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Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- We spent a bright and beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom and though it wasn’t the craziest day we’ve had in a park, we still found some exciting things to show you in this photo report
- We had so much fun in Magic Kingdom that we came back the following day to see even more new things in this photo report, like the Belle character greeting, new denim ears, and more
- Pavement throughout Magic Kingdom is being replaced, ensuring the park looks its best ahead of its 50th anniversary later this year and in Fantasyland, we’ve seen some stonework be replaced but it looks like more is being added elsewhere
EPCOT
- It has now been over three months since The Three Caballeros audio-animatronics — Donald, Panchito, and Jose — disappeared from the Gran Fiesta Tour inside EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion
- The Mickey and Friends World Tour character cavalcade at EPCOT will be coming to an end on May 4, 2021, and Mickey and friends will instead make appearances at the park’s entrance
- A new Relaxation Station has opened in the Morocco Pavilion of EPCOT, replacing the United Kingdom Pavilion Relaxation Station, which has been converted back to seating for the Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Disney Springs
- With The Mandalorian on hiatus, we miss the series’ breakout star — The Child — but thankfully, a cookies & cream mousse treat just as adorable as The Child has returned to Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs
Other Walt Disney World News
- Orange County Department of Health official Dr. Raul Pino is not recommending temperature checks as they waste resources on something that doesn’t necessarily prevent the spread of COVID-19, Lauren Seabrook with WFTV reports
- Following the repainting of the EPCOT Monorail archway at the Transportation and Ticket Center, the Magic Kingdom Monorail and Ferryboat archways have been repainted
Disneyland Resort
- Join us for the first moments of Disneyland’s reopening as we walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. to Sleeping Beauty Castle
- With Disneyland Resort reopen to Californians today, guests staying at the resort’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will see modified access to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, as health and safety checkpoints are already in place
- We already checked out The Haunted Mansion’s updated load area and pet cemetery, but we’re taking a closer look at those and the ride itself today
- Construction is “on track” for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, with the latest addition of construction walls springing up overnight at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was only open for two months before Disneyland Resort closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but it’s back up and running now with plexiglass dividers and no briefing pre-show
- Due to physical distancing requirements, the Tomorrowland Theater is currently closed and as such, the small billboard on the theater which usually advertises what is playing has been replaced with a spacey mural
- Disneyland is open once more, and it feels like it’s time for a celebration — thankfully, there’s a new way to taste the excitement with the Celebration Churro
- While wandering Black Spire Outpost, we paid a visit to the Market and noticed some COVID-19 safety measures in place
- As Disney works to remove cultural insensitivities from attractions like Jungle Cruise, it is also removing insensitive signs such as the former “Laod Bhang & Co.” fireworks sign in Frontierland, which has been repainted to advertise “Red Dragon & Co. Fireworks”
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line recently shared lots of news about its newest ship, Disney Wish, which sets sail next June, and now Disney has shared details of the ship’s first 32 sailings
New Merchandise
- If you want one of the most exclusive souvenirs at Walt Disney World, float your way to Disney Springs, because a new balloon themed to Up is now available, but you have to be sharp, as only thirty of them are sold each day
- Summer may technically be weeks away, but Florida is always feeling the tropical vibes so more tropical apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World just in time for the hotter months
- Walt Disney World has three new Alex and Ani bracelets inspired by Iron Man, Captain America, and the Avengers as a whole, perfect for any Marvel fan
- After over a year of waiting, both Disneyland and the attractions of Disney California Adventure are open again, and with this monumental occasion comes some brand new merchandise in the new “The Magic is Back” line
- If you’re looking for something classic and comfortable, set sail for the Disneyland Resort, where two new items themed to Pirates of the Caribbean have debuted
Entertainment and Media
- Johnny Crawford, one of the original members of “The Mickey Mouse Club” when the show premiered in 1955, has passed away at 75, according to The Hollywood Reporter
WDW News Today
The Reopening Moments of Disneyland – April 30, 2021
Full POV – Haunted Mansion Reopens with Updated Scenes at Disneyland Resort
Rise of the Resistance Reopens with Plexiglass and Physical Distancing at Disneyland Resort
🔴LIVE: The Historic Reopening of Disneyland
🔴 LIVE: A New Puppy Joins The Team!
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!