Fantasmic! had a strange altered ending at Disneyland, investigators determined the Reedy Creek Improvement District was not involved in criminal activity, and Disney is developing new robotics technology — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 27, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit for new projectors at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Three new treats are coming to Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort at Walt Disney World this week.
New Merchandise
- Highly anticipated amongst Disney pin traders, the Ducks of Disney mystery pin pack is now available at Walt Disney World.
- If Figment is your Valentine, you’ll want to check out this new t-shirt available at Creations Shop in EPCOT.
- A new Minnie ear headband debuted at the Art of Animation resort.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Recently released government records have proven that the members of the former board of supervisors for the Reedy Creek Improvement District broke no criminal laws before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to replace it.
- As 2024 winds down and the new year approaches, new 2025 collectible medallions have started to arrive across Walt Disney World Resort.
Disneyland Resort
- The “Fantasmic!” finale at Disneyland was a bit empty yesterday, December 26, as the first performance of the night ended without its usual character-filled finale featuring the Mark Twain Riverboat.
Shanghai Disneyland
- Construction of the framework of the new Shanghai Disney Resort hotel appears to be complete.
Disney Cruise Line
- On the Disney Treasure cruise ship, a new Broadway-style stage show debuted — The Tale of Moana.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney Research is working on a new method to create life-like movements in a robot.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- A closing timeframe has been confirmed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida.
- During our recent visit to Universal Studios Florida, we noticed a floral bucket had returned to Poppy’s Playground in DreamWorks Land.
- Phoenixes, dragons, and wolves, oh my! Aerial photographer bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe on Christmas Day, providing more photos of the park’s construction.
WDW News Today
Investigation Finds Reedy Creek Broke No Laws. Guest with Child Yells at Cast Member on Christmas
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!