Welcome to another edition of your weekly digest for all things Disney! Every Monday, The Monorail delivers a digest of OFFICIAL recent news from Disney parks, resorts, cruising, entertainment, and merchandise directly to your inbox. No opinions, no drama, just news (and links) direct from official Disney sources.

The highly anticipated pirate-themed lounge is ready to welcome guests with its full menu revealed! Located in Adventureland, this lively pirate pub will offer themed cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and Caribbean-inspired small plates. Reservations open this week on August 14.

Full Article: The Beak and Barrel - First Look
View Availability & Restaurant Details: The Beak and Barrel

Ghoulish delectables and seasonal sips are materializing across Walt Disney World from August 15 through November 4. The Halloween food offerings will be available throughout Disney Springs and Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, featuring frightening foodie finds and themed experiences.

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In a major announcement for Star Wars fans, Lucasfilm revealed that Episode IV will return to theaters beginning April 30, 2027, to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary.

Later, Variety.com appears to have confirmed that the version of the film to be shown is expected to be the 1997 Special Edition, best-known for altering who “shot first” in the Mos Eisley cantina.

More Info: View the Official News

Note: The upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, will arrive in theaters May 28, 2027. 2027 is shaping up to be a great year for Star Wars fans.

Mid-way through Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration, this merchandise won’t be available much longer. Catch the exclusive, limited-time 70th Anniversary merchandise before things start selling out!

What’s more? For a limited time, receive Free Shipping on orders of $85 or more using code: SHIPMAGIC.

More Info: Shop Disneyland 70th Anniversary Collection

Disney reported strong third quarter fiscal 2025 results on August 6, delivering robust performance across key business segments. Full report and webcast links below.

Overview:

Segment Key Points:

Q4 Fiscal 2025 Guidance and Outlook:

Message from CEO Bob Iger:

“We are pleased with our creative success and financial performance in Q3 as we continue to execute across our strategic priorities. The company is taking major steps forward in streaming with the upcoming launch of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service, our just-announced plans with the NFL, and our forthcoming integration of Hulu into Disney+, creating a truly differentiated streaming proposition that harnesses the highest-caliber brands and franchises, general entertainment, family programming, news, and industry-leading sports content. And we have more expansions underway around the world in our parks and experiences than at any other time in our history. With ambitious plans ahead for all our businesses, we’re not done building, and we are excited for Disney’s future.”

Webcast: The Walt Disney Company - Q3 FY25 Earnings Results
Full Report: The Walt Disney Company Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2025

One of our favorite Instagram accounts to scroll is @somewareatdisney. Professional travel, cityscape, and landscape photographer, Shane Ware, shares with followers his unique and artistic view of Disney’s parks — and we can’t get enough.

Enjoy these teases, but click through to @somewareatdisney on Instagram for more!