We don’t know about you, but we LOVE hearing about new Disney specials coming to Disney+!

It’s fun to learn about what goes on behind the scenes at Disney parks, whether it’s about the creation of rides and attractions, the animals at Animal Kingdom, or anything in between. And now, we have a new special to look forward to!

It’s been announced that a new film called EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation that details the transformation of EPCOT will be coming to Disney+ — but we’re gonna have to wait awhile!

The documentary will premiere on National Geographic tonight, April 30th at 10PM EST/PST. Additional behind the scenes content will be posted on the National Geographic YouTube channel starting on June 14th! However, the special won’t arrive on Disney+ and Hulu until July 19th.

To get into more detail, this documentary covers the creation of Luminous The Symphony of Us, the park’s new nighttime spectacular, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, and more.

We can’t wait to check out the new documentary, and are even more excited to see the walls finally come down around Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza later this summer!

Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!

After being dropped by Disney+, this series was SAVED by Roku!

What Disney documentary would you really love to see? Tell us in the comments!

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The new complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet is here featuring Stitch. Guests with valid APs can pick up their magnet in Creations Shop at EPCOT.

Signs will direct guests to the line for distribution.

The magnet is the classic “D” shape, but Stitch has taken a bite out of the top right corner. He’s got his teeth in the bottom to take another chunk. “Walt Disney World” is in white down the left side, while “annual passholder” is in black across the bottom.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park turns 35 today and to commemorate the occasion, a special 35th anniversary map is being given to guests that doubles as a poster.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Map & Poster

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Scaffolding comes down from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, more new DVC cabins arrive at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, and Walt Disney World reveals the food and beverage coming for Mother’s Day 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Daily Recap for 4/30/2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• All of the scaffolding around the mountainous salt mine of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom has been removed.

Disney Springs

• A new Mother’s Day photo op presented by AdventHealth has been installed at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• More new DVC cabins have arrived at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds ahead of the accommodation’s opening date.
• Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will undergo refurbishment early next year.

New Merchandise

• A new collection of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance-inspired Wishables plush is coming soon to Disney Store and Disney Parks.
• A new Americana-inspired ear headband and mini backpack by Loungefly has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort.
• A new D23 Gold Member-exclusive pin set celebrating the 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now available from the Disney Store.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World has shared the list of new and returning menu items that will be available for Mother’s Day 2024.

Disneyland Resort

• Sources indicate that Disneyland will be replacing the bride and physical Hitchhiking Ghosts mirror effect in the Haunted Mansion.
• We reviewed nearly all of the new food available at Disney California Adventure for Pixar Fest 2024.
• Magic Key holders will soon be able to get a free foam red panda paw inspired by “Turning Red” to celebrate “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”
• Disneyland Resort will be offering a handful of menu items to celebrate Mother’s Day 2024.
• The TARDIS from “Doctor Who” has materialized on the Disneyland Resort esplanade ahead of the show’s upcoming second season premiere on Disney+.
• The new “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade at Disney California Adventure incorporates American Sign Language into its choreography.
• Check out our full guide to “Star Wars” Season of the Force, happening now through June 2, 2024 at Disneyland Resort.
• A new set of photo op signs celebrating 60 years of “it’s a small world” are now available at Disneyland Park.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Guests visiting Tokyo Disney Resort caught a surprise look at a Fantasy Springs drone show this past weekend during a test performance.

WDW News Today

Disney Springs May Get Train Station, Tom Returns to the Studio

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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Pixar Fest is here at Disney California Adventure, and with it is a wide selection of new, themed food and beverage options. We reviewed them all, with the exception of Lamplight Lounge.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

Food:

• Birria Pizza – $9.49

*NEW* Birria Pizza inspired by “Coco” – $9.49

Birria with mozzarella cheese, onions & cilantro, tomatillo salsa, radishes, limes, and consomé

Rating out of 7: 2

This is the saltiest slice of pizza we’ve ever had. To add to the insult, the cheese is very low quality. The beef is phenomenal, moist, and tender with a smoky flavor. The problem is that the pizza is terrible. The crust and cheese are both too thick and it tastes like we dumped a salt shaker into our mouths.

