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 Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- We noticed a change in the Jungle Cruise queue today, with Hightower Industries logos replacing recently-added “S.E.A.” references
- Guests looking to battle evil Emperor Zurg and his minions will have to wait a few days as Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is closed for a brief refurbishment
- The frightfully funny comedians may soon return to Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor as rehearsals begin this week
EPCOT
- Join us at EPCOT for our July 18 photo report
- The EPCOT monorail line made it two days before going out of service
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The newly-reopened Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has a new menu that reveals a revised, culturally appropriate backstory
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney’s upcoming Lake Nona campus will likely make a difficult Orlando housing market even worse
- We will be singing “Hakuna Matata” when the Timon and Pumba “Disney Fab 50” statue arrives for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
- Walt Disney World Resort has reached a property tax settlement with Orange County, resulting in what is projected to be an $8 million refund to Disney
- Orlando International Airport suddenly closed its free COVID-19 vaccination site
Disneyland Resort
- Carthay Circle Restaurant has released its new menu ahead of reopening, but without the beloved biscuits and duck wings
- The Harbour Galley is open once again, serving lobster rolls, tuna fish sandwiches, and soup
- Much of New Orleans Square is covered in scrim as façade refurbishment begins
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Don’t miss our July 15 photo report from Tokyo Disneyland
- The Crystal Palace Restaurant will end its snack and dessert menu August 29, returning to a full buffet menu September 3
New Merchandise
- A new studded Mickey Mouse ear headband brings attitude to a favorite park souvenir
- A Dooney & Bourke The Hunchback of Notre Dame collection is now available at Walt Disney World
- Keep up to date with a new 2022 Walt Disney World calendar featuring photos by Matthew Cooper
- New serigraph posters available on shopDisney include Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, other EPCOT attractions, and World Showcase pavilions
- Two festive new hats are now available inside the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT
WDW News Today
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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!