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 Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- We found some new Disney+ Marvel WandaVision merchandise, welcomed the return of a fan-favorite souvenir at Memento Mori, and more in our photo report
- Following the announcement of its upcoming refurbishment on March 27th, it seems that The Chapeau is beginning to set up shop temporarily inside of Box Office Gifts
- Though TRON Lightcycle / Run won’t be open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, the attraction might at least be more pleasant to look at by October 1, 2021, as only some crossbeams remain before the framework of the coaster’s exterior canopy is complete
EPCOT
- In our photo report, we check on the construction of MouseGear and Moana Journey of Water, find new signage, and more
- To be divided into four neighborhoods, the EPCOT we once knew will be reimagined as the theme park prepares for new experiences as the former Electric Umbrella location and MouseGear continue to be renewed, and now that Innoventions West is gone, work on transforming the area into Moana – Journey of Water can take shape
- Our last look at La Gelateria at the Italy Pavilion was a sneak peek at its façade, but now we have a further update on the gelato stand’s construction progress at EPCOT
- As the reimagining of EPCOT continues, the pavement beneath Spaceship Earth is being replaced to match the rest of the park’s entrance
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- We’re reviewing Walt Disney World’s limited-time Easter treats as we approach the holiday next month, so now we’ve hopped over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort for the Easter Bunny Strawberry Cheesecake and Easter Carrot Cupcake
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will soon have a brand new Monorail station and porte-cochere, thanks to an extensive refurbishment and now columns for the Monorail station have been erected and prepped to receive platforms — which bases for have been installed since our last check-in
Other Walt Disney World News
- Near Magic Kingdom, construction is reaching new heights during Phase II of the plan to improve traffic flow around the park
- Since Walt Disney World reopened its theme parks last summer, there have been many incidents regarding guests not wearing the required face masks and now rapper Joey Bada$$ (Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott) has posted a video on Instagram of Cast Members at the Transportation and Ticket Center who would not allow his family entry because his autistic cousin wasn’t wearing a mask
Disneyland Resort
- For “A Touch of Disney” ticketed experience, Award Wieners in Hollywood Land is offering a twist on the classic funnel cake fries, and it may be the perfect springtime treat
- We’re hoping that new snack finds at this ticketed experience can hold us over until Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure reopen April 30th — and this peanut brittle from Cocina Cucamonga in Pacific Wharf just might do the trick
- In our photo report, we return to “A Touch of Disney” event in Disney California Adventure for new food items, Cars Land at night, physical distancing preparations in stores, and more
- Smokejumpers Grill has a new menu offering sweet and savory options for “A Touch of Disney” featuring some plant-based options so we decided to try them out
New Merchandise
- Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Zootopia are no strangers at Tokyo Disney Resort as the two adversaries-turned-partners are now featured on a small merchandise line having a good time together at Tokyo Disney Resort
- Joining the other “Kingdom of Cute” items designed by Jerrod Maruyama for Disney Parks is a new mug and coaster set – and it’s selling quick
- While we discovered new Expedition Everest apparel just a few days ago, we found that even more merchandise has roared into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the attraction’s 15th anniversary
The Walt Disney Company
- During an interview with Bloomberg‘s Emily Chang, Disney CEO Bob Chapek discussed the improvement of guest satisfaction at the parks, explaining that guests are more satisfied than they were prior to the pandemic
WDW News Today
- As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for experienced individuals who can help us grow the reach of our content network, specifically on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, ETC.)
- Tonight on Pressing Issues at 8 PM ET, we will talk with our panelist who went to Touch of Disney gives a full report and we will discuss Chapek claiming Guest Satisfaction is up, MobileMagic – a suitable replacement for MagicBands?, Moana Tiki Room overlay concept art, and more
Pressing Issues – Touch of Disney California Adventure, MobileMagic, Moana Tiki Room (3/21/2021)
PICKY EATERS: Trying Sandwiches at The Wave… Of American Flavors
🔴 LIVE – Check Out Characters and Food with us at “A Touch of Disney”
🔴LIVE: Magic is Just a Dream Away at Magic Kingdom
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Spent the week at Disney, wearing masks all day was super annoying. I sure hope they change their policy to allow people the freedom to choose before the summer.
It’s the policy, if you can’t stand it slip it enough under your nose that you can breathe but it doesn’t expose it too well, I do that during shows like muppet vision because breathing fogs up the glasses
I agree. Won’t be going back until they either loosen up the policy or cancel it all together. Could not even take a selfie with no one around.