Disney's Hollywood Studios Celebrates 35th Anniversary & More: Daily Recap (5/1/24)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates its 35th anniversary with merchandise and more, Restaurant Marrakesh becomes an Annual Passholder lounge, and the new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet featuring Stitch debuts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Daily Recap for 5/1/2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Crews have begun refreshing the mural around the entrance to the “Tangled” restrooms in Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

Genie in his meet and greet area inside the Annual Passholder lounge in Restaurant Marrakesh. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Restaurant Marrakesh at EPCOT has become an exclusive Passholder lounge for V.I.Passholder Days at Walt Disney World.
Annual Passholders can enjoy a special Stitch and Mickey Premium Bar photo op at EPCOT for V.I.Passholder Days.
A Stitch-inspired Cake Cone is available now at Sunshine Seasons, and we gave it a review.
Paintings of veterans by former President George W. Bush will be on display in The American Adventure in EPCOT next month.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios turned 35 on May 1, 2024, and a special anniversary park map was released for the occasion, which doubles as a poster.
A pressed penny machine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now offering four designs celebrating the 35th anniversary of the park.
On the morning of May 1, 2024, Disney’s Hollywood Studios marked its 35th anniversary with a special ceremony.
The Tune-In Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again has chairs at the bar where guests can sit.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

An RV and golf cart parked on a street at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Walt Disney World has adjusted its RV and golf cart policies for those staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Four new flavored croissants will be available at Walt Disney World Resort hotels this month.
The Disney Vacation Club tower currently under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has installed a new porte-cochere.
The main entrance sign for Shades of Green Resort has returned after four months of construction.

New Merchandise

A five-photo collage of merchandise available for Disney's Hollywood Studios' 35th anniversary. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

May 1, 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a small collection of commemorative merchandise is now available for purchase.
The first merchandise items celebrating the 90th birthday of Donald Duck have arrived at Walt Disney World.
Two new bags and a new tumbler inspired by “Star Wars” are now available from the Corkcicle kiosk in Disney Springs.

Other Walt Disney World News

A reporter's hand holding the newest complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet featuring Stitch. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

The newest complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet has arrived, and features Stitch.

Disneyland Resort

A photo of a sign for Critter Country in Disneyland Park. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Critter Country has temporarily closed today to make way for new shops themed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Check out our tour of the land on its final day of operation for the time being.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Disneyland Resort has several new items, including the DOLE Whip Pineapple Ginger Mint Float.