Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

TRON Lightcycle Run Plaza to Remain Closed to Guests Without Boarding Group or Individual Lightning Lane

TRON Lightcycle Run is now in a soft opening phase at Magic Kingdom, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to waltz right up to the Upload Conduit or enjoy the kinetic energy of the area. Cast Members are staged outside of the Tomorrowland Launch Depot and preventing guests from entering the TRON Lightcycle Run plaza unless they have a Virtual Queue Boarding Group or have purchased an Individual Lightning Lane.

In order to enter the plaza, guests will have to show their credentials to a Cast Member, who will then let them into the area. This operational choice is the same that was made during preview opportunities.

 

[OKW Lover]

Anyone else having super formatting issues with the boards this morning?

No problem here

 

[Pens Fan]

Anyone else having super formatting issues with the boards this morning?

Yes. It depends on the thread though.

 

[where_else]

Yes. It depends on the thread though.

Me too!

 

[rangerxenos]

Anyone else having super formatting issues with the boards this morning?

Yep. I figure it's because it's Monday.

 

[R&RsMom]

Anyone else having super formatting issues with the boards this morning?

I am. The menus display correctly, but on the pages the posts re all squished to the left with very tiny print. It started last night for me.

 

[SkyGuy]

Yep. I figure it's because it's Monday.

it was happening to me yesterday. I thought it was just some deal with me needing to clear cookies or something since no one was mentioning it.

 

[BrianL]

I am. The menus display correctly, but on the pages the posts re all squished to the left with very tiny print. It started last night for me.

It looks okay to me, but sometimes (like now) it is forcing everything left. It's not squished or too small, just not centered in the window as it usually is.

 

[Brocktoon]

Anyone else having super formatting issues with the boards this morning?

Yep ... already being reported widely on the tech support forum

 

[Gabby01]

How I wish I felt on Monday after spring break.. . .

Thanks, I needed this this morning! Fake it till you make it!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Marvel Changes Release Dates For Upcoming Shows On Disney+

If you visit Disney+ or the Disney+ originals website, you’ll notice that the release dates for upcoming seasons of Loki and What If…?, as well as the premiere of the highly anticipated event series Secret Invasion have all been altered to say “Coming Soon”. Previously, they teased a more specific window of when fans should expect the series to air. For instance, What If…? was supposed to hit the streamer in “Early 2023.”

Up until a few weeks ago, there were rumors that Secret Invasion would be the first of the Marvel series to hit the streamer this year with some even saying we could see it mid-May. Those expectations seem to be out the window as the future now seems uncertain for all of these series.

 

[HokieRaven5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637819035277754368

 

[HokieRaven5]

NEW: Starting on March 20, Walt Disney World guests purchasing Disney Genie+ will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge.

Scott Gustin

Just a reminder this is now active with the purchase of Genie+ in WDW as of today.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Easter 2023 at Disney Parks
Happy Easter, foodies! As April 9 is quickly approaching, I’m happy to share with you some egg-cellent eats and sips coming to Disney Parks across the globe. The culinary, pastry, and beverage teams all brought their best with tons of items blooming with flavor.

This year, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort are all joining in on the festivities with can’t-miss items like the Thumper Carrot Cake from Walt Disney World Resort, or the classic Easter Eggs from Disneyland Resort. And the excitement doesn’t stop with just these delights.

Adding to the egg-travaganza are the famous Easter egg displays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. These incredible displays showcase dozens of hand-crafted eggs created by our talented pastry teams featuring some of your favorite Disney characters, stories, and locations.

Grab your peeps and your appetite for this Foodie Guide, because these adorably delicious items are worth the hop over to Disney Parks!

