The Hungry Bear Restaurant is getting Country Bear Jamboree theming, scorch marks were restored to the lobby elevators at the Tower of Terror, and new Lightning Lane flyers are being distributed at Walt Disney World Hotels — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

An outdoor recreational area with people, trees, a round structure, a modern building with an outdoor seating area, and a person pushing a stroller on a paved walkway under a clear blue sky.

Truss tower structures that will soon hold lights for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have appeared in the Magic Kingdom in preparation for the seasonal event.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A detailed stone wall with an arched metal gate and a small illuminated directory sign beside a mailbox. The textured surfaces exhibit an aged and worn appearance.

The tower lobby elevators in the queue for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood have had details restored to them from the attraction’s early years as the 30th anniversary approaches.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney Genie+ is being phased out next week, and flyers with information on how to use Disney’s new and upcoming Lightning Lane system have started to be distributed to guests staying at various Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

New Merchandise

A retail store display features a mannequin with a Hollywood-themed outfit, surrounded by cups and stuffed toys on wooden shelves. The store has ornate decor and various items on its walls and shelves.

A new collection of merchandise inspired by “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” is now available in the attraction’s gift shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A new Figment T-shirt is available at Walt Disney World.
A new collection of Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise has arrived at EPCOT.

Disneyland Resort

The Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland has closed for a major refurbishment, and it’s now been confirmed to receive a Country Bear Jamboree theme and new menu.
It was announced late Friday evening that a strike authorization has been approved for Cast Members represented by the “Disney Workers Rising” union organization.
Disneyland has released a new line of merchandise inspired by Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” including Spirit Jerseys, ear headbands, Crocs, youth apparel, and Haunted Mansion Holiday action figures.
A new Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly backpack is available.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

Scaffolding is set up on the side of a large building for construction or repairs. People walk by on the street, and a few buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The stage for the popular Beat Builders show at Universal Orlando Resort has returned to the New York area of Universal Studios Florida.

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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