Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 35th Anniversary & More: Daily Recap (5/1/24)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates its 35th anniversary with merchandise and more, Restaurant Marrakesh becomes an Annual Passholder lounge, and the new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet featuring Stitch debuts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Daily Recap for 5/1/2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A photo of the mural refresh in progress at the "Tangled" restrooms in Magic Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

EPCOT

Genie in his meet and greet area inside the Annual Passholder lounge in Restaurant Marrakesh. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A reporter's hand holding the commemorative map for Disney's Hollywood Studios' 35th anniversary. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

An RV and golf cart parked on a street at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

New Merchandise

A five-photo collage of merchandise available for Disney's Hollywood Studios' 35th anniversary. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Other Walt Disney World News

A reporter's hand holding the newest complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet featuring Stitch. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Disneyland Resort

A photo of a sign for Critter Country in Disneyland Park. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Hong Kong Disneyland

The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors standing with new EPCOT cultural representatives. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Disney Cruise Line

A four-photo collage featuring menu items that will be available at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

Other Disney News

A crane holds up a replica of Carl's house from Pixar's "Up." WDWNT Daily Recap 5-1-24

WDW News Today

TOM NEEDS TUMS! Eating Everything at Pixar Fest 2024

Club Pixar at Disney California Adventure – Pixar Fest 2024

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Ceremony

Critter Country Farewell Walk-Through Tour

A Star Wars Celebration — Watching Solo: A Star Wars Story!

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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Hong Kong Disneyland Selects Cast Members to be EPCOT Cultural Representatives

Hong Kong Disneyland has chosen five Cast Members to become cultural representatives at EPCOT for a 12-month program.

Hong Kong Disneyland Selects EPCOT Cultural Representatives

The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors standing with the new EPCOT Cultural Representatives.

The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors posted the announcement on Instagram.

What a lively and joyful occasion! Please give a warm round of applause to welcome the five cultural representatives! They come from different LOBs and have all participated in the #DisneyInternationalPrograms! After several rounds of interviews, they have been selected and are all set to start a year-long work exchange at EPCOT in May! Before they depart, we’ve teamed up with their leaders to prepare a special surprise, just for them! As they continue their magical adventures, we can’t wait to hear all about their experiences!

Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors

A new EPCOT Cultural Representative having a customized Minnie ear hat placed on her head.

The five new cultural representatives were presented with customized Mickey ear hats and giant Hong Kong to Orlando plane tickets.

The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors standing with one of the new EPCOT Cultural Representatives.

All five representatives have previously participated in Disney International Programs. They will be cultural representatives in the China Pavilion of World Showcase for 12 months starting in May.

All five new EPCOT Cultural Representatives standing in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams with their backs facing the camera.

The cultural representative program was suspended for over two years due to COVID-19 but returned in 2022.

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Disneyland Magic Key Holders Will Tumble For Special Dining Combo Deal

Magic Key Holders at the Disneyland Resort can take advantage of a special offer at two dining locations at Disneyland, both in Tomorrowland at the park, and get a combo meal that also includes a Magic Key Thermal Tumbler. What’s Happening: Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can purchase select meal combos that include a Magic Key […]

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Shades of Green Resort Entrance Sign Returns After 4 Months of Construction

The Shades of Green Resort main entrance sign has finally been reinstalled at Walt Disney World. It was removed in December due to construction work in the area.

Shades of Green Resort Sign

Shades of Green Resort sign on rock at corner of two streets

Construction work is still ongoing. But the sign has been restored on the corner of Floridian Way and W Magnolia Palm Drive. The fake rock that the sign is on was never removed.

Shades of Green Resort sign on rock

The sign appears to be the same. It reads “Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort,” with the “h” becoming a palm tree against a yellow sun. A smaller part of the sign advertises the Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail golf courses.

The flowerbed around the sign is lined with a short stone wall but is currently just filled with mulch. The sidewalk right in front of the sign is closed and blocked by an orange barrier and nets.

A year ago, the walkway between Shades of Green and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort closed permanently. In October of 2023, Shades of Green began a years-long roof replacement project. The resort’s website states:

The Shades of Green Roof Replacement Project is slated to start in mid-October 2023. To minimize disruption to our guests, this project will be executed in phases, with work taking place in different sections of the hotel at different times. This approach will allow us to maintain a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests throughout the duration of the project.  It is anticipated to be completed by October 2025.

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‘Star Wars’ Corkcicle Designs Featuring Grogu and Darth Vader Available at Disney Springs

The Corkcicle kiosk at Disney Springs has two new bags and a new tumbler inspired by Darth Vader and Grogu from “Star Wars.” The items arrive just in time for May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day.

Darth Vader Corkcicle Sling – $69.95

A reporter holding the Darth Vader Corkcicle water bottle sling bag.

The sling bags are designed to hold your favorite Corkcicle bottle or tumbler. The Darth Vader bag is black. The top half is made of a sleek pleather material, while the bottom half has a rounded silicone pattern. A thin red line represents Vader’s Lightsaber.

A reporter's hand showing the side of the Darth Vader water bottle sling bag.

The bag includes a bottle pocket and a zip pocket.

The back of the sling bag.

It has an adjustable canvas strap.

The opposite side view of the Darth Vader water bottle sling bag.

“Corkcicle” is printed in red lettering.

A close-up of the Imperial symbol on the carry strap.

The Imperial symbol is on the strap.

Grogu Corkcicle Sling – $69.95

A person holding a light green corkcicle brand insulated bottle bag with a bottle and tissues inside, outdoors near green shrubbery.

The Grogu bag is the same pale green color as Grogu himself. The bottom half is an off-white color with “Corkcicle” in gray.

A hand holding a new light green Corkcicle bag with tags, in an outdoor setting.

It has a black adjustable strap. Grogu’s pink and green ears stick out of the back of the bag.

A Grogu water bottle holder, displayed outdoors on a wooden walkway.

It also has a bottle pocket and a zip pocket.

Grogu Stemless Corkcicle – $34.95

A hand holding a green and white corkcicle mug with prominent ear-like handles, displayed over a blurred background of colorful posters.

There is also a new Grogu-inspired stemless tumbler. Pieces resembling Grogu’s pointed ears stick out of the sides of the lid.

A hand holding a green and white container with ear-shaped handles against a blurred indoor background.

The top half is green. A light off-white stripe runs around the center. The bottom half is a gray-tan color.

A display shelf with a variety of water bottles in different colors and sizes, some featuring star wars branding.

They join previously released Star Wars Corkcicle designs, including one themed to Ahsoka.

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Heroes & Villains Reveal Exclusive “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” Shirt Series Dropping May 2-5

If the merchandise previews are anything to go by, the 2024 “May the 4th Be With You” celebration is going to be the most epic one yet! Among the brands showing off new threads for the fan-created holiday is Bioworld’s Heroes & Villains who’ve just unveiled four shirt designs that will be dropping each day between […]

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