Celebrate “Star Wars” during Season of the Force at Disneyland Resort. The special event runs from April 2 through June 2, 2024, to honor Star Wars Day on May the 4th.

“Fire of the Rising Moons”

“Fire of the Rising Moons” is a new fireworks show visible from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The show is actually a special view of the park’s bigger nighttime spectacular but with “Star Wars” music and an introduction from a character called the Lore Weaver. It debuted on April 5 and will continue after Season of the Force ends, adapting to different seasonal spectaculars.

Watch the original version below.

Below is the Pixar Fest version synched with the “Together Forever” fireworks.

Star Tours – The Adventure Continues

Star Tours at Disneyland Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disneyland Paris debuted new scenes on April 5, coinciding with Season of the Force. The scenes feature characters and elements from “Ahsoka,” “The Mandalorian,” and “Andor.” Watch all the new scenes (as seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios) below.

Like “Fire of the Rising Moons,” the Star Tours updates will stick around after Season of the Force ends.

Hyperspace Mountain

Space Mountain becomes Hyperspace Mountain for Season of the Force. The track and layout of Space Mountain remain the same but the visuals and audio are different, featuring John Williams’ “Star Wars” score, TIE Fighters, and more. There are also “Star Wars” elements in the queue. Watch our 2022 video below.

Seek and Find

This self-guided scavenger hunt is free to guests through June 6 or while supplies last. Pick up a “map” at Star Trader in Tomorrowland, then search Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for six cylinders featuring parts of a code. After noting the symbols on the cylinders, you’ll decrypt a codeword using signs throughout Tomorrowland before returning to Star Trader to receive a prize. Read more about the seek and find.

Characters & Photo Ops

Sabine Wren from “Star Wars Rebels” and “Ahsoka” is appearing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a limited time.

The BD-X roaming droids playtested in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge last year are appearing regularly for Season of the Force.

A new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot for Season of the Force allows guests to search for Din Djarin, Grogu, and others using a holopuck. This is in addition to previously available Star Wars Magic Shots and PhotoPass Lenses.

Food & Beverages

Various new and returning limited-time “Star Wars”-inspired menu items are available throughout Disneyland for Season of the Force. View the full menus or click the links below to read our reviews.

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is offering the returning Dewback Chili Noodles and new Fried Chicken Baos.

Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has the plant-based Celto Slush horchata. The Milk Stand offers the Toydaria Swirl with Green Milk. Ronto Roasters has the Pasaana Punch.

Oga’s Cantina revived drinks and souvenir glasses previously found aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World.

Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland has the following new and returning items for Season of the Force: Bantha Burger (new), Watermelon Slush with Death Star Glow Cube (new), Chorizo Loaded Fries, Wookiee Parfait, and Granny Smith Apple Slush with Millennium Falcon Glow Cube.

The Grand Californian Great Hall Cart is offering “Star Wars” treats including a new macaron box, sugar cookies, Wookiee Cookies, Pretzel Lightsabers, tropical whoopie pies, and milk chocolate lollipops.

At GCH Craftsman Bar and Hearthstone Lounge is the new Bitter Martini: Hendrick’s Gin, Campari Liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and green grapes.

The Great Hall of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is displaying an edible Black Spire Outpost creation through May 31.

Souvenirs

The new talking Jabba the Hutt Bucket is available at Galactic Grill and the popcorn cart near Star Trader.

A Darth Vader stainless steel tumbler is available at Galactic Grill, the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, and GCH Craftsman Grill.

The Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket will be available beginning on May the 4th at Galactic Grill, Kat Saka’s Kettle, beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the popcorn cart near Star Trader.

Also coming on May the 4th is the Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug, which will be at Oga’s Cantina.

The Sap Tap Cup will be available at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Galactic Grill, and Ronto Roasters starting on Star Wars Day.

These items are returning:

• Grogu Sipper (Galactic Grill, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center)
• Millennium Falcon Bucket (Galactic Grill, Popcorn near Star Trader)
• Death Star Glow Cube (Galactic Grill) and Millennium Falcon Glow Cube (Galactic Grill)
• Rancor Beer Flight Souvenir Board with Four Teeth (Oga’s Cantina)
• Darth Vader Premium (Galactic Grill)
• Acid Spitter Orb Sipper (Oga’s Cantina, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Ronto Roasters)

Merchandise

The new “Star Wars” Artist Series by Will Gay includes apparel and housewares. Gay’s artwork features some of the franchise’s classic characters, like Darth Vader holding a Death Star balloon and Ewoks playing Stormtrooper helmet drums.

