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 Monday, January 9, 2023.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney Parks has posted a playfully cryptic video, seemingly alluding to the opening date of TRON Lightcycle / Run.
- Height requirement and restroom signs have now been added to TRON Lightcycle / Run.
- Big Thunder Mountain has closed for its annual refurbishment through the end of the week..
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Artists have been actively adding characters onto the façade of Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A lobby refurbishment has begun at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, as crews aim to refresh the turn-of-the-century theming with “light and airy touches”.
- New discounts and resort credit offers are now available for Aulani, Disney’s Hawaiian Resort & Spa.
New Merchandise
- ‘Platinum Dripping’ Disney100 Mickey Ear Hats & Minnie Ear Headbands have dropped at Walt Disney World.
- More Animal Kingdom designs are now available at MaDe kiosks, including new customized phone cases, magnets, and acrylic ornaments.
- A new ‘Toy Story’ Mini Loungefly Backpack features Bo Peep and Woody at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Check out the latest pink Minnie Mouse MagicBand+ is now available in Pin Traders at Disney Springs.
- A Minnie Mouse handbag has been added to the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary collection released at EPCOT.
Other Walt Disney World News
- RCID Firefighters have come out in support of the proposed state takeover of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
- The Services Trades Council Union, the union representing more than 42,000 Cast Members at Walt Disney World, has recommended its members reject an offer of $1 per year pay rise from Disney
- Disney has announced that Character Performer Auditions are returning to the Disney College Program.
Disneyland Resort
- After twenty years, the La Brea Bakery has unexpectedly shuttered its doors for good in the Downtown Disney District
- Earl of Sandwich will return to Downtown Disney, temporarily taking over the former La Brea Bakery.
- A Mickey and Minnie collectible print is now available exclusively for Magic Key Holders at Disneyland Park for a limited time.
- Plates, Cups, and Popcorn Boxes have debuted at Disneyland, commemorating ‘100 Years of Wonder’.
- New Disney100 Standard and Magic Key Holder Exclusive Popcorn Buckets have also arrived at Disneyland Resort.
- Disneyland has new pins for everyone this month, including a Limited Edition Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge pin, new Disney100 pins, Marvel pins, and more.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Pixar Day at Sea’ has introduced Edna and Mrs. Incredible face characters for the first time.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney has unveiled the new Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” poster ahead of the upcoming trailer.
- The final trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” debuted tonight; watch it here.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company will require hybrid employees to be on-site four days a week beginning on March 1, according to an email Disney CEO Bob Iger has sent to cast members.
WDW News Today
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