A new Romeo McGrowl meet and greet character has arrived at the Magic Kingdom, Tumbleweed got a paint job at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and we’ve got a full guide to using the new entry gates at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 5, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
EPCOT Farmers Feast has debuted its third menu for the 2025 International Flower & Garden Festival, featuring Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Beef Strip Loin, and Peach Cobbler.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The new theming added above the broken Keystone Clothiers doorway has received additional painting, and work on the entrance appears to be nearing completion.
Among the special “Star Wars” food and beverage items available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th is the Mossberry Biscuit.
New Merchandise
A new Mace Windu plush is available at the Toydarian Toymaker stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
New Merchandise
This month marks 20 years of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” and Disney Parks has a special collection of merchandise honoring the flick.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
All references to the Mark Twain riverboat have been removed from the Disneyland Paris website, indicating that there is no intention to fix the abandoned boat.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line shared a sneak peek at the textiles Imagineers are creating for Cafe Megara on the Disney Destiny.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
When visiting Place Cachée in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, guests can dine at the quick-service Cafe L’air de la Sirène.
Though you can’t meet characters like Harry Potter or Dumbledore in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, guests may encounter exchange students, musicians, magical creatures, talking portraits, and Cosme Acajor herself.
Entertainment and Media
Stocks are falling for U.S. film studios — including The Walt Disney Company and Comcast, owner of Universal Pictures — after President Trump announced his intention to implement 100% tariffs on movies produced outside of the U.S.
WDW News Today
Star Wars Day Takes Over Disney Parks, Disneyland Going Bananas!
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