Full Details Revealed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe & More: Daily Recap (7/31/24)

Details revealed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe, the full list of Disney Heroes and Villains appearing on the Disney Destiny, and a new Annual Passholder magnet for Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Daily Recap for July 31, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Two more August dates have sold out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2024, including the event’s opening night.

New Merchandise

A new black EPCOT logo ball cap is now available at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

A new Annual Passholder magnet inspired by “The Lion King” has been teased for Walt Disney World.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Thousands of guests stood by with tearful applause as the final riders entered Space Mountain before its permanent closure today at Tokyo Disneyland.

Disney Cruise Line

Guests will be able to meet a number of Disney heroes and villains aboard the Disney Destiny cruise ship, and we have the full list.
A lounge themed to Cruella de Vil is coming to the Disney Destiny cruise ship.
A Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge was also confirmed for the Disney Destiny.
The Haunted Mansion Parlor bar was also announced for the Disney Destiny.
The Disney Destiny will also offer a new AquaMouse story featuring Disney villains.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

Jude Law has teased Easter eggs to come in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” and a Disney+ premiere date has finally been shared for the show.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

Full details have finally been revealed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, one of the five lands opening as part of Epic Universe in 2025.
Augmented reality effects for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic has been added to the Epic Universe Preview Center.

Universal Studios Hollywood

A new scare zone titled “Chainsaw Punkz” has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

The Walt Disney Company

We’ve compiled all of our predictions for this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with expected new ride announcements, parades, and plenty of surprises.
Disney Entertainment Television has laid off 140 employees, including 13% of National Geographic staff.