New security procedures are being tested at EPCOT, a reopening timeline was given for the Jungle Cruise refurbishment at Magic Kingdom, and a new ice cream bucket is coming to Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 12, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Sculptures of a rhinoceros and various animals in a park setting, with a tall totem pole in the background surrounded by greenery.

Walt Disney World announced an opening timeframe for the Jungle Cruise, which is scheduled to close for refurbishment next month.

EPCOT

A closed, small wooden kiosk with decorative trim and a counter in front, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background, stands ready for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Walt Disney World was testing slightly different security procedures at EPCOT on Friday morning.
Global Marketplace booths have been installed all over EPCOT for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which starts on August 29.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A display case featuring two elaborate dresses and a cane, with a man sitting on the floor in the background. Plaques with descriptions are in front of the dresses.

A new exhibit featuring costumes and props from the upcoming Disney+ original film “Descendants: The Rise of Red” has been added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Four animated illustrations capture scenes from the 2024 Disney After Dark Pin Event: top left shows a cartoon character in front of a geometric structure; top right features two drink windows; bottom left displays two characters; and bottom right reveals multiple outlined figures.

The 2024 Disney After Dark Pin Event will take place on September 13 and 14 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

New Merchandise

A hand holds a themed headband with green fabric ears and a gold and green metallic design. The ears feature a green bow in the center. Shelves with items and other headbands are visible in the background.

A new Loki ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World has a series of new merchandise items featuring Baby Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
The new Haunted Mansion collection celebrating 55 years of the Disneyland attraction is now available online from the Disney Store.
Another new fall-inspired shirt has arrived at Walt Disney World, this time celebrating everyone’s favorite seasonal flavor, pumpkin spice.
A new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind water bottle and open edition pin are available at EPCOT.

Disneyland Resort

A colorful toy ice cream truck, designed as an ice cream van with cartoon characters, doubles as a container. It holds ice cream scoops on top and includes a side compartment for storing items, making it the perfect bucket for imaginative play and storage.

Disneyland Resort has revealed a new souvenir ice cream truck bucket that will be available starting next week.
The latest Disney Eats and Stitch Attacks Snacks collections have arrived at Disneyland Resort, this time celebrating shaved ice.
The new Haunted Mansion collection celebrating 55 years of the Disneyland attraction is now available online from the Disney Store.
Sidewalk has been demolished to make way for the new gift shop as the Haunted Mansion construction continues.
The Disney Store website has three new Super7 action figure sets inspired by Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Two round buns with a custard-like topping and a black stripe decoration, resembling cartoon animal tails, placed on a white paper napkin.

One of our favorite treats at Tokyo Disneyland is the Critter Sundae from Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon.
A pair of unique new treats available at Tokyo Disneyland is the Chip ‘n’ Dale Buns, a.k.a. the butt buns.
For the hot summer at Tokyo Disneyland, the Plaza Pavilion Restaurant is serving two limited-time shaved ice snacks.

Hong Kong Disneyland

A man with glasses takes a selfie with another man in traditional attire, holding a small gray, costumed character in a basket, all standing in a lush garden at Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen.

Hong Kong Disneyland shared a video of “Frozen” star Josh Gad visiting the World of Frozen, which opened at the theme park late last year.

Entertainment and Media

A musical group holding instruments poses outdoors at night alongside three animated characters: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, all dressed in casual clothing.

Disney has announced a new pop-punk cover album of classic songs called “A Whole New Sound.”

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

A group of people are sitting and walking near a metal archway and a covered structure in an outdoor public area on a cloudy day.

More towers, trusses, and speakers have been installed throughout Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 33.

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