In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: we get an inside look at the Roundup Rodeo BBQ, tons of updates on TRON Lightcycle/Run, plus hear from a Disney Imagineer about TRON.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of March 12, 2023.
Disney Springs News
Jaleo at Disney Springs To Host Strawberry Festival: For a limited time, Jaleo at Disney Springs is teaming up with a local farm, Southern Hill Farms, and creating a Strawberry Festival menu. The menu, only available from March 14 to March 26, will feature seven Spanish-style tapas using fresh, locally grown strawberries.
The Edison Set To Host” Whisky and Wonder”: If you enjoy the smooth, bold, and mysterious character of whiskey, then you will want to mark your calendars as The Edison at Disney Springs hosts its “Whiskey & Wonder” event beginning at Noon on April 15.
TRON Lightcycle/Run Updates
Interview With TRON’s Imagineer: Imagineers are beyond excited that guests will soon have the opportunity to be digitized and become a part of the grid and ride lightcycles for Team Blue. Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of Imagineers, the day is almost here. TRON Lightcycle / Run opens to the public on April 4, 2023.
What’s New At Walt Disney World: It’s a big week in Disney news, including the media event previewing the planned opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run on April 4, 2023. But beyond TRON, there is plenty to see and do, including:
New Food Kiosk Near TRON Lightcycle/Run: With the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run on April 4, guests will not only be able to enjoy the thrill of zipping through the grid on a lightcycle at speeds faster than any other Disney ride, but they’ll also get to enjoy some brand-new food items at the TRON Food Kiosk, Energy Bytes.
New TRON Merchandise Released: With every great ride, comes great merchandise! An all-new retail experience is the place to gear up for the Grid with racing-themed apparel, collectible pins, must-have toys, and light-up accessories all inspired by the TRON films and the new attraction. Guests can also purchase and customize their own TRON action figures. Let’s take a look at some of the offerings.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ Updates
LOOK-Roundup Rodeo BBQ Menu: Yeehaw! There’s a new restaurant in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios and we can’t wait to try it all! Grab yourself a napkin, cause your mouth is going to be drooling by the time you’re done looking at these photos from Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ Is Filled With Details and Fun: Who’s ready to rustle up some BBQ with Woody and his friends? Today we got a sneak peek into this newest Disney restaurant, slotted to open to the public on March 23, and we loved it. Disney is doing what Disney does best – pairing amazing theming with delicious food! So, let’s shrink down to toy size and take a look at this new restaurant.
Biggest Disney news this week: Energy Bytes or the look inside Roundup Rodeo BBQ?