Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney News: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

About this episode

This episode covers the latest Disney news, including updates on Disney Springs, BoardWalk projects, and changes at Magic Kingdom.

🎙️✨ This week on the Disney Parks Podcast, we’re diving into a HUGE wave of Disney news — and Disney Springs is basically turning into an entire summer vacation by itself. We break down everything new coming to Disney Springs, including the massive new Level99 interactive gaming experience, Gideon’s Bakehouse launching the darkly delicious new Six Ravens food concept, new Disney+ themed dance parties, and even more shopping, snacks, and entertainment on the way. Your wallet may want to sit this episode out. 😅 We also talk about Disney’s growing AI plans and how the company wants artificial intelligence woven into nearly everything — from vacation planning and Disney+ recommendations to theme park operations and staffing. Mickey Mouse is entering his “smart home ecosystem” era. Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, new permit filings hint at mysterious new projects possibly replacing former locations like Big River Grille and the Promenade Fine Art Gallery. Could a champagne bar be coming? A luxury bath shop? Disney fans are already in full detective mode. Plus, we discuss the brand-new Magic Kingdom ferry boat arriving in 2027 — the first new ferry added in decades — and how Disney is…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Caselnova

Topics covered

• Disney news
• Disney Springs
• BoardWalk updates
• AI in Disney
• Magic Kingdom changes
• new attractions

Keywords

• Disney news
• Disney Springs
• Level99
• Gideon’s Bakehouse
• Disney+
• BoardWalk
• Magic Kingdom
• AI
• Fairy Bread Cake

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney Springs, Level99, Gideon’s Bakehouse, Disney+

Products: Fairy Bread Cake

Places: Disney’s BoardWalk, Magic Kingdom

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