We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
- Another wing has been added to the Xandarian starship in front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
- In fact, there were two wings added to the starship today!
- The EPCOT Line of the Disney Skyliner has finally reopened following its scheduled refurbishment.
- Our latest photo report from EPCOT checks out progress on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, scrim around some of the park, and much more.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- As refurbishment continues on Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A., the main focus of work has finally moved to the entrance area of the eatery.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Guests traveling to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will apparently be transported in a converted box truck.
- Those who arrive before embarkation time for their journey aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be sent to Disney Springs for the morning according to Cast Members.
- We got our first look at the Cast Member nametags for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser today.
- Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared a photo today with Cast Members of the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort.
- The Grand Floridian Spa finally reopened today after nearly two years.
Disneyland Resort
- “Tale of the Lion King” will return to Disneyland Park this summer, with auditions open now.
- The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage submarines have been uncovered as the extended refurbishment continues on the nearly 63 year-old attraction.
- Over at Disney California Adventure, we tried a new Hong Kong-style Milk Tea at the Lucky Fortune Cookery as part of the Lunar New Year celebration.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- D23 and Walt Disney Imagineering will host a special virtual event to celebrate 20 years of Tokyo DisneySea starting tomorrow.
Disneyland Paris
- Minnie Mouse will be featured in a special new pantsuit outfit for Women’s History Month at Walt Disney Studios Park.
Disney Cruise Line
- Marvel Day at Sea will continue into 2023 aboard Disney Cruise Line, although it will move to the Disney Dream starting in January 2023.
- Disney Cruise Line is now offering post-cruise COVID-19 testing.
New Merchandise
- Darth Maul’s Shadow Collective Legacy Lightsaber is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- New apparel themed to EPCOT and the whimsical Figment is now on sale at Walt Disney World.
- If you’re looking to show off your Disneyland pride, why not check out the new water bottle and steel cup we found at Disneyland Park!
- The Disney Princess Wishables have made their grand debut at Disneyland as well.
- Our Walt Disney World merchandise roundup today features Mickey & Minnie winter wear, a Topolino blanket, “Toy Story” Apple Watch bands, and more.
- We got a first look today at special Valentine’s Day merchandise coming to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and shopDisney.com.
Entertainment & Media
Movies
- Disney is reportedly “taking a different approach” to the Seven Dwarfs in their upcoming live-action “Snow White” remake, following criticism by actor Peter Dinklage.
Theatrical
- Disney Live Entertainment will be producing the opening ceremony to the Special Olympics USA Games.
The Walt Disney Company
- Mattel has won back the right to make Disney Princess toys, although Hasbro will retain the rights to Star Wars toys.
WDW News Today
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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