Characters were confirmed for Disney Jollywood Nights, a Halloween Alien sipper is coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and we tried the new Evil Minion Totchos at Universal Studios Florida — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 6, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom (Polynesian Boat Rides, Interesting Finds, & More) 9/5/2024
• Work on the Adventureland pavement in Magic Kingdom has spread down to Sunshine Tree Terrace.

EPCOT

• PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/4/2024 (Food & Wine, Tiny Village Update, & More)
• New Arribas Brothers glassware for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been spotted in World Showcase at EPCOT.
• The pavement in front of the Test Track entrance has been torn up, leaving a giant patch of dirt in its place.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• In a social media video, Walt Disney World confirmed some of the characters that will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights this year.
• Sleep like a Hollywood Tower Hotel Guest who isn’t about to enter the Fifth Dimension with these new silky Tower of Terror pajamas.
• PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs (Crowds, Price Increases, and More) 9/6/2024

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/5/2024 (DiVine, Merch Check, and DinoLand U.S.A.)

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• With just over three months until opening, crews are adding the final details to Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

New Merchandise

• The Halloween Alien Sipper first revealed for Disney Cruise Line is also coming soon to Walt Disney World Resort.
• Bring a bit of Halloween Disney magic home with these Mickey and Minnie mini jack-o’-lanterns, now available from the Disney Store. 

Other Walt Disney World News

• The Disney Aspire program is introducing an annual funding cap and ending their Master’s program offerings.

Disneyland Resort

• The Halloween Alien Sipper first revealed for Disney Cruise Line is also coming soon to Disneyland Resort.
• Just in time for the upcoming release of “Agatha All Along” on Disney+ on September 18, we found a new ear headband at Disneyland Resort inspired by everyone’s favorite troublesome next-door neighbor: Agatha Harkness!
• Bring a bit of Halloween Disney magic home with these Mickey and Minnie mini jack-o’-lanterns, now available from the Disney Store. 

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing a new Duffy & Friends collection this fall including winter hats inspired by each character.

Universal Studios

• Universal and Visa have introduced two new Halloween Horror Nights designs for their Universal Rewards credit cards.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Minion Cafe at Universal Studios Florida has debuted a new dish perfect for spooky season: the Evil Minion Totchos.
• Universal Orlando Resort has a new Minion Frankenbob popcorn bucket and two Minion-inspired Halloween plush available for the Halloween Horror Nights season.
• A new headband featuring Lil’ Boo and Major Sweets, plus more Lil’ Boo merchandise has arrived.

Universal Studios Japan

• Halloween food available at Universal Studios Japan this season includes Snoopy and Hami-Kuma-inspired dishes, and we were able to try a few for review.
• Universal Studios Japan’s version of Halloween Horror Nights scare zones is Street Zombies, featuring the undead creatures wandering select areas of the park at night.
• My Melody and Kuromi are once again meeting guests in their Halloween costumes this fall at Universal Studios Japan.
• The Minions at Universal Studios Japan are now appearing in their Halloween costumes for their meet and greets.
• Death Eaters take over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan for the first time in eight years during Halloween Horror Nights 2024.
• Hami-Kuma, Hami-Kuma Soul, and the new Hami-Kuma Punk all appear during Hami-Kuma’s Shout it Out Party during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Japan.

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