Flower & Garden Festival Blooms at EPCOT

Spring officially arrived at EPCOT as the Flower & Garden Festival opened across the park. Topiaries, gardens, and fresh seasonal color changed the atmosphere almost overnight.

This annual shift always gives EPCOT new energy. After Festival of the Arts, Flower & Garden brings a brighter look and a different rhythm to the park.

Hoppers Hits Theaters

Disney and Pixar's Hoppers arrived in theaters, adding another big entertainment headline to the week. The release gives Disney fans something new to watch beyond the parks while also adding to the larger conversation around Disney animation and theatrical momentum.

Winnie the Pooh Gets a Springtime Popcorn Bucket

A new Springtime Winnie the Pooh popcorn bucket arrived to celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday. The release added another collectible to the growing popcorn bucket lineup and gave fans one more seasonal item to hunt down in the parks.

A Muppet Tribute Appears in the Parks

A new Muppet Easter egg display appeared as a tribute to The Muppet Show. For longtime fans, it was another welcome reminder that the Muppets still matter inside Disney parks, even in smaller details.

The display also fit naturally into the ongoing conversation Sam and Greg have been having about Muppet visibility, nostalgia, and what still resonates with fans.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Transformation Begins

With the attraction now closed, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has officially started its transformation. That shift marks the end of one era and the beginning of another at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

For fans who squeezed in one last ride before the closure, the project now becomes one to watch closely.

Cinderella Castle Work Continues

At Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle continues its latest round of visible work. Even routine updates at the park icon tend to draw attention, and this one is no different.

As always, any changes to Cinderella Castle become part of the bigger visual story at Walt Disney World.

Mario Galaxy Popcorn Buckets Are Coming

Outside Disney, Greg kept tracking the growing popcorn bucket trend. This time, attention turned to Mario Galaxy popcorn buckets heading to theaters everywhere. That expanding collectible culture shows no signs of slowing down, whether the release is tied to Disney, another studio, or a major new film.

Disney Animated Movie Madness Begins

The first round of Disney Animated Movie Madness is officially underway. With 64 Walt Disney Animation Studios films going head-to-head, the tournament adds a fun fan-driven layer to the week's Disney conversation.

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As voting begins, the bracket gives Disney fans a new way to debate favorites, rediscover classics, and rally behind the films that matter most to them.

All That and More with Sam & Greg Live

From festival season and new movie releases to park transformations, collectibles, and Disney Madness voting, it was another packed week.

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