Disney Parks Podcast Show #871- Disney New For The Week Of May 19, 2025

In today’s show, we have news about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates, California Grill Cast Members Celebrate 30 Years  and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.

Key Takeaways from this week’s show:

• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom from August 15–October 31, 2025, with trick-or-treating, themed shows, characters, and early entry starting at 4 PM.

• Event highlights include Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, fireworks hosted by Jack Skellington, and a Zombies 4-inspired dance party.

• Tickets go on sale May 15 for select hotel guests and May 22 for the general public, with discounts for Annual Passholders and DVC Members.

• California Grill celebrates 30 years of fine dining at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, spotlighting longtime cast members and their legacy of guest relationships.

• EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs from August 28–November 22, 2025, with 35+ food marketplaces, a cheese trail, scavenger hunt, live concerts, and themed boat ride additions.

• The Beak and Barrel, a pirate-themed tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, will feature animatronic bird Rummy, magical decor, and themed dining spaces.

• Hollywood Gardens Restaurant opens at Disneyland Paris offering American fare in a redesigned World Premiere area, soon to become Disney Adventure World.

• New Disney resort planned in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island will be Disney’s first Middle Eastern park, blending local culture with immersive, tech-enhanced experiences.

• Fort Wilderness bus routes are changing due to construction; Orange and Purple routes are now combined, possibly increasing travel times within the resort.

• Toy Story Midway Mania gets 70th Anniversary upgrades with high-point targets (up to 7,000 points), available from May 16, 2025, through summer 2026.

• The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure is likely joining Lightning Lane when it opens May 27, giving guests an option to skip lines via Multi Pass.

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