Haunted Mansion Holiday has returned to Disneyland park, a list of food and beverages for World Princess Week at the Disney Parks was released, and Universal announced a fifth Minion Land — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, July 29, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Vulture writer Rebecca Alter is calling for Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be classified as a heritage site of cultural significance on the National Register of Historic Places.

New Merchandise

• Loungefly mini backpacks for Buzz Lightyear and Woody, characters from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise, have gotten updated new designs.
• A new series of Disney Villains-inspired merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World ahead of the Halloween season.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Disney has shared the full list of food and beverages coming to Disney Parks around the world in celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31.
• Disney has revealed the finisher medals for runDisney’s 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, happening October 31 through November 4, 2024 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disneyland Resort

• Disney has shared the full list of food and beverages coming to Disney Parks around the world in celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31.
• Disney Parks has shared a sneak peek of this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread display ahead of the ride’s reopening today.
• Haunted Mansion Holiday has returned to Disneyland park for the Halloween-Christmas season. 
• The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney’s California Adventure has reopened.
• A new Infinity Gauntlet Loungefly backpack can be found at Avengers Vault in Disney’s California Adventure.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort released the full list of special Disney Halloween 2024 menu items, including souvenirs, that will be available soon. 

Disneyland Paris

• Disney has shared the full list of food and beverages coming to Disney Parks around the world in celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31.

Hong Kong Disneyland

• Disney has shared the full list of food and beverages coming to Disney Parks around the world in celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31.

Universal Studios

• Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a patent for an interactive ride system that would give guests a customized experience.

Universal Studios Singapore

• Universal Studios Singapore has announced Illumination’s Minion Land, set to open at the park in Resorts World Sentosa in 2025.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort has shared that yet another Epic Universe reveal is coming this week for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.

Universal Studios Hollywood

• Another new scare zone has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood — Murder of Crowz.

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

Katie Francis