Month: May 2024

Halfway to Halloween Coming This Week for Disney Parks & More: Daily Recap (5/5/24)

Disney Parks has announced that Halfway to Halloween celebrations and announcements begin tomorrow, new Star Wars treats are available at Disneyland, and a new animatronic is in place at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 5, 2024.

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Magic Kingdom

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Disney Springs

A small, decorative cake resembling a milk carton, adorned with pink polka dots and strawberries next to a popsicle cake with a red and yellow floral design.

New Merchandise

Grogu and the Mandalorian Pandora charms

Other Walt Disney World News

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Disneyland Resort

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WDW News Today

Disney vs Universal – Who’s Winning the Ultimate Summer Showdown?

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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REVIEW: Strawberry Boba Tea Petit Cake and Mushu Bar for AAPI Heritage Month at Amorette’s Patisserie

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Amorette’s Patisserie is celebrating with two new treats: the Strawberry Boba Tea Petit Cake and the Mushu Cake Bar.

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Amorette’s Patisserie is located in the Town Center area of Disney Springs, near Levi’s and World of Disney.

A small, decorative cake resembling a milk carton, adorned with pink polka dots and strawberries next to a popsicle cake with a red and yellow floral design.

Strawberry Boba Tea Petit Cake – $22

Layers of Vanilla Cake soaked in Strawberry Milk Tea filled with Strawberry Mousse, Strawberry Boba Pearls, and Crushed Strawberry Biscuit Sticks

Strawberry cakes decorated with whole strawberries and chocolate details in a chilled display case, with description labels visible.
A hand holding a small pink cake decorated with black polka dots and topped with two candy strawberries, against a blurred background of purple flowers.
A hand holding a partially eaten strawberry cupcake with pink frosting, showing layers of cake and cream.

Rating out of 7: 3

This takes a pretty picture, but that’s the best thing about this cake. The presentation is great. What we don’t understand was the decision to make the boba pearls on the outside from fondant rather than using actual boba.

The strawberry mousse is overpowering. It’s a very strawberry-forward dish, but the mousse is artificial and drowns out the cake itself.

The cake was soaked in strawberry milk tea and filled with strawberry popping boba. There are also pieces of strawberry Pocky sticks that add a nice texture.

Like most of the petit cakes at Amorette’s, it’s covered in fondant. The two strawberries on top are chocolate with a very off-putting artificial sour strawberry flavor.

Mushu Cake Bar – $8

Chocolate and Red Velvet Cake Bar

Red and chocolate mushu-themed cake bars displayed in a café, each priced at $8, decorated with yellow flowers, and backlit by sunlight.
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A red ice cream bar decorated with a white dragon design and yellow edible flowers, held in front of vibrant pink and purple flowers.
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A close-up of a hand holding a bitten chocolate ice cream taco with pink shell and colorful sprinkles, with blurred pedestrians and a building in the background.

Rating out of 7: 5

This had a rich dark chocolate flavor and the cake was moist. While not listed on the ingredients, there are crunchy pearls inside. The chocolate coating could have been overkill, but it works well here. It’s not overly sweet. The flowers are fondant, which we do not enjoy, but others might.

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ABC News President Kim Godwin Exits Network

ABC News President, Kim Godwin, has exited the network. What’s Happening: Deadline reports that Kim Godwin has left ABC News. Godwin joined ABC News in 2021. Good Morning America and World News Tonight remain the most watched news programs at their respective times, CBS Mornings has repeatedly been overtaking ABC in the key demo. CNN recently reported on frustration with Godwin […]

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“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” Set To Utilize A Variety of Old-School Effects

Jon Watts has shared some fun new details about the upcoming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. What’s Happening: Collider recently had the chance to interview Jon Watts, the creator of the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. While Watts did list the variety of technological advancements being used to create the show (the volume, MOCAP, etc.), he did […]

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Jack Paglen to Write New “Maze Runner” Film in Development at 20th Century Studios

A new Maze Runner film is reportedly in development at 20th Century Studios, with Jack Paglen in talks to write, according to Deadline. What’s Happening: Details regarding the plot of the film are under wraps, but it will reportedly be a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather […]

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REVIEW: New Kiwi Destran Ice Cap Drink at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has a new version of a limited-time non-alcoholic drink. The Destran Ice Cap has returned, this time with kiwi flavoring, and is available through August 22.

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Destran Ice Cap – $6.99

Sprite and kiwi syrup with sweet cream cheese (Non-alcoholic Beverage) 

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This is great. It instantly took us back to the strawberry flavors of childhood. The strawberry cream is excellent.

A hand holding a clear plastic cup containing an iced matcha latte, positioned against a background of lush green plants.

The Sprite helps to cut the heaviness of the cream and enhance the strawberry flavor. The kiwi sits at the bottom but adds some lightness to the drink. It’s refreshing. It’s so much better than the green apple version from 2022.

A hand holding a clear plastic cup of frothy green beverage, with blurred people and lush vegetation in the background.

This is a great non-alcoholic option that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Rating out of 7: 6

Check out the full list of May the 4th menu items at Disneyland Resort.

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Dan Stevens Joins Lily James in 20th Century Studios Film Inspired by the Founder of Bumble

Abigail star Dan Stevens is joining Lily James in 20th Century Studios’ upcoming film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble, according to Deadline. What’s Happening: Stevens will reportedly play the business partner of Herd (Lily James) in 20th Century Studios untitled biopic. In the world […]

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WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney vs Universal – Who’s Winning the Ultimate Summer Showdown?

Universal Orlando’s existing parks are looking to have an Epic Summer!

Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 5th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV.

We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community. All in 60 minutes! Join us live and chat along at 9 p.m. ET.

It was a week full of celebrations and announcements.

Disney parks on both coasts celebrated May the 4th this past Saturday and we could really feel the Force! With long merch lines, a new Wishables series, specialty foods, and an exclusive popcorn bucket, it seems like they went all out for the occasion. Or did they do enough?

Meanwhile, there was more celebrating at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as May 1st was the 35th anniversary of the park opening. There was a presentation at the park, specialty merchandise, and some pressed pennies for the event. We’ll review all the festivities.

Then, down the road at Universal Orlando, they made some major announcements for this Summer! The resort will be opening a new land, breaking out a brand new parade, an ambitious new nighttime spectacular, a new Summer tribute store, and more. This doesn’t even include the major announcements for Epic Universe and the details shared about the Super Nintendo Land. Is Universal stepping up the game more than Disney this season? Where will you be spending your vacation dollars?

We also finally got to sample the new Passholder offerings at Disney World, with the new Stitch Magnet, the new lounge and some AP-only magic shots all at EPCOT.

We’ll check on the progress of the 2 new DVC projects, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness and the new Polynesian Tower. Both are coming along, but will they be done on schedule?

There’s so much more to talk about including Mother’s Day offerings, New transportation options coming from MCO to Disney, possible changes to the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and we’re almost halfway to Halloween!

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Pixar Fest for Families and Kids – Does It Hit the Mark – A Mom’s Review

Pixar Fest has arrived at both parks in Disneyland Resort in a colorful explosion of character experiences, entertainment, and themed decor. We had a chance to check out the festivities with our four-year-old and were delighted to find that Pixar Fest is truly set up to bring families together. Out of all the festivals offered […]

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