An opening date announced for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Josh D’Amaro teases more Walt Disney World announcements, and new concept art released for “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 10, 2024.
Daily Recap for January 1, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World has announced the opening date for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, the new Country Bears show coming to Magic Kingdom.
- We spotted a tribute to Splash Mountain in the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
- Walt Disney World also revealed new concept art showing off the first look at all the Country Bears’ new appearances for the reimagined attraction.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open later this month with a special commemorative print package of the on-ride photo.
- A video shared on social media showcases Jennifer Lewis, the voice of Mama Odie in “The Princess and the Frog,” leading guests in a sing-along of “Dig a Little Deeper” while stuck on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
EPCOT
- The digital EPCOT map on My Disney Experience has been updated to include CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, which have now opened to guests.
- With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, showtimes have been released for a new limited-time show, “¡Celebración Encanto!”
- We reviewed the new “Encanto”-inspired menu items available at the Festival Favorites quick service location at CommuniCore Hall.
- CommuniCore Plaza is now open at EPCOT, and we were there to capture a first look.
- New directional signs have been installed at EPCOT, following the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza.
- CommuniCore Hall and Plaza illuminated EPCOT in bright and colorful lights on its first open evening, and we were there to capture it.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- New concept art for “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” reveals new details about the show, including that it will involve new puppets and motion capture characters.
- A first look was also shared at two of the new puppets that will be used in the new “The Little Mermaid” stage show.
- Joy from “Inside Out” has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a new meet and greet in Pixar Plaza.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Rafiki and Timon are meeting guests for a limited time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King.”
New Merchandise
- We’ve got the full list (with prices) of all the new merchandise coming later this month as part of the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
Other Walt Disney World News
- During a media event on Monday, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Josh D’Amaro shared that more Walt Disney World-related announcements would be shared during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August.
- A new “The Princess and the Frog”-themed bus wrap has made its debut at Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
- runDisney has revealed the finisher medals for the 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend.
- A new, limited edition pin commemorating the fifth anniversary of Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure is now available at Disneyland Resort.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- A new featurette documenting the making of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland is now streaming on Disney+.
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