The month of May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Disney is celebrating with character appearances, as well as special food and drinks. We’re ecstatic Walt Disney World has welcomed back Moana, Mulan, and Mira to the parks!
As shared by Disney: At Magic Kingdom Park, Moana and Mulan have recently joined other favorite characters in appearances on character cavalcades and the upper level of the Main Street Railroad Station to interact with guests throughout the day.
Mulan is also visiting EPCOT once again, where you may see her welcoming guests to World Showcase as part of the Princess Processional.
Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mira, the royal detective from India, has joined the Disney Junior Motorcade.
We’re thrilled that Moana and Mulan will continue to make character appearances even after Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is over. You’ll only be able to see Mira through the end of June however, so be sure to snap a photo of her while you can! You can check out all of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations via DisneyParksBlog.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will fully immerse guests in a galaxy far, far away when it debuts in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort. As part of this first-of-its-kind vacation experience, guests become the heroes of their own stories during a two-day, two-night adventure where they see, feel and live Star Wars.
A model of the Halcyon starcruiser is viewable by guests for a limited time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. When guests book the two-night vacation experience for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, debuting at Walt Disney World Resort in 2022, they will stay aboard this glamorous ship as they plunge into an all-immersive Star Wars story that goes beyond anything Disney has created before. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser invites guests into a new kind of “storyliving” as they travel the galaxy in style aboard the glamorous Halcyon starcruiser, known for its impeccable service and exotic destinations. They will stay in well-appointed cabins, experience exquisite dining and out-of-this-world entertainment, visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and much more.
Throughout the journey, guests’ choices will determine their personal adventures by interacting with characters, crew and other passengers they meet as they become part of the action and the broader Star Wars saga. Decisions guests make will determine how their individual stories unfold as they seize control of their destinies – and potentially impact the fate of the galaxy.
Launch from Walt Disney World Resort
The adventure begins when guests arrive at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser terminal at Walt Disney World and check in for their two-night experience.
Guests will enter a Launch Pod to begin their Star Wars Through windows above, they’ll see themselves leave their world behind as they jump into hyperspace and draw closer and closer to the massive and magnificent Halcyon starcruiser.
When the Launch Pod docks with the starcruiser and the airlock opens, guests will step into the ship’s main deck Atrium to begin their journey through a galaxy far, far away.
An All-Immersive Experience
A visit aboard the Halcyon starcruiser plunges guests into a multi-day, interactive story that interweaves with members of the crew, other passengers, familiar Star Wars characters and others. Guests may encounter the starcruiser’s strong and charismatic captain, the ship’s plucky mechanic, heroes of the Resistance or many more as they choose alliances and chart their courses.
The all-immersive experience features enthralling onboard activities, such as:
Learning the ancient ways of the lightsaber and facing off against a training remote, where guests may discover their own connection with the Force.
Visiting the starcruiser’s Bridge to learn about its systems and how to operate them, including navigation and defense – skills that may come in handy during a journey through this adventure-filled galaxy.
Guests will find refreshment each day in an enticing supper club known as the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. This bright and welcoming hall will offer breakfast and lunch daily to passengers before transitioning each evening into a lavish multi-course menu of both otherworldly and familiar origins.
One night’s dinner will feature a live performance from a galactic superstar who can captivate an entire room with the crook of her jewel-encrusted purple Twi’lek finger.
The journey also includes an excursion to Batuu, where guests can explore the winding pathways of Black Spire Outpost and seek out a hidden Resistance base.
Fun Facts – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests will be the first to see characters like Rey wield a brand-new, more realistic lightsaber designed by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development to create dramatic in-person moments previously only seen in films or shows.
Every window in the Halcyon starcruiser – including those in each cabin – has a view of the galaxy beyond, with ever-changing vistas as the ship progresses from destination to destination.
Guests will be able to explore the starcruiser and perhaps discover hidden spaces deep in the mechanics of the ship – perfect for uncovering secrets … or holding clandestine meetings.
The Crown of Corellia Dining Room is named for Corellia, the planet known galaxy-wide for the shipyards that created not only the Halcyon starcruiser, but also the famed Millennium Falcon.
For a limited time, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now see a model of the Halcyon starcruiser on display inside Walt Disney Presents.
The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through July 10! As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for April 27 – July 10, 2021.
Magic Kingdom:
April 27 – 30: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
May 1 – 31: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
June 1 – 26: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
July 1 – 10: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
EPCOT:
April 27 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
May 1 – 31: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
June 1 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
July 1 – 10: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
April 27 – 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 1 – 18: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 19: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 20 – 26: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
July 1 – 10: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
April 27 – 30: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 1: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 2 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 1 – 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 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
July 1 – 10: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through July 3! As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for April 18 – July 3, 2021.
Magic Kingdom:
April 18 – 30: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
May 1 – 31: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
June 1 – 26: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
July 1 – 3: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
EPCOT:
April 18 – 24: 11:00am to 11:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 11pm)
April 25 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
May 1 – 8: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
May 9 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
June 1 – 30: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
July 1 – 3: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
April 18 – 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 1 – 18: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 19: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 20 – 26: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
July 1 – 3: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
April 18 – 30: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 1: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
May 2 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
June 1 – 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 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
July 1 – 3: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
We recently reported that park reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios were booked through July 1st for resort guests and regular ticket holders.
Now, Disney has updated their reservation availability calendar and added openings for select dates
April now has availability on Saturday the 17th for all guests.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also now available for reservation on May 30th and 31st.
The biggest change is June, which previously had no dates available for Hollywood Studios. However, there is now only one date that does not show all parks available. The 22nd is unavailable for Animal Kingdom only.
It’s unknown how many additional reservations are available, so guests with pre-purchased tickets may want to move quickly.
