A Florida teacher was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Disneyland has confirmed some details for their plan to change Autopia from gasoline to electric-powdered vehicles, and the first Smellephant on Parade statue has arrived at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 19, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A Florida teacher has been arrested after exposing himself through a window to guests at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.
- Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant.
- Signs have been installed on the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs kiosk at Disney’s BoardWalk.
New Merchandise
- Walt Disney World has a new pin honoring 30 years of Disney’s All-Star Sports and Music Resorts.
- A new “Up” ear headband inspired by Carl’s aviator hat, tweed jacket, and other details from the film has floated into Walt Disney World Resort.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles.
- The previously-teased Pixar Fest sculpture has been installed in Town Square at Disneyland Park.
- The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour and Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Resort in May.
- The Haunted Mansion construction walls at Disneyland have a new interactive experience to keep guests entertained while the ride remains closed.
Entertainment and Media
- Hallmark previewed a slew of new “Star Wars” and Marvel ornaments and other holiday decorations that will be available to purchase this July and October.
WDW News Today
- As part of WDWNT’s Stage 89 event weekend, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis will not only be sharing stories from his time creating Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but from his entire incredible Disney career!
- WDWNT is hiring a Social Media Specialist.
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