Disney Discussions Weekly Recap for the Week of 08/25/24
All the Disney happenings from the week of 08/25/24
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In these recaps, we’ll link to any news we didn’t post about, recap our articles posted this week, and sprinkle in some fun Pixie Dust surprises.
News:
Walt Disney World News:
Disney Releases Statement After False Active Shooter Report at Magic Kingdom - WDWNT
Fantasmic! Dining Package Sees Price Hike at Disney's Hollywood Studios - WDWMagic
Summer House on the Lake Reservations Now Available on My Disney Experience App and Website - WDWMAGIC
Jungle Cruise Closed for Two Month Refurbishment at Walt Disney World - WDWNT
New 2025 Disney After Hours Dates Revealed - Disney Parks Blog
What Does it Mean? Muppet*Vision 3D REMOVED from Event at Disney World - WDWINFO
Honestly, it means nothing. After-hours events are meant for people to go on rides with long lines during the day. It doesn't make sense to have attractions like Muppets open after hours.
EPCOT Food & Wine News:
Disney Introduces New In-Park Guide: 'Fun for Families With Kids' at EPCOT - WDWMAGIC
2024 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Menus - WDWINFO
Entertainment News:
The Final Battle of the Galactic Civil War is Told Across Three New 'Star Wars' Comic Series - Marvel
Premiere Date Announced for ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ - WDWINFO
First Look at Dolls and Other Figures for “it’s a small world with Groot” Marvel Overlay - WDWNT
Disneyland News:
Red Car Trolley Closing in Disney California Adventure Due to Avengers Campus Expansion - WDWINFO
Full Guide to Trick or Treat Trails at Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 - WDWNT
2024 Holiday Season Arrives at Disneyland Resort November 15 - Disney Parks Blog
Announcing New Shops, Eateries Coming to Downtown Disney District - Disney Parks Blog
Disney Discussions Recap:
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Trivia:
It’s well known that Walt originally wanted to name Mickey Mouse Mortimer Mouse, but Walt’s wife, Lillian, stopped that. Did you know that Goofy, too, was known by a different name in his early days? Initially, the goofy hound was known as Dippy Dawg. Does this end the debate on what Goofy is? Does this make it weird that Gofoy often dates Clarabel, a cow?
Magic Shot of the Week:
We all have those photos we take on a Disney vacation that we love. Every week, I’ll share one. They will be my photos, but I’d love for you to share yours so I can include them. Email me your Disney photo to photos@disneydiscussions.com, and it’ll go in a future weekly recap.
Disney Tip of the week:
Remember to check out the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. It's located at the Morocco Pavilion, where Restaurant Marrakesh used to be. Pre-registration is required, but the lounge is open to everyone.
To register, visit the Florida Blue website and fill out the form on the lounge page. You must provide your name, email address (consenting to receive marketing from Florida Blue), and zip code. You must be 18 or older to register.
The lounge offers plenty of seating, art activities, and complimentary beverages, including Moroccan mint tea, cold brew, water, sparkling water, and various juices.
The lounge is open every day from 12PM to 6PM until November 23rd, 2024, the final day of the Food & Wine Festival.
Shout out of the week:
Each week, I’ll shout out a Disney creator, whether a Podcast, website, social media, or other means.
This week, We are recommending
It’s a podcast looking into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World
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