Pixar instructed employees to make Riley “less gay” in “Inside Out 2,” New York Public Schools employees took Disney trips from homeless students, Disneyland has a new “Alice in Wonderland” bottle filler, Universal released their 2025 Rock the Universe lineup — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Disney Vacation Club released the points chart for the new DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and announced points bookings will open in November.
- We answered the question, “What sets a Disney Vacation Club room apart from a standard resort room?”
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World trips intended for homeless students instead went to New York City Public Schools employees and their families.
Disneyland Resort
- Crews installed the metal framework of The Haunted Mansion’s new carriage house gift shop as construction continues on the ride’s reimagined grounds.
- A new Alice in Wonderland-themed “Drink Me” water bottle station was installed near the Fantasyland attraction.
- New Mickey’s Toontown playsets inspired by different structures in the land are available for purchase online and expected at the parks soon.
Entertainment and Media
- Laid-off Pixar employees shared issues with the production of “Inside Out 2,” including leadership instructing employees to make main character Riley “less gay.”
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- We ranked all of the Halloween Horror Nights 33 scare zones and shared photos and videos of each.
- Universal released the 2025 lineup for Rock the Universe, their annual Christian rock music festival.
WDW News Today
NEW Mickey & Friends Guest Room Tour – Disney’s Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland
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