The Liberty Square Riverboat will be closing for refurbishment, the Pirates of the Caribbean clocktower has been reimagined, and Goofy’s Kitchen has seen a price increase ahead of the Halloween character dining — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A large, white, multi-deck paddle steamboat named "Liberty Belle" is sailing on a river, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background. Passengers eagerly await the captain's daily recap of their scenic journey.

Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for a few days in August at Magic Kingdom.
The refurbishment of the Pirates of the Caribbean clock tower, Torre del Cielo, has been completed. Meanwhile, construction on the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern continues.

Other Walt Disney World News

A monorail entrance in Walt Disney World, featuring a blue-and-yellow sign with the words "Magic Kingdom Monorail" and a small model of a train on top. There are steps leading up to the platform.

A newly hired prison corrections officer lost his job when he was arrested for pushing a stroller at his wife outside of the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC).

Disneyland Resort

Sign for Goofy's Kitchen titled "Dining with Character," surrounded by colorful, oversized candies and pumpkins near the entrance of a building. Nearby, Mickey & Minnie in Halloween costumes offer a whimsical touch to this Disneyland dining experience.

Price increases are hitting Goofy’s Kitchen, as the character dining buffet at Disneyland Hotel prepares to celebrate Halloween.
On a recent trip to Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park, we discovered that Halloween decor and theming have been added in various locations.
A Haunted Mansion-inspired tightrope walker tiki mug is now available to Club 33 members at Disneyland.
A new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree sign has been installed at Disneyland Park.

Universal Studios

Host Jimmy Fallon is sitting at his desk on a talk show, holding up a horror-themed board game box titled "Nightmares." The background features a cityscape with a night sky.

Jimmy Fallon recently announced the debut of “Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares,” a haunted maze experience coming to Rockefeller Center.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced exclusive menu items available during Passholder Appreciation Days presented by Coca-Cola. The celebration is happening now through September 30, 2024.

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