Latest Disney News: More Epic Universe Details CONFIRMED, BIG Tiana's Bayou Update & More!

rides restaurants and merchandise have been confirmed for Super Nintendo World coming to Epic Universe Tiana's bio Adventure in Magic Kingdom takes a major step forward we've also got an opening date for DreamWorks land coming to Universal Studios New details on what's coming to Disney's new private island opening this summer and [Music] more hey everybody it's AJ from Disney food blog happy Saturday and happy May the 4th to all celebrate hope you're ready cuz we got a lot of things to discuss today both in Disney World and Universal all the latest theme park news is coming up right now here on dfb guide new details have been announced for Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe this week Universal released all the details about what's come to Super Nintendo World in their third gate epic Universe like the other lands and epic Universe you'll enter through the portal in this case the iconic green pipe from Super Mario World Super Nintendo World is actually divided into two areas as Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country first up let's talk rides in Mario Kart Bowser challenge you're invited to join team Mario and battle team Bowser for the golden cup in this groundbreaking attraction that fuses augmented reality projection mapping technology and elaborate environments and brings the fun of the Mario Kart video game to life in a compelling ride through experience next up is Yoshi's Adventure this is a familyfriendly ride guests of all ages will enjoy breathtaking views of Super Mario Land as they join join Yoshis and travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs you will encounter many familiar characters along the way next is mine cart Madness and you're going to hop into a mine cart and Kem Through the Jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted Golden Banana on this first of its- kind family coaster utilizing an unprecedented ride system Innovative technology and a unique coaster design Minecart Madness is going to send Riders on a thrilling adventure where they will experience the jaw-dropping Maneuvers that they've seen Donkey Kong and the mine carts perform in the video games including getting blast out of a barrel seemingly jumping over gaps as they speed along a rickety track and more now there will be one main restaurant at Super Nintendo World to stool Cafe along with a couple other quick spots to grab a bite at to stool you're going to enjoy a variety of tasty dishes inspired by the world of Super Mario and its characters including Mario and Luigi themed Burgers super mushroom soup piranha plant Capra fireflower spaghetti and meatballs and a lot more guests can also pick up delicious treats snacks and beverages at Yoshi's snack Island and turbo boost treats which are two walkup locations now you're also going to be able to shop to your heart's content for all kinds of Nintendo merchandise at two different stores oneup Factory and Mario Motors are both going to carry souvenirs and apparel and toys and stuff and the PowerUp bands are coming to Orlando guests can purchase a PowerUp band that's a wearable kind of bracelet for their wrist and it allows them to sort of upgrade their play throughout Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country with the PowerUp band you can collect digital coins by punching those question mark blocks and playing interactive activities you can also collect digital stamps on attractions and earn digital keys to unlock a special experience which is a showdown against Bowser Jr and you're going to find other hidden surprises around guests can also access leaderboard screens throughout the land to see where they rank among fellow guests finally guests can meet and greet and interact with Mario Luigi Princess Peach and Toad throughout various areas in Super Mario Land now if hearing all of this is getting you excited about epic universe and you want to learn more I've got you covered next week we're going to have a video up on the channel taking a deep dive into all the concept art for epic Universe kind of figuring out all of those Mysteries and discussing all the details we know so far so be on the lookout for that video really soon and subscribe to the channel if you haven't yet did you see how close we are to a million I'm so excited we have been doing this for such a long time and I'm just it's I got chills Tiana's takes a major step forward okay everybody remain calm a big development just happened at Tiana's valo Adventure in Magic Kingdom this week we are happy to report that the scaffolding on Tiana's bio Adventure is visibly down further indicating that the ride is very close to opening on top of that we spotted some more ride testing Tiana's Bayo Adventure is based on the 2009 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog and is set to finally open this summer after 4 years of development the attraction is replacing Splash Mountain in both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park and we'll take writers on a log flume Adventure featuring movie and New Orleans themed music animatronics and Decor we cannot wait to ride this new one it's coming right up it's official the brand new DreamWorks land at Universal Studios Orlando will be opening on June 14th Universal previously dropped a ton of details about what we can expect from this new land when it opens but now we've got even more we already knew about the Shrek trolls and Kung Fu Panda themed aspects of DreamWorks land but there will be even more to celebrate