We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 16, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Check out the latest from the Magic Kingdom with our July 15 and July 16 photo reports
- The General Joe Potter ferryboat was taken backstage after it was involved in an accident on the Seven Seas Lagoon this morning; no injuries were initially reported
- Goofy voice artist Bill Farmer announced that a “Disney Fab 50” Goofy statue will be placed at the Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
- A new sign has been installed at the EPCOT monorail station, replacing one that was removed earlier this year
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company has four speciality beverages for this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we tried all four
- Despite its name, The Donut Box is better at beverages than donuts
- Imagineering gave a sneak peek at some of the design touches used in the France Pavilion expansion, home to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- In a saga longer than the Star Wars series itself, those on VIP tours are once again able to obtain a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- We reviewed the fantastic breakfast fare being served at California Grill during The Wave… of American Flavors refurbishment
- Guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will be able to enjoy Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours beginning in October
- Read our review of Cítricos new menu and Mary Poppins decor at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Work on the porte-cochère at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continues as the resort nears its full reopening on July 19
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney has released park hours for the week of October 1 for all four parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom; October 1 marks the start of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”
- In additional park hours news, hours have been extended at all four parks throughout the summer
- Nighttime spectaculars have been back for a few weeks and Disney is already tweaking the start times beginning in August
Disneyland Resort
- Tropical Hideaway has an amazing new Jungle Cruise sundae that includes a replica boat dish
- The “gnu” culturally-sensitive Jungle Cruise opened today, and we have photos and video of the refurbished attraction
- A celebratory cavalcade featuring the Disneyland Band, characters, and more will mark the resort’s 66th Anniversary on July 17, 2021
- There’s a new Jungle Cruise poster in the Disneyland entrance tunnel, combining a classic design and new characters
- The Loki props near Terran Treats have once again been updated, this time with items from the season finale
Disneyland Paris
- We reported that two Disneyland Paris hotels — Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe and Disney’s Sequoia Lodge — will reopen this fall, while Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch will close from November 10 through March 31, 2022
- Beginning July 16, guests visiting Disneyland Paris must present a health pass
Disney Cruise Line
- A simulated test cruise on the Disney Dream sets sail from Port Canaveral this weekend, carrying volunteer Cast Members
New Merchandise
- A trio of Haunted Mansion and Sorcerer Mickey magnets is now available at Disneyland
- Disney and Baublebar have collaborated once again, this time on castle and Mickey Mouse earrings
- New Avengers Campus merchandise for kids include a Quinjet hoodie and a logo t-shirt
- Annual Passholders can pick up a limited edition EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival MagicBand featuring Figment
WDW News Today
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Begins, Mary Poppins Restaurant Opens – NewsToday 7/16
NEW Jungle Cruise with Cultural Sensitivity Changes at Disneyland Park
Toy Story Cavalcade at Disney California Adventure
🔴LIVE Tom Invades Avengers Campus at Disney
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
