Most of the third party merchandise for Tower of Terror is gone, Disney filed 13 lawsuits over property taxes, and Disneyland settled for $233 million in a class-action lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 16, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The Guest Relations window located just outside the gates of Magic Kingdom is currently under refurbishment.
- The Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom will close for a months-long refurbishment in the first half of 2025.
EPCOT
- Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT has updated their dessert offerings, now offering a Black Forest Baumkuchen Trifle instead of a black forest cake.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Most of the third-party “fake” Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise has been removed from the ride’s gift shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Join Nana for the latest photo report from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- While the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is about to celebrate its grand opening, the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is literally falling apart.
New Merchandise
- New Avatar mystery figures are now available at the Windtraders shop on Pandora — The World of Avatar.
- A new Disney’s Hollywood Studios mug featuring Mickey Mouse has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- Walt Disney World has a new collection of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise featuring “The Princess and the Frog” artwork by New Orleans artist Sharika Mahdi.
- While the Christmas holiday is still in full swing at Walt Disney World, a new Valentine’s Day Loungefly backpack has already appeared for Valentine’s Day 2025!
- More new “Play in the Park” merchandise is available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has filed 13 lawsuits against Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado, claiming their 2024 property taxes were too high.
- Disney Parks has shared a first look at the runDisney merchandise that will be available for the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.
- As 2024 comes to a close, Walt Disney World is preparing to introduce plenty of new things in the coming year.
Disneyland Resort
- Disney has agreed to pay $233 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding Disneyland Resort employee pay.
Disney Cruise Line
- When we heard the Disney Treasure would have a Haunted Mansion Parlor bar on board, we knew we needed to try every chilling spirit they had to offer.
- See what we had to say about the menu offerings at Plaza de Coco on the Disney Treasure.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- The old Universal Orlando signs have been removed and construction is underway to replace them with new digital signs.
- Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can look forward to UOAP Bonus Benefits returning in January 2025.
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