New food and beverages coming to Disney Parks for Star Wars Day, the first 2024 Disney Pride collection items arrive, and Disney reveals the medals for the snack-themed runDisney Summer Virtual Series — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 15, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/15/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom A new sign has appeared in Storybook Circus teasing the arrival of Smellephants on Parade to Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Ezra Bridger lightsaber hilt is now on sale at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New Merchandise The first item in the 2024 Disne ..read more

Universal Studios Florida is preparing for a new nighttime lagoon show, expected to debut by the summer. Work has been happening both inside the lagoon and around it for the last few weeks. Let’s take a look at the latest progress. Nighttime Lagoon Show Construction Construction walls have been blocking off part of the park near Starbucks for a few weeks. A new platform is being built in this area and it appears the dock is being extended. You can see the wooden railings and a new metal pole have been added here. Now, even more walls have gone up around Central Park, blocking off the pathwa ..read more

There’s a new “Star Wars” merchandise collection inspired by the Sands of Tatooine, now available at Walt Disney World. Sands of Tatooine Collection The new collection, themed to the desert planet of Tatooine, can be found at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sands of Tatooine Loungefly Mini Backpack – $78 The Sands of Tatooine Loungefly mini backpack features an ombre effect with embroidery that replicates the look of Tatooine, the desert home planet of Luke Skywalker. The top half of the backpack has a pink-brown Star Wars x Loungfly plate. To the right, embroidered in white ..read more

Welcome to Skull Island: Reign of Kid. A guest visiting Universal Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort was spotted climbing to the top of the Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction sign to pose for a photo. The entrance to the ride makes a great photo op, but one family took it to the extreme. Guest Climbs Skull Island: Reign of Kong Sign A young guest was spotted climbing all the way to the top of the Skull Island: Reign of Kong sign to pose for a photo, being taken by family down below. The entrance to the attraction is surrounded by large, jagged rocks that are covered in torch ..read more

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the first LEGO Star Wars set, and to celebrate, a new collection is being released. Several sets are available now, with more coming in May. LEGO Star Wars Boarding the Tantive IV – $54.99 Boarding the Tantive IV is 502 pieces and is available now. It replicates the opening scene from “Episode IV: A New Hope” where Darth Vader and his troopers board the rebel ship in pursuit of the Death Star plans. It comes with a special (and unrelated) 25th anniversary Minifigure of ARC (Advanced Recon Commando) Trooper Fives from the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated ..read more

A guest with a confirmed case of measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood this March. Confirmed Case of Measles at Universal Studios Hollywood According to a news release from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, a non-Los Angeles County native visited Universal Studios on March 20, 2024. The news release notes specific dining locations the guest visited while at Universal Studios, which include Cletus’ Chicken Shack, Lard Lad Doughnuts and EC Food Truck, and Buca Di Beppo at Universal CityWalk. The Department of Public Health states that individuals who were at the repor ..read more

Guests visiting Disneyland Park on May the 4th can celebrate the fan holiday with the new Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug and Sap Tap Cup. Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug The Grinning Loth-cat souvenir mug comes with guava coconut milk and basil crystals and has a tiki mug design style. It will be available at Disneyland Park in Oga’s Cantina. In “Star Wars” lore, the Loth-cat is a feline breed native to Lothal. It has been seen in various “Star Wars” properties, including “Star Wars Rebels” and “Ahsoka.” Sap Tap Cup The Sap Tap Cup will come with a fountain beverage. It has a swirly straw tha ..read more

Disney Parks Blog has shared the full list of food and beverage items that will be coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris for this year’s May the 4th festivities. May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day, is an annual fan holiday to celebrate all things Star Wars. Food and Beverages Coming for May the 4th 2024 Walt Disney World Resort Disney’s Hollywood Studios   ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)   Jettison Juice: Minute Maid Lemonade and watermelon se ..read more

Disney has revealed the medals for the runDisney Summer Virtual Series: A Snacktacular Celebration. runDisney Summer Virtual Series: A Snacktacular Celebration Medals Disney has shared a look at the medals that those who participate in the runDisney Summer Virtual Series: A Snacktacular Celebration will receive. The virtual races are all themed to different iconic Disney Parks snacks. The medals were unveiled in a Reel on the official runDisney Instagram account. Guests also got a look at the runDisney Mickey Mouse Ear Hat Snack Bowl that will be given to those who complete the Pineapple Whip ..read more

A new sign has been added teasing the arrival of Smellephants on Parade in Walt Disney World. A sign reading “New Act Debuting Soon” has been added to the Storybook Circus area of Magic Kingdom in preparation of Smellephants on Parade. Wooden posts surround the spot where the elephant figures inspired by the “Pink Elephants on Parade” will be installed. The posts have cutouts for silver cylinders that may be scent diffusers (or “smellitizers”) for the “search and sniff.” The figures and “experience” are sponsored by Scentsy. The sign is located near the right side Dumbo the Flying Elep ..read more