March is finally underway (my birthday month!) and we’re back with another roundup of Disney theme park news. This week was marked by the start of a springtime festival at Walt Disney World, which in my mind means the unofficial end of winter. We may still be a couple of weeks away from the actual start of spring, but I’m personally ready to put my winter jacket away.
We also learned a lot of exciting details from Disneyland Resort this week as it gears up for a busy 2025. The spring and summer calendars are looking pretty busy at the parks, and I wouldn’t want it any other way! Let’s catch up now on the latest Disney theme park news with stories from both coasts.
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Begins at Disney World
The big happening this week at Walt Disney World was the start of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. It officially began on March 5 and will continue daily through June 2.
The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival features Outdoor Kitchens with dozens of new menu items to try along with returning favorites. The festival is perhaps known best among Disney fans for the colorful floral displays and topiaries that decorate EPCOT, bringing a true spring vibe to the park.
If you’re visiting Disney World between now and June 2, I highly recommend you spend some time enjoying the Flower and Garden Festival. And be sure to catch the Garden Rocks Concert Series if there’s a show the evening of your visit!
READ MORE: ULTIMATE EPCOT FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL GUIDE
New Details Revealed For Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration starts in just 70 days, and this week we learned some new details about the limited-time offerings coming to the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney released new concept art featuring some of the decor guests can spot around the parks.
We also learned more about The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade, which will make its way through Disneyland during the daytime! This cavalcade will even include Duffy and ShellieMae!
Guests can also keep their eyes peeled for a temporary overlay at Toy Story Mania at Disney California Adventure.
Disney also released the first images of some of the merchandise that will be available for purchase during the 70th anniversary celebration!
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration starts on May 16 and continues for over a year, concluding in the summer of 2026. Keep an eye on this space as we lead up to the start of the festivities!
READ MORE: DISNEYLAND’S EPIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STARTS THIS MAY
Disneyland Announces New Summer Discount Ticket Offer
If you’re considering making the trip out to Disneyland Resort this summer to celebrate the 70th anniversary, there is a new ticket deal you’ll want to take note of.
For a limited time, guests can visit the Disneyland Resort for as low as $100 per day with a 4-day, 1-park per day ticket, or as low as $120 per day with a 3-day, 1-park per day ticket, valid May 16 through August 14, 2025.
READ MORE: NEW WAYS TO PLAN A DISNEYLAND RESROT VACATION IN 2025
Disneyland To Add ‘Coco’ Characters To “it’s a small world”
Recently, we learned that “it’s a small world” at Disneyland will undergo some minor but meaningful changes. In honor of the park’s 70th anniversary, Disneyland is adding a new verse from the iconic namesake song into the attraction. The verse was penned by songwriter Richard Sherman before his passing.
But that’s not all! We learned this week that Dante and Miguel from Pixar’s Coco will be added to “it’s a small world.” They can be spotted on the ride when it reopens from its temporary closure on April 25.
A short film about the new verse being added to “it’s a small world,” called “The Last Verse” will play at Main Street Cinema starting on May 16 as part of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration.
READ MORE: START PLANNING YOU 2025 DISNEYLAND VACATION TODAY!
Foodie Guide Released For Star Wars Season of the Force at Disneyland
Leading up to the start of the 70th anniversary celebration at Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth is in the middle of a busy festival season that includes numerous Disneyland After Dark events (90s Nite took place this week!). Starting on March 28, Disneyland will bring back Star Wars Season of the Force, a limited-time celebration of all things Star Wars. The festival will run through May 11.
This week, Disney released a Foodie Guide in anticipation of Season of the Force. Returning favorites like blue and red “Lightsaber” churros will be back in Disneyland Park, along with numerous new menu items.
