Pteranodon Flyers was seen testing at Islands of Adventure after being closed for almost nine months, Walt Disney World introduced new hotel discounts, and Tortuga Tavern’s reopening has been delayed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Marvel star Chris Evans recently tried his hand at pulling the sword from the stone in Magic Kingdom.
- Although Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to reopen to guests this week, it remains closed, and all operating hours for the quick-service location have been removed from the Walt Disney World website.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- With just 11 days before the first phase of closures to make way for the upcoming Tropical Americas land, a Disney Vacation Club kiosk has been removed from DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Join Bryce for the latest photo report from Disney’s Animal Kingdom and more.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on Disney hotel stays this summer.
- Florida residents can take advantage of a new offer that will save them up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer.
- Walt Disney World Resort is offering guests up to 30% off summer 2025 hotel stays.
- The World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has reopened after a significant refurbishment.
New Merchandise
- Following in the footprints of Figment, a new cosplay hoodie is now available at Walt Disney World featuring the legendary yeti of Expedition Everest.
- Figment fans can get their one little spark of hydration thanks to a new Figment mug and water bottle, newly arrived at Walt Disney World.
- The new version of the Play in the Park merchandise collection has been slowly arriving at Walt Disney World, and now some pre-packaged sweets and treats are available.
- Join us aboard the Nautilus submarine-themed bar as we deep dive into a review of our favorite drinks and snacks at the Periscope Pub on the Disney Treasure.
Disney Cruise Line
- Among Disney Cruise Line’s adult-exclusive offerings is the Chocolate & Liquor Tasting — read our review here.
- We reviewed the Jade Cricket Cafe’s Lucky Cricket Latte and Ube-licious on the Disney Treasure.
- See our review of the 1st dinner from Plaza de Coco on the Disney Treasure.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- After a nearly nine-month-long closure, Pteranodon Flyers at Universal Islands of Adventure is testing and will be reopening soon.
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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