Disney Magic and Disney Wish sailings from Florida to get earlier “all aboard” time, Cast Member previews announced for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, and CEO Bob Iger celebrates 50 years with Disney — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Daily Recap for July 2, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Cast Member previews have been announced for the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom.
- The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade sign has been removed from the former attraction’s facade.
EPCOT
- Disney has announced the details for Eat to the Beat Dining Packages available during the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
- Paneling has been removed from the outdoor track portion of Test Track as the ride’s reimagining continues.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for new trailers near the future Tropical Americas land site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The original 1974 cast of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue recently reunited for the show’s 50th anniversary.
New Merchandise
- We spotted new Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion-inspired jewelry at Magic Kingdom.
Other Walt Disney World News
- A new billboard advertisement for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been installed along I-4 near Walt Disney World Resort.
Disneyland Resort
- A new rumor suggests that the Haunted Mansion may remove the hanging corpse from the Stretching Room sequence at Disneyland Park.
- Magic Key holders will be able to take advantage of discounts at several Downtown Disney District locations this month.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Kids can once again learn how to be a custodian Cast Member at Tokyo Disney Resort with this returning experience.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has announced that Disney Magic and Disney Wish sailings from Florida ports will soon have a new “all aboard” time.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney CEO Bob Iger recently received a service award for working 50 years at the company.
- Former Disney CFO Christine McCarthy has joined the board of directors at Flutter Entertainment, a sports betting compay.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando’s new Universal Mega Movie Parade will debut on July 3 in technical rehearsal, rather than officially opening.
Universal Studios Japan
- Gyarados has made its debut in the Pokémon unit of the summer version of the NO LIMIT! Parade at Universal Studios Japan.
WDW News Today
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