Walt Disney World Resort ​

Disney Resort Hotels ​

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available)

• Thumper Carrot Cake: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge ​

The Mara (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available)

• Carrot Cake Cheesecake Tart: Carrot cake, pineapple, and vanilla cheesecake (New)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort ​

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available)

• Coconut Sugar Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake with pineapple filling topped with cream cheese buttercream and coconut sugar

Disney’s Beach Club Resort ​

Beach Club Marketplace (Available March 20 through April 9; mobile order available)

• Carrot Garden Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla carrot decorated cookie (New)
• Orange-Vanilla Bunny Tart: Orange vanilla mousse with a chocolate filled vanilla tart and orange marmalade (New)
• Easter Chocolate Donald Egg and Easter Chocolate Daisy Egg: Chocolate Easter eggs decorated to look like Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (New)

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available April 1 through 30)

• Carrot Cake Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with toasted marshmallow, pineapple, and shortcake topped with a specialty carrot cake (New)

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Lobby (Available March 20 through April 9)

• This year, Pastry Chef Michael Craig and his team were inspired by the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and Pixar’s Finding Nemo when creating their beautiful egg display.

Disney’s BoardWalk ​

BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available at BoardWalk Deli only)

• Coconut Macaroon Nest: Coconut macaroon and chocolate eggs
• Chocolate-covered Strawberry ‘Carrots’
• Italian Easter Sweet Bread: Citrus-scented dough, almond cream, and filled chocolate egg (New)

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort ​

Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available)

• Spring Treat Box: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing, mini brownie, lemon shortbread cookies, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort ​

Contempo Café (Available through April 9; mobile order available)

• Spring Bunny Tart: Honey pastry cream topped with lemon curd and strawberry Chantilly cream (New)
• Spring Coconut Macaroons: Coconut macaroon, dulce de leche macaroon, and chocolate macaroon decorated to look like a bunny tail (New)
• Peanut Butter Eggs: Peanut butter milk chocolate crunch egg coated in chocolate (New)
• Hummingbird Cake: Cake with pineapple, banana, and pecans drizzled with caramel icing (New)
• Five-legged Goat Cookie: Citrus-scented gluten free sugar cookie with an edible image of the Five-legged Goat (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Steakhouse 71 (Available April 9 only)

• Brunch: Gather family and friends to enjoy delicious dishes from this special menu including:
  • Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs and a crab cake with hollandaise atop toasted English muffins served with breakfast potatoes
  • Bacon & Eggs: Maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and a perfect egg
  • Exclusive to Brunch: Hummingbird Bread Pudding featuring pineapple, banana, coconut bread pudding with candied pecans, salted caramel, and cream cheese ice cream

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Available through April 9 on the 4th floor)

• Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes and his team are egg-cited to offer a curated collection of new and returning hand-crafted chocolate Easter eggs to the resort this year. Some standouts include inspiration from Tron, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and even a Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort ​

Barcelona Lounge

• Bunny Ear Cupcake: Yellow cupcake flavored with pineapple juice and a pineapple filling topped with buttercream (New) (Available April 1 through 9)
• Bird of Paradise Refresher: Strawberry, lemonade, passion fruit juice, and passion fruit boba (Available April 1 through May 31)

Three Bridges Bar and Grill (Available April 1 through May 31)

• Botanical Blossom Sangria: Macabeo Wine, Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, Combier Crème Pamplemousse Rose, Lush Grenadine, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ​

Gasparilla’s Island Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available)

• Cream Cheese Carrot Coffee Cake: Carrot coffee cake filled with cream cheese topped with fondant and orange sugar
• Vanilla Bean Cupcake Sampler: Four vanilla bean cupcakes decorated with Easter décor (New)

The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (Available through April 9)

• Back for the second year, The Grand Cottage features over 15 treats hand-crafted by the talented Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Bakery, led by Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer. Be sure to try returning favorites like the Hot-cross Buns, Carrot Blondie Pop, and the Grand Egg as well as exciting new offerings like the Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pie, Confetti Cake Pop, and the plant-based Bunny burrow Dirt Cup.

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (Available through April 9)

The Culinary Team has created an impressive display of hand-made chocolate eggs to accompany The Grand Cottage. Inspiration behind this year’s new eggs includes Orange Bird, The Country Bear Jamboree, Main Street Electrical Parade, and even a life-sized Kevin from “UP!”

