Hong Kong Disneyland announced an expansion including Marvel, — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The Walt Disney World calendar now lists operating times for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, and the attraction is omitted from some offerings.
- Disney Parks Blog saw our love for Lari the Armadillo on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and has shared more facts about the original character.
EPCOT
- A new EPCOT mural has been installed in the park’s entrance area, replacing an outdated mural featuring elements that no longer exist.
- The House of the Whispering Willows in EPCOT’s China Pavilion has reopened, revealing the updated Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit to include Zootopia.
- A sign now points Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members to the temporary lounge in the Odyssey Pavilion of EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently wrapped in tarps, likely for a refurbishment.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Walt Disney World announced that two new barbacoa beef dishes are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Crews have painted more of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
- Guests can save up to 30% on Walt Disney World hotel rooms during the 2024 holiday season and get free Park Hopper benefits if they upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company package.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on hotel rooms for stays this fall and holiday season if they book early.
- Florida residents can save up to 20% on rooms at select Walt Disney World hotels this fall and holiday season.
Disneyland Resort
- Disney Legend Steve Martin recently found himself on an elevator at Disneyland with fellow guests but they didn’t recognize the star.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- In a new document, Hong Kong Disneyland confirmed they will proceed with its multi-year expansion including attraction reimaginings and a Marvel-themed area.
Disney Cruise Line
- The Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at the dining menus coming to the Disney Treasure when the ship sets sail on its maiden voyage in December 2024.
- Disney Cruise Line’s new Disney Treasure ship will have the world’s first “The Aristocats”-inspired venue — Scat Cat Lounge.
- Worlds of Marvel on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure will have two shows, including the new “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix.”
Entertainment and Media
- Giancarlo Esposito, who starred as villain Moff Gideon in the first three seasons of “The Mandalorian,” teased that his character could return for “The Mandalorian & Grogu” movie.
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