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Two people enjoying a roller coaster ride on the left; meanwhile, on the right, a child shares a meal with an adult dressed as a dog character—a perfect snapshot for your daily recap.

2025 Free Disney Dining Plan, Tortuga Tavern Reopening & More: Daily Recap (12/30/24)

Brit Tuttle

A free Disney dining plan will be available in 2025, Tortuga Tavern is reopening, New Year’s Eve viewing at Magic ...

A football helmet with a red wildcat logo rests on the field, evoking the passion of an NFL game. Nearby, logos for The Parent Trap, Camp Rock, Disney Channel, and Remember the Titans bring nostalgic charm to this lively scene.

NFL Teams Go Viral for Disney Channel, Camp Rock & High School Musical Celebrations

Eric Morton

Disney magic and NFL grit might seem as different as Cinderella Castle and a roaring stadium on game day. Yet, ...

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First Look at New Disney Parks Cup Design & More: Daily Recap (12/29/24)

Katie Francis

Disney is reportedly developing a Mother Gothel movie and we tried a new Sangria DOLE Whip Float — all this ...

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Disney Surveying Guests About Including ‘The Simpsons’ at Theme Parks & More: Daily Recap (12/28/24)

Katie Francis

Former Pixar staff have spoken out about the removed transgender storyline from “Win or Lose,” Disney’s Hollywood Studios has added ...

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Closing Timeframe Announced for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & More: Daily Recap (12/27/24)

Katie Francis

Fantasmic! had a strange altered ending at Disneyland, investigators determined the Reedy Creek Improvement District was not involved in criminal ...

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Disney Working on New Method of Life-Like Robot Movements

Shannen Ace

Disney Research is working on a new method to create life-like movements in a robot. New Disney Robot This week, ...

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Universal Files Permit to Remove Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit from Universal Studios Florida & More: Daily Recap (12/26/24)

Gretchen

A guest holding a baby was seen on video yelling at a Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Member after the ...

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Plans for Former ESPN Zone, Villains Land Preview: Daily Recap (12/25/24)

Eric Morton

New permits give hints as to what may be next for the former ESPN Zone at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, ...

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Grinch Steals Christmas at Fort Wilderness, Disneyland's Use of AI Art Raises Eyebrows & More: Daily Recap (12/24/24)

Eric Morton

Guests at Fort Wilderness are reporting a Christmas bandit in a golf cart, and social media sleuths caught Disney using ...

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John Mayer and McG Purchasing Jim Henson Company Lot

Shannen Ace

Musician John Mayer and director McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol) are purchasing the historic Jim Henson Company Lot. Jim Henson Company ...

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Despite Impending MuppetVision Closure, Disney Vacation Club Releases Holiday Message from The Muppets & More: Daily Recap (12/23/24)

Katie Francis

We got a possible first look at the rumored new bride for the Haunted Mansion, the new Haunted Mansion gift ...

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$400+ Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sold Out for Six Days Over Holiday Season & More: Daily Recap (12/22/24)

Katie Francis

Art from the Tower of Terror gift shop is now available to purchase and an ad for a performance at ...

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Disney Quietly Delays Reopening of Swiss Family Treehouse & More: Daily Recap (12/21/24)

Katie Francis

The popular Mickey & Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket was in stock at Magic Kingdom, the Alioramus animatronic returned to ...

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Disney Submits Updated Plans for Transformation of Rivers of America & More: Daily Recap (12/20/24)

Katie Francis

More Play in the Park merchandise has arrived at Disney World, showtimes were announced for daytime Christmas entertainment at Magic ...

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Bluey is Coming to Disney Parks & More: Daily Recap (12/19/24)

Katie Francis

The race course has been released for the Disneyland Half Marathon, a documentary about the disappearance of the Buzzy animatronic ...

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Disney & Universal File New Advanced Ride Patents, Hall of Presidents Closing for Refurbishment & More: Daily Recap (12/18/24)

Eric Morton

Disney and Universal have each filed for new advenced ride patents, the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is closing ...