Tokyo Disney Resort previewed a new popcorn bucket coming to the parks, we toured a one-bedroom villa at the new Polynesian DVC Island Tower, and Imagineers are gearing up to celebrate fifty years of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• We stayed in a one-bedroom villa at the newest Disney Vacation Club destination — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Other Walt Disney World News

• WKMG Click Orlando (News 6) acquired a report and photos of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) first-ever inspection of the Walt Disney World Monorail system.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort announced New Year offerings for Magic Key holders, including a Stitch popcorn bucket and pin giveaway.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed a new popcorn bucket that will debut for Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World.
• Mickey and Minnie’s new outfits have been revealed for Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort from January 15 through March 26, 2025.
• Tokyo Disney Resort has also released a full list of limited-time food and beverage offerings for the event.
• Tokyo Disney Resort has shared the new merchandise that will be available during Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweets Pop World.

Disney Cruise Line

• At the second dinner at Plaza de Coco, guests will see Miguel reunite with his great-great-grandparents, Héctor and Mama Imelda — watch our full video of the show.
• Take a full video tour of the Haunted Mansion Parlor Bar on the Disney Treasure, including a look at the special effects.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• Disney+ has ordered a revival of “Malcolm in the Middle” with the return of original series stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Join Bryce for the latest photo report from Universal Orlando Resort!

WDW News Today

• Imagineers Set to Celebrate 50 Years of Space Mountain & 30 Years of Magic Kingdom’s New Tomorrowland
• WATCH PARKSCENTER — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian, Jellyrolls to Close, and a 2024 Disney Parks Recap

Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian, Jellyrolls to Close, and a 2024 Disney Parks Recap!

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Katie Francis