In honor of the Star Tours updates, Disneyland has a small collection of new Star Tours merchandise, including a jacket inspired by the attraction’s Cast Member costume.

The build-your-own Lightsaber experience was overhauled with all new parts.

Actual Star Wars Day merchandise will be released on May the 4th but is already available online from Disney Store.

A new Darth Maul lightsaber and more merchandise inspired by “The Phantom Menace” will also be available for the film’s 25th anniversary.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

This event takes place on the following nights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7, and 9. Tickets start at $159.

Guests attending Star Wars Nite get after-hours access to Disneyland Park, which has exclusive character sightings, menu selections, photo ops, and entertainment:

• Fans of the Force Costume Cavalcade – A Star Wars Nite Costume (Cosplay) Showcase: Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and participate in a sensational celebration of your fandom. Read the Disneyland Resort costume guidelines for restrictions.
• Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes: Fresh off their gig at Mos Eisley, the famous Cantina Band will take a quick trip around the Rivers of America, playing their most iconic piece of music.
• Galactic DJ Party Zone: Dance the night away when a DJ kicks off a galactic celebration on Main Street, U.S.A.!
• Lightsaber Instructional: Attend a demonstration of lightsaber skills and learn how to wield a lightsaber from an elite instructor.
• Lightsaber Meet-Up with Rey: Bring your lightsaber to the Millennium Falcon and participate in a powerful show of unity.
• March of the First Order Featuring Captain Phasma: The First Order is searching for a Resistance spy in Tomorrowland—and any opposition will not be taken lightly.
• Fond Farewell: As the galactic festivities come to a close, bid a fond farewell to your Disney pals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as you pass by the Main Street, U.S.A. train station.

Guests receive a commemorative credential, guide map, and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads.

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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Studio Tour with a special design for the Coca-Cola Freestyle refillable mugs.

Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Coca-Cola Freestyle Refillable Mug – $19 for 1, $17 each for 2

The Coca-Cola Freestyle mug matches the 60th anniversary popcorn bucket. Both are inspired by the Studio Tour’s retro Glamor Trams and feature Woody Woodpecker. The mug is striped red and white with a red cap. A photo of an old Glamor Tram is on one side in a blue circle reading, “60th Anniversary Glamor Tram.”

A stripe resembling a film strip runs down one side. Woody Woodpecker, a Glamor Tram, and various Studio Tour icons are on the film.

Another film strip is on the other side of the mug. This one has some of the same and similar icons, as well as retro Universal Studios logos and the shark from “Jaws.”

Between the film strips, Woody Woodpecker is pictured below a red and blue design reading “Universal Studio Tour 60th Anniversary.”

The mug is available throughout Universal Studios Hollywood.

Some of the Studio Tour’s current trams received Glamor Tram makeovers for the celebration. The Studio Tour also received some upgrades, including a stop at Bates Motel with photo ops. Read more about the 60th anniversary offerings.

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Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for another big Epic Universe announcement this week.

Universal Orlando Teases Next Epic Universe Announcement

Universal shared the following video that reads “5.2.2024” on a space background. The same date and a star emoji are in the caption.

Epic Universe has celestial theming, particularly in Celestial Park. Universal has already revealed details of that land and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. Lands that have yet to get their full reveals are The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, and Super Nintendo World.

The announcement date, May 2, is International Harry Potter Day in honor of the day the Battle of Hogwarts took place in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” This suggests the announcements this week could be about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic. However, as this is not confirmed, any land reveal is possible.

Universal’s third “Harry Potter” land is inspired by Place Cachée from “Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindelwald.” The street is the French equivalent of Diagon Alley. However, the land’s attraction will be inspired by the British Ministry of Magic. It will also have a stage show inspired by Le Cirque Arcanus from “Fantastic Beasts.”

Epic Universe is scheduled to open in 2025.

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The new Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade at Disney California Adventure incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) into its dance choreography.

ASL in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade

While the characters don’t sign, the dancers on the ground sometimes sign “Better Together” during the performance. “Better” is signed by pulling a flat hand away from the mouth and curling it into a fist (via LifePrint). “Together” is signed using the “with” sign — pressing two fists together with the palms facing each other (via LifePrint).

In our video of the parade below, you can see the performers sign “Better Together” at about the 2:05 and 17-minute marks.

The parade is performed at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily through August 4, the end of Pixar Fest. ASL interpretation is available for the full parade on Mondays and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Meet the interpreters wearing blue shirts at the Hyperion Theater Courtyard at least 30 minutes before the parade’s start time.

More information about sign language interpretation is on the Disneyland Resort webpage for guests who are deaf or have hearing loss.

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