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Roundup Rodeo BBQ Toy-Sized Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Andy’s backyard welcomes more toys at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A unique collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney World Food & Beverage, this one-of-a-kind dining experience is the first “Toy Story” table service restaurant in the world.

(Kent Phillips, Photographer)

Like all of Toy Story Land, Roundup Rodeo brings to life the stories, characters and heart from the award- winning Disney Pixar “Toy Story” films. It is a place where guests shrink to the size of toys and feel like they have stepped into a clever, whimsical world filled with beloved toys.

Welcome to the Rodeo!
Andy has created a new rodeo arena for all of his favorite toys, featuring game pieces and iconic “Toy Story” characters, stickers and more. Imagineers worked closely with Disney Pixar Animation Studios to bring the space to life, developing unique designs and artwork that can only be found in the restaurant. “We are thrilled to work with our partners at Disney Pixar Animation Studios to create this unforgettable dining experience that blends great food, storytelling and whimsy,” said Ben van Beusekom, senior artisan specialist, Walt Disney Imagineering. “A visit to this special place is a must for Toy Story fans who have come to love Andy and his toys as much as we do.”

(Kent Phillips, Photographer)

When guests step into Roundup Rodeo BBQ, they become Andy’s honorary toys. Arriving in the dining room, they enter a scene depicting a toy rodeo in full swing and come face-to-face with life-size figures. Jessie and Trixie take the reins in the first dining space, while Bo Peep and her sheep command center stage in the second.

Absorbed in the action, guests are fully immersed in Andy’s imagination – and the world he has created. Continue reading →

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Enter the Grid as TRON Lightcycle / Run Opens to the public at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World in Florida is known for its thrilling rides and immersive experiences, and the latest addition to its lineup is no exception. The new Tron ride, officially called TRON Lightcycle / Run, has been eagerly anticipated by Disney fans since it was announced in 2017. Now, the ride located at the Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland is opening to the public on 4th April 2023 and is already generating buzz as one of the most exciting attractions in the park.

TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, opening April 4, 2023. (DISNEY)

TRON Lightcycle / Run is based on the popular Tron franchise, which began as a 1982 science-fiction film and has since expanded into multiple movies, television shows, and video games. The ride takes guests on a high-speed journey through the digital world of Tron, where they ride on lightcycles, the iconic motorcycles featured in the franchise.

The new attraction, located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, is the fastest coaster attraction in a Disney theme park, alongside its sister coaster at Shanghai Disneyland. It masterfully blends coaster thrills with speed, visual effects, music and a one-of-a-kind ride system to create an experience like no other.

The ride’s exterior is impressive on its own, featuring a sleek, futuristic design that stands out in Disney’s Tomorrowland area. Inside, guests are greeted with a massive, illuminated Tron grid and a queue that immerses them in the world of Tron. Guests walk through a series of interactive displays that give them a taste of what’s to come, from the glowing lightcycles on display to the digital screens showing glimpses of the ride’s exhilarating twists and turns. Continue reading →

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns

SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns February 3 as Orlando’s Largest Theme Park Food Festival Featuring All-New Food and Incredible Headline Concerts 
 
 
SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival will feature more than 200 delicious food and drink offerings inspired by cultures around the world
 
  • 27 festival marketplaces scattered throughout the park, including the ALL-NEW Caribbean Moonshine Tasting booth
  • 28 Live concerts at Bayside Stadium- FREE with park admission
  • Seven Seas Food Festival runs Thursdays – Sunday from February 3 – May 7 
SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2023 with the return of the popular Seven Seas Food Festival, and it’s bringing ALL-NEW flavours to the theme park. Orlando’s largest theme park food festival runs from February 3 – May 7, and guests will get to taste flavours from around the world while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations. Foodies and families alike will find more than 200 food and drink offerings inspired by cultures from around the world at international marketplaces scattered throughout the park. These marketplaces showcase foods from Italy, Ireland, Brazil, Germany, Asia and beyond. 

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New Restaurant and Menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Opening in March 2023 a brand-new table-service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will welcome guests for delicious barbecue and toy-sized fun, this is the world’s first “Toy Story” table service restaurant.

Using his imagination, Woody’s Roundup toys, and other playthings, Andy has built a rodeo restaurant for all his pals. Guests will enter the dining room and discover just how much fun Andy had creating a rollicking place for honorary toys to enjoy barbecue-inspired comfort foods served family-style, with platters of house-smoked meats, a roundup of sides and some miniature sweet surprises along the way.

Roundup Rodeo BBQ: Menu

House-smoked meats, including:

  • Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, slow-cooked for hours in our onsite smokehouse
  • Buttercup’s Beef Brisket: Hand-sliced beef brisket, smoked then slow-cooked to juicy perfection
  • There’s a Sausage in My Boot: Spiced pork sausage fire-grilled over live oak to give it an added kick
  • BBQ Chicken – with Style! Chicken brined for 48 hours, rubbed with our secret backyard BBQ spice and smoked to tender juiciness

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Return of Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend and Elmo and Julia’s Birthday Celebrations at SeaWorld Orlando

Family Fun Fills Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando with the Return of Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend and Elmo and Julia’s Birthday Celebrations

  • Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend in Sesame Street Land is scheduled for January 21 & 22, included with park admission
  • Celebrate Elmo and Julia’s birthdays in the park January 24 – February 3
  • Fun-filled weekend with hands-on activities and character photo opportunities
  • NEW furry friends will visit during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend for a limited time
  • Kids can complete special tasks and earn badges to become part of the Everyday Heroes Club

ALL-NEW Sesame Street Friends Arrive during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend
Some ALL-NEW Sesame Street friends are visiting just for Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend at Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando. Baby Bear, Honker, and Dinger will join the fun. Guests will see them walking around Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando, can say hello, and take photos with these characters who are visiting for a limited time.

Elmo & Julia’s Birthday Celebrations
In addition to Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend, there are two exciting birthdays in January and February! Guests can celebrate Julia’s birthday on January 24th in Sesame Street Land with a special storytime and photo opportunities with Julia. The party continues with Elmo’s Birthday Celebration, taking place daily between January 28 – February 3, included with park admission. Guests can take part in meet-and-greets, a family-friendly DJ dance party, photo opportunities with Elmo and friends, and more surprises in select locations around Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld, including:

  • Elmo’s Birthday Storytime: Elmo has an incredibly special story to tell for his birthday, and he wants to share it with all of his friends! Guests can keep an eye out for his float throughout the day and find a spot to listen nearby.
  • Scavenger Hunt: There are so many places around Sesame Street Land for Elmo’s pet goldfish, Dorothy, to hide. Families will have fun finding her in a special scavenger hunt!