The new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Bungalows officially opened today, and we have room tours! Disney has made a change regarding a transgender character in a new series, Bluey is coming to theaters and more for today, Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Daily Recap for Decemer 17, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The Walt Disney World Monorail Gold recently returned to service with new black deltas along its exterior.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• The walkway connecting the DVC Island Tower and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now open to guests.
• A new Pineapple-Coconut Bread is available at the DVC Island Tower and we were there to give it a try.
• We were able to try out Wailulu Bar & Grill. We sampled a selection of items from the menu.
• Check out our room tour!

New Merchandise

• Today marks the grand opening of the new DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, and with it comes a small new merchandise collection commemorating the tower.
• The S’mores Ear Headband has officially joined the Disney Eats collection at Walt Disney World.
• Stoney Clover Lane launched a new collection of pastel accessories and apparel inspired by Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Disney Cruise Line

• Wave goodbye to the people on the dock and join us as we review our favorite drinks at the Skipper Society Lounge aboard the Disney Treasure.

Entertainment and Media

• Disney and BBC Studios have announced that the first-ever “Bluey” animated feature film will be released in theaters in 2027.

Disney+

• A new report confirms that Pixar’s animated series, “Win or Lose,” will no longer include a transgender storyline when it airs on Disney+ next year.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Team Members at Universal Orlando are getting an upgrade with a brand new nametag design in early 2025.

YouTube Videos

REVIEW: Wailulu Bar & Grill – Walt Disney World’s Newest Restaurant – Part 1

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

Eric Morton