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Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Today at the TRON Lightcycle / Run construction site, we saw that even more temporary supports have been removed from parts of the canopy while some have been added to support the installation of higher parts of the canopy
- It was a perfect park day weather-wise until about midday when the skies darkened and a gusty rainstorm blew in, but we got in plenty of fun at the Magic Kingdom before that and we just had to show you all there is to see in this photo report
- The exterior façade of Peter Pan’s Flight is receiving a refresh just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary this fall and as construction has been going on for a little while now, it’s no surprise to see another large scrim was just added
- Bonjour! Village Gifts at the Magic Kingdom has been undergoing a transformation for a few weeks now, and the gift shop has since been painted back to its original earthy green hue, and today we saw that its mural has been brought back to life with vivid colors
EPCOT
- Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently discussed further details of the new lighting coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”
- We headed over to EPCOT to check out all the new offerings at the park as they continue to gear up for the upcoming Taste of Flower and Garden Festival, and we found so much more to show you that we just had to bring you this most recent photo report
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- With Raya and the Last Dragon releasing soon, Walt Disney World guests can experience the fantastical world of Kumandra a little early as this weekend, guests can watch as a team of artists works on a 40-ton sand sculpture dedicated to the animated film at Discovery Island Stage
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A reimagined entryway, a new Monorail platform, and Moana-themed guest rooms will debut at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we have a new update on its progress
Other Walt Disney World News
- Hours at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World have been extended for Sunday, February 21, 2021
- Bad news for anyone who was looking for an impromptu Disney day — all four parks were fully booked for Park Pass reservations today
Disneyland Resort
- The Wonderground Gallery was taken over by the Star Wars Trading Post last September, but now that the Trading Post has found its new home, the Wonderground Gallery finally reopened today
- On a trip to Disney California Adventure, we found a new treat to try: a new Cookies and cream pie rice crispy treat, shaped in a pie dish and served by the slice
- La Brea Bakery at the Downtown Disney District is once again open for dining at the Disneyland Resort after the lifting of Southern California’s stay-at-home order
New Merchandise
- A new Limited Release Disney Parks Designer Mickey Ear Hat has joined the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts featuring Mickey Mouse as the gracious host and star of the show
- Just in time for Cruella to hit theaters on May 28th, Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing an adorable new line of One Hundred and One Dalmatians-themed merchandise at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea next month, and we have your first look here
- A new spatula is serving up something fun at Walt Disney World — this Cinderella Castle spatula is a great addition if you want to bring some magic into your kitchen
Entertainment and Media
- Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a sneak peek at Raya And The Last Dragon, Disney’s newest animated feature, featuring the brand-new song “Lead the Way” by Jhené Aiko
WDW News Today
- Grab your Scooby snacks, and buckle in as we join the Mystery Incorporated gang in celebrating all things Scooby-Doo on today’s episode of Geekly Kingdom
- The recent app update for WDWNT: The App adds EPCOT festival guides, allows you to choose to receive notifications for only the Disney Parks that interest you, and more
- This week, Timekeeping takes us to 1984, a troubled year for Walt Disney Productions as attendance was down, costs were up, and new ventures had not started paying off yet
Scooby-Doo & The Geeks Too | GK – Episode 19
WonderGround Gallery Reopens at Disneyland Resort
🔴LIVE – Hollywood Studios Shuffle Live Stream
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!