when June 14th rolls around in addition to DreamWorks land Universal will also debut cational a symphonic spectacular that's the new nighttime Lagoon show and Hogwarts always an allnew Castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogs me not only that but on July 3rd folks can enjoy the debut of Universal's largest daytime parade to date Universal Mega Movie parade cational a symphonic spectacular will take place on Universal Studios Florida Lagoon with an all new nighttime show that celebrates the emotional power of music by leveraging the iconic scores in scenes from Blockbuster films sorry this is all their language that have inspired Universal Orlando's past present and future attractions including Warner Brothers Pictures Harry Potter and fantastic Beast films Jurassic world Jaws Shrek Ghostbusters trolls Back to the Future Universal monsters Transformers How to Train Your Dragon ET which is the most important Fast and Furious the Super Mario Brothers movie Minions the mummy and King Kong Hogwarts always is a new projection show that will take guests on a journey through iconic moments of a school year at Hogwarts all set against the Majestic backdrop of Hogwarts Castle it'll take place on select nights in hogsmeade and finally the universal Mega Movie parade is going to premiere on July 3rd and it's all about the most beloved stories from Universal's films you're going to see ET Back to the Future Jaws Ghostbusters Jurassic world illuminations minions and sing and DreamWorks animations trolls and Kung Fu Panda Universal Mega Movie parade will be Universal Orlando's biggest daytime parade to date and combine 133 brand new floats nearly 100 performers and special effects to create a jaw-dropping experience sounds pretty cool Lookout key at Lighthouse Point is opening this summer this new destination was created for Disney Cruise Line passengers on select sailings including passengers on the Disney Magic dream and fantasy cruise ships currently and it's got a ton of unique offerings we attended a preview for Lookout key at Lighthouse Point and Disney came prepared with a lot of exciting news this destination is going to be located on the island of alra in the Bahamas joining the existing Castaway key as the second private destination for Disney first we learned about an entertainment offering called Fun in the Sun beach bash this event will feature a play area with a dance party alongside your favorite characters there's also going be lots of familyfriendly fun as you dance along to popular songs from films like the Goofy boovie and Chip Andale Rescue Rangers with a junk new beat added to those another exciting entertainment offering is the junkan new rush out this will be a high energy event with goat skin drums costumes and masks there going to be lots lot of vibrant colors and prints pattern and textures visitors will also be able to explore the goom Cultural Center visitors are going to be able to learn from artists about local culture and tradition and be able to take part in activities like making crafts and learning to work with cardboard to make headpieces to wear to the junkoo Celebration we also got a brief introduction to a few more activities Sebastian's Club will be a kids club that was developed in collaboration with Nat Geo kids teens and twins will have sand creature Creations where they can show up at the beach and learn to sculpt five different creatures they'll be able to carve take photos and selfies and when done restore the beach to its natural state as well teens can also take part in seek and find in this activity they'll hunt for 80 things between murals displays and items at Lookout key there will also be an adults only area with beautiful coral and hand painted artwork this adults only area will be similar to Serenity Bay at Castaway Key we even have a preview of some of the food that's going to be available at Lookout key which you can find all the details about on our website the dining options will include some favorites from Castaway but will also include bahami inspired offerings and lots of Bahamian spices it was also confirmed that there would be plenty of ice cream and chicken tenders if that's more your speed we were able to try a few drinks that will be offered at Lookout key we started with the Lighthouse Point specialty coffee which had moan in Hawaiian island cold brew coconut syrup and Rich's on top soft whipped topping this was a nice light roasted coffee with a big layer of whipped topping note that the coconut syrup is pretty strong so be prepared for that heavy flavor overall it was a sweet Rich drink we enjoyed it next we got to try the lighthouse Point specialty beverage which included simply lemonade butterfly jasmine tea and sprinkle blue electric dust this one is essentially just a fun little lemonade drink with a hint of tea like in Arnold Palmer there's a shiny blue topping on this drink which was added to reflect the sparkling water on the island if you like iced tea lemonade drinks you'll love this one we also got to try the althera euphora which contain aged rum with pineapple D Whip and topped with a pineapple gummy yep that's right this one's got doll whip if you're wondering how it tastes it reminded us of a pineapple P colada tropical cool and perfect for a day at the beach okay who's ready to book a Disney cruise can't wait to see this place in person Disney surprised a lot of people last year when they announced a total Fort Wilderness cabins makeover the new Disney Vacation Club cabins at Fort Wilderness are completely new and we got a chance to check them out each cabin