Work continues on the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Phineas and Ferb will meet guests at H20 Glow, and a new Country Bear Jamboree pin arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A man sketching on an easel at a street-side artist booth with passersby in a sunny park setting.

During the ongoing refurbishment of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom, crews have done some work on the patio pavement where caricature artists work.

EPCOT

Visitors explore a theme park area designed to resemble a traditional scandinavian village under a clear blue sky.

Since the Stave Church Gallery refurbishment began in March, about half of the removed shingles have been replaced on the EPCOT building.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A multi-story beachfront property under construction with scaffolding, a worker on a lift, and an unfinished exterior in an urban setting.

As construction continues on Walt Disney World’s new Disney Vacation Club tower — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — crews are also adding new decorative elements to nearby Polynesian Village Resort buildings.

New Merchandise

Hand holding a Walt Disney World "Parades" collectible pin featuring Big Al and Zeke in a Country Bear Jamboree float.

The newest pin in the Walt Disney World Parades series is inspired by the Country Bear Jamboree.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has new mugs, apparel, and a Na’vi translator inspired by Pandora – The World of Avatar.
D-Tech’s MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World now offer wall signs.
A new black Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey is available.
Disneyland Resort has a new red, white, and blue Captain America Spirit Jersey — perfect for the 4th of July in two months.
Several new items inspired by Marvel’s Avengers, including Captain America and Spider-Man, have arrived at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

WDW Typhoon Lagoon Phineas and Ferb H2O Glow

Phineas and Ferb will be greeting guests at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon during H2O Glow, a special separately ticketed event this summer.

Disneyland Resort

People gather on a sunny street in front of a building with partially obscured architecture, covered by a large printed tarp that mimics a façade.

Following the completion of facade work on the fire house and City Hall, the refurbishment work has now moved on down Main Street, U. S. A. at Disneyland.

Entertainment and Media

sigourney weaver the mandalorian grogu rumor

Sigourney Weaver is reportedly in discussions to join the cast of “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” according to Deadline.

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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