Characters were confirmed for Disney Jollywood Nights, a Halloween Alien sipper is coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and we tried the new Evil Minion Totchos at Universal Studios Florida — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 6, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A roped-off area with wet pavement and some dirt in front of a building at a theme park. Visitors can be seen walking past the section.

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Work on the Adventureland pavement in Magic Kingdom has spread down to Sunshine Tree Terrace.

EPCOT

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New Arribas Brothers glassware for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been spotted in World Showcase at EPCOT.
The pavement in front of the Test Track entrance has been torn up, leaving a giant patch of dirt in its place.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Three panels showing costumed characters in festive attire: a blue creature in a Santa outfit holding a gift, two colorful birds exchanging a gift, and a brown bear in a Santa outfit presenting a gift.

In a social media video, Walt Disney World confirmed some of the characters that will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights this year.
Sleep like a Hollywood Tower Hotel Guest who isn’t about to enter the Fifth Dimension with these new silky Tower of Terror pajamas.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A mid-construction multi-story building with multiple windows and balconies. Construction equipment and workers are visible on the ground and on the building, with a clear blue sky above.

With just over three months until opening, crews are adding the final details to Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

New Merchandise

Three green alien-themed accessories are held in one hand (left image). A green alien toy wearing a space suit holds a small pumpkin bucket (right image).

The Halloween Alien Sipper first revealed for Disney Cruise Line is also coming soon to Walt Disney World Resort.
Bring a bit of Halloween Disney magic home with these Mickey and Minnie mini jack-o’-lanterns, now available from the Disney Store.

Other Walt Disney World News

The Disney Aspire program is introducing an annual funding cap and ending their Master’s program offerings.

Disneyland Resort

A hand holds an Agatha Harkness-themed Ear Headband, adorned with a black bow and a blue silhouette medallion in the center, featuring a forest design on the ears—perfect for your next trip to Disneyland.

The Halloween Alien Sipper first revealed for Disney Cruise Line is also coming soon to Disneyland Resort.
Just in time for the upcoming release of “Agatha All Along” on Disney+ on September 18, we found a new ear headband at Disneyland Resort inspired by everyone’s favorite troublesome next-door neighbor: Agatha Harkness!
Bring a bit of Halloween Disney magic home with these Mickey and Minnie mini jack-o’-lanterns, now available from the Disney Store.

Tokyo Disney Resort

A collection of five animal-themed hats surrounding a central bear-themed lantern. The hats are in various pastel colors and animal designs, and the lantern features a small bear figurine inside.

Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing a new Duffy & Friends collection this fall including winter hats inspired by each character.

Universal Studios

Two hands holding a clear plastic booklet with two Halloween Horror Nights Visa credit cards inside, featuring horror-themed designs. One card depicts a clown and the other a skeleton.

Universal and Visa have introduced two new Halloween Horror Nights designs for their Universal Rewards credit cards.

Universal Orlando Resort

A plate of evil minion totchos topped with melted cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and garnished with fresh greens.

Minion Cafe at Universal Studios Florida has debuted a new dish perfect for spooky season: the Evil Minion Totchos.
Universal Orlando Resort has a new Minion Frankenbob popcorn bucket and two Minion-inspired Halloween plush available for the Halloween Horror Nights season.
A new headband featuring Lil’ Boo and Major Sweets, plus more Lil’ Boo merchandise has arrived.

Universal Studios Japan

Three Hami-Kuma bear mascots in white, brown, and grey fur suits stand on a brick-paved street with fog in the background, each wearing costumes and holding various props. — Universal Studios Japan TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Halloween food available at Universal Studios Japan this season includes Snoopy and Hami-Kuma-inspired dishes, and we were able to try a few for review.
Universal Studios Japan’s version of Halloween Horror Nights scare zones is Street Zombies, featuring the undead creatures wandering select areas of the park at night.
My Melody and Kuromi are once again meeting guests in their Halloween costumes this fall at Universal Studios Japan.
The Minions at Universal Studios Japan are now appearing in their Halloween costumes for their meet and greets.
Death Eaters take over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan for the first time in eight years during Halloween Horror Nights 2024.
Hami-Kuma, Hami-Kuma Soul, and the new Hami-Kuma Punk all appear during Hami-Kuma’s Shout it Out Party during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Japan.

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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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