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 Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run from March 4-6, 2023. Registration opens at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
EPCOT
- The Muppets have shared a new video on Twitter of Gonzo and Walter riding Journey Into Imagination with Figment at EPCOT.
- After a three-year closure, Akoya Pearls reopened today in the Japan Pavilion of EPCOT.
- The first character topiaries have arrived at EPCOT ahead of the 2023 International Flower & Garden Festival.
- The first Global Garden has also been erected in preparation for the International Flower & Garden Festival.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Chip and Dale are now appearing in their Rescue Rangers outfits for a permanent meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A commercial development that may include a shopping center, restaurants, and a hotel is being developed for land near Disney’s All-Star Resorts, according to Orlando Business Journal.
New Merchandise
- Images of an upcoming Disney100 “Up” house LEGO set have leaked online a few months before their expected release.
- New Ariel-inspired merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World this week, including an accent light, throw pillow, and keychain inspired by “The Little Mermaid”.
- A new pullover hoodie featuring vintage photos of Walt Disney World Resort is available as part of the 50th anniversary Vault Collection.
- A new Lotso plush Loungefly purse is available at Walt Disney World. We found the Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear bag in the Creations Shop at EPCOT.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Breeze Airways will begin nonstop routes between John Wayne Airport and Orlando International Airport, allowing guests to travel between Walt Disney World and Disneyland with one-way flights in each direction starting at $69.
- Union negotiations resumed today, but were quickly soured as Walt Disney World representatives reportedly refused to offer ‘even one cent’ more to its cast members.
- Walt Disney World Cast Members have raised more than $9.3K for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, earning these VoluntEARS the top fundraising spot once again.
Disneyland Resort
- Inspired by an original concept of Imagineer Marc Davis, Disneyland Resort has added a ‘Bat in a Birdcage’ to The Haunted Mansion following a recent refurbishment.
- Moon Girl from Marvel’s “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” is now greeting guests in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, and we were on hand for the very first greeting.
- Moon Girl’s arrival was celebrated with a one-time “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” cavalcade featuring the cast of the new animated series.
- A one-time-only Moon Girl stage show also took place today at Disney California Adventure.
Entertainment and Media
- A new sneak peek of the live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” has been released by Disney, featuring Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.
The Walt Disney Company
- Good Morning America visited Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia a few days ahead of its opening and shared the first look at the lifelike Walt Disney hologram that will greet guests.
WDW News Today
Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers Meet & Greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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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