DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: New Monsters Land Details; Passholder Discount; Disney Cruise Changes Alcohol & Door Decoration Policies; New California Grill Menu; America 250 Celebration Details & More
Attention all Swifties, this is not a drill. Yes, the Toy Story 5 soundtrack will include a new original song from Taylor Swift. Is slightly less exciting (if you’re a Swiftie) but no less important Disney news from this week, new details have emerged on the new Monsters Inc land currently under construction at Hollywood Studios. Also, Disney’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday is expanding, and Disney Cruise Line has made some important policy changes regarding decorating stateroom doors and bringing alcohol on board. California Grill is getting a menu refresh, and there are several more important updates including a shopping discount for passholders. All this and more in this week’s news roundup.
1 – New Details on Monsters Inc. Land Emerge
As construction continues at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World to transform the former Muppets Courtyard into Monsters Inc. Land, new details continue to be released. Disney has released more details including more information on the theme and backstory of the new land and attractions.
2 – Disney’s America 250 Celebration Expands
Disney is making the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America a big part of their summer plans. The celebration is expanding, and Disney has released new details of additional offerings.
3 – California Grill Gets New Menu Items
California Grill, located at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offers more than just great views. This bucket list, fan favorite is one of Disney World’s best signature dining experiences. The California Grill is rolling out new menu items that look absolutely delicious.
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4 – Bluey’s Wide World No Longer Using Virtual Queue
Bluey’s Wide World at Animal Kingdom is no longer using a virtual queue. Guests can join the standby queue to enjoy the experience.
5 – Passholder Discount Live at DisneyStore.com
During V.I.Passholder Day, passholders can save 20% online at DisneyStore.com. Make sure your annual pass is linked to your MyDisney account (which it almost certainly is) and then log into DisneyStore.com using the same email address as you use for MyDisney. Use the discount code WDW20 when checking out.
6 – Disney Cruise Line Makes Changes to Policies for Alcohol, Room Decorations & Camera Gear
Disney Cruise Line has rolled out some important policy changes that guest should be aware of before their next voyage. The updated policies affect bringing alcohol onboard, what camera gear is and isn’t allowed, and regulations on decorating staterooms and stateroom doors.
7 – Ghirardelli Announces Extensive Refurbishment and New Temporary Location
Ghirardelli (one of our favorite Disney Springs treats) has announced a lengthy refurbishment of their Disney Springs location will begin later this summer and continue through the Spring of 2027. A temporary location will be open during the refurbishment in the former Sprinkles building in the Town Center area.
8 – Toy Story 5 Will Feature New Original Song by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift will be contributing an original song to the soundtrack of Toy Story 5, opening June 19, 2026. We can’t wait for to hear the new song and for the return of Woody and the gang!
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