Walt Disney Company Faces New Lawsuit Over ‘Moana’ Films& More: Daily Recap (1/12/25)

Katie Francis

Collage: Animated characters from a movie, theme park ride with mine carts, two displays of phone cases, a close-up of a patterned bracelet, and people entering a park building—an exciting daily recap capturing the essence of adventure and style.

Walt Disney Company Faces New Lawsuit Over ‘Moana’ Films& More: Daily Recap (1/12/25)

A Frontierland sign has been removed from Magic Kingdom, more coaster track has been removed from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and new pins have arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 12, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Two workers in safety vests stand near a wooden cart and old mining equipment beside a dirt path and bridge, capturing the essence of a construction update underway at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

People stroll under an entrance archway at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with dinosaur sculptures beside a banner reading "Chester & Hester Say... See Y'all Real Soon!" in the evening, marking a nostalgic farewell to Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama as it is now permanently closed.

New Merchandise

Four images of Disney Trading Pins: a mouse nestled in cheese, Stitch with a girl, Kermit alongside Miss Piggy, and a black lanyard adorned with Mickey Mouse silhouettes. Perfect for adding charm to your Walt Disney World lanyards.

Disneyland Resort

A hand holding a Magic Key striped popcorn bucket featuring Stitch designs, with trees and a building in the background.

Entertainment and Media

Two large LEGO bricks with simple designs sit against a BLUEY sky. A blue brick marked "Ages 4+" and an orange one labeled "Ages 2+" stand proudly, inviting collaborative play beneath a whimsical cloud.
Photo courtesy of LEGO media

The Walt Disney Company

Mike Toth, a Disney Renaissance Animator, with gray hair and a mustache, looks directly at the camera. He is wearing a dark jacket over a t-shirt.
  • Michael (Mike) Toth, an iconic Disney Renaissance animator who worked on projects including “Mulan,” “Hercules,” “Tarzan,” and more, has passed away.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

A festive Mardi Gras-themed display features 2025 Merch, including a t-shirt, a stuffed alligator, beads, and a fan. Enjoy the vibrant drink and decorative items in purple, green, and gold hues at Universal Studios' colorful celebration.

WDW News Today

Disney Parks Construction Updates, Festival Previews and Passholder Perks!

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

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