And just in time, Disney PhotoPass Service is launching numerous photo opportunities tomorrow in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We know some guests are off world and can’t travel at lightspeed to Batuu by tomorrow, so these experiences will continue to be available after the celebration ends. Check them out below.
New Holopuck Magic Shots
Located deep in the Outer Rim near Wild Space, the remote planet of Batuu has become a thriving destination for scoundrels and smugglers, luring bounty hunters from across the galaxy. If guests have come to track down their next bounty, select Image Scanners (known on our planet as Disney PhotoPass photographers) can offer a holopuck that will reveal the details of their next target.
BB-8 Magic Shot
This is the droid you’re looking for. Given the whispers about sightings of individuals associated with the Resistance around Black Spire Outpost, it’s no surprise that guests can spot this loveable and loyal astromech in their image.
Darksaber
Created more than a thousand years ago by Tarre Vizsla (the first Mandalorian to become a Jedi Knight), the Darksaber is an ancient weapon with a long and legendary history. It has been wielded by many beings over the years. Starting tomorrow, this blade can be found across from Oga’s Cantina after dark. Just remember the wise words Kanan Jarrus once shared about this lightsaber: “That sword is old, heavy, but powerful. Respect its strength.”
BD-1 Magic Shot
Never underestimate droids, especially those that beep in the face of danger. Be sure guests capture a scan with this droid companion before setting out on their next adventure.
While on planet, guests may never know what other adventures they might document with the help of Disney PhotoPass Service. A great way for guests to capture a variety of content is to ask each Image Scanner they encounter what special scans they can offer.
May the 4th be with you, always.
*With the purchase of Disney Genie+ service, Walt Disney World guests can access many Disney PhotoPass Lenses in the My Disney Experience app as soon as they enter the park. Annual Passholders can access many Disney PhotoPass Lenses in the My Disney Experience app starting on the later of March 20, 2023, or the first use of their Annual Pass. Select Disney PhotoPass Lenses are accessible only within designated areas of Walt Disney World Resort. Other Disney PhotoPass Lenses will remain accessible in the My Disney Experience app until 5:59 a.m. on the 45th day after the day on which the Disney Genie+ service was used or, for Annual Passholders, until the expiration or cancellation of the Annual Pass. Certain states and localities are excluded. Annual Passholder offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Many Disney PhotoPass Lenses use technology that detects the coordinates of key points on a guest’s face and/or hands and may be used only by guests 18 years of age and older who have consented to use of this technology. Therefore, guests unable to provide such consent, as well as guests under 18 years of age, will have fewer lenses available to use. To access Disney PhotoPass Lenses, an eligible mobile device with the My Disney Experience app with access to the device’s camera and location is required. Use of Disney PhotoPass Lenses is subject to the Terms and Conditions. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day foodies! We are strong believers that the best way to celebrate the ones we love is with food, and this year, the Disney chefs and mixologists have put together ample ways to honor our loved ones on May 14.
Whether guests are enjoying their time with their mothers, aunts, grandmothers, caregivers, mother figures, or any special person in their life, Disney Parks has something for them to indulge in. From new delights like the refreshingly delicious Mother’s Day Flowers DOLE Whip Float at Pineapple Lanai or the adorable Mother’s Day Donut at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, to returning favorites like the Mother’s Day Cupcake at Roaring Fork, guests tastebuds’ will be as excited as they are this holiday.
In addition to the tasty treats coming, over at Disneyland Resort there are several brunch options and dining packages for guests to feast on until their heart’s desire, like the Mother’s Day Brunch at both Storyteller’s Café and Goofy’s Kitchen.
Gather the special ones in your life and let’s get to the mouthwatering Mother’s Day bites in this year’s Foodie Guide!
