Walt Disney World tours were uncanceled amid Hurricane Helene weather, Disney Wonder canceled an upcoming South Pacific stop due to civil unrest, and Hurricane Helene puts Disney World and Universal Orlando under a Tornado Watch — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

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During a recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we noticed new recycling bins on Main Street, U.S.A.
Just five days ago, we updated you on the progress the themed pavement was making in Adventureland, and already more has been added.

EPCOT

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On our most recent visit to Test Track in EPCOT, we noticed a plastic tarp and structural support boards in the demolished concrete space at the front entrance of the attraction.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We braved Hurricane Helene for a photo report of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Walt Disney World permission for a mobile crane to construct a 10-story hotel near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Construction of The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk is finally nearing completion. Crews have been installing gutters and testing newly installed lighting fixtures.

New Merchandise

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Show your “ghoul” spirit with this new Monsters University Spirit Jersey, now available at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

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A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Central Florida, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, due to Hurricane Helene.
Walt Disney World prepared for severe weather as Hurricane Helene moved past Central Florida and towards the panhandle.
Though select Walt Disney World tours were initially listed as canceled due to Hurricane Helene, they have been removed from the list of cancellations.
The race courses for the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been released.
Walt Disney World has announced that all nighttime spectaculars have been canceled on Thursday, September 26 due to Hurricane Helene.

Disneyland Resort

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The Scary Teddy popcorn bucket, which has been available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World since September 2, 2024, and a Madame Leota straw clip will be available at Disneyland Resort in October.
Just days after being arrested and dragged out of Disney California Adventure Park for lying about her kid’s ages, Jessica Diaz has responded via TikTok and announced her intentions to sue Disneyland. (via OC Register)

Shanghai Disneyland

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Shanghai Disneyland shared a first look at character costumes for Halloween Time 2024, including what Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will wear for the first-ever “Howl-o-ween” Festival in Zootopia.

Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder has canceled an upcoming stop at Nouméa, New Caledonia due to civil unrest in the French territory.
The Disney Fantasy spent an extra day at sea this week due to Hurricane Helene moving through the Cayman Islands.
Due to Hurricane Helene, Port Canaveral has temporarily closed and Disney Wish will now arrive in port later than initially scheduled.

Entertainment and Media

Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery’s joint sports streaming venture, Venu Sports, filed an appeal requesting permission to resume its launch plans after Fubo successfully blocked them with an antitrust lawsuit.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort canceled Halloween Horror Nights on Thursday, September 26 due to severe weather from Hurricane Helene.
Universal Studios Hollywood announced that “Harry Potter” will be celebrated during Universal Fan Fest Nights in spring 2025.

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