The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place Sept. 28-30, 2023.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our Guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment. This premium experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and we will take what we’ve learned to create future experiences that can reach more of our Guests and fans.
We will be contacting Guests booked for voyages departing on or after Sept. 30 to discuss their options and modify their plans. To prioritize these Guests, we are pausing new bookings until May 26.
We are so proud of all of the Cast Members and Imagineers who brought Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to life and look forward to delivering an excellent experience for Guests during the remaining voyages over the coming months.
Anyone who’s visited the Walt Disney World Resort in recent months knows that there’s a lot going on. From new roller coasters at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom to exciting adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there’s never been a better time to visit “The Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Disney has also been playing around with its selection of water parks, closing down Blizzard Beach and reopening Typhoon Lagoon. However, there hasn’t been a more divisive and controversial project announced, quite like what Disney is doing to its Polynesian Resort.
On Walt Disney World’s sprawling 25,000-acre property, Guests will find dozens of fantastic places to call “home” during their stay. However, few hotels are as highly regarded as Disney’s first three hotels, those being Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian, and of course, Disney’s Polynesian Village.
Walt Disney World is home to dozens of hotels and Resorts for Guests to stay, but Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort remains one of the most popular and cherished destinations at the 25,000-acre Resort.
However, there’s been a lot of discussion and commotion regarding this classic hotel, starting with the announcement that Disney would be adding a new section of the hotel exclusively for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members.
Progress on this new destination is being made quickly, as you can see in a new update from avid Disney World photographer bioreconstruct:
The new DVC Tower rising behind longhouses in Polynesian Resort. A view from the EPCOT Monorail platform at TTC.
The new DVC Tower rising behind longhouses in Polynesian Resort.
As you can see, the new DVC tower is, well, already towering over the other locations at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Disney is currently building new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas which will join the rest of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. These were announced last year and, once complete, will effectively replace the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show entirely.
The project is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2023, though an exact date has not been revealed. While it’s always exciting to see something new make its way to Disney, this specific project was met with a lot of criticism from Guests. Guests felt that the design of the new building did not match the aesthetic of Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
When it comes to a Walt Disney World vacation, half of the fun is the excitement that comes from planning. Which Disney Park to visit, how many days to stay, where to stay at-there’s so many fun questions to ask.
But one of the most exciting aspects is choosing the right Disney World Resort hotel to stay at. Whether you’re searching for a deluxe Resort, a moderate Resort, or a value Resort, Walt Disney World has it all.
All in all, there are dozens of Disney World Resorts to choose from, making the choice difficult. As if it couldn’t get any more confusing, once you’ve chosen the right Disney Resort hotel for you, you’re also tasked with finding the right room.
Luckily, some changes have been made that will simplify the entire process.
If you’ve planned a Walt Disney World vacation before, you can probably remember how many options there were when booking a room. Not only did you have to choose the specific room size, but then you had to choose the room type as well.
But thanks to the new changes, there are only three main categories of room types: Resort view, theme park view, and water view. Each of these room types will only be shown when available and applicable.
Some of the room types change depending on which Disney World Resort hotel the user is viewing, as well. To see these new changes, simply visit Walt Disney World’s official website and check out any deluxe Resort, moderate Resort, or value Resort. And if you get a headstart on your next Disney vacation, it’s just a win/win!
A South Dakota tourist reportedly drunk at a Disney resort bar was arrested for slapping a female Disney security guard’s rear end.
Andrew Ticknor, 36, a Sioux Falls resident who runs Jersey Mikes franchises, was arrested for battery on a uniformed security guard and trespass on property after a warning, records showed.
Ticknor’s arrest happened in March following an incident at the Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s arrest report released months later.
The security guard, who was not identified in the arrest report, told authorities Ticknor “open hand slapped her left buttock at one point,” the arrest report said.
At first, she did not want to prosecute Ticknor as long as he was trespassed, but she changed her mind after speaking to her manager.
Ticknor would have known without a doubt the woman worked as a security officer. The arrest report noted she wore the proper uniform with security patches on both shoulders and had a large security badge on the front of her shirt.
No surveillance video existed of the incident.
When he was called to the scene, Orange County sheriff’s deputy Justin Pickle described seeing Ticknor “intoxicated and stumbling around near the entrance of the restaurant,” the arrest report said.
Disney wanted Ticknor, who was visiting Disney with his wife and family, trespassed.
Ticknor left the hotel in an Uber with his father, and the Orange County Sheriff’s office planned to forward charges to the state attorney’s office.
However, Ticknor didn’t stay away, and that’s what led to Ticknor’s arrest. He returned to Coronado and went back to his hotel room, so the resort manager contacted law enforcement.
Law enforcement returned to arrest Ticknor, who was also issued a second trespass from Disney.
Ticknor has since pleaded not guilty to the two first-degree misdemeanor charges, according to Orange Circuit Court records. A trial date has been set for June 26.
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.)