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available May 14 only)
Trio of Truffles Paired with Graham Beck Sparkling Brut Rosé: Lemon-saffron, rooibos tea, and dark chocolate-cinnamon truffles with Graham Beck Sparkling Brut Rosé (New)
The Mara (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available)
Dark Chocolate-dipped Strawberries (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beach Club Marketplace (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Cookie Bouquet: Vanilla cookies decorated with royal icing (New)
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available through May 31)
Bouquet Shake: Strawberry milk shake with strawberry purée topped with a flowery chocolate cake
Disney’s BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli (Available through May 14)
Minnie Croissant Roll: Croissant dough with raspberry marmalade (New)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Contempo Café (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available)
Chocolate Strawberry Tart: Chocolate mousse tart topped with strawberry crémeux, strawberry balsamic compote, and an edible flower
Steakhouse 71 (Available May 14 only)
Mother’s Day Brunch: Gather family and friends to enjoy delicious dishes from this special menu including:
Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs and a crab cake with hollandaise atop toasted English muffins served with breakfast potatoes
Bacon & Eggs: Maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and an egg
Brunch-exclusive Hummingbird Bread Pudding featuring pineapple, banana, coconut bread pudding with candied pecans, salted caramel, and cream cheese ice cream
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Available through May 31)
Strawberry Shortcake Bar: Strawberry cake pop enrobed in white chocolate and covered in strawberry rice croquant (New)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only)
Strawberry-Passion Fruit Bar: Cassis chiffon, passion fruit curd, strawberry mousse, and strawberry garnish (New)
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Pineapple Lanai (Available May 11 through 14)
Mother’s Day Flowers DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Whip with Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red topped with shimmering edible flowers (New)
Kona Island and Capt. Cook’s (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available at Capt. Cook’s only)
Aloha Mom!: DOLE Whip Pineapple crème puffs topped with coconut mousse, shaved coconut, and fondant décor (New)
Mother’s Day Mimosa Pairing: Limoncello, Nino Franco Prosecco Rustico, and raspberry with the Pistachio-raspberry Éclair (New) (Both items also available separately)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Roaring Fork (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Cupcake: Raspberry swirl cupcake filled with raspberry custard and crispy pearls topped with lemon buttercream, chocolate, and fondant décor
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Market at Ale & Compass (Available May 7 through 14; mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Cookie Bouquet: Vanilla cookies decorated with royal icing (New)
EPCOT
Coral Reef Restaurant (Available May 14 only)
Mother’s Day Dessert: Strawberry mousse, pistachio chiffon cake, and rosewater ganache (New)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available May 12 through 14)
Mother’s Day Sweet Treat: White chocolate-dipped strawberries and a mixed berry macaron (New)
Dockside Margaritas (Available May 13 and 14)
Violet Bouquet: Hendrick’s Gin, Cointreau Liqueur, Violet Syrup, and Lime Juice
The Ganachery (Currently available)
Rosa Regale & Ganache Square: A glass of Rosa Regale and your choice of ganache square
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh’s Corner (Available May 11 through 14)
Pink Minnie Apple
Pink Minnie Cake Pop
Red Rose Cake Pop
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available through May 31; mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Donut: Raspberry and champagne-flavored iced donut topped with edible flowers and pistachio (New)
River Belle Terrace (Available May 14 only)
Turkey Dinner featuring house-made butternut squash soup topped with fried sage, roasted turkey dinner with slow-roasted herb butter turkey breast, home-style gravy, pork belly cornbread stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry sauce, and finally, traditional pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream (New) (Reservations highly recommended) (Kids version available)
Disney California Adventure Park
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available May 12 through 15; mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Sundae: A scoop of strawberry and chocolate ice cream served in a waffle cup, topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate butterflies (New)
Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff (Available May 11 through 14)
Pink Minnie Apple
Pink Minnie Cake Pop
Red Rose Cake Pop
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Hotel
Goofy’s Kitchen (Available May 14 only)
Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a special holiday menu including some of the following (Reservations highly recommended)
Mini Danishes, Croissants, Cinnamon Rolls, and Muffins
Vegan Baked Ziti
Carving Station featuring Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Turkey Breast, and Rope Sausage
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Storytellers Cafe (Available May 14 only)
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring the following special dishes (Reservations highly recommended)
Chocolate-Hazelnut French Toast with strawberries
Salmon with corn custard and spring succotash
Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula
Crab and Shrimp with butter leaf lettuce, celery, red onions, dill, and creamy dressing
Roasted Pork Loin with sweet onion purée, garden herbs, and apricot chutney
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart (Available starting today through May 14)
Mother’s Day Mickey Cookie
Downtown Disney District
Marceline’s Confectionery (Available May 11 through 14)
Pink Minnie Apple
Pink Minnie Cake Pop
Red Rose Cake Pop
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
The TEAM USA Bobsled team was attacked by a mysterious creature while practicing for the ongoing 2022 Winter Olympics. Reports out of Anaheim, California state that the athletes were nearly thrown off of the Matterhorn mountain while running a routine run down the side of the mountain. The creature, now being referred to as the Yeti, spoke with us anonymously about the lack of respect tourists give to his family when invading their home. Visit Inside the Magic every day for all the best news and entertainment from the worlds of themed entertainment, pop culture, and more!
