In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up, EPCOT has a new must-try snack, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes a new giraffe, plus we take a look at the history of Disney Legend Mary Blair.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of April 6, 2025.
Animal Kingdom Park News
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Towering New Addition: Harambe Wildlife Reserve at Disney’s Animal Kingdom marked the arrival of a precious endangered giraffe calf. Mara, the beloved Masai giraffe, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Tucker! This long-awaited arrival marks the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World Resort since 2021.
EPCOT News
EPCOT’s Latest Snack Is A Garlic-Butter BBQ Dream: A new flavor-packed snack has made its way to EPCOT’s World Showcase, offering guests a bold twist on a classic treat. Visitors can now grab Garlic Butter and Barbecue Rub Pretzel Nuggets from Block & Hans, a well-known snack stop in the American Adventure pavilion.
Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney Shares New Art of Headlining Villains for ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’ Show: Disney has shared a new look at the main villains of the new Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer. The announcement came as a post on the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Instagram account.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina Replacing Shula’s at Walt Disney World Dolphin This Summer: James Beard Award winner and founder of the Mina Group, Chef Michael Mina is known for elevating the classic American steakhouse. The menu at the new Bourbon Steak location will focus on high-end cuts of beef and seafood prepared using modern techniques.
First Look at Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation:The resort continues its multi-year transformation in a way that aims to preserve its timeless character while incorporating new design touches that elevate the guest experience. This renovation focuses on the Grand Floridian’s main lobby, a space known for its opulence and serene ambiance.
Disney History
The Glorious Symphony of Science: Unveiling the Magic Behind the Mouse: The very essence of Disney, from its animated masterpieces to its immersive theme parks, is built upon a foundation of scientific principles.
This Disney Artist Changed Animation Forever—Now Her Boldest Work Returns: Starting May 22, 2025, the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will unveil a reimagined exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of Disney’s most innovative creatives—Mary Blair.
Biggest Disney news this week: EPCOT’s new pretzel nuggets or Tucker the giraffe?