a wave pool-sized increase in attendance and is adjusting transportation options accordingly.
Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter can now take direct bus transportation to and from Typhoon Lagoon. Previously, guests heading to the tropical water park had to transfer buses at Disney Springs.
Meanwhile, guests staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Resorts can now enjoy direct bus service to Blizzard Beach. Before this change, guests typically had to transfer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopened November 13,2022 providing guests with an array of arctic adventure amid the warm climate in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests experienced the new touches from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Frozen inside Tikes Peak, as well as plenty of mouthwatering culinary creations and popular polar attractions (Amy Smith, photographer).
Guests staying at other Walt Disney World Resort hotels will still need to make those transfers depending on which water park they are visiting. Disney says transportation schedules and pickup locations may vary, so guests should check posted signage or the My Disney Experience app for the latest details.
The expanded transportation options should make it easier for guests to maximize that free water park admission perk without needing to navigate multiple bus connections before even hitting the lazy river. Because nothing says “vacation mode” quite like skipping the transportation side quest before your first waterslide.
Disney Cruise Line Charts Course for Major Global Expansion
Disney Cruise Line is sailing full speed ahead, and its next chapter is looking a whole lot more international. Disney CFO Hugh Johnston recently shared that the cruise line is essentially adding one new ship each year through 2031, growing the fleet to 13 ships as Disney looks to meet demand both in the United States and around the globe.
The Disney Adventure, the newest addition to the expanding Disney Cruise Line fleet and the first for families in Asia, arrived in Singapore for the first time on March 3, 2026 ahead of its maiden voyage. (Steven Diaz, photographer)
The recently launched Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure are part of that push, with the Disney Believe expected to follow in 2027. After that, Disney plans to add another Wish-class ship before introducing a new class of three smaller ships. One major piece of the strategy is sending ships beyond Disney’s traditional ports. The Disney Adventure is now sailing from Singapore, while a future Wish-class ship is planned for Japan. Johnston noted that demand for Disney Experiences outside the U.S. remains strong, and cruises give Disney a way to bring that magic directly to new audiences.
He also said the company is not seeing much cannibalization from the added capacity, with ships continuing to fill at strong levels. In other words, Disney Cruise Line is not just adding ships, it is widening the map. More ports, more markets, and more guests getting their first taste of Disney at sea. Looks like the fleet is making waves in a very big way.
Statler and Waldorf Set to Roast Riders on the Reimagined Muppets Coaster
Statler and Waldorf fans have reason to celebrate, as Disney’s latest preview video for the highly anticipated Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets confirms the return of the iconic duo. The legendary hecklers will be making their way over to the reimagined Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction as advanced audio-animatronics, officially carrying over their beloved, sarcastic comedy from the nearby Muppet*Vision 3D theater straight into the coaster’s new storyline.
In the freshly released preview footage of the high-speed coaster, Disney offers a glimpse of the pre-launch sequence that awaits riders. As guests buckle into their stretch limo and prepare to launch toward the Electric Mayhem concert, they are hilariously jeered by the famous pair. Statler and Waldorf make their grand appearance parked right alongside the track inside a custom camper van, perfectly positioned to deliver their trademark insults just before the limo blasts off.
For many Disney guests, the Statler and Waldorf audio-animatronics will look instantly familiar. The curmudgeon duo was a cornerstone of the beloved Muppet*Vision 3D attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from its grand opening in 1991 until the theater’s closure in 2025.
In a brilliant nod to that park history, one of the punchlines previewed in Disney’s new video serves as a direct Easter egg for long-time fans. As the coaster vehicle prepares to launch, the pair quip:
“Do we have time to go to the bathroom before the next song?”
“We can’t, you old fool, we’re bolted to the seats!”
This gag beautifully mirrors the grand finale of Muppet*Vision 3D, where Waldorf famously asked if they had time to use the restroom before the next show, prompting Statler to break the fourth wall and joke about their permanent installation in the theater balcony.
Ever since their 1975 debut on The Muppet Show, Statler and Waldorf have been pop culture icons, universally celebrated for their relentlessly cynical commentary and relentless heckling. It was only natural that they became a central component of Disney-MGM Studios’ first-ever Muppet attraction in 1991. Now, their trademark savage humor is officially transitioning into a high-speed format, ensuring that one of the most quotable legacies in Disney theme park history lives on for a brand-new generation of riders.
Are you excited for the coaster to reopen on May 26?
New Mandalorian and Grogu-Themed Foods, Sippers, and Galactic Treats Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This is the way… to snack around Galaxy’s Edge. Disney has revealed a brand-new lineup of Mandalorian and Grogu-inspired food, drinks, and collectible novelties arriving soon at Walt Disney World, with Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting several limited-time offerings beginning May 22.
The new items celebrate the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and bring a fresh wave of galactic flavors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, along with some seriously collectible souvenirs for bounty hunters with empty stomachs and full wallets.
Over at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, guests will be able to try the new Sweet-and-Spicy Puffer Pig Pasta, featuring flat noodles tossed with pork belly, bok choy, sweet-and-spicy soy sauce, and a hard-boiled egg. Honestly, it sounds like something Din Djarin would quietly eat in the corner of a cantina while Grogu steals bites off the plate.
Also arriving at Docking Bay 7 is the new Grogu Cookies dessert, a white chocolate-dipped macaron cookie filled with pineapple cream. Tiny green space child energy included at no extra charge.
