Theme park inspired merchandise has been revealed for the Disney Treasure, Disney insists that it’s only an Avatar “experience” coming to Disneyland after CEO Iger calls it a land, and Crocs take over the former Disney Tails pop up shop at Disney Springs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 8, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Carousel of Progress has had another malfunction. This time, John Progress’ hand didn’t fall off and no squirrels ran through the set — but a scene simply didn’t work at all.
EPCOT
- The popular Figment Loungefly backpack has been restocked in Creations Shop at EPCOT.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new matcha cupcake inspired by Expedition Everest and the fearsome Yeti who resides in the mountain.
- Construction walls are up around a large section of pavement next to the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosk in front of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance.
Disney Springs
- The former Disney Tails section of the market is now dedicated to Crocs, while Disney Tails merch has moved.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Crews have finished installing the new carpet on the stairs of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
New Merchandise
- New Marvel Artist Series merchandise featuring artwork by Sara Pichelli, the co-creator of Miles Morales, is available at Walt Disney World.
- Dok-Ondar’s newest limited edition item is the Asajj Ventress lightsaber hilt set.
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds has a new tote bag featuring patches and stamps inspired by the resort’s various buildings.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Motorcoach company RedCoach has launched a new route connecting Atlanta to Orlando, ideal for travelers visiting the theme park capital of the world.
- The court date for Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s (CFTOD) Motion for Summary Judgment in their lawsuit against Disney has been delayed again.
- Walt Disney World has extended its theme park hours for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the week of March 24, 2024.
Disneyland Resort
- Maintenance workers have filed a class action lawsuit against Disney Parks alleging various labor law violations when working at Disneyland Resort hotels.
- A new Black Panther gauntlet has debuted at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, joining the ranks of Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet and Iron Man’s Nano Gauntlet.
- After a settlement was reached last year, a judge officially finalized the class action lawsuit of Magic Key holders against Disney.
- We were able to review all of the new menu items at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and now we’ve got the lineup of the top 7 best and top 7 worst dishes from the event.
- After Disney CEO Bob Iger seemed to call the “Avatar” offering coming to Disneyland Resort a “land,” Disney is still calling it an “experience.”
- A new collection of Pizza Planet merchandise has landed at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District.
- The new Marvel Artist Series featuring artwork by Sara Pichelli, the co-creator of Miles Morales, has arrived at Disneyland Resort.
- Greenery has finally been added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland.
- After a week-long refurbishment, scrim and scaffolding have come down from around Stage Door Café in Disneyland.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort’s create-your-own Disney Vehicle Factory buses by Tomica are now available for purchase online.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has revealed the Sea Trinkets merchandise collection that will be available on the Disney Treasure when it launches in late 2024.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney Legend Carl Bongirno, a financial leader who began his Disney career in 1963, passed away this week at 86.
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