Cozy Cone Motel

Food:

• Junkyard Jamboree Churro – $6.79
• Luigi & Guido Cone – $10.99

*NEW* Junkyard Jamboree Churro – $6.79 (Cozy Cone #1)

Chocolate-Espresso Sugar-dusted Churro with Chocolate Engine Oil Sauce, topped with Assorted Candy Parts

Rating out of 7: 2

We’re unsure why they chose to top it with only yellow M&Ms. We don’t think this is good and find it to be a weird combination overall. It tastes like coffee grounds on a churro, and the gummy worms don’t work at all here. For a resort known for its churros, this is super disappointing. The “oil” sauce is supposed to be chocolate, but it looks and tastes like oil.

*NEW* Luigi & Guido Cone – $9.99 (Cozy Cone #3)

Cheese tortellini, pomodoro sauce, and mozzarella topped with basil panko and served in a bread cone

Rating out of 7: 1

The smell of this cone reminds us of a Sbarro. The pasta isn’t horrendous, but we don’t recommend it. However, it could be worse. It’s edible but very low quality. It’s a shame because the regular cone offered here is fantastic. The cone itself is somewhat chemical in taste. This dish deserves a single point because it’s edible, but we insist you avoid this.

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream

Food:

• Adventure is Out There! Sundae – $9.29

*NEW* Adventure is Out There! Sundae inspired by “Up” – $9.29

Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, and a Candied Balloon in a Waffle Cup

Rating out of 7: 3

The candied balloons on our sundae were too heavy and fell off. They, and the bowties, are just made of sugar. It takes a cute-ish picture, but it’s just vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream. It’s nothing special.

Flo’s V8 Cafe

Food:

• Dinoco Blue Cheeseburger – $15.99
• Racing Radial Cake – $7.29

*NEW* Dinoco Blue Cheeseburger – $15.99

Angus Beef & Mushroom Patty with Blueberry Compote, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Bacon, Tomato, Arugula, and Lemon Aioli, served with Cuties® Mandarin Oranges or Steak Fries

Rating out of 7: 7

This is phenomenal. You absolutely taste the mushroom coming through with the beef in the patty. There’s so much going on, but it’s a perfect mix. It’s pretty complex for a theme park hamburger. The blueberry compote has a balsamic flavor, and the bun is soft and buttery. Flo’s steak fries are always great, too.

*NEW* Racing Radial Cake – $7.29

Chocolate Cake filled with Red Cheesecake, covered in Dark Chocolate Glaze with a Silver Stripe

Rating out of 7: 6

This is served cold. It’s a ring-shaped cake, and the cheesecake fills the center. It’s very rich, and the small amount is just right to distribute with the moist, chocolatey cake. Some might find this a bit basic, but its cute presentation gets a lot of points from us.

Hollywood Lounge

Food:

• Ramone Nachos – $12.99

Beverages:

• Motorama Girl – $18

*NEW* Ramone Nachos inspired by “Cars” – $12.99

Tortilla Chips topped with Grilled Chicken, Queso Blanco, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Cotija, Serrano Peppers and Radishes

Rating out of 7: 5

These nachos are good. The chicken has a smoky flavor, and they’re tender and juicy. The chips are nice and thick and not oversalted, with a nice crunch. The cheese is perfect, but we wish there had been more. The salsa verde is thicker and greener than what we’ve had elsewhere. This is what we would want to be served with a beer or cocktails.

Motorama Girl inspired by “Cars” – $18

Vodka, Rum, Blue Curacao and Pineapple Cocktail

Rating out of 7: 6

Named for the group that Flo was once a part of, the Motorama Girl is a good frozen cocktail and is exactly what you think it is. We think it’s much more drinkable and a better value than the Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail from Smokejumpers Grill. This is still a little expensive, but if you want a refreshing alcoholic beverage for the summer and you’re willing to spend the money, this is a good option.

Magic Key Terrace

Food:

• Luca Seafood Pasta – $32

*NEW* Luca Seafood Pasta – $32

Grilled prawns, clams, Spanish chorizo, spicy white wine tomato sauce, pappardelle pasta, mustard frills, and charred lemon half

Rating out of 7: 7

The sauce is excellent, really rich and creamy, and nicely seasoned. The pasta is cooked perfectly, really soft, and soaks up the sauce beautifully. The shrimp is also perfect — not fishy, nice and tender, juicy. You’re really going to need to like seafood for this, but we highly recommend it.

