Since the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, all guests, including those on a VIP tour, were required to obtain a boarding group to experience the attraction. Starting July 11, VIP Tour guests will no longer need boarding groups and will be escorted right on to the popular ride.
The Rise of the Resistance boarding group system is notoriously complicated. Even though Disney is continually tweaking the system to improve it, guests may see the appeal in paying extra to ensure their party will get to ride.
Rates for tours start at $425 per hour. Learn more about VIP Tours here.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has got some fantastic new food items and we can’t wait to try them out.
From a Disney Cast Member;
From new Battuan dishes to over-the-top hotdogs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has delicious new offerings you have to try. Check it all out in this edition of Foodie News!
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, a designated location on Batuu for traveling food shuttles, just received a new food shipment! Starting today, Battuans and visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can sample Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs’ delicious new dishes inspired by his time on Takodana.
Batuuan Beef & Crispy Topato Stir Fry – Smoky braised beef glazed in tamarind sauce served with stir-fried vegetables, crispy herb yucca, pickled onions, and cilantro
Roasted Endorian Chicken Salad – Marinated chicken, mixed greens, grapes, tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, and radish in a lemon-pomegranate vinaigrette with spiced yogurt drizzle
Pirjanad Hot Chicken Tip Yip – Crispy chicken glazed in a spicy chipotle sauce served with white rice, relish of sweet corn, shishito peppers, jicama, plantains, and cilantro
Peka Tuna Poke – Raw tuna tossed in a spicy Sriracha dressing served with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy garlic
And for a sweet ending to your time on Batuu, try this yummy new dessert with a unique and delicious combination of flavors at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo!
Outpost Puff – Chocolate pastry filled guajillo chocolate mousse and green milk sauce finished with Thai tea panna cotta, spiced pineapple, and confectionary debris
The new plant-based wraps at Ronto Roasters give pitmaster droid, 8D-JB, a break from turning the podracing engine spit grilling ronto! The spiced Andoan Fruit and Kyryll Pork Rinds are the perfect on-the-go snacks for anyone visiting Batuu.
Kyryll Pork Rinds – Pork rinds seasoned in a savory blend of ancho chili, cheddar, smoke, and cinnamon.
Zuchii Wrap – Grilled zucchini, smokey chickpea-onion slaw, creamy garlic-tahini sauce, and fresh cilantro wrapped in pita bread (plant-based)
Triple Suns Breakfast Wrap – Plant-based egg, smoky chickpea-onion slaw, and roasted tomato sauce wrapped in pita bread (plant-based)
Andoan Fruit with Muja Sauce – Sticks of jicama, cucumber, pineapple, melon, and dragon fruit doused in a tamarind sauce and dusted with peppercorn ash (plant-based)
Hot diggity dog! Fairfax Fare, located in Sunset Boulevard, has some over-the-top hot dogs, including a plant-based “hot dog” salad! (You have to try – it is fab!) Be sure to grab a refreshing beer, cocktail, or fountain drink to go along with your dog!
Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with savory truffle macaroni & cheese and crispy applewood bacon drizzled with mustard aïoli on a brioche butter bun served with pickled vegetables
Pretzel Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with apple-braised sauerkraut and onions, and drizzled with mustard aïoli on pretzel bread served with pickled vegetables
California BLTA Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, applewood bacon, crushed ranch tortilla chips, and house-made black pepper mayonnaise on a brioche butter bun served with pickled vegetables
Chicago-style “Hot Dog” Salad – Romaine blend, plant-based bratwurst, sliced sport peppers, tomatoes, onions, house-made dill pickle, sweet relish, mustard, and poppy-celery seed brioche croutons tossed in neon green relish vinaigrette (plant-based)
All-Beef Quarter-Pound Hot Dog – Served on a brioche butter bun and served with pickled vegetables
Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Shake – hello? Yep – chocolate ice cream layered with peanut butter sauce, topped with whipped cream, garnished with chocolate-peanut butter crumbles, and a chocolate-dipped peanut butter cake. Slurp up this peanut-buttery delight at Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard.
The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through September 11! Plus, several previously posted hours have been changed to accommodate the return of fireworks, the arrival of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash events. You’ll also see guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in August and September now have an extra hour in the park. As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for June 27 – September 11, 2021.
Magic Kingdom:
June 27 – 30: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
July 1 – 10: 9:00am to 11:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 11pm)
July 11 – 31: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1 – 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 14: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
August 15 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 6: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 7: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 8 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
EPCOT:
June 27 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
July 1 – 31: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 11: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
July 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously park closed at 7pm
September 1 – 11: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously park closed at 7pm
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
June 27: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
June 28 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
July 1 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 1 – 31: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
September 1 – 11: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
Keep checking the My Disney Experience App before visiting as Disney has been known to add extra hours as dates draw nearer. Just be sure to snag your Park Pass reservations as soon as you know which date you are looking to experience a select parks.
This past week was a great one as we watched Walt Disney World return many of their pre-COVID experiences. It’s looking like this week might be just as exciting! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway pre-show is back, Haunted Mansion’s Stretching Room has returned, Living with the Land’s boat dividers have been removed as well as Kilimanjaro Safaris dividers. Another attraction is joining the list of returning to a pre-COVID experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Are you ready to rock?! The pre-show on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is now inviting guests to fill in all available space to watch as the Aerosmith band invites the crowd to their concert. The concert is across town however, so that means you’ll need to take a super-stretch limo to hurry around the streets of Los Angeles to make it in time!
Previously, the space used for the pre-show was being used as a walk through for social distancing queue space. Now, Disney guests will once again get the full scope of understanding the attraction story. We’ll keep you posted as Walt Disney World continues to reopen experiences!
As you plan your vacation to Walt Disney World you’ll want to keep an eye on your My Disney Experience App for the latest update in park hours. The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released into September! Plus, several previously posted hours have been changed to accommodate the return of fireworks, the arrival of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash events. As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for June 20 – September 4, 2021.
Magic Kingdom:
June 20 – 30: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
July 1 – 10: 9:00am to 11:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
July 11 – 31: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1 – 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 14: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
August 15 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 4: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
EPCOT:
June 20 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
July 1 – 31: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 4: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
June 20 – 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
July 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 1 – 31: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
September 1 – 4: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
June 20: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 21: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
June 22: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
June 23 – 26: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 27: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
June 28 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
July 1 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 1 – 31: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
September 1 – 4: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
Keep checking the My Disney Experience App before visiting as Disney has been known to add extra hours as dates draw nearer.