We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, March 18, 2022.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Werther’s Original products are now available for sale in Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom.
- The Dapper Dans have finally returned to the streets of Main Street, U.S.A.!
- Disney issued a statement today regarding the highly controversial performance of the “Indianettes” at the Magic Kingdom, which “did not reflect their audition tape”.
EPCOT
- We spotted a new mural inside the Connections Café & Eatery as construction nears completion.
- At long last, removal of the plexiglass barriers has begun at EPCOT two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
- Scaffolds and scrim are up around exposed steel near Guest Relations as the current site prepares to close.
- Disney Vacation Club “Moonlight Magic” event themed to the Disney Villains returned to EPCOT after two years; we have all the details!
- At Moonlight Magic, a number of rare and uncommonly seen Villains characters made appearances!
- Imagineer Zach Riddley shared today more details and new concept art for the imminent Connections Café & Eatery.
- Overhead lighting fixtures were installed today and lit this evening inside the Connections Café & Eatery as well.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Hotels & Resorts
- Time to chow down on a new Easter Bunny blondie pop and peanut butter cookie from Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
- Also at the Grand Floridian, we spotted a giant Easter egg themed to Cinderella’s carriage.
- You can take a tour of every single themed Easter egg we found at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
- The first night toast ends with some suspense aboard the Halcyon… read on to find out! But beware of spoilers.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Hours have been extended at all four Walt Disney World theme parks in early April.
- The Walt Disney Travel Company has temporarily paused all new ground transportation bookings until further notice.
Disneyland Resort
- Magic Key holders can pick up a complimentary Magic Key-themed straw at Disney California Adventure starting March 21.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed the full line of merchandise to commemorate the Toy Story Hotel’s grand opening.
Disneyland Paris
- The updated version of the Disney D-Light show at Disneyland Paris combines the drone show with the new After Glow postshow.
New Merchandise
Entertainment & Media
Movies
- A same-sex kiss has been restored to “Lightyear” following outcry by Pixar employees related to the controversial bill dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”.
- To celebrate 50 days until “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, a new teaser trailer has been released!
Disney+
The Walt Disney Company
- Walt Disney Imagineers are urging Disney to reverse its decision to move most of the division to Lake Nona, Florida following the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill passing state legislature.
WDW News Today
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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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