Recuerdame at Paradise Garden Grill

Food:

• Carnitas Wet Burrito – $13.99
• Al Pastor Tacos – $13.99
• Huarache – $12.99
• Street-style Watermelon – $6.99
• Chile Verde Chicken Flautas – $13.99
• Red Velvet Tres Leches Parfait – $7.49

Beverages:

• Watermelon Candy Cocktail – $18

*NEW* Carnitas Wet Burrito – $13.99

House-made Pork Carnitas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Cilantro, Onions, Salsa Verde, and Salsa Roja, served with House-made Tortilla Chips

Rating out of 7: 1

These are giant, heavy entrees, definitely not for snacking. The salsa roja is spicy. Quality-wise, it’s not a great burrito. The tortilla is overly doughy and there’s not a lot going on inside. All we get from this dish is dough and refried beans. The salsa verde also offers a nice spice and flavor. The included tortilla chips are quite basic.

Others in our group enjoyed the burrito and rated it a 2 or 3. After a second try, the pork inside is decent. It goes a long way but we really did not like the refried beans.

*NEW* Al Pastor Tacos – $13.99

Pineapple-Achiote-marinated Pork Tacos with Avocado Spread, Tomatillo Salsa, served with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

Rating out of 7: 3

These looked very good. The pineapple-achiote marinade gives this a nice citrusy kick on the back end. The pork is excellent. The tortillas are a little chalky. We wish there was more going on with this dish, but the tomatillo salsa helps a lot. Overall, these are just okay.

*NEW* Huarache – $12.99

with Soy-based Chorizo Beans and Seasoned Steak Tips, topped with Lettuce, Cheese, Avocado Crema, and Tomatillo Salsa, served with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans topped with Nopales Pico de Gallo

Rating out of 7: 2

This is so dense and chewy; not the consistency you want underneath all of the toppings. It’s all incohesive. The different elements don’t work together here; we can’t taste the mushrooms at all. The avocado crema is overwhelming, and you get just a hint of spice from the tomatillo salsa.

Street-style Watermelon – $6.99

with Lime Juice, Chile-Lime Seasoning and Chamoy

Rating out of 7: 5

This is good. Nothing crazy, and we think you could make this at home (or on the street). This is a large portion for the cost. It’s well-seasoned, the citrus of the lime is nice, and the seasoning adds a nice spice. The watermelon is also fresh. This will be a refreshing snack in the summer months. However, it’s pretty basic overall.

Chile Verde Chicken Flautas – $13.99

topped with Avocado Spread, Shredded Lettuce, Crema, Queso Fresco, Tomatillo Salsa, and Pickled Onions, served with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

Rating out of 7: 6

This is very good. The chicken is moist, tender, perfectly cooked, and nicely seasoned. The creaminess of the avocado with the crunch of the deep-fried tortilla and the lettuce. It’s really well done. Our one note would be that it feels like it’s missing something, though we’re unsure of exactly what. The rice and refried beans are pretty standard.

*NEW* Red Velvet Tres Leches Parfait – $7.49

topped with Churro Crunch and Pink Cinnamon Mousse, finished with Green Pearls, Orange Mousse and Chocolate Skull Decoration

Rating out of 7: 6

This is deadly. We’re not sure if we could eat the whole thing without sharing. The red velvet at the bottom is phenomenal. We love the churro crunch layer; it’s very cinnamon-y. The pink mousse has a hint of cinnamon but mostly tastes like cheesecake. It’s very rich; we recommend you share it.

Watermelon Candy Cocktail – $18

Tequila, Watermelon Schnapps, and Pineapple Juice with a Chamoy and Chile-Lime seasoned Rim

Rating out of 7: 4

This is very sugar-forward with the same artificial watermelon taste as most candies. The alcohol was undetectable, and it quickly became too sweet to enjoy.

Schmoozies!

Food:

• Shake 2319 – $9.79

*NEW* Shake 2319 inspired by “Monsters, Inc.” – $9.79

Vanilla, Orange, Guava, and Pineapple Shake with Shaved Coconut, Whipped Topping, and an Orange Cone

Rating out of 7: 6

Schmoozies! shakes always look beautiful and hold up for a while if you want to take photos. This one is very thick. Pineapple and orange are the most prominent flavors, but you can taste all of the individual advertised flavors as well. It’s very citrusy but not too tart, and nice and creamy. This shake is very very good, and a good value.

Smokejumpers Grill

Beverages:

• Blue Raspberry Lemonade – $12.19
• Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail – $22.50

*NEW* Blue Raspberry Lemonade – $12.19

Blue Raspberry Lemonade in an Orange Sugar-rimmed Cup with a Glow Cube

Rating out of 7: 0

Syrupy, sticky, sweet lemonade for nearly twelve dollars — this is nonsense. Do not waste your money on these.

