Imagineers were spotted riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Cast Member pin trading lanyards are returning — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 22, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Crews installed new signs at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom overnight.
• Nine months after the Tom Sawyer Island barrel bridge was removed, it has returned to Magic Kingdom, although is not yet open to guests.
• After testing the ride with water dummies, Imagineers were the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom this Friday.
• References to various Disney classics have returned to the luggage props around the Fantasyland train station in Storybook Circus. 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• The DynoGlide plane prop that was removed from Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios over two years ago has returned — but is still behind construction walls.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• After seeking culinary leaders in December of last year, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is now looking to hire for several positions at the new Disney’s BoardWalk location.

New Merchandise

• A new tote bag inspired by Disney’s BoardWalk Resort is available at Thimbles & Threads.

Other Walt Disney World News

• After four years, Walt Disney World Cast Members are finally getting their pin trading lanyards back next month.
• An old Carousel of Progress reference has begun to appear on Walt Disney World buses.
• Walt Disney World has extended theme park hours for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom from April 7 through 13, 2024.

Disneyland Resort

• Work continues on the reimagining of The Haunted Mansion queue and the construction of a new gift shop at Disneyland Park. 
• The Donald’s Duck Pond splash pad next to Donald’s boat in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland finally opened to guests on Friday, March 22 — a year after the rest of Mickey’s Toontown reopened after a reimagining. 

Disneyland Paris

• Arribas France will begin offering silhouette artwork at Disneyland Paris next week.

Entertainment and Media

• Star Wars Celebration Japan has released new artwork, a teaser, and ticket information for the 2025 event.

The Walt Disney Company

• In a statement to DealBook, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company Michael Eisner expressed his support for current CEO Bob Iger and Disney executives amid proxy fights with Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital for Board of Directors seats.

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