Things are almost ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, it feels like the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more

Each week, it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news.

It’s been a busy week for the Orlando theme parks! From new snacks on the horizon to sneak peeks into major changes, Disney kept us fed this week. Let’s start with some snacking in Hollywood Studios.

NEW Star Wars Snacks!

We love the phrase May the Force be with you, but next month, we’re switching it to May the 4th! Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars fans have some tasty treats to look out for. Starting on May 1st, you can find Pink Milk…

…Kerkoiden Blue Cake…

…Batuu Bites (starting on May 4th)…

…Ettel Nuts, and more!

You can also find more exclusive snacks, drinks, and merchandise, all debuting for the annual celebration. There’s even going to be some limited-time snacks over in Disney Springs if you aren’t going to be in the theme park. Disneyland is also adding several exclusive snacks, so you can have galactic fun on both coasts.

FULL LIST of New Snacks Just Announced for Disney World

Muppet Coaster Queue Sneak Peek

Hollywood Studios really is that girl this week! Disney gave us a sneak peek inside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets, and we honestly freaked out. Over on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel, Disney took us inside the ride that is currently being rethemed during the big Muppet takeover.

Inside the queue, Imagineer Ben Conway showed us tons of details all related to the Great Gonzo. The queue includes a big box of “The Great Gonzo Weird Stuff,” which looks very familiar.

They also showed off a Gonzo statue in the queue from the original The Muppet Movie. We LOVE that.

This behind-the-scenes look was very Gonzo-focused, which makes us even more excited about what other Easter Eggs the queue will hold. Disney recently shared tons of new information about the ride, the songs, and more. The coaster opens on May 26th, 2026, so we’re getting veryyyy excited.

We Just Got a FIRST Look at the NEW Muppets Ride Queue in Disney World, And We’re FREAKING OUT

Disney’s New Hotel Opening Timeline

Finally, we got some NEW information about Disney’s upcoming hotel, Lakeshore Lodge. Disney finally confirmed that this resort will open in Summer 2027! Disney had previously confirmed it would open next year, but we didn’t know WHEN next year. We still don’t have an official date at the time of writing.

Disney also shared new concept art (which you can see above) to give us a more detailed look at the property. We spot the bus stop there in the bottom right corner! Disney has previously shared that this hotel will be inspired by nature and nature’s influence on Disney artists. Previously released concept art includes characters like Bambi, Flower, and Thumper.

Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art ©Disney

We’ve been keeping up with the development of this hotel since it was originally announced as a different hotel called Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge Resort in 2019. This opening timeline is a huge deal! They also gave us a sneak peek inside the resort as it currently stands, which was SUPER cool.

©Disney

Sure, there’s a lot of work to be done, but we love getting to see the hotel as it develops.

We Just Got a FIRST LOOK Inside Disney World’s NEW Hotel

Woof! Did you get all of that? It was a busy week (just like any other), and we are so excited for what’s ahead. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.

Disney Has Been Real Quiet About This Magic Kingdom Change

 

Which news are you the most excited about? Tell us in the comments!