Disney has confirmed that a DVC lounge is replacing the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom, a new Matterhorn tiki mug is coming to Disneyland, and a new “Change Your Ticket” feature was added to the Disneyland app — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• A new Disney Vacation Club member lounge will replace the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom.
• A closing date for the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade was announced alongside further details for the lounge.
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom had a delayed opening on the first day of Annual Passholder previews.
• Cast Members of The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom have debuted their new costumes.

EPCOT

• San Angel Inn Restaurante in the Mexico Pavilion of EPCOT has new seating.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Among the new Pixar-inspired treats available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Annual Passholder-exclusive Lightning McQueen Ice Cream Sundae.

New Merchandise

• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World has a new series of apparel by Vineyard Vines.
• The new donut-inspired Disney Eats and Stitch Attacks Snacks collections have arrived at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

• A Navy veteran passed away after ignoring chest pains to give his family a perfect visit to the Magic Kingdom — here’s how you can help his children.
• A helicopter was spotted filming and/or taking photos above Walt Disney World on the morning of Thursday, June 13.

Disneyland Resort

• A new Matterhorn 65th Anniversary Abominable Snowman tiki mug will be available from Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Resort on June 20.
• The Orange County Register has confirmed that Disney California Adventure will reduce performances of Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje and Citizens of Buena Vista Street.
• A new feature on the Disneyland Resort website and app makes it easier for guests to make changes to tickets they have already purchased.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing a new map-inspired merchandise collection in three series. The first, inspired by two Tokyo Disneyland lands and three Tokyo DisneySea ports, will be released on July 11.
• Tokyo Disney Resort has a new merchandise collection, “Go-Go-Go! with Disney Vehicles,” inspired by Disney ride vehicles and transportation. 

The Walt Disney Company

• Disney officially dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after they and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District successfully created a new development agreement.
• Before registration opens next month, runDisney shared details of this year’s Virtual 12Ks of Christmas, including a first look at one of the medals.

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!