*NEW* Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail – $22.50

Blue Raspberry Lemonade with Tequila and a Glow Cube

Rating out of 7: 0

It’s sizeable, but the price is absurd. It’s sticky and tart, heavy on the syrup. You can definitely taste the tequila. Not awful but we feel like we can make this at home.

Sonoma Terrace

Food:

• Pesto Chicken Handheld Pie – $10

*NEW* Pesto Chicken Handheld Pie inspired by “Toy Story” – $10

Puff Pastry filled with Grilled Chicken, Pesto Ricotta & Mozzarella Blend, and Caramelized Onions, served with a Spicy Marinara Dipping Sauce

Rating out of 7: 2

This isn’t bad. The pastry itself is quite good — buttery and flaky with a nice crunch. The cheese could be higher quality, but it’s pretty solid. The same goes for the chicken. We didn’t like the marinara sauce. It’s got a nice spice but doesn’t taste very good otherwise. We’re unsure who this is for (or how it’s inspired by Toy Story).

Churros at Hollywood Land

Food:

• Multicolored Churro inspired by “Monsters, Inc.” – $7.25

*NEW* Multicolored Churro inspired by “Monsters, Inc.” – $7.25

Classic churro dusted with multicolored sugar and topped with white cherry drizzle

Rating out of 7: 3

This is pretty simple as far as churros go, and even though it’s called “multicolored,” the colors are limited to blue and white. It’s an interesting flavor combination with the sourness of the glaze and the cinnamon sugar of the churro. If you’re a big white cherry flavor fan, you’ll like this just fine. It wasn’t for us, though.

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School

Food:

• Mr. Potato Head Churro – $7.25

*NEW* Mr. Potato Head Churro – $7.25

topped with crushed potato chips and a chocolate drizzle

Rating out of 7: 7

Based on the name, we were excited about this churro, but presentation-wise, it’s a little disappointing. However, this is really good! The churro is hot and so fresh — crunchy on the outside, soft inside. The chocolate sauce brings just a bit of sweetness that hits just right against the saltiness of the chips.

Outdoor Vending Carts

Food:

• Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites – $7.75

Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites inspired by “Coco” – $7.75

with cheese sauce, salsa verde, cilantro, and onion

Rating out of 7: 5

The pretzels are doughy and good, but the meat is flavorless. The salsa verde adds a nice kick, but overall, the dish doesn’t quite come together.

Pixar Fest runs now through August 4, 2024 at Disneyland Resort.

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Disneyland’s latest expansion is taking another step… FORWARD next week. 

DisneylandForward, the massive Disneyland plan that calls for the resort to expand by allowing “theme park attractions alongside hotels on the west side of Disneyland Drive and theme park attractions alongside new shopping, dining and entertainment to the southeast on what is today the Toy Story Parking Area” cleared its first a biggest legislative hurdle when the proposal passed an initial Anaheim City Council vote on April 17th. However, another vote is yet to come. 

The DisneylandForward project is set to come before the Anaheim City Council a second time on May 7th, where it must pass once again. The likelihood of that happening seems high, as this second vote is described by most sources as “procedural” and the first vote featured a 7-0 margin of victory for Disney. 

Assuming DisneylandForward passes as expected, the project will “not grant any new acreage, square footage or hotel rooms to be developed. Instead, it would shift already approved development amounts across land Disney owns or operates on.” According to the company, they have over 1,000 acres of possible expansion land under these parameters, and they’ve teased everything from something similar to Disney Springs to theme park expansions, including Wakanda and a west coast Pandora. 

As part of the project, Disney would also “commit to investing a minimum of $1.9 billion in theme park, lodging, entertainment, shopping and dining within 10 years of any approval. In addition, the project allocates “$30 million from the company for affordable housing within five years, $8 million for parks in the city in the first year, $40 million from Disney for street and transportation upgrades, and $10 million for sewer improvements along Katella Avenue.”

After the first approval, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken lauded the project, saying “When Disneyland grows, Anaheim thrives. Last night’s vote to approve the DisneylandForward Plan will benefit Anaheim for decades to come. The plan will provide important funding to the City of Anaheim to build affordable housing, enhance parks, and improve infrastructure. Our city has a special and unique relationship with the Disneyland Resort, which began in the 1950s and continues to this day. Disney’s commitment to partner with Anaheim and invest billions of dollars is a win for our community.”

If DisneylandForward passes the May 7th Anaheim City Council vote, changes reflected in the plan can begin to be implemented after 30 days. Stay tuned to DFB for more DisneylandForward updates. 

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