Tiana’s Bayou Adventure experienced hours of delays on its second official day of operation at Magic Kingdom, a Cast Member was awarded a Purple Heart at EPCOT, and a video has gone viral featuring a disabled guest pleading with Disney to offer a paid alternative to DAS for those turned down — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A colorful sign reads "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" with whimsical, green floral decorations, set against a backdrop of greenery and rock formations.

On only its second day of operation, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure experienced hours of downtime and delays.
On June 28, The Plaza Restaurant and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant debuted new Cast Member costumes in Magic Kingdom.
Critter Co-op, one of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shops, has officially opened at the Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

Two uniformed military personnel hold a certificate while standing in front of a flag-draped display. Portraits and American flags are seen in the background, reminiscent of the honor shared by a Purple Heart recipient.

U.S. Army veteran and current Disney Cast Member John Arant was presented with the Purple Heart Medal at EPCOT.

New Merchandise

A jeweled figurine of Princess Tiana in a green dress and a jeweled slipper with heart and blue accents, displayed side by side on black bases.

On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we discovered a new Princess Tiana figure and Cinderella’s Slipper available at Crystal Arts on Main Street U.S.A.

Other Walt Disney World News

Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disney's Hollywood Studios

A video went viral where a disabled guest discussed the new Disability Access Service and suggested a paid alternative to those guests who are told they do not qualify.

Disneyland Resort

A green, ghost-like character stands on a stage in front of a vibrant, colorful backdrop with a tortoise shell design.

Two days after going on sale, general admission Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are still available for select nights at Disney California Adventure.
A video went viral where a disabled guest discussed the new Disability Access Service and suggested a paid alternative to those guests who are told they do not qualify.
A new retro Disneyland marquee ear headband is now available at Disneyland Resort.

Tokyo Disney Resort

With the official opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo Disney Resort introduced a new vacation package including unlimited Disney Premier Access to the four brand-new rides in Fantasy Springs — we reviewed it to determine if it’s worth the price.

Entertainment and Media

A Broadway musical will bring to life a theatrical performance on a big stage, with actors in ancient-themed costumes, featuring a large golden circular backdrop, columns, and dancers in the foreground wearing light blue dresses. — Photography by Johan Persson. Original Hamburg company. ©Disney

Disney’s “Hercules” is on the way to the West End. Disney on Stage announced the musical stage show based on the 1997 animated film will debut in London next summer.
After just 15 days in theaters, “Inside Out 2” has already surpassed the original “Inside Out” at the global box office.
Actor Rachel Zegler confirms the live action Snow White remake has officially wrapped.

Disney+

Empire has shared the first image of the “WandaVision” spinoff series “Agatha All Along.”

WDW News Today

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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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