One of the busts in the library of the Haunted Mansion has been changed, Captain Barbossa was roaming Advenureland as a reported test for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and we checked out a Serenity Bay cabana at Disney Lookout Cay — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Captain Barbossa from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films is roaming Adventureland in Magic Kingdom, apparently as a test for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
• There’s been a change to one of the “ghost writer” busts in the library scene of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.
• Crews are adding final touches to the area around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

EPCOT

• The Spaceship Earth Pride mural has returned to EPCOT for Pride Month 2024.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Guests staying in Club Level rooms and suites during select dates this summer can save 20% on Disney Private VIP Tours.

New Merchandise

• Among the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise coming to Magic Kingdom will be a wearable interactive firefly.

Other Walt Disney World News

• The Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World has new themed trash cans to match the center’s 2021 makeover.

Disneyland Resort

• Club 33 administrator Bonnye Lear passed away after falling from a moving golf cart and hitting her head backstage at Disneyland Resort.
• Disneyland Park has a new guidemap for the summer.
• Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is undergoing a reimagining, which now includes a new security plaza.
• “Celebrate Soulfully” returns to Disneyland Resort this June for Black Music Month.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• A new Duffy & Friends “Where Smiles Grow” collection including merchandise and menu items is coming to Tokyo DisneySea on July 1, 2024.

Disney Cruise Line

• Join us for a look around one of the Serenity Bay cabanas on Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the new Disney Cruise Line destination.
• Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point features a variety of new, exclusive merchandise, including the Junkanoo-inspired Mickey Mouse Loungefly mini backpack and ear headband.
• There is a variety of exclusive new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point merchandise available on the island.

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