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, March 25, 2022.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Disney Parks shared a video on TikTok about the ongoing testing of Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

• Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a look at the flooring of Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT, inspired by Walt Disney’s original “City of Tomorrow” design.
• The Cultural Representative Program is officially returning to Walt Disney World this August, though no specific date has been announced.
• A Braille map at EPCOT shows the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, which is rumored to open this Memorial Day. 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• The Toy Story Midway Mania store in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is likely being turned into Jessie’s Trading Post. We’ve been tracking the changes at the ride’s exit while the store remains closed for construction.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• The High Rock Spring Pool and On The Rocks Pool Bar at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will close in January 2023 and remain closed into late March 2023 for refurbishment.
• During the 2022 Game Developers Conference, Disney shared charts mapping the possible passenger journeys and the narrative structure of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This article will contain spoilers for the experience.
• Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando is scheduled to open on October 27. Guests staying at Drury Plaza will be able to enter any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks thirty minutes before it opens to regular guests.
• New column lights have been added to the large column of Mary Blair artwork in the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Other Walt Disney World News

• The art installations at Orlando International Airport celebrating 50 years of Walt Disney World will be removed tonight.
• Hours have been extended from April 10 through April 16 at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.
• In addition to some special Easter treats, more generic Easter-themed snacks are now available at Walt Disney World confectionery locations.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort guests can take part in a special egg hunt tradition this Easter season with the Eggstravaganza beginning March 31, 2022.
• Disney Parks shared a video on TikTok of the Disneyland Dapper Dans performing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from “Encanto.”
• The fountains for “World of Color” are once again submerged under the waters of Paradise Bay as work continues to prep the show for its April 22 return.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Tokyo Disney Resort has shared a video preview of their new Toy Story Hotel, which will be opening on April 5, 2022.

Disneyland Paris

• Disneyland Paris has a new Starbucks mug and bottle that celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary.

New Merchandise

• Arribas Brothers has a new 50th anniversary wooden pen available at Walt Disney World. We found it at Crystal Arts, the Magic Kingdom Arribas Brothers location.
• Bright suns! The long awaited Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber finally made its debut this morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 
• A new Disney Vacation Club Loungefly mini backpack is now available from Conch Flats General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.
• Carry your personal healthcare companion with you everywhere thanks to this new Baymax-inspired travel tumbler. We found it in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District.
• With springtime finally here, you can decorate your garden, kitchen, or bathroom with this new Winnie the Pooh merchandise we found at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District.
• Attention, space travelers! On our latest visit to the Disneyland Resort, we spotted this new Pizza Planet button-up shirt, reminiscent of what an employee of the iconic Pixar outlet might wear.
• The Chandrila Collection gift shop on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has a huge line of exclusive merchandise, including a new Legacy Lightsaber hilt.

WDW News Today

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