Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuted at Walt Disney World, a former Cast Member is being sued for dangerously altering menu information, and Universal Studios Japan updated the opening timeframe for Donkey Kong Country — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Disney Springs
- Authorities said a drunk Florida man was arrested for causing a disturbance at House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs and repeatedly spat at deputies before he was taken to jail.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Work on Disney’s Grand Floridian gingerbread house is progressing quickly, with the front of the house nearly completely covered in gingerbread siding.
- The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced a $275 million update including a meeting space expansion and upgraded guest rooms.
- The Halloween golf cart parade has returned for 2024 to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
New Merchandise
- Disney Store’s special “31 Days of Drops” item for Wednesday, October 30, is a new “Deliciously Disney” series of Disney Munchlings scented mystery plush.
- World of Disney at Disney Springs has decorated for the 2024 holiday season and debuted even more Christmas merchandise.
Other Walt Disney World News
- With the launch of Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World, we now know some details of the program not previously announced.
- A former Walt Disney World Cast Member is being sued for changing menu information after being fired.
- Walt Disney World has begun piloting their new Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which offers one-time entry to every Lightning Lane attraction.
Disneyland Resort
- We’ve learned more about changes to the Spider-Man Stuntronic show at Disney California Adventure, which is rumored to end soon but will have additional performances in November.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure has set off on its transatlantic journey to its home port in Florida.
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Studios Japan has updated their opening timeframe for the delayed Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort revealed details of their 2024 Holidays celebration, which runs from Friday, November 22 through Tuesday, December 31.
- After 15 years as a staple of Universal Orlando Resort Holidays, it appears that Mannheim Steamroller will not perform during this year’s celebrations.
- More Christmas decor has arrived at Universal Islands of Adventure.
WDW News Today
Jellyrolls Closing, Disney World Launches Most Expensive Lightning Lane Ever
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