The grandchildren of Walt Disney approve of the “stellar” new Audio-Animatronic, Magic Happens will not be returning to Disneyland in 2025 and we have our full guide for Disney Jollywood Nights. All this and more on today’s recap for Friday, December 6, 2024.
Daily Recap for December 6, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World Resort extended operating hours for the week of Christmas at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
EPCOT
- Crews installed the framework for Test Track’s new entrance awning at EPCOT.
- The France Pavilion at EPCOT has a new stylish merchandise collection featuring Mademoiselle Minnie.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney Jollywood Nights is an after-hours, limited-capacity, separately ticketed holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It debuted in 2023 and returned for the 2024 season. Check out our full guide.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Keen observers or fans of African wildlife can now purchase this Kilimanjaro Safaris animal spotting mug, now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
New Merchandise
- Disney Parks Blog shared a preview of new merchandise coming to Disney Store, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Resort in 2025.
- Walt Disney Day, 20,000 Leagues, Frozen Ever After, Inside Out 2, Stitch, and Other NEW Limited Edition Pins Released
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park was closed on Friday, December 6, due to cold weather in Central Florida and the weather will be even colder on Saturday, December 7.
Disneyland Resort
- Some of Walt Disney’s grandchildren approve of the new Audio-Animatronic of their grandfather that will debut at Disneyland next year, saying it is “stellar” and “as accurate as possible.”
- Meet Santa, write your Christmas wish list, and take fun pictures at Fantasyland Theatre this holiday season during Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends.
- The Magic Happens parade will reportedly not return to Disneyland in 2025 while Paint the Night runs instead.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line debuted a new bus wrap for their transportation from Walt Disney World Resort to Port Canaveral ahead of the Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage this month.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort remained closed on Friday, December 6, due to “inclement weather” in Central Florida. The weather is not looking much better tomorrow.
- Crews have installed paneling on the exterior of the Universal Studios Store expansion in Universal CityWalk Orlando.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood released their full event schedule for 2025, including the dates for Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Studios Singapore
- Universal Studios Singapore announced the 2025 opening date for their version of Illumination’s Minion Land. They also shared new concept art of the land.
WDW News Today
Paint The Night, Wondrous Journeys, & More Returning for Disneyland 70, Dates Announced
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