Disney Files Permit for Imagination Pavilion Construction & More: Daily Recap (4/23/24)

Disney files a construction permit for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT, 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates and details announced, and the new “Star Wars” Will Gay Collection arrives at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Daily Recap for 4/23/24

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

The new stairs at the Frontierland Railroad Station entrance. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-23-24

The new Frontierland train station entrance stairs are now complete and open at Magic Kingdom, as construction on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue continues nearby.
A new ticket booth has been installed outside of Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus for Smellephants on Parade.

EPCOT

Disney has filed a new permit for construction to take place at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT, suggesting that Journey Into Imagination with Figment could be reimagined for a third time.
Dates and details have been announced for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit appeared at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for today’s special Earth Day character meet and greet.

Disney Springs

More of the themed paneling has been removed from the former NBA Experience at Disney Springs.

New Merchandise

The new Star Wars Artist Series: Will Gay Collection. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-23-24

The Star Wars Artist Series: Will Gay Collection has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new limited edition pin.
Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom has new D23-exclusive glassware for sale.

Disneyland Resort

The exterior of the Disneyland Firehouse. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-23-24

The Disneyland Firehouse has reopened to guests after months behind construction walls and scrim.
Downtown Disney District has a new directional sign that matches the architecture of the district’s new park.

Tokyo Disney Resort

The exterior of the Fantasy Springs Hotel. WDWNT Daily Recap 4-23-24

Tokyo Disney Resort has shared new photos of the Fantasy Springs Hotel, which will open with the new Fantasy Springs port at Tokyo DisneySea this summer.

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