Universal Studios Florida debuts their brand new Universal Mega Movie Parade, Magic Kingdom celebrates the Fourth of July with a fireworks spectacular, and Disney CEO Bob Iger is looking to purchase a Soccer team — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Daily Recap for July 3, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The Disney’s Celebrate America! Fourth of July Fireworks show took place at the Magic Kingdom.
- An attraction poster for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debuted.
- New Hatbox Ghost and more Haunted Mansion pins were found at the Magic Kingdom.
Disneyland Resort
- RUMOR: The Magic Happens parade may be ending in 2024 due to entertainment cuts at Disneyland.
- Carthay Circle restaurant is to receive an updated lunch menu this fall.
- New Rapunzel and Groot Ear Headbands found at Main Street, U.S.A.
Disney Cruise Line
- Updates, including Marvel WEB Workshop and new funnel suite are coming to the Disney Dream this fall.
- All the information that we currently know about the Disney Treasure can be found here.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney CEO Bob Iger and wife Willow Bay are looking to purchase Soccer team Angel City FC.
Universal Studios
- A “Jaws” Lego set featuring the iconic shark and buildable ORCA boat is coming this August.
Universal Orlando Resort
- The Universal Mega Movie Parade premiere was temporarily delayed due to inclement weather.
- The Universal Mega Movie Parade debuted with ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic World, ‘Ghostbusters,’ and more.
- New Bubble wands featuring characters from ‘Despicable Me,’ ‘Trolls,’ and ‘Jurassic World’ are now available at Universal Studios Florida.
- The Beat Builders’ usual stage in Universal Studios Florida is currently down, so they are now performing at CityWalk.
Universal Studios Japan
- A ‘One Piece’ Summer Stunt Show has premiered at Universal Studios Japan at the WaterWorld theatre.
- McDonald’s is teasing new Happy Meal toys for Universal Studios Japan.
WDW News Today
Major Changes Being Made to Haunted Mansion for Sensitivity Reasons
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