A guest holding a baby was seen on video yelling at a Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Member after the ride broke down on Christmas Day and a new Figment cosplay-style hoodie has already sold out at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• In the latest viral clip of Disney guest behavior, a guest holding a baby in his arms yells at a Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Member while the ride is broken down on Christmas Day.
• The Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms in Fantasyland have reopened after an almost year-long refurbishment.

EPCOT

• Figment fans have made a new cosplay-style hoodie fly off the shelves at EPCOT, as we caught the last one for sale in ImageWorks.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• A new Banana Orange Guava drink is now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but how does it hold up to our beloved POG (passionfruit, orange, and guava)?

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has been a main topic of conversation and criticism. But, now that it is open, is it worth staying there?

New Merchandise

• A new Moana ear headband with shells and a burlap bow arrives at the Moana merchandise cart in EPCOT.
• A new Magic Kingdom-branded Pandora charm inspired by Cinderella Castle is available at the Walt Disney World theme park.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for three Walt Disney World theme parks on New Year’s Eve and other upcoming dates, including into 2025.
• As the holiday season winds down and New Year’s Eve approaches, Disney has announced a handful of special menu items to ring in the new year at Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

• The new Disneyland 70th anniversary commercial uses a 3D model of Magic Kingdom instead of Disneyland Park.
• As New Year’s Eve draws near, Disney has announced a list of special menu items to ring in the new year at Disneyland Resort.

Disney Cruise Line

• Disney Cruise Line has a new Pandora charm featuring Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie on the Disney Treasure.

Universal Studios

• A new permit filed with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWD) supports rumors that Universal Orlando Resort will demolish Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
• Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Universal Islands of Adventure is back open after a standard month-long refurbishment.
• Horror Night Nightmares has released their first speculation maps for HHN 34 at Universal Studios Florida and HHN 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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

Gretchen McDermid