Walt Disney World has a serious problem in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and there's no easy solution. Our take on this, plus the Garden Rocks concert line-up, a lengthy Disney pool closure and top picks for Valentine's goodies at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.Do Disney Parks Have a Star Wars Problem? There's trouble brewing in Galaxy's Edge and it's not coming from the Dark Side. After months of persistent rumors and speculation about the value and experience of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, Disney has announced that it was forced to cancel several Galactic Starcruiser dates in the summer and fall months due to low occupancy, which could be a troubling sign for the hotel's future. People who had booked were offered half-off to book again on a future date. Speculation has been everything from the cost, to the characters involved to the repeatability of the experience. For me, it's also an issue of the guest experience, or rather the pricey and intended immersive experience being ruined by obnoxious and other annoying guests who typically ruin things for others on virtually any Disney attraction. This type of behavior has gotten worse since Covid as the entitled few have been frequently ruining it for all--so much so that Disney has changed its acceptable guest behavior policies and publicized the fact. No matter what the reason, is there any way to fix the problem? For us, it's not the price alone: it's the experience. If you're paying that kind of money for an immersive experience, the risk of having it jeopardized by someone filming all the time and not taking part, is a no-go. In my opinion, Disney should ban all guests from bringing phones or any kind of devices, except in your room. Anyone acting out of accepted standards should be jettisoned through the airlock. Make this clear up front. --Garden Rocks Concert Lineup for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalThe Garden Rocks Concert Series Line-up is coming into view for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in March. Garden Rocks features well-known artists performing Friday-Monday and showcases local Orlando talent on Tuesday-Thursday at the America Gardens Theater!Who's Playing at Garden Rocks Concert Series EPCOT 2023?March 3-4 - Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERIMarch 5-6 - DaughtryMarch 10-11 - Tommy DeCarloMarch 12-13 - Smash MouthMarch 17-18 - Mike DelGuidiceMarch 19-20 - Blue Oyster Cult - NEWMarch 24-25 - BerlinMarch 26-27 - The Pointer SistersMarch 31 - Luis Figueroa - NEWApril 1-2 - Piso 21 - NEWApril 3 – TBDApril 7-8 - STARSHIP featuring Mickey ThomasApril 9-10 - Don Felder, formerly of the EaglesApril 16-17 - Switchfoot – NEWApril 21-22 - A Flock of SeagullsApril 23-24 - Jo Dee MessinaApril 28-29 - Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of PlayerApril 30, May 1 - Kool and the GangMay 5-8 - Herman's Hermits starring Peter NooneMay 12-15 - The Orchestra starring former members of ELOMay 19-20 - A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce - NEWMay 21-22 - Casting Crowns - NEWMay 26-27 - Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago - NEWMay 28-29 - Rick SpringfieldJune 2-5 - Plain White T’sJune 9-10 - The SpinnersJune 11-12 - The CommodoresJune 16-17 - Vertical HorizonJune 18-19 - Tony OrlandoJune 23-26 - Simple PlanJune 30, July 1 – Living ColourJuly 2-3 - Wang ChungAs of February 9, you can reserve a spot in the theater with a Garden Rocks Dining Package. Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com.--Pool Closure alert for Disney's Vero Beach ResortThe feature pool at Disney's Vero Beach Resort and the Pirate’s Plunge Pool Slide will be closed for refurbishment from January 8, 2024 through late March 2024. The Tiger Lily Wet Play Area, Port Holes Miniature Golf and the whirlpool spa will also be closed while the pool is being refurbished.Refurbishment work will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.--Disney Eats Foodie Guide to Lovely Valentine’s Day Delights 2023Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are celebrating the Valentine's season with sweet and savory food and drink across virtually all parks, resorts and entertainment areas. The complete Disney Valenatine Foodie Guide, plus our top picks.Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World Resorts Available at Various Resorts (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available) My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based Item) (Wheat/ Gluten Friendly); Available at the following: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies ResortIntermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music ResortEnd Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports ResortLandscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation ResortCentertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortSpyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortSassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French QuarterRiverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port ...
