Pricing for the new Lightning Lane system at Walt Disney World, how the new Lightning Lane system works with Park Hopper, and Disneyland reaches a tentative contract agreement with union Cast Members — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Daily Recap for July 24, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Lightning Lane selections for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom are already sold out for several days into the future.
- The refurbishment of Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Magic Kingdom is seemingly complete.
EPCOT
- The former Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT is now a Kidcot Fun Stop location.
New Merchandise
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has released three new resort-themed merchandise items.
- New friendship bracelets themed to Disney attractions and characters have appeared at EPCOT.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The pricing for the new Lightning Lane system that has replaced Genie+ at Walt Disney World has been revealed.
- Guests with Park Hopper tickets at Walt Disney World are able to use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at multiple parks on a single day.
- Read our full guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass & Single Pass at Walt Disney World.
- A new Walt Disney World bus featuring a wrap themed to “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” has made its debut.
Disneyland Resort
- Disney Workers Rising has announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached with Disneyland Resort.
- A performance of “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland ended its pyro effects mid-show this week, following a rogue firework going off.
Entertainment and Media
- Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has surpassed “Frozen II” to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort has announced a new scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 33, titled “Duality of Fear.”
- Two complimentary buttons have been announced for Universal Orlando’s Passholder Appreciation Days this year, including one inspired by “Back to the Future.”
- Another scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 33 was also announced today — “Demon Queens.”
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney and ESPN have locked in a new 11-year extension for the media rights of the NBA and WNBA.
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