Disneyland honored a ticket from 1985 gifted by a father to his daughter, World of Color – ONE is closing for refurbishment in September, and the Duke returns to The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A dimly lit scene features a ghostly figure in a hat sitting at a table with a candelabra amid tombstones, creating a spooky atmosphere.

On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we discovered that the Duke has returned to his table in the graveyard scene of The Haunted Mansion after a long absence.

Disney Springs

A man has been arrested and charged with a third-degree felony count of cruelty to animals after leaving his dog in a 120-degree car at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A closed food stand with blue and white striped curtains and signage for Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is situated on a boardwalk by a waterfront under a sunny sky.

On a recent trip to Disney’s Boardwalk, we noticed that the planters had been removed from around Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs.

New Merchandise

Animated image of the Bluey TV show characters: Bluey, Bingo, and their parents, standing outdoors with the title "Bluey" at the top. Various outdoor toys are scattered on the ground. Exciting news: 'Bluey' Season 3 Premiering August 10 on Disney+.

Bluey, the main character of the popular Australian animated kid’s show that shares her name, is coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Disneyland Resort

A colorful nighttime fountain show featuring animated characters projected onto water mist, with vibrant lights and a Ferris wheel in the background, offers a stunning daily recap of magical moments.

In a TikTok shared by ABC7LA, a guest was able to enter Disneyland Park with a ticket from 1985 that was gifted to her by her father.
“World of Color – ONE,” the nighttime spectacular performed nightly on Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure Park, will be closing for a six-week refurbishment in September.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Two armored characters fly through a colorful, cloud-filled sky with one emitting fire from jet boots like Iron Man and the other surrounded by energy akin to Captain Marvel.

Tokyo Disneyland has shared a new “Reach for the Stars” teaser, showing off some of the characters and technology that will be part of the nighttime spectacular.

Entertainment and Media

Four people stand together in a room with two animated characters and the text "Disney A Whole New Sound" at the top.

Fubo’s request to have a joint venture sports bundle between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery blocked has been granted by a federal judge due to antitrust laws, according to Deadline.
The full tracklist and release date has been released for Disney’s new pop-punk cover album, “A Whole New Sound.”

Universal Studios

A hand holding a doll resembling Chucky, the menacing character with red hair, blue overalls, and a striped shirt. The background is filled with colorful and eclectic decorations, reminiscent of Universal Orlando's vibrant atmosphere.

The Chucky popcorn bucket has returned to Universal Orlando Resort. This year’s version says new phrases and has stitches on his face.

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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