features a full kitchen with a coffee maker toaster sink dishwasher dishes microwave oven and stove and full-size fridge we love the Sleek countertops and backsplash and there's also a dining table in case you want to eat in while you're staying in these new cabins in the main living space there's also a couch and television and the couch pulls down from the wall to turn into a queen bed the bathroom is rather spacious and features a sink with vanity and cabinet space just on the outside along with a spacious vanity inside the bathroom as well it's right next to the toilet so there's no separate water closet here the shower features two different shower heads including an adjustable one in the bedroom you'll find the queen bed along with two twin-sized bunk beds this is a cabin after all in addition to the beds a dresser and closet space along with a TV completes the bedroom we just love the touches in here we think chip Andale would too these new cabins are set to open on July 1st 2024 for the first Loop and then after that more Loops will open periodically so we've got that new attraction open now in Magic Kingdom smell aants on parade is Magic Kingdom's new walkthrough experience in storybook circus where you can breathe in the sweet salty and savory scent of the circus not not really it's not like animals it's food each new elephant character is designed to remind you of a classic circus Carnival related treat and they have a special scent for you to enjoy sounds weird but also kind of interesting the attraction comes with a fun little scavenger hunt cast members will hand out these smell theant on Parade maps and from there you can match each sticker to the corresponding elephant now let's talk smells the scent is released in Puffs so you may have to linger for a little while to really take in each scent the scented air is strong but it carries through the air so if you're not getting that sweet cotton candy scent you may have to travel down wind if you catch my drift the scents were rich and recognizable so this is definitely a fun activity for little ones while you're in the area you might even spot some new imagineering details that match the attraction so stay on the lookout it's a lot of fun heads up if you're planning a Disney World vacation for late 2024 or 2025 Bay Lake Tower at Disney's contemporary resort is set to undergo a lengthy refurbishment that will last for one whole year according to the Disney World website the refurbishment will last from September 2024 to September 2025 but that is always subject to change and while the resort Resort will still be available to book during these times rooms may be limited Disney also warns that guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower you'll also want to allow extra time for travel as the typical routes may not be open Disney hasn't announced what this refurbishment entails or just how involved the renovations would be are they bringing The Incredibles over to Bay Lake Tower I don't know we'll be keeping an eye out for any more details and that's not the only Hotel renovation to keep your eyes on an announcement on Disney World's website notifies visitors that some guest rooms at Disney's yach club resort will be under refurbishment from January through May 2025 now we don't know if some rooms are going to get an update a refresh or a complete rethe but something is definitely happening early next year meanwhile like to remind you again that the pool shared by Disney's yacht and Beach Club resorts Stormalong Bay is going to be closed around the same time from January through June 2025 that means you'll want to take both construction projects into consideration if you're making plans for a Disney World trip during that time this this is the best pool in Disney World and both Resorts have other pool options as well but if there's going to be Construction in the rooms and the pools going to be closed don't stay there okay in my opinion so we've got a new exclusive Lounge in Epcot VI passholder days are back for annual passholders and as part of this event you can enjoy extra merchandise discounts a new passholder magnet a special new Lounge in Disney World passholder exclusive treats special photo ops and more okay back to that Lounge this year you're going to find it inside restaurant marash and Epcot instead of over in sunshine Seasons now this spot is the perfect place to escape the crowds and the heat there are complimentary snacks and drinks plenty of seats and a special character meet and greet to access the lounge make sure you have proof of your annual passholder membership to show a cast member and inside you're going to find free Refreshments Moroccan mint tea and some package snacks now we met jeie and we're told by cast members that Jeanie will usually be the one hanging out in the lounge but may see Jafar or Abu instead so be flexible now VI passholder days will run from May 1st through June 26th so make sure to head on over to Epcot to enjoy that special treatment we've got new cast member costumes in Magic Kingdom a while back Disney shared that cast members on Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom would be getting new costumes and now that time has arrived these are designed to reflect main Street's turn of the century theme but Disney also shared that these costumes are made with lightweight breathable fabrics and made from recyclable materials this is just one of the new costumes coming to Main Street USA Disney previously shared a first look and we are excited to see more of these costumes roll out in the coming months these are