Disney filed a Notice of Commencement for their new Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, made their first political contribution in Florida since 2022, and announced new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure details — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The ongoing Prince Charming Regal Carrousel refurbishment includes removing decorative panels and roping off horses for painting.
- The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue will include salutes to U.S. military service members and veterans with artwork of Tiana’s father.
- The Galactic Gateway screen is back on after months of refurbishment work on the Tomorrowland stage.
- The floating candelabra is back in The Haunted Mansion five months after it was removed.
EPCOT
- Tall support poles in a flex space next to the Imagination! Pavilion indicate a shaded cover is coming to the area.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney filed a Notice of Commencement for work on the Tropical Americas land featuring “Encanto” and “Indiana Jones,” which will take over the Dinoland U.S.A. space.
New Merchandise
- The newest Bicoastal Adventures pin features Astro Orbiter / Orbitor from Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.
- Vera Bradley has a new “Moana” collection available at Walt Disney World and online.
- In honor of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney will offer Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s seasonings at Magic Kingdom and later Disneyland.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney made an in-kind contribution to Senator Geraldine Thompson’s fundraiser, their first political contribution since early 2022.
Disneyland Resort
- Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will soon serve a Matterhorn-inspired Coconut-Pineapple DOLE Whip treat for the attraction’s 65th anniversary.
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