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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Now Testing Modified Single Rider Line with Groups of Two & More: Daily Recap (1/4/25)

January 5, 2025

Disney News

The nearly-illegible road signs near Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been replaced, an effect has been restored at Living With the Land, and Parkside Market soft-opened at Downtown Disney District — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Walt Disney World

EPCOT

Amidst the rocky terrain, a soft waterfall creates a captivating waterfall effect among illuminated plants, evoking the essence of a rainforest set against a dark background.

Over four months have passed since the waterfall effect found in the rainforest scene of Living with the Land was operational, but the waterfall has now been restored.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A large spacecraft model is displayed in a theme park, surrounded by visitors. Rocky formations and sci-fi architecture provide a backdrop under a partially cloudy sky.

A modified version of a single-rider line is now testing at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that permits double riders as well.
Join Nana for the latest Princess Diary (photo report) from Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs.

Disney Springs

People walk past a drapery and gifts store with a "Live Music" sign. A green construction wall partially blocks the view of a tall building with a large blue and white balloon in the background.

Construction continues on Raglan Road’s new walk-up bar at Disney Springs.

New Merchandise

A pink tumbler with mouse designs and a heart-shaped lid featuring a mouse silhouette, perfect for a Valentine gift. Displayed among other colorful Starbucks cups on shelves in the background, it adds charm to any collection.

A new Starbucks tumbler has arrived at Walt Disney World, all ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Several new Pandora charms have arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring Goofy, Steamboat Willie, Carl & Ellie, and more.
A new hoodie featuring the lovable green aliens from “Toy Story” has arrived in Magic Kingdom.
A new light-up Spaceship Earth ornament is now available.

Other Walt Disney World News

Two highway scenes with blue road signs pointing towards Disney's Hollywood Studios, All-Star Resort, Blizzard Beach Water Park, and Coronado Springs. Signs indicate

Following the replacement of one road sign near Disney’s Animal Kingdom, two more faded signs at Walt Disney World have finally been replaced.

Disneyland Resort

Collage of four restaurant signs: Sip & Sonder, Vista Parkside Market, Seoul Sister, and a digital display for a chicken shop. Indoor and outdoor settings are shown.

Four new restaurants, part of Parkside Market, are now open at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort and we’ve compiled the full menus with prices.
The new Parkside Market, a group of culinary concepts by Levy Restaurants, has now opened in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort — check out our full tour.
On the official Disneyland After Dark webpage, all nights for 2025 Sweethearts’ Nite have officially sold out.
After many voiced criticisms of the company, Disney has removed the AI artwork from Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond, the Haunted Mansion gift shop at Disneyland.

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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