mostly made up of interchangeable pieces so each cast member can put together their own look of new combinations allowing for a bit more personal expression the Epcot flowering garden festival is one that just keeps the new eats coming the farmers Feast Booth is one of our favorites because it features a rotating seasonal menu which means we get to keep coming back for more we checked out the early bloom menu followed by the springtime menu now we're bringing you our review for the summer solstice menu first up we grabb the seared pork tenderloin with corn risotto featuring Ben's original International grains AR boreo rice and roasted red pepper sauce you can grabb this one for seven bucks we saw a similar pork tenderloin at this booth back in 2022 but we're excited to see this new take this dish had some great flavors that worked really well together the seared tenderloin looked tough but it was actually pretty tender there was a nice crust on the outside that had good flavors and it was nicely spicy without being spicy the corn risotto was incredibly creamy and paired nicely with the spice of the tenderloin while the red pepper sauce added a subtle dep the flavor without being too overpowering to finish things off for dessert we had a peach glette with ginger vanilla whipped cream for 575 now the glette was soft but flaky at the same time and had a nice crunch from the crystallized sugar the peach slices are fresh and lightly caramelized on top which added a Nutty sort of flavor that worked well with the crust the ginger vanilla whipped cream was such an interesting touch and the ginger added a little bit of not spice really but spice you know to an otherwise sweet dessert and we really like this overall We Loved These we think the new summer solstice menu at Farmers Feast is definitely worth a visit but you got to grab it quick cuz it's only here through May 27th now being dfb it's part of our job to tell you about the new treats and eats arriving and who may or may not like them but that also means we've tried some interesting things in our time and this one might take the cake this is the sparkling pickle lemonade you can grab it at freshman Corner in Disneyland for $6.99 and our reporter compared it to sparkling pickle juice which I I didn't know existed maybe it doesn't but that's sort of what it tastes like they could hardly taste the lemonade so if you like pickles you'll like this drink if you don't like pickles stay far away our reporter wasn't Blown Away they like pickles but it was still kind of a three out of five for them remember when I said there's a new passholder exclusive treat to try well let's try it this is the new annual passholder exclusive Stitch cake cone from Sunshine seasons in Epcot it's a vanilla cake with coconut buttercream mango crisp pearls and stitches iconic ears in a blue waffle cone you can grab it for $6.49 this thing held up really well for the heat but eventually the ears became floppy since they're white chocolate and it's just vanilla cake pushed into the cone it's covered with blue dyed coconut all over the top which made for an adorable presentation topped off with the flower but it's just a big kids cake pop at the end of the day and it's pretty big compared to what you would get for a similar price at Starbucks or something we didn't taste a lot of the mango but In fairness our cone had an accident where most of the top fell off something else to keep in mind the Stitch cake code will be available from May 1st to June 26 at sunshine seasons in the land Pavilion in Epcot one of our favorite newish additions to Disney's Hollywood Studios is the gelato cart you can find in Muppet's Courtyard the regular flavors are great don't forget there's a Pog one as well but we especially love trying the new flavors of the month and with Summer on the way we've got a new one to try this month's flavor is called prickly pear so sorbet this option has a very unique flavor that we almost have a hard time describing but don't worry that's our job there's an aspect of it that tastes like pear but then there's something that tastes a little more like vanilla or caramel the best way we can describe it is that we got hints of pear and cranberry with no tartness vanilla and caramel so almost like a caramelized pear situation however we really loved it it's very refreshing and tastes more like fruit than the other flavors mentioned but we love the pleasant surprise the other flavors gave us heads up though this is very sweet do not order this expecting the sugar content of a fruit juice anyone looking for a really refreshing snack in Hollywood Studios should consider giving this a try while it's the flavor of the month and even if this isn't your jam head over to the card anyway and check out the others that they offer we love the POG which is passion fruit orange and guava so one of our favorite things that we get to find out at the beginning of each month is some of the limited time food options you can find at a beloved Disney Springs spot yep we're talking about Gideon's vake house now I'm not kidding that we actually have a spreadsheet tab that's like first of the month and every first of the month there's like 15 things we have to check out cuz things change and evolve in the Parks so we definitely go check them out every single month on the first anyway this is peanut butter first up you get the peanut butter cold brew cookie which is a thick peanut butter cookie laced with freshly ground espresso and fully covered in chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces this is available every day of May