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, January 5, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A new weathervane crafted by Louisiana master blacksmith Darryl Reeves has been installed atop the millhouse of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon offer private 20-minute Capture Your Moment photo sessions available.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
New Merchandise
- The 2024 D23 Gold Member gift set has been revealed. This year’s set has a “Magic & Mystery” theme featuring Sorcerer Mickey and other Disney magicians.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Due to expected severe weather in the area, runDisney has announced changes to the course and start time for the 2024 Walt Disney World Half Marathon, taking place tomorrow, January 6, 2024.
- Walt Disney World has extended Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours in late January.
- For only the second time ever, the “multiple parks” option of the Walt Disney World Genie+ Service sold out its own today, Friday, January 5, 2024.
- At a Friday morning meeting, Orange County, Florida lawmakers advanced Senator Linda Stewart’s bill that hopes to restore the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
- Florida state lawmakers are meeting again Friday morning to discuss Senator Linda Stewart’s proposed bill to restore Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID).
Disneyland Resort
- “World of Color – ONE” will return to Disney California Adventure this month.
- Paradise Garden Grill at Disney California Adventure will close for a short refurbishment this month.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney Concerts announced on Instagram their January 2024 performances of films with live musical scores and “The Sound of Magic – Celebrating Disney100.”
Disney+
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