Fast and Furious: Supercharged has closed (possibly permanently), the full list of attractions for Extended Evening Hours was released, and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is now closed for a brief refurbishment.
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is now sold out through September 15, 2024.

EPCOT

• According to DVC News, the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge in EPCOT will be rebranded as the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Walt Disney World has brand-new “Wet Paint” flags, which we saw at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday morning.
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Other Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World has announced the full list of attractions that will be available during extended evening hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this fall.
• Walt Disney World has announced a slate of offerings for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, including the extension of the Celebración Encanto show at EPCOT.

Disneyland Resort

• A new Ursus H. Bear mural is visible at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, the reimagined Country Bear-inspired Hungry Bear Restaurantat Disneyland.
• Disney Parks Blog shared a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s gingerbread display in the Haunted Mansion Holiday.
• Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes at Disneyland has reopened after closing in July due to construction in the area.
• Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney California Adventure will have a new sundae seemingly inspired by “Hocus Pocus” available beginning this weekend.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• A merchandise collection inspired by Tokyo Disneyland’s new “Reach for the Stars” nighttime spectacular is coming soon to the park.

Disney Cruise Line

• Deadpool will make his Disney Cruise Line debut as part of “Avengers Assemble!” on the Disney Adventure.
• Disney Cruise Line shared a first look at Disney Imagination Garden, the central hub of the upcoming Disney Adventure.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Fast and Furious: Supercharged, one of the most panned theme park rides ever, is likely permanently closed.
• In a first for the event, Universal Orlando Resort kickstarted spooky season on August 11 this year with Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror tours, giving us a chance to look inside three original houses for Halloween Horror Nights 33.
• More “Ghostbusters” theming has been added to Halloween Horror Nights food booths in the New York section of Universal Studios Florida.

Universal Studios Japan

• Universal Studios Japan has revealed some of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, including a Resident Evil-inspired bag.

Universal Studios Hollywood

• The Play Nintendo Tour 2024 will stop at Universal CityWalk Hollywood this weekend.

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Katie Francis