New Details Revealed: Disney Imagineers Talk Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Via Disney Destinations

Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.

But what does that mean, exactly?

To answer that question – and many more – we gathered some of the Disney Imagineers developing this groundbreaking project and let the cameras roll as they talked about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. In this wide-ranging discussion, you’ll learn more about how Guests can be the hero of their own Star Wars story, about their planet-side excursion to Batuu and how this new experience complements and enhances a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and so much more.

It is a must watch for anyone – from the biggest Star Wars fan to those curious about what in the galaxy Walt Disney Imagineering is up to, and everyone in between.

Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Unavailable After October 2

Guests looking to secure a dining reservation at California Grill will need to do so before October 2. A message on the reservation page states that the Disney’s Contemporary Resort restaurant will be unavailable after October 2.

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“California Grill is currently unavailable for bookings after October 2 as we create a special dining experience for the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort.”

No other information was provided. The 50th Anniversary celebration begins October 1, 2021.

Permits for Room Conversion to Disney Vacation Club Villas to Begin at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Earlier this year, we reported that 200 more Disney Vacation Club Villas are coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2022. A permit filed for “general construction” at the resort is the first indication that work is set to begin.

The entire Big Pine Key building will be transformed, turning its standard rooms into resort studios that sleep up to five guests. These rooms will be closer to many amenities than the current Disney Vacation Club Villas.

DVCNews.com reports that the company that filed the permit, New Horizon Construction Services, has previously worked on Disney Vacation Club property refurbishments, including Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

Disney Lists ALL Dole Whips & Where To Find Them

Disney is celebrating their first ever “DOLE Whip Day”! It’s no surprise that Dole Whips have that enticing taste that tends to draw in a Disney foodie following! And now, Disney has made our love for all things Dole Whip even easier by sharing a list of all their current Dole Whip offerings and where to find them. And yes, Dole Whips are fat-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free with no cholesterol… so what’s not to love?

First up, in celebration of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney has launched the limited-time “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. From July 19 through 21 you can order the “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar.

Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park

  • Dole Whip pineapple, lemon, mango, and raspberry (can be swirled)
  • Dole Whip Floats
    • Dole Whip pineapple-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip pineapple-raspberry swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice
  • Loaded Dole Whips
    • Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl – Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut
    • Dole Whip chile-mango with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with rum

Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice

Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip orange
  • Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
  • I Lava You Float –  Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy

Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip lime (through Labor Day)
  • Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice – Dole Whip watermelon served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
  • Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait – Dole Whip watermelon and Key lime custard with a Mickey-shaped watermelon piece topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)

Tamu Tamu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Simba Sunset – Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
  • King’s Cooler – Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)

Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve

Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Frosty Pineapple – Dole Whip blended with rum
  • Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning

Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Exclusive for Dole Whip Day – “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar (available July 19- 21)

Warming Hut at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

  • Dole Whip cone or cup (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)

Refreshment Outpost at EPCOT

  • Dole Whip pineapple, watermelon, or swirl (July 15-Nov. 20)

Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip pineapple, mango, watermelon, and vanilla soft-serve
  • Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with sprinkles in a waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple (Moana-themed) or watermelon fruit (Stitch-themed)
  • Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bowl featuring Dole Whip with sprinkles

Ulu Cafe at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip mango (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Psst … we have been told the popular Dole Whip Pumpkin Spice will again be offered this fall at Ulu Café – YES!

How about THAT list?! Looks like a rather delicious list in our opinion! Take note that the above Dole Whip offerings are subject to availability. Your best bet is to get out and try them sooner rather than later so you’ll have a chance to taste your desired Dole Whip.

New Moana-Themed Rooms Now Available at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

After months long closure due to COVID, the resort is officially reopening to ALL resort guests. While previously, Disney Vacation Club resort guests were able to enjoy the resort, it’s fantastic now having the resort fully open! Disney has shared the exciting news that Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is reopening, plus a tasty limited-time Dole Whip has launched at the resort. And now, Disney has also shared that the new Moana-themed rooms are ready for guests!

As shared by Disney: “Today’s reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort also includes new, beautifully reimagined guest rooms inspired by the Pacific Ocean and its many islands. Reimagined rooms include details, patterns and textures from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.” We recently shared a look inside.”