Disney’s received an extension to update their permit to turn Rivers of America into “Cars” attractions, weeds were removed from the Millennium Falcon, a drunk man was arrested at Disney Springs, and Universal is still selling recalled “Wicked” dolls — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 9, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The South Florida Water Management District granted Disney’s request for an extension to update their permit regarding the transformation of Rivers of America into a “Cars” area.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Disney removed the weed growing on the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Disney Springs

• A man was arrested at Disney Springs this summer after getting drunk at a Hawthorne Heights show.

New Merchandise

• A new Disney 2025 Mickey Mouse Balloon Pandora charm is available.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Disney revealed the hero-inspired 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend medals.

Disney Cruise Line

• Tour Marceline Market, a buffet aboard the new Disney Treasure cruise ship.

Entertainment and Media

• Jeremy Allen White will play Jabba the Hutt’s son in “The Mandalorian & Grogu.”
• Chris Evans will return to the MCU in “Avengers: Doomsday.”

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort is selling the recalled “Wicked” dolls with marker and stickers covering the adult website URL on the packaging.

WDW News Today

Tom Tours a NEW Fort Wilderness Cabin – Disney Vacation Club

Festival of the Arts Preview, Millennium Falcon’s Shrubbery Removed

FULL Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Preview Tour

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

Brit Tuttle