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Disneyland Shares 360 Video of Chess Room in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue

The Disneyland Resort shared a new 360 video today that gives guests a look around the chess room inside the queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Smugglers Run opens May 31st in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, then August 29th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Take a look around and let us know what Disneyland Shares 360 Video of Chess Room in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue

Play Disney Parks App Launches New Experiences Themed to Splash Mountain & Kidcot Fun Stops

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy two new experiences while waiting in line for Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park and as they visit the Kidcot Fun Stops at World Showcase in Epcot. These two new Play Disney Parks app experiences are both presented by Ziploc. The Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Day: “Guests will find their Play Disney Parks App Launches New Experiences Themed to Splash Mountain & Kidcot Fun Stops

Bob Iger Shows Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams Upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Over the weekend, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger tweeted three photos as he took a look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a handful of his famous friends – Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, directors J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, and Galaxy’s Edge creator, Scott Trowbridge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is not set to open until May 31 at Bob Iger Shows Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams Upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Disney Parks Introduces Limited-Release Designer Collection Mouse Ears

Beginning May 24, guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort can purchase brand new, limited-release Mickey Mouse ear hats and Minnie Mouse ear headbands that were designed by renowned celebrities, designers, and artists. The collection includes elements of each collaborator like seatbelts from HARVEYS to iconic silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. These designs Disney Parks Introduces Limited-Release Designer Collection Mouse Ears

Disney Shares a Closer Look at the Food and Menus for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

With opening day at Disneyland Park just a few weeks away, Disney is sharing more information and menus for the galactic food experiences coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. According to legend, the planet of Batuu has a “deep history of ‘farm to table’ style whole foods with cooking traditions passed down generation to generation, Disney Shares a Closer Look at the Food and Menus for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Jaleo in Disney Springs to Host Their First Mother’s Day Brunch

If you’re at Walt Disney World this weekend and looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day Brunch, reservations are still available at Jaleo at Disney Springs. The popular new restaurant will be hosting their first Mother’s Day Brunch, complete with brunch tapas and sangria. Menu items include: Heuvos Estrellados [$9.00]: Traditional mix of fried potatoes and Jaleo in Disney Springs to Host Their First Mother’s Day Brunch

Disney California Adventure Confirms Summer Open for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

Disney California Adventure has confirmed that the previously announced attraction, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, is expected to open this summer on Pixar Pier. The family-friendly attraction (which was Flik’s Flyers in another life) will invite guests to step aboard one of eight Memory Makers for a “sense-ational spin.” Here’s a look at more of the Disney California Adventure Confirms Summer Open for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind