A life-like interactive Buzz Lightyear robot is available for $600, a new medium Mickey Mouse icon ornament light is available at Disney Store for 31 Days of Drops, and a woman purposefully got arrested at Disney Springs to get revenge on her boyfriend — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 18, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Another patch of new pavement has shown up in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.
• Create your own bayou rhythms with this new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure music play set, now available at Critter Co-Op in Magic Kingdom and from the Disney Store.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde took to Instagram to share a piece of his artwork and give his thoughts regarding the upcoming permanent closure of DinoLand U.S.A.

Disney Springs

• On August 12, 2024, Nicole Handboy was arrested at Disney Springs after attacking a marked Orange County Sheriff’s patrol car with her purse.
• Splitsville at Disney Springs is offering three limited-time Halloween menu items for the month of October: Ghost Brownies, the Mad King Burger, and the Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail.
• The LEGO Store at Disney Springs is hosting a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” event this weekend in honor of the new Halloween Town LEGO set.

New Merchandise

• Robosen Robotics has introduced a new life-like interactive Buzz Lightyear robot collectible, now available for $599.
• The latest release for the 31 Days of Drops from the Disney Store is all about the holidays, with the medium-sized Mickey Mouse Icon Ornament Light.
• Go back to the ’90s with a new long-sleeved Darkwing Duck shirt available at Walt Disney World.
• Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at the merchandise that will be available for the runDisney 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World announced more details about their 2024 holiday celebrations.
• With Halloween rapidly approaching, Walt Disney World and Starlight Children’s Foundation teamed up to bring some spooky and festive fun to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Disneyland Resort

• A new Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey is now available at Disneyland Resort.
• Candle company Havilah & Co. has opened a kiosk at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Just ahead of Mickey’s birthday on November 18, Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing the new Mickey the Entertainer popcorn bucket.

Disney Cruise Line

• Mickey and his pals revealed their 2024 Halloween on the High Seas costumes in a new video shared by Disney Cruise Line on social media.
• Disney Cruise Line has released new gratuity recommendations for Concierge guests, with the suggested amount increasing by more than 50%.

Entertainment and Media

• Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney will go to trial next year after the company failed to get the lawsuit tossed out or stalled.
• Disney is developing a new “Prince Charming” movie with “Wonka” director Paul King attached.

Universal Studios

• Get out your wand and solemnly swear you’re up to no good with the new collection of Marauder’s Map merchandise available at Universal Orlando Resort.
• Hello Kitty theming has been removed from the former Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida as it’s transformed into Wicked: The Experience.
• After more than seven years at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, Mini Monster will be closing next week.

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Phil Wood