Universal Mega Movie Parade Debuts & More: Daily Recap (7/3/24)

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

Mickey Mouse dressed as a wizard parades through a Disney park with other characters, including Chip and Dale in colorful costumes. The scene includes a large, decorated float and vibrant decorations—perfect for your daily recap of magical moments!

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

Several children interact with Spider-Man in a futuristic room filled with digital screens and consoles on the Disney Dream cruise ship, where the excitement of each day is captured in a fun daily recap.

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

A man in a suit holds an open box with a medal inside while standing beside a woman in a pink dress. Both are smiling, as if wrapping up their daily recap, and the background shows an elegant room with plants and lamps.

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

Parade float depicting a "Back to the Future" scene with a DeLorean car, fire effects, and characters in costume. The crowd excitedly watches the universal mega movie parade unfold against a cloudy backdrop.

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

Three performers on stage with a water background, entertaining a crowd. As the audience takes photos, the scene comes alive with set pieces evoking a rustic, industrial theme—capturing the perfect moment for your daily recap.

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.