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 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 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 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
- 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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