Star-Lord is meeting guests at EPCOT, Imagineering shared a peek behind one of their most impressive illusions, and guests can once again ride in the tail cone of the Disneyland Monorail — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Walt Disney World

EPCOT

A person dressed in a brown jacket and dark pants with a belt stands outside with arms crossed, in front of green bushes on a sunny day, exuding an aura reminiscent of Star-Lord.

Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy is now meeting guests at EPCOT.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A band, known as Burudika, performs on an outdoor stage with colorful decor. Musicians play various instruments, and two singers in vibrant outfits wave to the audience. A sign behind them reads "Mombasa Marketplace.

Burukida has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Other Walt Disney World News

People riding a wooden roller coaster through a scenic outdoor setting with trees and a distant castle visible in the background.

Walt Disney World will be increasing the Lightning Lane prices for select attractions in October.

Disneyland Resort

A sleek, futuristic Disneyland Monorail is stationed on a concrete track against a backdrop of palm trees and clear blue sky. Excited guests can be seen in the background, eagerly awaiting their ride.

For the first time since 2021, guests can once again ride in the back of the Disneyland Monorail.

Tokyo Disney Resort

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In honor of the fourth anniversary of Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering shared a mock-up revealing how the attraction’s most impressive effect was pulled off.

Disneyland Paris

A detailed figurine of a pirate in a blue coat stands with one foot on a treasure chest. The base reads "Pirates of the Caribbean." A rocky waterfall is in the background, reminiscent of the iconic attraction at Disneyland Paris in October.

A new limited-edition Pirates of the Caribbean figure depicting the Auctioneer is coming to Disneyland Paris in October.

Universal Studios

A large crowd of fans honor the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as they view a nighttime castle, illuminated with spotlights against the dark sky.

On Saturday, September 28, guests gathered outside of Hogwarts Castle to raise their wands and honor the passing of Dame Maggie Smith.

WDW News Today

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