at both locations with a limit of two per person this is one of our favorite cookies to grab at Gideons and we totally recommend it next the double frosted cake that has three layers of super soft chocolate cake with a full layer of peanut butter buttercream and the Shop's mocha espresso buttercream slices are available every Wednesday and Saturday this month at both shops with a limit of two per person these slices of cake are huge very sharable and delicious the banana Nitro cold brew is also sticking around for another month at the Disney Springs location and if you've never tried something from Gideons you might want to make a stop on your next trip now when I say both locations I mean the Disney Springs location and the East End Market which by the way does not have a virtual queue and you can pre-order your cookies there a ton of the restaurants in Disney Springs land on our favorites list but we're big fans of chicken guy despite the SAU to bacle it is still a great place to get a very affordable meal and its delicious food now chicken guy is expanding though a new patio is being added to the existing building and there's concept art of the new design on the construction walls this means there will be more seating at this ever popular location which is fantastic for us and you don't worry though the restaurant is still open you'll just have to walk around the construction walls to get to the entrance by Planet Hollywood when we spoke with a cast member they informed us that construction on the new patio could take up to 3 months more exciting Disney Springs news Mor Moto Asia is getting three new menu offerings for lunch you'll be able to grab these dishes from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays there's cat suon panko breaded pork skirt dashy soy organic eggs scallions and pickle ginger on top of house polished white rice $21 how do they polish it poke Bowl tuna salmon Hamachi marinated in soy Sesame crunchy garlic chili over sushi rice that's $24 Asian salad is musculin and baby iceberg lettuce cucumbers Tomato Red Onion orange segment Apple won chips and ginger dressing for 15 and then you've got options to add protein chicken for n bucks Oishi shrimp for $10 wogi beef for 10 calamari for 9 or fried tofu for five that's not all though moroto Asia street food the walk counter right outside we'll also be getting new menu items for lunch you got the teriyaki salmon onigiri that's a Japanese rice ball with teriyaki glazed salmon and house polish short grain rice Taiwanese stir-fried chicken G pie which is five spice marinated chicken with a choice of curry spice or Beijing spice the Korean corn dog is a beef hot dog with mozzarella cheese panko breadcrumbs Sriracha ketchup and honey mustard and finally Boga kimchi Ramen this is thin sliced sweet soy marinated beef aromatic duck broth house pickled kimchi GOI Jang sauce scallion and soy marinated egg all right let's talk about what you need to know if you're going to Disney World this week for the most part this section will be about the same as last week it's getting hot and crowded out there summer is approaching you're looking at mostly sunny skies with a high of 96 degrees so bring that sunscreen as for Genie plus prices haven't hit the summer price spike yet Genie plus prices lately have still been in the middle around 27 to 29 but like we always say you don't have to buy Genie for every day of your trip you don't needed at every Park what you do need to know before walking into a Disney park is how to use the system so be sure to check out all of our gd+ videos to make sure you get the most out of the system if you decide to purchase so we've got the new Pixar lug bag in Disneyland we know loungefly has been a very popular bag of choice for your day in the Parks but lug bags are beginning to make a huge name for themselves lug has created so many fun styles around Disney World and the design is great for the parks now an all new lug bag has hit the West Coast in Disneyland for that fun Pixar Fest event when we headed over to the Emporium in Disneyland park we spotted that lug bag with our favorite Pixar ball the new bag is $65 and features a strap you can assemble any way you'd like to carry the bag it can be a waist bag a shoulder slip or a cross body if you're hoping to visit Pixar Fest be sure to be in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure between April 26th and August 4th 2024 you're going to find entertainment food merchandise all those Incredible characters those new parades lots of cool stuff Vineyard Vines is now open at Disney Springs we heard about the stores opening earlier this year and have been keeping an eye on the construction progress but we can now officially shop the new store is located in the Disney Springs Town Center which is where you can find other popular shopping spots like Sephora anthropology free people and Lululemon if you aren't familiar with the brand it's most recognizable by its whale logo the brand sells clothing and accessories for men women children and pets make sure you add this stop to your list the next time you're at Disney springs for even more Disney and universal theme park news head to the link in the description to sign up for our free newsletter we're going to send you all the newest info every single day and the newsletter is always the first place we send out big breaking news so don't miss out thanks for listening everyone and thanks for watching as always this is AJ for Disney food Vlog and we'll see you real soon

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Published: Sat May 04 2024