The quarterly incident report from Central Florida theme parks was released, Imagineering filed a permit for the new Test Track sets, and Disney is changing their earnings report format for Q3 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Walt Disney World

EPCOT

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for the construction of Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT.

Disney Springs

Celebrate DOLE Whip Day at Disney Springs with the DOLE Whip Sampler available from Swirls on the Water.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A hand holding a cupcake with yellow frosting and a cherry on top. The background shows a person wearing a pink shirt and a mural in a cafe or dining area.

Visit Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to get the DOLE Whip Cupcake, one of many DOLE Whip treats available for DOLE Whip Day.

New Merchandise

A hand holds a headband with black and white fluffy ears and a polka dot bow in the center, with a stone wall background and shelves with various items in the back.

A newly redesigned Grogu ear headband is now available at Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom.
We spotted a new Cruella de Vil ear headband at Walt Disney World this week.
Celebrate another Disney attraction that’s on both coasts with the seventh Bicoastal Adventures pin inspired by “it’s a small world.”

Other Walt Disney World News

The newest injury report for Florida theme parks reveals guests at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort experienced dizziness, loss of consciousness, and more.

Disneyland Resort

Framed set featuring a Walt Disney Productions letter, a photograph, and a nameplate for Marc Davis on a textured wall background.

Disneyland’s Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A. currently has a letter signed by Walt Disney, original Marc Davis concept art, Bruce Bushman concept art, and more paraphernalia available for purchase.
The DAS Defenders group of disability advocates plans to have a mobile billboard appear in Anaheim during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
The new Disney Cats Dooney & Bourke shopper bag and ear headband are now available at Disneyland Resort.
Celebrate another Disney attraction that’s on both coasts with the seventh Bicoastal Adventures pin inspired by “it’s a small world.”

Tokyo Disney Resort

A nighttime view of Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland with vibrant lights, palm trees, and the text "Tomorrowland Best" illuminated at the top.

“Tomorrowland Best,” a soundtrack of Tomorrowland music from Tokyo Disneyland, is now available from Universal Music Japan.

Disneyland Paris

An open storybook sculpture with illustrated pages titled "Le Pays des Contes de Fées" stands in front of a stone bridge surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Le Pays des Contes de Fées, the Storybook Land Canal Boats, will reopen at Disneyland Paris next month after a months-long refurbishment celebrating 30 years of the attraction.

Entertainment and Media

Bob Newhart, the revered stand-up comedian whose deadpan and memorable performances on two acclaimed CBS sitcoms cemented his place among comedy’s elite, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Russo brothers are returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Walt Disney Company

A D23-exclusive Funko Pop! of Bob Gurr is shown in its packaging on the left and out of its packaging on the right. The figure wears glasses, a red Hawaiian shirt, red shoes, and holds a colorful object.

The Walt Disney Company announced they will release and discuss their fiscal year 2024 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Funko has revealed the Bob Gurr Funko Pop! first teased at Wondercon last year.

Universal Studios

In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Bedford Borough Council and other local political leaders expressed their support of the potential Universal Studios Great Britain project.

Universal Orlando Resort

Dimly lit brick wall with a window reflecting interior lights, an illuminated streetlamp above, and a glowing green exit sign to the right. Just below the sign, a small collection of shrunken heads adds an eerie touch to the scene.

The newest injury report for Florida theme parks reveals guests at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort experienced dizziness, loss of consciousness, and more.
The shrunken heads have been removed from their window in Knockturn Alley at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida.
Florida residents can enjoy unlimited visits to Universal Orlando Resort through mid-December 2024 thanks to a new ticket offer.

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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