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 Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- We bundled up and kept the hot cocoa flowing while finding all the latest and greatest things at Magic Kingdom, and we invite you along to see it all in our most recent photo report
EPCOT
- As we previously saw in photos shared by Imagineer Zach Riddley, the first of five barges for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular Harmonious is now in place in World Showcase Lagoon
- After a brief closure as ownership transferred to the Walt Disney Company, Souk-Al-Magreb has reopened with the addition of a wall dedicated to “Aladdin” merchandise
- According to Disney and confirmed by managers at the adjacent Souk-Al-Magreb, Spice Road Table will be reopening on December 13 at EPCOT with a new small plates menu
- While we’ve been focused on the demolition of Innoventions West, it seems construction has begun inside the building that once housed Innoventions East at EPCOT
- Big changes are on the horizon for EPCOT and we were here to see the start of something big, so join us on our most recent photo tour to see the best the park has to offer
Disney Springs
- Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs is offering an incredible “buy one, get one” deal — guests who purchase a Loungefly Minnie bow backpack will receive a complimentary Loungefly Minnie bow wristlet
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- New Year’s Eve revelers won’t be able celebrate in the parks this year but guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be able to ring in the new year on property as lounges and quick service locations throughout the resort will remain open until 1:00 AM on January 1, 2021
- Adjacent to Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort, The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve will soon be joining the EPCOT/Disney’s Hollywood Studios area hotel lineup, officially set to open in July 2021, and with construction on the hotel rapidly progressing, Marriott has updated the hotel’s landing page with new room concept art, plus mock-ups of many of the resort’s common spaces
Other Walt Disney World News
- Just a short time after Walt Disney World started “enhancing” on-ride photos to add digital masks to unmasked guests, it seems the experiment is over as Disney has issued a statement saying “we are no longer doing this and continue to expect guests to wear face coverings except when actively eating or drinking while stationary”
- Having made swift work on its refurbishment, the completed Walt Disney World entrance archway at Western Way has finally been unveiled, welcoming guests to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”
- If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World today, expect to deal with crowds, as Park Pass reservations are full for all four Walt Disney World parks
- A new Walt Disney World survey is asking guests about upcoming reservations, what would most likely cause them to cancel their trips, Disney Park Passes, and returning to “normal” operations
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Everyone knows that Duffy the Disney Bear’s best friend and romantic interest is ShellieMay, a light pink teddy bear, and if you want an audience with the absolutely adorable bear herself, look no further than the Cape Cod Village Greeting Place at Tokyo DisneySea
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has announced the suspension of select sailings longer than seven nights due to updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Merchandise
- Recently, several new MagicBand designs have appeared as upgrade options when planning a Walt Disney World Vacation, including pre-arrival exclusive designs for “Disney Mom,” “Disney Dad,” and character autographs MagicBands
WDW News Today
ShellieMay Meet & Greet – Tokyo DisneySea
First Harmonious Barge Arrives In World Showcase Lagoon At EPCOT
Souk-Al-Magreb Shop Reopens in Morocco Pavilion – EPCOT
First Barge Staged for EPCOT’s Harmonious Nighttime Show, Draws Guest Complaints – NewsToday 12/11
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Norway Pavilion is already themed after a Disney Cartoon, now the Moroccan and France Paviliions are following suit. The International aspects of Epcot are eroding into just another theme park clone. But, I guess Disney knows what they are doing to line their coffers.
That bend said, I can’t wait to visit there again.