New security procedures are being tested at EPCOT, a reopening timeline was given for the Jungle Cruise refurbishment at Magic Kingdom, and a new ice cream bucket is coming to Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 12, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World announced an opening timeframe for the Jungle Cruise, which is scheduled to close for refurbishment next month.
EPCOT
- Walt Disney World was testing slightly different security procedures at EPCOT on Friday morning.
- Global Marketplace booths have been installed all over EPCOT for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which starts on August 29.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A new exhibit featuring costumes and props from the upcoming Disney+ original film “Descendants: The Rise of Red” has been added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The 2024 Disney After Dark Pin Event will take place on September 13 and 14 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
New Merchandise
- A new Loki ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- Walt Disney World has a series of new merchandise items featuring Baby Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
- The new Haunted Mansion collection celebrating 55 years of the Disneyland attraction is now available online from the Disney Store.
- Another new fall-inspired shirt has arrived at Walt Disney World, this time celebrating everyone’s favorite seasonal flavor, pumpkin spice.
- A new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind water bottle and open edition pin are available at EPCOT.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort has revealed a new souvenir ice cream truck bucket that will be available starting next week.
- The latest Disney Eats and Stitch Attacks Snacks collections have arrived at Disneyland Resort, this time celebrating shaved ice.
- The new Haunted Mansion collection celebrating 55 years of the Disneyland attraction is now available online from the Disney Store.
- Sidewalk has been demolished to make way for the new gift shop as the Haunted Mansion construction continues.
- The Disney Store website has three new Super7 action figure sets inspired by Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- One of our favorite treats at Tokyo Disneyland is the Critter Sundae from Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon.
- A pair of unique new treats available at Tokyo Disneyland is the Chip ‘n’ Dale Buns, a.k.a. the butt buns.
- For the hot summer at Tokyo Disneyland, the Plaza Pavilion Restaurant is serving two limited-time shaved ice snacks.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland shared a video of “Frozen” star Josh Gad visiting the World of Frozen, which opened at the theme park late last year.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney has announced a new pop-punk cover album of classic songs called “A Whole New Sound.”
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- More towers, trusses, and speakers have been installed throughout Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 33.
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