Construction walls have been erected at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland Park to facilitate a tree replacement project. The tree that fell during stormy weather and high winds on February 17 has been removed from Main Street, U.S.A. Fabric-covered barriers are also protecting nearby flowerbeds while workers complete this refurbishment task. Despite these ongoing construction efforts, ample seating remains available for guests in the outdoor patio area. This incident occurred during Sweethearts Nite when strong winds brought down the tree. Additional work continues across Main Street, including recent facade refreshes at the Carnation Cafe and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor. Visitors can still enjoy dining and shopping while these improvements are made to enhance the park experience.
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Walt Disney World celebrates a major milestone on May 26th with the opening of Rock n Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets and the new Walt Disney Studios. While the main building remains closed, the courtyard area is accessible to guests today and features numerous hidden details including Easter eggs like music notes based on Burbank studio signs. Visitors can spot beloved characters such as Lucifer and Zazu hiding throughout the space alongside handprints from famous figures like Quasimodo. The new Disney Jr Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live show has begun soft openings, allowing small groups to experience the performance before its official launch next week. This interactive show lets audiences sing and dance with Mickey and his friends, building on its popularity at Disneyland. Guests are encouraged to visit the area over the coming days to catch any surprise performances during this testing period. Both new attractions promise exciting experiences for visitors throughout Hollywood Studios in the upcoming week.
A new immersive mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu has launched at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attractions in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland parks. This exciting addition coincides with the release of the latest Star Wars film, bringing Din Djarin and his companion to life within the ride experience. The updated storyline removes references to previous conflicts while introducing new objectives centered around tracking Imperial bounties and collecting valuable cargo for Hondo Ohnaka. Guests now have more interactive roles including pilots controlling ship movements, gunners engaging enemies, and engineers managing cargo collection and ship repairs. The mission takes riders through diverse Star Wars locations including Tatooine, Cloud City on Bespin, Coruscant’s entertainment district, and the wreckage of the second Death Star. Ludwig Göransson composed a new score for this experience that incorporates his iconic theme from the television series. This enhancement represents Disney Parks’ continued commitment to integrating popular media properties into their attractions through advanced technology and creative storytelling.
A recent upgrade to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has transformed it into a superior interactive dark ride experience at Walt Disney World. The attraction now features improved handheld blasters with vibration feedback, uncapped scoring, and engaging interactive targets that replace the old static ones. These enhancements make the ride both accessible for casual guests and deeply competitive for serious players seeking high scores. Unlike Toy Story Mania’s screen-based gameplay, Space Ranger Spin maintains its physical show scenes while offering modernized shooting mechanics. The recharged version has leapfrogged even Shanghai Disneyland’s Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue in quality. With real-time scoring monitors and new bonus modes like the rare rainbow ring, guests find themselves looping through the attraction repeatedly. This refurbishment successfully blends nostalgic dark ride charm with contemporary gaming depth, making it a must-ride for families visiting Magic Kingdom.
Disneyland Resort is introducing a special summer activity for young guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Beginning May 22, children ages three to nine can participate in the Youngling Saber Building Expo at Savi’s Workshop in Black Spire Outpost. This complimentary experience allows kids and their accompanying adults to engage in an interactive lightsaber-building adventure while joining the Loth-Cat Crew. Although participation is free, guests may choose to purchase a custom lightsaber after completing the activity. The event runs daily based on capacity, with additional details including operating hours and pricing available on the official Disneyland website starting May 22. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World is also launching summer programs for families, such as Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom and Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom. These offerings provide exciting opportunities for young fans to enjoy immersive experiences without the full commitment of a paid workshop.