The Central Florida theme parks felt the impact of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby, Halloween decorations arrived at the Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Candy Cauldron has closed for an extended refurbishment—all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, August 5, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Disney has announced the 15 locations around Magic Kingdom where guests can trick-or-treat during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
• Cast Members braved Hurricane Debby to install Halloween decor at Magic Kingdom ahead of the opening date of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
• New TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover posters have been installed beneath the Main Street Railroad Station at Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs

• Disney’s Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has closed for a months-long refurbishment.

Other Walt Disney World News

• A tornado watch was extended before becoming a tornado warning for the Central Florida area this morning.
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park closed on Monday, August 5, 2024, due to inclement weather from Hurricane Debby.

Disneyland Resort

• Halloween merchandise inspired by “Hocus Pocus,” Mickey & Friends, Disney Villains, Stitch, and more has arrived at Disneyland Resort. 

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed the “Complete the Mission” sticker that will be available during part two of the Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters farewell celebration.

The Walt Disney Company

• The disneyd23 Instagram account has shared a first look at the Sorcerer Mickey hat that will be displayed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• A tornado watch was extended before becoming a tornado warning for the Central Florida area this morning.
• Torture Faire scare zone decor has arrived, and more theming has been added for Halloween Horror Nights 33 scare zones and haunted houses at Universal Studios Florida.
• The restrooms outside of E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida have been undergoing a remodel, and now, silhouettes of the iconic bike scene have been added to the facade.

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