Walt Disney Imagineering is building a real-life Parr house from “The Incredibles,” new Disney Parks Christmas 2024 merchandise was released online, and the state of Florida is asking for permit revisions for the transformation of Tom Sawyer Island & Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, September 16, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World has been hit with a setback in their plans to reimagine Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom into a new Cars-themed area, as the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has sent a six-page letter outlining problems with the initial permit application.
- Walls have been removed from the exterior of The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom, revealing refreshed paint, light fixtures, and more.
EPCOT
- In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Miguel, the protagonist from “Coco,” is joining Mariachi Cobre during their performances.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- After being blocked off earlier this month, the Woody’s Lunch Box seating area has been demolished in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Springs
- A new set of character plushes are now available for the customizable headbands at Disney Springs — all from the box-office hit, “Inside Out 2.”
- Nana’s photo report details an early morning at Disney Springs and a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
New Merchandise
- As we inch ever closer to the most magical time of year, DisneyStore.com has released even more holiday merchandise, including some items inspired by the Disney Parks.
- Take a trip back to 1996, with a new 25th Anniversary Cinderella Castle birthday cake T-shirt available at DisneyStore.com.
- A new 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle celebrating the 35th-anniversary of “The Little Mermaid” is now available at DisneyStore.com.
Disneyland Resort
- In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, the Coco Floral Skull sipper is now on sale at Disneyland Resort.
Entertainment and Media
- The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards aired last night, The Walt Disney Company took home a record-breaking 60 awards across its studios and brands.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at construction on the real-life Parr House from “The Incredibles” at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community scheduled to open in 2025.
Universal Studios
- Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos of Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon” uncovered on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Yoshi spotted on Mount Beanpole, and more.
- Universal Orlando Resort has released hours for the rest of 2024, and Universal Volcano Bay will only be open five days per week beginning in October.
Song of the South Erased from Disney World, Woody’s Lunch Box Demolition
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