Merchandise for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind parodying Universe of Energy was released, a new cash wrap was installed at Mickey’s of Hollywood, and Disney is hiring singers for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 1, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Disney has upgraded the spotlights for the “Happily Ever After” nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

Check out our review of every new and returning item at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Mickey’s of Hollywood, the flagship store of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has a new cash wrap and one wall is blocked off for construction.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking new vocalists for “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Crews have installed The Grand Cottage in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ahead of the 2024 Easter season.

New Merchandise

Rocket and Groot explore the Wonders of Xandar shirt and magnet

New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind merchandise is available at EPCOT that parodies the 1985 comic book “Mickey and Goofy Explore the Universe of Energy.”

Other Walt Disney World News

Walt Disney World has updated the operating theme park hours for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom from March 17 through March 23, 2024.
In the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s state lawsuit against Disney, the media giant has filed a document indicating their intent to record depositions of the District’s Board of Supervisors.

Disneyland Resort

Get a first look at the tasting passport and Sip and Savor pass for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.
New festival merchandise is available at various locations throughout the park.
A new Strawberry Lemon Macaron treat is now available at Disneyland Park for a limited time to coincide with the releases of the next Stitch Attacks Snacks and Disney Eats collections.
More planetary pieces of the Astro Orbitor are back on the attraction at Disneyland, which was dismantled for an extended refurbishment.
Disneyland Resort is looking to buy Magic Way, a street near the resort, from the city of Anaheim so they can use the space for DisneylandForward projects.