Kat Saka’s Kettle is also joining the celebration with the returning Grogu Cookies and colorful Outpost-style snacks nearby throughout the land.
Meanwhile, Oga’s Cantina is adding several specialty drinks to the menu starting May 22, including: 🍋 Oga’s Obsession, featuring lemonade, cotton candy flavoring, blueberry pearls, dried fruit, and gummy frogs 🍏 Rodian Ration, a bright green cocktail made with vodka, sour apple schnapps, Sprite, and fruit pearls 🌀 Spotchka, a blue jet-chilled gin cocktail inspired by the drink seen in The Mandalorian
Disney Springs is getting in on the fun too. The Ganachery will debut a new Beskar Ingot Pop made with dragon fruit ganache covered in dark chocolate. Because apparently even beskar is edible now.
Hollywood Studios will also receive several new collectible novelties in the coming weeks, including the new Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper, which will be available at multiple locations around the park including Docking Bay 7, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, Fairfax Fare, and carts near Fantasmic! and the park entrance.
Disney is also bringing the new BDX Droid Bucket to Hollywood Studios on select release dates inside Galaxy’s Edge and select popcorn carts around the park. Supplies are expected to be limited, and Disney has already confirmed purchase limits for the collectibles.
The galactic food rollout begins May 22 at Walt Disney World, giving Star Wars fans plenty of time to fuel up before summer crowds fully jump to hyperspace.
Disney Says Park Attendance and Ticket Prices Are Expected to Rise Alongside Major Expansions
Disney is making it clear that all those massive theme park expansions are not just about adding more rides. They are also expected to drive even bigger crowds and higher prices over the next several years.
Speaking during the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference, Disney CFO Hugh Johnston discussed the company’s long-term strategy for attendance growth, park capacity, and pricing across both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
According to Johnston, Disney believes its ongoing expansion projects will allow the company to grow attendance without overcrowding existing parks to uncomfortable levels.
“There tends to be a lot of focus on attendance as a number,” Johnston explained. “But the reality of it is, when you have a big fixed asset like we do, we tend to actually use promotional activities to make sure that we’re filling the park every day.”
He went on to say Disney does not want to simply pack more people into already crowded parks because it negatively impacts the guest experience.
“Without expansion, we don’t necessarily have the ability to grow attendance massively, because it’s already filled up,” Johnston said. “Now, we could jam more people into the park, but then the guest experience declines, and that’s actually bad for the brand.”
Instead, Disney sees major expansions as the key to increasing both guest capacity and overall demand at the same time.
At Walt Disney World, projects already announced include the massive Disney Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom along with the new Cars-inspired Piston Peak area planned beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over at Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure is preparing for a major Avengers Campus expansion that will nearly double the size of the Marvel-themed land.
Johnston pointed to Disneyland Paris and its ongoing expansion featuring World of Frozen as an example of how new additions can significantly boost demand.
And if guests were hoping all this new capacity might eventually lower prices… Disney does not seem to see it that way.
Johnston acknowledged that adding more capacity naturally raises questions about whether Disney would need to lower prices or offer more discounts to fill the parks. According to him, that has not historically been the case.
“When you put in a big, new attraction, you see a surge in demand for it,” Johnston said. “So we tend to fill those things up really, really quickly without having to discount.”
He added that major new attractions can actually create opportunities for Disney to charge even more because guests are paying for experiences that did not previously exist.
In other words, the future of Disney Parks appears to include both bigger lands and bigger price tags. The mouse is building more room in the kingdom… but it may still cost a royal fortune to visit.
VIDEO: Disney Reveals First Full Look at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Pre-Show
The curtain is finally rising on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Disney has released the first full video preview of the attraction’s brand-new pre-show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The footage gives fans their first real look at Scooter and The Electric Mayhem in action inside the reimagined queue experience ahead of the coaster’s official opening on May 26. And yes, things immediately spiral into pure Muppet chaos.
The scene begins with guests arriving for their VIP tour while Scooter attempts to wrangle The Electric Mayhem during what appears to be an extremely unproductive band rehearsal. Scooter reassures Kermit that the band will absolutely make it to their concert on time, despite having no actual transportation plan in place. Naturally, that is the exact moment Beaker suddenly bursts into the scene, because this is Muppet Labs and workplace safety is apparently just a suggestion.
Disney also confirmed the new Scooter Audio-Animatronic was developed using motion-capture technology based on the real Scooter Muppet performance. Imagineers tracked the character’s movements and expressions to create a figure that moves and emotes with remarkably lifelike accuracy. The result looks much closer to seeing an actual Muppet performing inside the attraction rather than a traditional animatronic figure.
Alongside the pre-show video, Disney shared another look at the attraction’s updated exterior, which continues leaning hard into Electric Mayhem concert energy. The iconic giant guitar outside the attraction has been fully repainted, while a new Muppets concert poster now hangs above the entrance. Guests walking through the exterior queue will also spot individual band posters for each member of The Electric Mayhem.
Even the upside-down limo outside the attraction has gotten a full Muppet makeover, complete with colorful paint splatters, musical notes, stars, and the now-famous “MUPP3TS” license plate.
Rock Around the Shop has also received refreshed theming, including a new Dr. Teeth-inspired sign that looks like it came straight out of a psychedelic backstage dressing room from 1978.
Disney has spent the past several days rapidly unveiling more details from the reimagined attraction, including first looks at the updated ride vehicles, new on-ride photo designs, themed merchandise, and the FØØD by Swedish Chef snack location.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