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that gives them some control over Disney’s monorail system.
This afternoon, May 2, 2023, the Florida State Senate passed SB 1250. While this is a standard transportation bill, it includes an amendment that would allow the Florida Department of Transportation to oversee inspections of Disney World’s monorails. The amendment states that “any governmentally or privately owned fixed-guideway transportation systems operating in this state which are located within an independent special district created by a local act which has boundaries within two contiguous counties.” The bill passed 26-14.
The amendment was originally filed days after a press conference with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in which he discussed the state’s takeover and dissolving of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Previously, the Governor has threatened to make major adjustments to Walt Disney World’s operations, including the possibility of raising tolls on roads leading to the property or building a prison next to Walt Disney World.
So what does this mean for Walt Disney World? To start off, the bill allows the state government to oversee inspections of Disney World’s monorail system, meaning they could close, modify, or disable it for any reason they see fit. This bill could also go on to apply to Disney’s Skyliner system, boat transportation, or bus operations, which would grant the Florida Senate major control over how Guests get around Walt Disney World.
While the bill may seem innocent enough, Governor DeSantis and the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have made it clear that they’re not pleased with Disney’s operations after the company spoke out against the Governor’s Parental Rights in Education Act.
In fact, the Governor has made his intentions of targeting Disney so clear that Disney recently filed a bombshell lawsuit against the Governor and the members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District for violation of their free speech as a company. Yesterday, the Board voted to file a countersuit against Disney. Public opinion on the case is largely in Disney’s favor, but the Governor has commented that he believes Disney’s lawsuit has no merit.
While something as drastic as a permanent closure of the monorail system or any other transportation system is unlikely, the bill does give the Florida Senate (and in turn, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) a lot of control. If Disney’s lawsuit is to be believed, that means they could use it to hinder Disney’s operations if they see fit.
A popular Disneyland Resort attraction was shut down after Guests reportedly went missing.
Disneyland Resort is an immersive experience that transports visitors to a world of magic and wonder. Whether you’re a longtime Disney fan or just looking for a fun day out, it’s a must-visit destination that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime. Disneyland is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Being the happiest place, Guests expect no errors, short wait times, and magical moments that will last a lifetime.
Disneyland Resort has two theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Each Disney Park includes something for Guests of all ages and sizes to experience. Disneyland Park is home to iconic attractions such as “it’s a small world,” Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Space Mountain, and many more attractions.
Guests heading to Disneyland from May 1, 2023 until June 4th, 2023, will get to experience Space Mountain turned into Hyperspace Mountain. Guest will hurtle through the hyperspace while dodging furious dogfights during this high-speed Star Wars adventure.
In a social media post, Guests shared that they broke down on the first day of Hyperspace Mountain, but you’d be surprised by what happened next.
While errors and delays are expected occasionally at Disneyland, this attraction was stopped for half an hour, and the lights came on. While Guests were waiting for this attraction to start back up, other Disneyland Guests decided it was their stop and escaped from restraints and walked towards the exit.
“We were going along and came to an abrupt stop most of the way through. All the lights came on and we had to sit for a half hour. Well not all of us. A group of 3 somehow escaped their restraints and just walked out towards the exit. So cast members and security had to clear the ride before letting any of us out since we were missing people.”
When error or delays happen while at a Disney attraction, Guests should remain seated and remain calm. Disney Cast Members will be with them shortly. Never remove yourself from an attraction. This is dangerous and can result in a permanent ban from the theme parks.
In a TikTok, Guests caught them escaping off Hyperspace Mountain, and leaving. This is very dangerous and Guests should not try this.
Hyperspace Mountain is now operating as normal again.
Disneyland describes Hyperspace Mountain like this:
“Fend off cross fire from swarms of New Republic X-wing starfighters and Imperial TIE fighters amidst a galactic onslaught!
Your mission begins with a briefing from Admiral Ackbar: the New Republic needs help flying reconnaissance vessels to survey an Imperial Star Destroyer. After being escorted into hyperspace by an elite X-wing squadron, you arrive only to find the Star Destroyer waiting with a swarm of TIE fighters—it’s a trap!
As starfighter forces valiantly battle Imperial vessels, you’re caught up in a barrage of cannon fire. Maneuvers become more intense as you join the New Republic squadron for one final, courageous assault on the menacing Star Destroyer. It’s an epic Star Wars combat scene taken straight from the films—but hurry, Hyperspace Mountain is only open for a limited time!”
