Mickey Mouse pumpkin wreaths coming to the Disney Store, Whoopi Goldberg admits to spreading ashes at Disneyland, and Disney Legend Bill ‘Sully’ Sullivan passes away — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Daily Recap for July 16, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• A new video has been posted to social media that shows a guest swimming in the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom.

New Merchandise

• A new Mickey Mouse pumpkin wreath, similar to the ones that decorate Main Street, U.S.A. during the Halloween season, is coming to the Disney Store.
• A new Monsters University merchandise collection has arrived at Walt Disney World.
• More new Haunted Mansion merchandise is available at Walt Disney World, including Cast Member-inspired costumes for dogs.

Disneyland Resort

• In a recent interview, Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg admitted to scattering her mother’s ashes at Disneyland Park.
• The new souvenir Mickey ice cream truck bucket is now available at Disneyland Resort, and we were there to get our own.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• A new interactive display stand for Tomica vehicle toys will make it look as though they “drive” through Tokyo Disney Resort.

Disney Cruise Line

• Disney has shared that all staterooms have been installed aboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort has announced another new scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 33 — Swamp of the Undead.
• Two water rides at Universal Islands of Adventure are now scheduled to undergo refurbishment at the start of 2025.
• More structures have been added to the streets of Universal Studios Florida for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 33 scare zones.

The Walt Disney Company

• Disney Legend Bill “Sully” Sullivan has passed away at the age of 88.
• Disney has announced new details related to shopping at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

WDW News Today

Disney Double Feature! Exploring the Magic Kingdom and Unexpected Adventures!

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