A first look at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Merchandise Coming to D23 Marketplace and the Disney Store, the full list of food and beverages coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Halloween 2024, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is no longer testing a single rider line — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, August 2, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

White and blue sign reading "Rise of the Resistance, Single Rider Line, End of Line" under a shaded umbrella with trees in the background.

While on a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we confirmed that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is no longer testing a single rider line.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Extended Evening Hours are returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this fall at Walt Disney World.
In celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31, the Guardian of the Dragon Gem, a mousse inspired by “Raya and the Last Dragon,” is available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney Springs

A decorative rectangular popsicle with colorful designs is held up against a background of lush green foliage and buildings.

A new Rapunzel Ganache Pop is now available at The Ganachery in Disney Springs as part of the World Princess Week 2024 celebration.
A new Disney Munchlings Blue Raspberry Cake Sundae Yeti was released on August 2 as part of a special event at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Three Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets topped with powdered sugar and colorful icing are arranged on a dark tray with decorative webbing in the background.

Disney has shared the full list of all the treats and drinks that will be available for guests to enjoy this Halloween season at Walt Disney World.

New Merchandise

A backpack with Disney character designs and embroidered illustrations, alongside Mickey ear headbands, a plush figurine, and a "49" headband labeled as 2024 Merchandise, is displayed on a tree stump with a dark background. This exclusive collection could easily be spotted at any Disney Fan Event.

Disney Parks Blog shared a first look at some of the merchandise that will be available during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the D23 Marketplace and online at the Disney Store.
The 2024 Halloween merchandise collection is now available at Walt Disney World Resort.