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Today is a BIG day for fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Gideon’s Bakehouse is celebrating its 5th anniversary today (January 16th), and it’s a special type of celebration. Gideon’s was giving out free gifts this morning for the anniversary, but the bigger gift has to be the huge news they just dropped!
A huge shake-up is happening in the world of Lucasfilm, aka the studio in charge of all things Star Wars.
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With a huge movie on the way (The Mandalorian and Grogu), as well as plans for more seasons of shows like Ahsoka, it’s long been rumored that Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy would soon step down. Well, that has now been confirmed by Deadline, and Kennedy’s replacements will actually be two people, Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.
Is there seriously any better way to end your day at Magic Kingdom than hearing “Reach out and find your happily ever afterrrr!”
Happily Ever After
Magic Kingdom’s popular fireworks show, Happily Ever After, is a must-see on all visits to Magic Kingdom. If you have a Disney World vacation coming up, you’re going to want to be aware of changes coming to the fireworks showtimes!
Another new permit was just filed for work to be done in Magic Kingdom! We are always on the lookout for Disney news, and it seems that even more work is planned for the area near the Haunted Mansion.
A new permit was filed in Magic Kingdom!
While Magic Kingdom is home to LOTS of construction walls right now for Piston Peak National Park and the refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, we were still intrigued by this new permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering.
We would like to think of ourselves as cookie connoisseurs. We love cookies, and we know all the good spots in Disney World to get great cookies.
Gideon’s Bakehouse!
It’s no secret that one of our longtime favorite cookie spots is Gideon’s Bakehouse, which continues to surprise us with its unique cookie flavors and offerings (granted, the cake slices AND cold brew are great here, too). Well, if you love Gideon’s Bakehouse as much as we do…we have to tell you about a free gift the shop is giving away tomorrow, January 16th.
If you need a drink in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? You have a few choices. You can always grab a Cold Brew Black Caf at Docking Bay 7, but if you want to have a drink in a real hive of scum and villainy, there’s Oga’s Cantina.
DJ R-3X in Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland
Well, things at Oga’s Cantina has been changing in Disneyland. First, Oga’s got rid of advance reservations and now only has walk-up availability (meaning you might have to stand in line to get inside). But this popular bar is going to be closing soon, and although we originally thought the closure was only going to be for about five days, it looks like it might be closed longer than that.
On January 14th, Disney announced that BIG changes are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Disney is expanding the timeline for Galaxy’s Edge to include more Star Wars eras, unlocking the timeline in the biggest way yet. Changes include new characters, updated stores and merchandise, and updated music. The changes will be coming to Disneyland starting April 29th.
Galaxy’s Edge
The timeline is being rolled back several decades to include characters and storylines from The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka. New characters, including Darth Vader, Leia Organa, and Han Solo, will be coming to Galaxy’s Edge. The music will be getting updated to include scores from the iconic composer John Williams. Multiple stores will also be updated. First Order Cargo will become Black Spire Surplus. Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will display a different array of one-of-a-kind items from its past, changing with the times. An earlier generation of the Mubo family will now be operating Droid Depot, and you might even spot Luke Skywalker meeting with Savi in his search for information on lightsabers and the Force at Savi’s Workshop.
It is almost time for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We are just ONE day away from the first EPCOT festival of 2026, and if you can’t tell, we are very excited! This colorful festival celebrates the arts, and while it is short, it is mighty. The festival runs from January 16th through February 23rd, so start making your plans if you haven’t already.
It’s almost time for the Festival of the Arts!
The Festival of the Arts celebrates three artistic disciplines: the culinary, visual, and performing arts. Admission to the festival is included with park admission, but food, merchandise, and select activities cost extra. Throughout the festival, you will be able to grab artistic bites from Food Studios, admire work from a variety of artists, hunt for chalk characters, sing along to Broadway performers, and so much more!
SURPRISE! The Disney Adventure has made its way to Port Canaveral, Florida!
©Disney || Marvel Landing concept art for the Disney Adventure
While the ship will officially start sailing out of Singapore, the Disney Cruise Line brought its newest ship to Port Canaveral to show it off, and we were lucky enough to get a first look! Disney says the Adventure will “be packed with immersive experiences and entertainment featuring beloved characters where families can create memories to last a lifetime… without ever leaving the ship!” Let’s take a look at this brand-new ship!
While the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival may be what comes to mind when you think of Food & Wine in Disney World, there is also another Food & Wine event that happens in Disney World! The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will be returning in 2026 for its 17th year!
2025 Food and Wine Classic
The annual event is two days of gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world. In addition to the delicious food and drinks, the event also features live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks.
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