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa ​

Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only)

• Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ​

Pineapple Lanai (Available April 7 through 9)

• Easter Soft-serve: Pink, vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow flavors topped with Easter sprinkles

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside​

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available)

• Carrot Patch Cupcake: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing (New)

Disney’s Riviera Resort​

Le Petit Café (Available April 1 through 9)

• Golden Egg: Raspberry mousse, milk chocolate mousse, and pistachio financier (New)

Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available April 1 through 9)

• Torta di Carote: Italian carrot cake, mascarpone Cremieux, black currant-raspberry gel, carrot truffles, and brown butter ice cream (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge​

Roaring Fork (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available)

• Chocolate Bunny: Dark chocolate bunny with Easter quins and jellybeans
• Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake, orange curd filling, and maple buttercream with a cheesecake bunny on top

Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Available April 1 through May 31)

• Spring Margarita Flight featuring Teremana Blanco Tequila with four springtime flavors: Key lime, elderflower, lavender, and grapefruit (New)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort ​

Market at Ale & Compass (Available March 20 through April 9; mobile order available)

• Carrot Garden Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla carrot decorated cookie (New)
• Orange-Vanilla Bunny Tart: Orange vanilla mousse with a chocolate filled vanilla tart and orange marmalade (New)
• Easter Chocolate Donald Egg and Easter Chocolate Daisy Egg: Chocolate Easter eggs decorated to look like Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (New)

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available April 1 through May 31; mobile order available)

• Spring (Plant-based) Fling: Chocolate cupcake with vanilla “buttercream” and bouquet of sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly); Available at the following:
• World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Available at Various Table-Service Restaurants and Lounges at Resorts (Available April 1 through May 31)

• Blood Orange Martini: Skyy Infusions Blood Orange Vodka and orange juice topped with Ruffino Prosecco and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel (New)

Disney Springs ​

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available April 1 through 9)

• Easter Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon, berry compote, berry mousse, and cream cheese mousse (New)

The Ganachery (Available through April 9)

• Bunny Minnie Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate piñata filled with Easter treats
• Easter Ganache Pop: Strawberry ganache pop enrobed in dark chocolate
• Milk Chocolate Marshmallows: Vanilla marshmallows enrobed in milk chocolate
• Chocolate Surprise Bunny: Milk chocolate bunny filled with marshmallow treats

Swirls on the Water (Available April 1 through 30)

• Easter Basket Nachos: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, jellybeans, raspberry sauce, strawberry boba, whip cream, and waffle chips (New)
• Cotton Candy Cone: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, celebration cone, and sprinkles (New)

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort ​

Wind & Waves Grill (Available April 9 only)

• Easter Brunch including house-made hot cross buns, chicken and waffles, Monte Cristo sandwiches, omelet station, beverage specials, and more.

Disneyland Resort ​

Disneyland Park ​

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available through April 9)

• Easter Eggs: Chocolate and peanut butter flavors
• Bunny Cake Pop
• Bunny Crisped Rice Treat
• Strawberry Mickey Wand

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available through April 9; mobile order available)

• Tuna Sandwich with Chips: Tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun served with house-made chips

Disney California Adventure Park ​

Smokejumpers Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available)

• Fish & Chips: Beer-battered local rockfish and crinkle-cut fries served with remoulade, slaw, and lime (New) (Kid’s version available)

Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff (Available through April 9)

• Bunny Cake Pop
• Bunny Crisped Rice Treat
• Strawberry Mickey Wand

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa​

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available)

• Mickey Mouse-shaped Easter Donut
• Bunny Cupcake

GCH Holiday Cart (Available through April 9)

• Easter Basket Cookie
• Bunny Crisped Rice Treat
• Easter Cookie
• Carrot Cake Loaf
• Easter Cookie Treat Box
• Waffle Cookie Shot with choice of milk, low-fat milk, chocolate milk, or strawberry milk (Alcoholic version available for guests 21 and over)

Storytellers Cafe (Available April 9 only)

• Grab the family to celebrate Easter at a brunch or dinner buffet joined by some iconic Disney pals (Reservations can be made on the Disneyland Resort website or Disneyland app and are highly recommended. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and subject to availability.)

Disneyland Hotel​

Goofy’s Kitchen (Available April 9 only)

• Enjoy either a brunch or dinner buffet filled with delicious dishes and some of your favorite Disney characters on Easter (Reservations can be made on the Disneyland Resort website [Insert link here] or Disneyland app and are highly recommended. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and subject to availability.)

Downtown Disney District ​

Marceline’s Confectionery (Available through April 9)

• Bunny Cake Pop
• Bunny Crisped Rice Treat
• Strawberry Mickey Wand

Shanghai Disney Resort​

Shanghai Disneyland ​

CookieAnn Bakery Café (Available through May 31)

• Madeleine Cake (New)
• Sakura Cheesecake (New)
• Blood Orange Mousse Cake (New)
• Classic Cheesecake (New)

Il Paperino (Available through May 31)

• Sakura Peach & Vanilla-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New)
• Pistachio-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New)
• Sakura Peach-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New)
• LinaBell Waffle with Sakura Peach and Vanilla-flavored Ice Cream (New)
• Waffle with Pistachio Flavored Ice Cream (New)

Mickey & Pals Market Café (Available through May 31)

• Mickey & Pals Market Café Duffy and Friends Spring Afternoon Tea for Two featuring an array of delicious mousse cakes, brownies, and beverages, with every dessert carefully crafted with cute Duffy and Friends elements (New)

Royal Banquet Hall (Available on weekends through May 31)

• Royal Banquet Hall Chocolate Fountain Weekend Afternoon Tea for Two

Shanghai Disneyland Hotel ​

Lumière’s Kitchen (Available April 8 through 9 and May 13 through 14)

• Lumière’s Kitchen Spring Season Brunch Buffet featuring delicious roasted beef steak, selected seafood, sashimi, tempura, live cooking delicacies with spring seasonal ingredients, and themed desserts (New)

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort​

Hong Kong Disneyland Park ​

Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola (Available March 31 through June 22)

• Duffy and Friends Afternoon Tea Set features cute snacks and delightful desserts (New)

Outdoor Vending Carts (Available March 31 through June 22)

• Duffy and Friends Treats featuring donut, dessert cake, and buns (New)

Tokyo Disney Resort​

Tokyo DisneySea​

Zambini Brother’s Ristorante (Available through May 31)

• Zambini’s Special Set: Pepperoncino is made with rape blossoms, which are said to herald the arrival of spring, yellow eggs are inspired by mimosa, as well as shrimps, clams, and scallops

Restaurant Sakura (Available April 10 through August 31)

• Sparkling Drink with Amanatsu Orange and cherry blossom flavors

 

[HokieRaven5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637849343410536448

 

[Moliphino]

My friends and I were just discussing Michael K Williams career on Thursday ... Wire through Lovecraft Country (where's my 2nd season?). My texts were lighting up last night from them with 'now Lance Reddick?' texts

Definitely 'not safe for work', but every time I see Cedric Daniels I now think of Lance Reddick's classic Eric Andre Show appearance referencing LeVar Burton ... and Burton's eventual response as Cedric Daniels ... RIP

Lovecraft Country was canceled.

 

[Jennasis]

Tron was fun but NO WAY is it worth a $20 iLL.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Tron was fun but NO WAY is it worth a $20 iLL.

No ride is worth any of the ILL prices imo .

 

[Smugpugmug]

Tron was fun but NO WAY is it worth a $20 iLL.

I laughed when I saw the price. That ride is nowhere near worth $20. Guardians is a significantly better ride and it's cheaper too.

The only ride I would pay $20 for is Hagrid's at IoA (not Disney but is also a better ride than Tron).

 

[kylenne]

I laughed when I saw the price. That ride is nowhere near worth $20. Guardians is a significantly better ride and it's cheaper too.

The only ride I would pay $20 for is Hagrid's at IoA (not Disney but is also a better ride than Tron).

I would honestly pay $20 for Rise, the ride itself but also for the ability to worry about something else at rope drop. I feel the same way about FoP. Then again I only have 2 people to pay for at most.