We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, May 16, 2022.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

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• While testing continues on the TRON Lightcycle / Run track, the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel continues to be constructed beneath the attraction.

EPCOT

• The newest attraction at EPCOT has not officially opened, but guests and Cast Members have been enjoying previews of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for a few weeks now and many are reporting motion sickness.
• The trouble started at the pub in the United Kingdom pavilion at EPCOT. It ended with two New Jersey brothers in jail and plenty of Disney guests frightened by the chaos they witnessed at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
• The Germany Pavilion model train at EPCOT is not operating while two tunnels are refurbished.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• The Cheshire Cat points the way to his new Wildberry Parfait at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.

New Merchandise

• Disney’s 2022 pride collection is now available and not only is this year’s collection the first to be branded the Disney Pride Collection instead of the Rainbow Disney Collection, 100% of the profits will be donated to LGBT+ organizations.
• In addition to apparel, pins, and jewelry, there are two new Loungefly mini backpacks and a belt bag.
• This year’s Disney Pride Collection, which benefits LGBTQIA+ organizations, features “Star Wars” designs, including this Spirit Jersey for both adults and kids.
• New merchandise inspired by Ms. Marvel, who debuts in her own Disney+ series next month, has arrived at Walt Disney World. 
• A new addition to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary collection, this “Tencennial” Pin can be found inside EPCOT Camera Center, in the Pin Traders section.
• Plush versions of Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in their Walt Disney World 50th anniversary outfits are now available. 
• Loungefly and Disney Parks have teamed up once again to release a new Minnie ear headband featuring park icons.
• A new limited edition Disney MagicBand is adorned with a delightful ode to Mother’s Day. 

Other Walt Disney World News

• Governor Ron DeSantis has stated that he intends for the State of Florida to take control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District rather than the local governments.

Disneyland Resort

• The 2022 Disney Pride Collection has arrived at Disneyland Resort, including this new Minnie ear headband.
• Disney’s 2022 pride collection is now available and not only is this year’s collection the first to be branded the Disney Pride Collection instead of the Rainbow Disney Collection, 100% of the profits will be donated to LGBT+ organizations.
• This year’s Disney Pride Collection features Marvel merchandise, including this new Loungefly mini backpack.
• A new Minnie ear headband perfect for spring or summer has arrived at Disneyland Resort.
• New figures and busts of various “Star Wars” characters are available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Disneyland.
• A new “Star Wars” Spirit Jersey is now available at Disneyland Resort as part of the 2022 Disney Pride Collection.
• There has been another step forward this week at Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage as water jets are operating at the attraction.

Entertainment and Media

• Pixar has announced “Elemental” — their next film after this year’s “Lightyear” — releasing on June 16, 2023.
• The characters of “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” will join this year’s Disney Junior Live on Tour.
• In an interview with The Times, producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that he and his team are developing a “Pirates of the Caribbean” script starring Margot Robbie.

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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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