More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024.

Daily Recap for April 1, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• A new gate has been painted and more scaffolding has been removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
• The refurbishment of Columbia Harbour House is seemingly nearing its end at Magic Kingdom, as all construction walls have come down.

EPCOT

• A “CommuniCore Hall” sign has been erected above one of the building’s entrances in EPCOT.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Roundup Rodeo BBQ is now accepting discounts on meals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including for Annual Passholders.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• A live improv musician is now performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, entertaining guests at Restaurantosaurus.
• Walt Disney World has shared the details of the 2024 Disney Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including new Magic Shots and other limited-time offerings.

New Merchandise

• Walt Disney World has released new bags specifically designed to hold your ear headbands.
• A collection of retro-style apparel featuring Mickey & Friends is now available at Walt Disney World.
• Three new Pandora charms have arrived at Walt Disney World, inspired by “Ratatouille,” “it’s a small world,” and “Bambi.”

Disneyland Resort

• The Incredicoaster is scheduled to close for a short refurbishment this month at Disney California Adventure.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Calbee, Inc. is sponsoring three restaurants at Tokyo Disney Resort, including two in the new Fantasy Springs port at Tokyo DisneySea.
• New decor for the “Dreaming of Fantasy Springs” event beginning later this month has appeared at Tokyo DisneySea.
• New decorative panels added to the exit queue of Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland tease its permanent closure and eventual new version opening in 2027.

The Walt Disney Company

• Bill Warren, former Walt Disney World executive, Reedy Creek administrator, and founding editor of Orlando Business Journal, has passed away.

WDW News Today

A More Aggressive Soarin’, EPCOT Adds New Show

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!