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Your Weekly Disneyland Resort Update

🚀 Biggest Story

The Mandalorian & Grogu Are Coming to Smugglers Run

A major update is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that will completely change how missions play out inside the attraction.

Beginning May 22, 2026, a new storyline featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu will debut.

What’s New

For the first time, guests piloting the Falcon will help determine where the mission goes.

Possible locations include:

• Bespin

• The wreckage of the second Death Star near Endor

• Coruscant

The New Story

In this new adventure:

• Hondo Ohnaka hears about a deal happening on Tatooine

• Former Imperial officers are working with pirates

• A bounty is placed on capturing them

Guests team up with Din Djarin and Grogu to chase the criminals across the galaxy.

New Gameplay Element

Engineers on the Falcon will now be able to interact with Grogu during the mission, adding a fun surprise element during the ride.

Why This Matters

Smugglers Run has always been unique because guests control the ship.
Adding multiple destinations and storylines makes the attraction much more re-rideable.

Expect long lines when this launches.

🍷 Disney California Adventure

Food & Wine Festival Is in Full Swing

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun and is already drawing big crowds.

The festival runs March 6 through April 27 and features tasting booths across the park celebrating California cuisine.

Standout Festival Bites This Week

Some of the dishes getting the most attention from guests include:

Ramen Mac & Cheese

A creative fusion dish featuring:

• Creamy macaroni and cheese

• Furikake seasoning

• Fish cakes

• Chili crunch

Carbonara Pizzetta

A small flatbread topped with:

• Creamy white sauce

• Applewood smoked bacon

• Black pepper drizzle

Tajín Habanero Wings

Crispy wings tossed in a spicy chili-lime Tajín sauce.

🍹 Festival Drinks Getting Buzz

Two drinks guests are talking about this week:

Cherry Cola Cold Brew

A layered drink combining:

• Cold brew coffee

• Vanilla cream

• Cherry syrup

• Cherry cola cold foam

Strawberry Guava Lemonade

A refreshing blend of:

• Lemonade

• Strawberry purée

• Guava syrup

• Vanilla cream topping

These drinks are becoming popular midday refreshers when the park heats up.

🎟 Festival Tip

Sip & Savor Pass Strategy

Many visitors are using the Sip & Savor Pass to sample festival food.

Pricing:

• 4 items — about $34

• 8 items — about $64

Magic Key holders receive a $5 discount on the 8-item pass.

Pro Tip

Use the pass on the higher-priced items like meat dishes or specialty drinks to get the most value.

🎢 Attraction Updates Around the Resort

Several rides are currently down for seasonal refurbishments.

Disneyland Park

Current closures include:

• Jungle Cruise

• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin (closing March 30)

• Disneyland Monorail (closing March 30)

These refurbishments are part of Disney’s normal ride maintenance schedule.

Disney California Adventure

Temporary closures include:

• Golden Zephyr (March 9–17)

• Toy Story Midway Mania (scheduled closure beginning April 6)

These rides are expected to reopen later this spring.

🏗 Downtown Disney

Porto’s Bakery Construction Continues

Construction continues at the future home of Porto’s Bakery & Café, one of the most anticipated additions to Downtown Disney.

The bakery will take over the former La Brea Bakery location near the park entrances.

What Guests Are Seeing

• Construction walls around the site

• Walkway reroutes near the entrance area

• Ongoing demolition and preparation work

When Porto’s opens, it’s expected to become one of the busiest dining locations in the district.

🎭 Continuing Story

Bluey Stage Show Opening Soon

(Quick update from last week)

Construction is progressing on the upcoming stage show:

“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!”

Opening: March 22, 2026

The show will take place at Fantasyland Theatre and bring the beloved animated series to life in a live performance.

This will likely become a major draw for families visiting Disneyland this spring.

📊 Park Strategy This Week

Crowds are slowly increasing as the spring season ramps up.

Crowd Trends

• Food & Wine Festival is driving more traffic to DCA

• Weekend crowds are growing steadily

Ride Wait Patterns

• Radiator Springs Racers continues to post the longest waits

• Midway Mania peaks around midday

Smart Strategy

Morning → Start in Disneyland
Afternoon → Hop to DCA for festival booths

This approach avoids peak ride lines and lets you enjoy food tastings later in the day.

🎯 The Bottom Line

This week at the Disneyland Resort is about new flavors and future changes.

Highlights include:

• A major Star Wars ride update coming to Smugglers Run

• The return of the Food & Wine Festival at DCA

• Continued construction preparing for Porto’s Bakery

• The upcoming Bluey stage show opening later this month

Spring is ramping up — and the parks are getting busier.

Thanks for riding along with me on this magical issue of Zenfinity Disney!
I love sharing the parks with you — the food, the fun, the chaos, the sparkle, and all the little surprises that make Disneyland and DCA feel like home.

Until the next adventure…

✨ Keep your ears up, your snacks ready, and your magic glowing —
Zenfinity Disney

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