The Countdown to Space Mountain Closing Forever Has Begun & More: Daily Recap (4/8/24)

Tokyo Disneyland prepares for the closure of Space Mountain, a new Walt Disney World Resort hotel offer, and a delivery truck is installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 8, 2024.

Daily Recap for 4/8/2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A two-photo collage showing the front and back of the Tiana's Foods delivery truck. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

Walt Disney Imagineering has installed a new Tiana’s Foods delivery truck in the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
Following Disney’s release of the video showing off the Tiana’s Foods delivery truck installation, we visited the park to see it for ourselves.
The Admiral Joe Fowler ferryboat has returned from its refurbishment sporting a new blue color scheme.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has seen more updates at Magic Kingdom, including two frog characters being painted and water lilies added to the outdoor bayou area.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Guest Relations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been relocated, likely during a temporary refurbishment of its usual location.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A long-distance shot of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

A new offer will allow guests to save up to 30 percent on a Walt Disney World Resort hotel stay between July and October 2024.

New Merchandise

A reporter's hand holding the refreshed Figment Lug bag. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

The Figment Lug crossbody bag is back at EPCOT, returning as generic park merchandise.
Disney has shared a closer look at the Darth Maul-inspired merchandise and more coming to Disney Parks to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Phantom Menace.”

Other Walt Disney World News

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

The Walt Disney Company has been granted a delay in its federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

Disneyland Resort

"Fire of the Rising Moons" fireworks on display in Disneyland Park. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

Debuting as part of Season of the Force, a new nighttime fireworks experience called “Fire of the Rising Moons” is now performing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park.
Galactic Grill is offering new and returning dishes as part of the Season of the Force celebrations at Disneyland Park, and we reviewed each one.

Tokyo Disney Resort

The overhead banner at the entrance to Space Mountain for "Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!" WDWNT Daily Recap 4-8-24

The original version of Space Mountain is closing permanently this summer, and to celebrate, Tokyo Disneyland is hosting “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!”
The second Pal-Palooza event has begun at Tokyo Disneyland, and we’ve got a full tour of Donald’s Quacky Duck City.
A new parade has taken over the streets of Tokyo Disneyland for Donald’s Quacky Duck City — “Quacky Celebration: Donald the Legend!”
The “Dreaming of Fantasy Springs” celebration has begun at Tokyo DisneySea, and guests can now enjoy a special character greeting, a hotel projection show, merchandise, decorations, and more.