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.

WDW News Today

Our Predictions for D23, Disney Destiny First Look

Exploring Zootopia at Night and Fireworks! – Shanghai Disneyland 2024 Part 5

Country Bear Musical Jamboree – Ultimate 4K Multicam POV – Full Show

A Blast to the Past – D23 Presents Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives!

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

Brit Tuttle