Disney Releases Statement on False Active Shooter Report & More: Daily Recap (8/30/24)

Disney releases a statement following false reports of an active shooter at Magic Kingdom, a “Nightmare Before Christmas” Scary Teddy popcorn bucket is coming to Disney Parks, and Disneyland reveals new additions coming to Downtown Disney District — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, August 30, 2024.

Daily Recap for August 30, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Several police vehicles with flashing lights are parked under a monorail track near a covered pedestrian area at night, reminiscent of the bustling scenes around Magic Kingdom. — Source: Anthony Penny

Disney released a statement in the early hours of the morning following a false active shooter report at Magic Kingdom.
One of our reporters visited Magic Kingdom today, and put together a fresh, new photo report.

EPCOT

Decor for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has appeared throughout the park.

New Merchandise

A toy figure resembling a black and white bear with a stitched mouth sits in front of a green, Halloween-themed background with spooky decorations, including an old clock and orange lights. It looks like the perfect companion for a night filled with scary teddies and popcorn buckets.

A Scary Teddy popcorn bucket inspired by a toy from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.

Other Walt Disney World News

Guests attending a Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom in 2025 will get to enjoy not only “Happily Ever After,” but also “Disney Enchantment.”

Disneyland Resort

Artist concept of people gathered outside an Avengers-themed attraction named "Avengers Reserve." The entrance showcases various superhero images and a life-sized Hulk statue on the left.

Disneyland Resort has revealed a number of new additions planned for Downtown Disney District, including an Avengers store, Earl of Sandwich Tavern, and more.
The Bride and Groom churros have made a spirited return to Disneyland for the Halloween season. Check out our review.
The revamped “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco” debuted today at Disney California Adventure, and we’ve compiled the changes and filmed a full video of the show.

Disney Cruise Line

A group of people pose together in a gym-like setting on the left. On the right, a man speaks to the camera, wearing a black jacket and a name tag. Various exercise equipment is visible in the background.

Disney Cruise Line has shared a new video of rehearsals for “Disney the Tale of Moana” coming to the Disney Treasure, featuring Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and aspects of the show — including the hand of the 15-foot-tall Te Ka puppet.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

Two stone statues of women are set against a brick wall. One holds a cluster of grapes while the other holds a bouquet of flowers. The detailed, weathered figures stand as if they belong in a museum, their eerie presence evoking the chilling atmosphere of Halloween Horror Nights.

We went through all of the haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 33, including The Museum: Deadly Exhibits. Read our review.
One of this year’s IP houses, “A Quiet Place,” was also packed full of scares. See our review.
Triplets of Terror, one of this year’s original houses, is not for the faint of heart.
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” proved to be a fun house, but didn’t deliver on the scares.
However, “Insidious: The Further” brings some of the best scares of the event with its haunted house.
If you’re a fan of visually gorgeous haunted houses with lots of puppet work, Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America is one you won’t want to miss.
Major Sweets Candy Factory is a candy-coated nightmare and a blast to go through, if you’re a fan of the sillier HHN houses.
The Dead Coconut Club is back for Halloween Horror Nights 33, this time with theming inspired by the Vamps of HHN and Blumhouse.
Does Stay and Scream at Halloween Horror Nights confuse you? Check out our guide.
Major Sweets has taken over the San Francisco Candy Factory at Universal Studios Florida, transforming it into Major Sweets Candy Company.
Nightmare Fuel returns this year to Halloween Horror Nights 33, but with a refreshed and exciting new show in “Nocturnal Circus.”

WDW News Today

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NEW Musical World of Coco Show at Disney California Adventure

FULL TOUR – Dead Coconut Club ft. Blumhouse at HHN 33

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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