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Just Announced: 2025 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup

Don’t let Florida’s recent brush with snow fool you, the springtime splendor of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just weeks away – and that means the return of the Garden Rocks Concert Series!

From March 5 to June 2, 2025, internationally recognized artists as well as local bands will take the stage at America Gardens Theatre, rounding out a day full of fresh flavors, dazzling blooms, and the coolest character-themed topiaries.

Here’s a look at this year’s rockin’ lineup:

March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50thAnniversary Celebration
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – TBD
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)

Beginning January 29, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. 

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Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide 2025

Can you taste the flavor tonight? The talented culinary teams have been working on delicious dishes to celebrate Valentine’s Day at both Walt Disney Worldand Disneyland Resort. While this holiday may be on Feb. 14, some of these lovely libations and bites are available now, giving plenty of time for your taste buds to fall in love with these delights. 

This year, guests can feast their eyes – and stomach – upon these items. With new items that are (almost) too adorable to eat, like the Carl and Ellie Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie, to returning favorites, like the Raspberry Macaron Heart from various resorts at Walt Disney Word and the Strawberry Cheesecake Minnie Caramel Apple from the brand-new Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, guests won’t want to miss anything.

I think it’s time we get to it, don’t you? I am pleased to present this year’s Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day at Disney Parks!

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BREAKING: MuppetVision 3D has a Closing date

January 24, 2025

There are a lot of new adventures planned at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – from monsters and mermaids to villains and more. There’s huge excitement around the new Monsters, Inc-themed land and more details were shared today about timelines for that area of the park. 

Construction on the land is ready to begin and progress walls begin installation in the area before the end of March. This means that Cast at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano will serve their final Guests on May 10.

As for Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo, Guests will have some additional time to enjoy these areas as we kick-off a glorious 5-month finale before these areas have their final curtain call on June 7.

It’s no secret that the Muppets have a special place in our hearts and we are exploring ways to preserve the Muppet*Vision 3D film and other parts of the experience for generations to come. And don’t forget! Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends are soon headed just across the park to their new home on Sunset Boulevard. More to come about that timeline. 

Stay tuned for more details in the future.

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BREAKING: Lightning Lane Premier Pass Pilot Expands to all Guests to Walt Disney World

Beginning Jan. 21, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all guests. 

The booking window will be consistent with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, allowing Guests to purchase this option in advance of their visit. Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes for days they have valid theme park admission starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time on their first day of eligibility. 

Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotels can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days). This early-planning benefit is available to registered guests staying at:

  • Disney Resort hotels
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel  
  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel  
  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve  
  • Shades of Green Resort 

Guests not staying in a Disney Resort hotel can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes 3 days in advance. See additional details below, which vary based on admission type:  

  • Guests with date-based theme park tickets (which require the Guest to choose a start date at the time of purchase) can purchase 3 days before the first day of their ticket, for the total number of valid admission days on their ticket.  
  • Guests with other ticket types can purchase 3 days before their park visit.  
  • Annual Passholders can purchase 3 days before their park visit.  

This is the only update to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at this time, and the pass continues to be offered in very limited quantities. Guests looking for additional details can visit DisneyWorld.com/LightningLanePremierPass.

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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide 2025

Artists and foodies alike, get your palates ready because the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is nearly here! From Jan. 17 to Feb. 24, 2025, EPCOT will be filled with all types of art, from visual, musical, and, of course, culinary, to dazzle your eyes and stomach.

This year, the culinary teams have rolled up their sleeves and masterfully put together some culinary creations that are as beautiful as they are delicious. With nearly 20 Food Studios, there’s a rainbow of flavors and ingredients guests won’t want to miss. 

As guests paint their taste buds with flavor, they should be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll filled with beautiful works of culinary art. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to redeem a special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy. To see all the tasty bites included in this year’s food stroll, look for the menu items designated with a * below.

If guests are looking for a convenient way to pay as they snack, they can try the festival-themed Disney Gift Cards. They simply load it and wear it on their wrist for quick and easy scanning when they purchase all their festival favorites.

And everyone’s favorite imagination enthusiast is back in bucket form with a new iteration of the Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn. Guests can pick up one of these new novelties and even get some Figment-inspired bites and sips over at Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey.

