Man Arrested for Leaving Dog in 120-Degree Car at Disney Springs Just Weeks After Puppy Dies in Similar Incident & More: Daily Recap (8/17/24)

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A collage: a water tower labeled Disney Springs, a Disneyland passport, projected characters on water at night, and an eerie, glowing scene with costumed characters. Perfect for your daily recap of enchanting moments and magical memories.

Man Arrested for Leaving Dog in 120-Degree Car at Disney Springs Just Weeks After Puppy Dies in Similar Incident & More: Daily Recap (8/17/24)

Disneyland honored a ticket from 1985 gifted by a father to his daughter, World of Color – ONE is closing for refurbishment in September, and the Duke returns to The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A dimly lit scene features a ghostly figure in a hat sitting at a table with a candelabra amid tombstones, creating a spooky atmosphere.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs water tower against cloudy sky
  • A man has been arrested and charged with a third-degree felony count of cruelty to animals after leaving his dog in a 120-degree car at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A closed food stand with blue and white striped curtains and signage for Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is situated on a boardwalk by a waterfront under a sunny sky.
  • On a recent trip to Disney’s Boardwalk, we noticed that the planters had been removed from around Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs.

New Merchandise

Animated image of the Bluey TV show characters: Bluey, Bingo, and their parents, standing outdoors with the title "Bluey" at the top. Various outdoor toys are scattered on the ground. Exciting news: 'Bluey' Season 3 Premiering August 10 on Disney+.

Disneyland Resort

A colorful nighttime fountain show featuring animated characters projected onto water mist, with vibrant lights and a Ferris wheel in the background, offers a stunning daily recap of magical moments.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Two armored characters fly through a colorful, cloud-filled sky with one emitting fire from jet boots like Iron Man and the other surrounded by energy akin to Captain Marvel.
  • Tokyo Disneyland has shared a new “Reach for the Stars” teaser, showing off some of the characters and technology that will be part of the nighttime spectacular.

Entertainment and Media

Four people stand together in a room with two animated characters and the text "Disney A Whole New Sound" at the top.

Universal Studios

A hand holding a doll resembling Chucky, the menacing character with red hair, blue overalls, and a striped shirt. The background is filled with colorful and eclectic decorations, reminiscent of Universal Orlando's vibrant atmosphere.
  • The Chucky popcorn bucket has returned to Universal Orlando Resort. This year’s version says new phrases and has stitches on his face.

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