The opening date and ticket details announced for Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, the revival cast revealed for “Phineas and Ferb,” and a Disney Store discount for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Daily Recap for October 17, 2024

Walt Disney World

Disney Springs

• A Disney College Program Cast Member was arrested for indecent exposure at Disney Springs after authorities said he was performing an “intimate act” in his car.

New Merchandise

• The latest entry in the Bicoastal Adventures pin series is now available at Walt Disney World, and celebrates The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
• New Christmas T-shirts, ornaments, a Santa Mickey figure, and more holiday items have arrived at Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

• The Disneyland Railroad has begun testing operations, indicating that track work is complete and a reopening could be on the horizon.

Other Walt Disney World News

• For a limited time, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can take advantage of a 25% discount online at the Disney Store.

Disney Cruise Line

• Check out our full guide and review of the DisneyBand+, the Disney Cruise Line version of the MagicBand+ wearable device.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• Disney has announced the voice cast for the revival of the animated series “Phineas and Ferb,” coming to Disney Channel and Disney+ in 2025.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort has announced the opening date for Epic Universe, its newest theme park.
• Universal also shared ticket details for Epic Universe, including how Annual Passholders can visit the new park.
• Exterior elements of the Summer Tribute Store are slowly being removed, with the exterior facade now replaced with simple banners.
• A new holiday merchandise collection featuring Earl the Squirrel has arrived at Universal Studios Florida.

The Walt Disney Company

• A Minnie Mouse balloon will be debuting this year during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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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!

Brit Tuttle