Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman passes away, “Fantasmic!” returned with an updated finale (and no dragon), Disney released a Stanley-inspired Pirates of the Caribbean tumbler, crews added foliage to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure entrance, and “Inside Out 2” is expected to have a big box office — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has gained more fake foliage and fresh paint, just one month before its opening.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- “Inside Out 2” concept art and maquettes are on display at Walt Disney Presents and a sneak peek is playing in the theater.
Typhoon Lagoon
- A woman is suing Walt Disney World alleging that she suffered a brain injury on the Humunga Cowabunga body slide because lifeguards are not stationed at the end of water park rides.
New Merchandise
- A new Pirates of the Caribbean tumbler resembles a trendy Stanley.
- Pandora released new “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “The Lion King,” Mickey & Friends, and “Alice in Wonderland” charms.
Disneyland Resort
- “Fantasmic!” has returned to Disneyland over one year after a fire destroyed the Maleficent dragon figure. The show has an updated finale and the “Peter Pan” sequence returned.
- A limited edition “Bicoastal Adventures” Astro Orbitor pin is available at Disneyland.
- Check out our latest Haunted Mansion construction update as work continues on expanding the attraction’s ground (and story).
- A rainbow Pride Spider-Bot has arrived at Avengers Campus.
- More details have been added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- A building is taking shape for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman passed away today at the age of 95. His exemplary career as half of the Sherman Brothers spanned half a century.
- “Inside Out 2” is expected to have the biggest box office of the year to date, which would mark a big win for Disney and Pixar post-COVID-19 shutdowns.
WDW News Today
Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland After Fire with Peter Pan and Altered Maleficent Finale
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