We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 12, 2020.
Walt Disney World
- Bob Chapek stated that the Walt Disney World parks will remain at 25% capacity until the CDC guidelines change
Magic Kingdom
- The Magic Kingdom toll plaza repainting continues, with work moving to a new section of booths
- We stopped by the recently reopened quick-service restaurant, The Lunching Pad, to check on our favorite selection of stuffed pretzels—they now even have the rare jalapeño pretzel!
- Splash Mountain has recently benefitted from some maintenance, with the hopping Br’er Rabbit animatronic and a projection scene both being fixed, but it seems that now a fishing goose needs some care and attention after he fell in his boat
EPCOT
- A new safety sign appeared in the World ShowPlace in EPCOT reminding guests to keep their face coverings on
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was not deemed a “Priority Project” by execs, and as such it will not debut this year
- Despite the slow progress on the anchor ride of the area, the France Pavilion expansion is still taking shape with the addition of a new “Rue Auguste Gusteau” sign installed
- Our photo report from EPCOT takes you on a tour of the park to see the Columbus Day crowds, some cool new merch, and more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The Safari truck was removed from the upcoming goat exhibit on Kilimanjaro Safaris only a week after first being installed
- Of course the Nomad Lounge is among Walt Disney World’s best bars for both cocktails and small plates, and now their new Nomad Bowls bring a viable meal option to keep the lounging going
Disney Springs
- Wolfgang Puck Express unexpectedly shut its doors permanently, as of October 1
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- We’ve been following the construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort closely, and today we saw the glass roof is covered as more crossbeams are removed
- A reopening date for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has been shifted to October 16
Disneyland Resort
- It was announced that 214 actors were laid off after “Mickey and the Magical Map” and “Frozen: Live at the Hyperion” came to an official end
- California Governor Gavin Newsom will send teams to Walt Disney World and other theme parks to do research on the efficacy of COVID-19 protocols, which hopefully will inform decisions on reopening California parks
- The VOID in Downtown Disney was recently shut down for good after a legal battle, and now the signage has been removed from the location
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Mary Poppins and Bert were among the first characters to come back to Tokyo Disneyland after the reopening
New Merchandise
- Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps took the train from their home in Zootopia to come to the Magic Kingdom as these new Big Feet Plush
- New face masks featuring Up, Coco, Buzz Lightyear, “it’s a small world” and more came to the Disney Parks on both coasts
- A new “Saludos Amigos” margarita glass came to the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT
Disney+
- Disney announced a major shift and restructuring of the company’s priorities, with a heavy emphasis being moved onto their streaming service
- Disney will host a virtual investor day event on December 10 to elaborate on the direct-to-consumer shift
Universal Orlando Resort
- Our photo report at the parks bring you along for the ride as we see the Columbus Day crowds, some new Christmas ornaments and some changes to a beloved character’s costume
WDW News Today
WDWNT LIVE: Eric Provides Commentary on Things From EPCOT
Ratatouille Ride Won’t Open This Year at EPCOT; Space Mountain Movie Announced – NewsToday 10/12
Cosmic Reid Live (10/12/20) – Create your own Halloween Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!