The loop has been removed from the Incredicoaster during its refurbishment, V.I.Passholder Days details were released, and guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter are to be refurbished — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- After we first reported it in January 2024, it appears that the refurbishment of the dock at Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom is now complete.
- Disney Hyperion announced a new “The Princess and the Frog” picture book written by Tiana’s voice actress, Anika Noni Rose, that is seemingly inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
EPCOT
- The Sea Base Alpha gift shop in EPCOT has new “Finding Nemo” decorations.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will undergo refurbishment starting next month at Walt Disney World.
New Merchandise
- A new “it’s a small world” merchandise collection sailed into Walt Disney World Resort this month.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Melbourne, Florida office of the National Weather Service is advising those in Central Florida to prepare for the risk of severe weather on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several Central Florida counties, including the home of Walt Disney World Resort.
- Walt Disney World Resort shared details about the Passholder-exclusive lounge and discounts that will be available during the returning V.I.Passholder Days this summer.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort released their full list of special food, beverage, and souvenir items that will be available at Pixar Fest.
- The April “Disney Eats” collection inspired by Mickey-shaped lollipops is now available at Disneyland Resort.
- We reviewed the Fried Chicken Baos and Dewback Chili Noodles from Docking Bay 7 for Season of the Force.
- Disneyland Resort announced the parade times for “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” at Pixar Fest this summer.
- During a scheduled 10-day closure for refurbishment, crews have removed the loop from the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure.
- A new Disney Dogs ear headband by Dooney & Bourke is now available at Disneyland Resort.
- The “Star Wars” build-your-own lightsaber experience at Disneyland Resort has all new parts.
- Disney Hyperion announced a new “The Princess and the Frog” picture book written by Tiana’s voice actress, Anika Noni Rose, that is seemingly inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- The Fantasy Springs theme song from Tokyo DisneySea is now available on music streaming services.
- Tokyo DisneySea is releasing two new fashion dolls inspired by Tower of Terror and Toy Story Mania Cast Member costumes.
The Walt Disney Company
- A recently published Disney patent explains how the larger-than-life “Project Exo” characters work.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!