Shanghai Disney Resort announces plans for a new attraction, Disney California Adventure adds new turnstiles with MagicBand+ touchpoints, and Disney breaks down their $60 billion investment in the theme parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 10, and Monday, March 11, 2024.

Walt Disney World

EPCOT

The Earth sculpture spins outside of Mission: SPACE. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-10-24 and 3-11-24

The large Earth sculpture has finally returned to the entrance of Mission: SPACE in EPCOT following refurbishment.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Park reservations for Annual Passholders to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Star Wars Day (also known as “May the 4th”) are now sold out at Walt Disney World.

New Merchandise

A four-photo collage of new "Beauty and the Beast" Vera Bradley bags. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-10-24 and 3-11-24

A new Vera Bradley collection inspired by Disney’s 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast” is now available at Walt Disney World.
Two new Harveys seatbelt bags featuring Pixar characters have arrived at Walt Disney World.
The new Dooney & Bourke “Wish” collection has made its debut at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

A three-photo collage of new menu items from Disney's Blizzard Beach water park. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-10-24 and 3-11-24

We recently visited Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park to try out some of the newer items at Warming Hut, one of the park’s quick service kiosks.
We also stopped by Lottawata Lodge, a quick service location at Blizzard Beach, to try its newest plant-based menu item.
We’ve found the best churros at Walt Disney World, and they aren’t available at a theme park.
As the spring break season begins at Walt Disney World, the multi-park Genie+ service sold out for March 11, 2024.
The new multi-day dining reservation search feature for restaurants at Walt Disney World has launched.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recommended a replacement for CFTOD Administrator Glen Gilzean.

Disneyland Resort

A new turnstile installed at the entrance of Disney California Adventure. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-10-24 and 3-11-24

New turnstiles with MagicBand+ touchpoints have been installed at Disney California Adventure.
A new popcorn bucket inspired by Chuuby from Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is coming soon to Disneyland Resort.
A new summer-themed merchandise collection featuring Mickey and Minnie is now available at Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Resort has debuted a new blue hydrangea ear headband and matching Spirit Jersey, as well as a new lightweight tie-dye Spirit Jersey.
A new churro has landed at Terran Treats in Disney California Adventure, and we were there to give it a review.
The Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt has returned to Disneyland Resort for 2024 with three new map designs and new prizes to earn.
The new limited-time Magic Key-exclusive “movie night” offering premiered at Disney California Adventure on Monday, March 11.
Adventureland Day, the annual, unofficial dress-up event, recently took place at Disneyland Park and brought with it scores of explorers and adventurers.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Three people wear the new Donald's Quacky Duck City merchandise in Tokyo Disneyland. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-10-24 and 3-11-24

Tokyo Disney Resort has shared the full lineup of new merchandise that will be available during Donald’s Quacky Duck City, which kicks off on April 9, 2024.
Join us in taking a look back at The Country Bear Vacation Jamboree in Tokyo Disneyland, and what made this overlay so special.
Disney has filed a new trademark that potentially reveals the name of the reimagined Space Mountain attraction.

Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disney Resort has announced plans to build a new attraction, right on the heels of the opening of its Zootopia land and during the construction of its third resort hotel.