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 Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom will be testing fireworks between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. tonight, March 9, 2023.
- Disney has announced the details of the TRON Lightcycle / Run virtual queue that will be in place when the attraction opens next month.
EPCOT
- When TRON Lightcycle / Run opens to the public on April 4, it will require virtual queue access to ride. Disney has now confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will still use the virtual queue system at that time.
Disney Springs
- FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has chosen to cancel the planned onramp to cross over the interstate to gain entrance to the Disney Springs area.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The new Disney Vacation Club wing under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting taller.
- It looks like crews are preparing to replace the roofing of the resort boat launch dock at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Other Walt Disney World News
- RunDisney has shared a first look at the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend race themes of “Alice in Wonderland,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Encanto,” Figment, and more.
- The first meeting of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously the Reedy Creek Improvement District) took place yesterday, March 8, at B Resort & Spa near Disney Springs.
- A guest is attempting to ride every Disney ride currently operating at all 12 Disney Parks around the world in 12 consecutive days.
- Disney has released the full list of special St. Patrick’s Day food and beverages that will be available at Walt Disney World Resort in the next week.
- A special limited-time Coca-Cola Freestyle flavor will be available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort soon to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hulu.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort has announced all of the St. Patrick’s Day food and beverages that will be available over the next week
- A special limited-time Coca-Cola Freestyle flavor will be available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort soon to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hulu.
- MagicBand+ users can have a little extra fun while interacting with the Disney100 décor around the Disneyland Resort.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- As Japan moves to shed the last of its COVID-19 protocols ahead of the May 8 reclassification of the virus to a level of least concern, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that everyone may take off their masks while at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea starting next week!
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland has announced a slate of new offerings starting in April as they celebrate “Duffy and Friends Play Days” from April 1 to June 22.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line sailings will begin visiting Lighthouse Point, a new private Disney destination on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, in the summer of 2024.
Entertainment and Media
- Two new “The Mandalorian” LEGO sets are available for pre-order on the LEGO website.
- During his live question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company may, thanks to their deal with Comcast, soon own 100% of Hulu.
- During the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger talked about the future of many brands (which he called his “babies”), including Marvel.
- It seems CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger agrees somewhat with his predecessor, Bob Chapek, on one thing: sports betting.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company’s new Lake Nona, Florida campus is going before the city’s development review committee today, March 9, 2023.
- The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger touched on Disney Parks during a question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference.
WDW News Today
WDW News TOONight with Imagineer Interview, Liquid Magic, and Toontown Murder Mystery Game – WDW News Tonight
Mandalorian Ride at Disney Parks? Cast Member Union Rally Happening Near Magic Kingdom – NewsToday
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!