A first look POV was released of the newly opened Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness, the light-up pavement in World Celebration has been repaired, and a new PharmaBox was installed at Universal Orlando Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- We’ve put together a full guide of everything at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from food to fireworks and everything in between.
EPCOT
- Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which celebrates 30 years next year.
- The light-up pavement of World Celebration in EPCOT has been restored and reactivated, now illuminating the area and syncing with Spaceship Earth light shows.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney installed a new digital sign in front of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom parking toll plaza.
New Merchandise
- We spotted these new arrivals at Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT including Stitch Attacks Snacks, Darkwing Duck, and other limited edition pins.
Disney Cruise Line
- A souvenir popcorn bucket will be available for purchase onboard the Disney Treasure.
- The Disney Treasure is officially joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet on December 21, and a collection of inaugural sailings merchandise will be available for a limited time in the gift shops Mickey’s Mainsail and Treasures Untold.
Entertainment and Media
- Jonny Coyne will reprise his role as an Imperial warlord from “The Mandalorian” in the film “The Mandalorian & Grogu.”
- Disney shared details, including the list of performers and songs, for the annual “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” special.
- Disney’s “Tangled” live-action movie is currently in development with “The Greatest Showman” film director Michael Gracey.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- During a recent visit to Universal Orlando Resort, we discovered a new Pharmabox outside the E.T. Adventure restrooms.
- Universal Volcano Bay will close again tomorrow, December 12, due to “inclement weather” in Central Florida.
Universal Studios Japan
- Donkey Kong Country opened at Universal Studios Japan this week and guests can now ride Mine-Cart Madness.
- The gift shop in Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan is Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy.
- With the opening of the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World, guests can now meet Donkey Kong in Universal Studios Japan.
WDW News Today
EPCOT Light Up Pavement Fixed, Flower & Garden Festival Dates and Concert Lineup Announced
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!