Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, an accident in the Disney’s Animal Kingdom parking lot shut down guest tram services, and an updated FuelRod has debuted at the parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A blue SUV is elevated on several metal posts in a parking lot, with a police car and a white vehicle nearby. A person is standing next to the police car, capturing what seems like an unusual scene for today's daily recap. — Image source: @Mateogf98

An accident at Walt Disney World resulted in the Disney Tram Services being shut down.

Disney Springs

A silhouette of a squirrel stands on a rocky surface with a background of intense orange flames.

Something nutty took place at the Walt Disney World Resort — a squirrel narrowly avoided catching on fire at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

An outdoor menu board for a corn dog stand, partially obscured by greenery, displays various corn dog options, sides, and drinks, with special "Wolverine" and "Deadpool" combos sure to catch your eye.

On a recent visit to Disney’s BoardWalk, we noticed a new Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs menu installed at the location.

New Merchandise

Purple Crocs with a black design pattern and teal accents, displayed in a store. A person in a gray shirt and black shorts stands nearby on a wooden floor.

There’s a new Sheriff in town with this ‘Toy Story’ Sheriff hat backpack.
New Haunted Mansion Crocs have materialized in Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom.

Other Walt Disney World News

A FuelRod kit on a wooden surface includes a cylindrical charger, interchangeable connectors, two plastic caps, and a leaflet detailing usage and app information with a QR code.

FuelRods, the portable and swappable chargers now synonymous with the Disney Parks, have received an update to be compatible with USB-C, and with that, a price increase.

Disneyland Resort

A mansion-style building adorned with Halloween decorations, including pumpkins and black wreaths, surrounded by trees and a green fence in the foreground, reminiscent of Disneyland's iconic Haunted Mansion during the holiday season.

FuelRods, the portable and swappable chargers now synonymous with the Disney Parks, have received an update to be compatible with USB-C, and with that, a price increase.
Ahead of the ride’s reopening next week, the Haunted Mansion Holiday exterior theming has been installed.

Entertainment and Media

A man wearing a green suit stands on stage in front of a Comic-Con backdrop with arms outstretched, channeling the energy of Doctor Doom. — Image source: ComicsOnline on X

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom.
Marvel Studios and Disney already have another hit on their hands, with their latest film ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ grossing over $38.5 million in preview showings on Thursday.
Giancarlo Esposito’s “Captain America: Brave New World” character has been revealed.
Adamantium, the fictional metal best known for providing Wolverine his indestructible claws, will be debuting in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
An official, full title for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie has been revealed.
During the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was confirmed that the Russo Brothers will return to direct the fifth and sixth Avengers films.
Details have been released about the two upcoming Avengers movies.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

An outdoor stage setup with a metal truss structure and speakers is located in a park-like area with trees, kiosks, and an Auto Draft booth surrounding it. A tall monument is visible in the background.

A stage has been erected in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida, as construction continues ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 33.

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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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