An opening date was announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, pro-Palestine protesters were arrested for blocking a highway exit to Walt Disney World, and three meet and greets returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Disney teased an announcement about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure coming tonight, May 12, on the newest episode of “American Idol.”
• Disney has announced the summer 2024 opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom.
• Following the official announcement of the opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, Disney has now teased information about previews.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Three meet and greets have returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as of Sunday, May 12, 2024.

New Merchandise

• Donald Duck is celebrating his 90th birthday this year, and more new merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World for the occasion.
• As part of an ongoing release of new Marvel merchandise at Walt Disney World, a Spider-Man Loungefly mini backpack is now available.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Three protesters were arrested on Saturday, May 11, after blocking traffic on I-4, including a popular Walt Disney World exit.

Disneyland Resort

• Two new “Big Hero 6” merchandise items have arrived in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure: a Baymax pillow and a Tadashi hat.
• More EPCOT Mexico Pavilion merchandise has arrived at Disneyland.

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