A new sign has been added to The Cake Bake Shop, the droid, Bard, has joined Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for “Fire of the Rising Moons,” an above-normal hurricane season is predicted — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 24, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

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Disney has filed a Notice of Commencement permit to add a new sign to Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

A large, spherical building with a shiny, red and pink metallic surface stands against a partly cloudy sky. A model of a small white airplane is attached to the left side of the structure, making it an iconic landmark worthy of any daily recap.

The Mars structure outside of Mission: SPACE has been updated with new red panels in some places.

Disney Springs

A person with dyed hair stands in front of a colorful wall mural of birds, using a paintbrush to work with a variety of paints laid out on a table, perhaps creating their own daily recap through vibrant strokes and hues.

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is a new mural by Emily Ding at the Disney Springs Art Walk.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A colorful jester statue stands in front of a decorative archway near a swimming pool, where palm trees and lounge chairs under umbrellas add to the charm of this sunny day—a perfect setting for your daily recap.

Work on the Doubloon Lagoon pool, the Aquatic Play Area, and the Mardi Grogs pool bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter has completed, and they have reopened.
We tried the new espresso croissant available at available at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort.

New Merchandise

A Disney die-cut magnet shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head, featuring Tinker Bell and the text "Dreams That Soar," displayed in packaging on a store rack.

A new magnet themed to the drone show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” has debuted at Disney Springs.

Other Walt Disney World News

Signage for "The Cake Bake Shop" featuring elegant gold lettering with ornamental decorations on a white background, resembling the sophistication of a daily recap.

A new sign has gone up for The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal hurricane season.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has begun exploring $100 million worth of roadway improvements around Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

Bard, a metallic structure with a cylindrical base and an antenna-like top is situated against a rocky, natural backdrop. Tubes and other mechanical features are visible around the structure.

Bard, the droid, has made his debut at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park.
We tried the Fantasmic! Dining Package at Blue Bayou Restaurant and the food was less-than-impressive.
The theme song to “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” has been added to streaming platforms.
News of Bard’s arrival for “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks show broke today.

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger says people should “embrace” new technologies like controversial artificial intelligence (AI).

WDW News Today

Massive Animal Kingdom Overhaul Starting, Fantasmic! is Back!

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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