Disney Parks Podcast Show #865- Disney News For The Week Of April 07, 2025

In today’s show, news about New Airport Luggage Transfer Service Piloting at Select Disney Resorts, New Show, Character and More Entertainment Coming to Disneyland Resort This Spring, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.

Key Takeaways from this week’s show:

1. Downtown Disney Expansion:

   • Lululemon will open a store offering athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories in the former ESPN Zone.

   • Nectar Life will bring vegan, plant-based bath products, launching with a pop-up store this spring.

   • Bopo Go! will open a boba tea café inspired by Asian convenience stores, offering bubble teas and snacks.

   • Two new restaurants by Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori:

     • Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon (steakhouse).

     • Pearl’s Roadside BBQ (North Carolina-style barbecue).

2. New Airport Service:

   • Starting April 3, Disney Resort guests can drop off luggage at Orlando International Airport for direct delivery to Southwest Airlines.

   • Available at select Disney Resorts for guests with flights departing after 1 p.m.

3. Water Park News (Walt Disney World):

   • Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks will open May 21–September 7.

   • H2O Glow After Hours returns at Typhoon Lagoon, with tickets available.

4. New Entertainment at Disneyland:

   • New show: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! from May 16.

   • Meet-and-greet with Rex from Toy Story on June 1.

   • Returning events: Pixar Pals Playtime Party and Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast from May 23.

5. New Treats at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (April 4):

   • New ice cream and dessert offerings like sundaes, shakes, and cake bars.

6. Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic (Nov 14–15, 2025):

   • Unlimited tastings from 23 restaurants, live music, and celebrity chef appearances.

7. D23 Event – A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary Tour:

   • Themed events and screenings of A Goofy Movie from May 3–August 28, 2025, in over 20 U.S. cities.

8. Monsters, Inc. Land Construction Delay:

   • The construction of a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been delayed, though it is still expected to move forward soon.

A lot of exciting new offerings and events across Disney locations!

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