Without further ado, we present this year’s Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Bon appétit!

2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Menus

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New Walt Disney World Offers Now On-Sale for Summer 2025

There is nothing like a visit to Walt Disney World.

Guests can now book new offers for Summer 2025 visits to the Walt Disney World Resort! The following offers are now bookable:

Savor a Delicious Deal This Summer!

Enjoy a FREE dining plan when guests purchase a non-discounted minimum 3-night, 3-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.

Save Up to 30% On Rooms At Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer

Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer this summer. Plus, enjoy other savings for shorter stays.

Florida Residents: Book Early – by Feb. 24, 2025 – and Save Up to 35% on Disney Resorts Collection Rooms This Summer

Florida residents can stay in the magic and save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer.

If you are interested in more details and how to book these offers, please reach out to any of our Travel Agents at Wish Upon a Star with Us.

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BREAKING: Free Dining Plan and More Offers Coming in 2025

There is nothing like a visit to Walt Disney World.

Available for booking beginning Jan. 2, Guests can get a free dining plan with the purchase of select Walt Disney World vacation packages, for travel dates starting just in time for the summer!

Stay tuned to WDW Daily News for all the details on January 2 and how to book with any of our Travel Agents at Wish Upon a Star with Us.

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Photos: Disney Store Dublin, Ireland

Take a look at some photos from the Disney Store in Dublin, Ireland during Christmas. They have most of the standard Disney store toys and plushies but we thought the ornaments and decorations were very festive.

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New Artful Experiences at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Guests can pick up their paintbrush, prepare their palates, and put on their dancing shoes because the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is just around the corner!

From January 17-February 24, this uniquely-Disney art festival paints the town with displays of culinary, performing and visual arts that will inspire the inner artist in all of us.

To prime the canvas, here are some new artful experiences that will debut with the 2025 Festival of the Arts!

Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway

At CommuniCore Hall, guests can experience the magic of Broadway both on and off the stage in this walkthrough exhibit celebrating three decades of Disney on Broadway. Discover costumes and props from fan favorite stage musicals, then venture behind-the-scenes to see how the classic animated films “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” were reimagined for the Broadway stage.

The only ticket guests will need to see these iconic props and costumes is their ticket to EPCOT!

Opening Bites Food Studio

Just outside at CommuniCore Plaza, guests can enjoy food! Glorious food! This menu is all about paying homage to the foods and drinks immortalized onstage. Guests should keep an eye out for the Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide coming soon for more decadent details about Food Studios around the park.

New Artful Photo Op

With the Artful Photo Ops, families can step into the canvas and strike a pose. Along with returning favorites like Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-August Renoir and Edvard Munch’s The Scream, there is a new Artful Photo Op inviting guests to voyage alongside our favorite seafarer featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana.”

Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Earlier, we revealed the star-studded lineup for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. While we’re excited for literally every performer coming to this incredible concert series, we are especially thrilled to see the three newcomers to the America Gardens Theatre stage.

Guests may know Jelani Remy from his role as Simba from “The Lion King.” Rodney Ingram performed the title role of “Aladdin” on Broadway and originated the role in the Mexico City production, and John Riddle originated the role of Hans in “Frozen.” Cue the applause!

This concert series is an amazing way to see a slice of Broadway talent right here in Central Florida!

We hope guests will join us in singing, dancing and dining their way through all the EPCOT Festival of the Arts has to offer. C’mon, friends, we’ll go and paint the park from Jan. 17-Feb. 24!

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‘Bluey’ Coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line Beginning in 2025

December 19, 2024

“Bluey”, the beloved Emmy®-winning animated series that has captured hearts worldwide, will join Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on land and Disney Cruise Line at sea!

Beginning in January 2025 onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, families can interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like never before. From special meet-and-greets to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, families in the region can embark on a magical holiday with their favorite blue heeler.

The producers of “Bluey,” the multiple Emmy Award-winning Ludo Studio, are working closely alongside BBC Studios and Disney on a number of special activations for fans to enjoy. Details about how guests can meet Bluey and her family at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be shared in the months ahead.

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