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, April 21, 2023.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Although we aren’t sure who exactly, we know new characters will appear in “Mickey’s Boo to You! Halloween Parade” this year.
- More 50th Anniversary bunting has been removed from Cinderella Castle today.
- Disney released a teaser video today hinting at the upcoming addition of the Hatbox Ghost to the Haunted Mansion soon.
EPCOT
- Not only are we halfway to Halloween, we’re halfway to “Harmonious” vanishing forever! The second of the four taco-shaped barges has been removed from World Showcase Lagoon.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- As we approach Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary this week, a small stage has been erected in preparation for a short ceremony commemorating the park.
- Yesterday we met Flik from “A Bug’s Life.” today Princess Atta came out to greet guests!
- Ahead of the new meet-and-greet, music from “Moana” has been added to the Discovery Island loop.
- If you’re curious about everything coming for the park’s 25th Anniversary, you can check out our full guide.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Trattoria al Forno and the pizza window are set to close for refurbishment soon at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.
- We took a stroll today on the alternative walkway between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
- There’s two delightful new Halfway to Halloween treats over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
New Merchandise
- We have a full list of every new Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary merchandise item including prices!
- There’s also a new Pumbaa-themed popcorn bucket coming to the park tomorrow.
Other Walt Disney World Resort News
- Park hours have been extended for all parks except EPCOT on select dates in May.
- The new Disney Vacation Club “Where We Belong (Welcome Home)” is now streaming on music platforms.
Disneyland Resort
- A springtime reopening date has been announced for the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland!
- Decorative art is now covering some of the windows at Jazz Kitchen in the Downtown Disney District.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- We had the incredibly good fortune to stay in the special Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary room at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel last week, check out our room tour!
Disneyland Paris
Shanghai Disney Resort
- We finally got a look at the Halloween offerings for Shanghai Disneyland as well.
Entertainment & Media
- After one season on the air, Disney+ has cancelled “National Treasure: Edge of Secrets” unceremoniously.
WDW News Today
- You can join us on a special “unauthorized field trip” to celebrate a wild 25 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Come find out more about this once-in-a-lifetime event!
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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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