Test Track will revert to its original General Motors sponsorship branding, the opening timeframe has been updated for Test Track 3.0, and the Spaceship Earth lounge will open in the first half of 2025 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A cartoon car with expressive eyes drives through a mountainous landscape in Frontierland, splashing through water with other animated vehicles in the background, reminiscent of a whimsical journey through the Magic Kingdom.

Disney has shared a more specific opening timeframe for the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern under construction at Magic Kingdom.
After announcing the full name a few days ago, Disney revealed the logo for “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has given Disney 10 days to respond to their previous request for additional information regarding the transformation of Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America into a “Cars”-themed area.

EPCOT

With the Test Track reimagining, the ride will now officially be presented by General Motors instead of Chevrolet.
Disney shared an updated opening timeframe for the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT.
The new Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT will open in the first half of 2025.
Club Cool at EPCOT has switched from branded paper cups to clear plastic cups for their Flavors Around the World taste-testing experience.
Crews have installed supports for the new Test Track entrance overhang at EPCOT.
A new solar-powered trash can has been installed in World Showcase at EPCOT, indicating Walt Disney World is testing the technology.
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has an Annual Passholder-exclusive slushy with a souvenir cup.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Amusement park scene with visitors, colorful decorations, and a menu sign listing meal options at Woody's Lunch Box Seating. Trees and picnic tables with umbrellas are visible under a clear blue sky.

The seating are at Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was recently demolished, and is still undergoing reconstruction.
The Millennium Falcon parked in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now home to a small plant.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A group of people in a ride vehicle react to a large animatronic dinosaur in a dark, smoke-filled environment.

Disney has shared a new update regarding the closing timeline for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is set to close to make way for a new Indiana Jones-themed attraction.

New Merchandise

Walt Disney World has debuted yet another “Play in the Park” collection, with the newest items featuring very different art from the last several entries.
Arriving at EPCOT just in time for the holiday season are brand new World Showcase Christmas ornaments.
Each resort with a gingerbread display has an exclusive pin and ornament available only at that location.

Other Walt Disney World News

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will stay closed for the third day in a row due to cold weather in Central Florida.

Disneyland Resort

Colorful rockets in flight on a ride at an amusement park with a blue-roofed castle in the background, reminiscent of the magic found in Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disneyland Resort is once again offering discounted SoCal resident tickets for a limited time in Early 2025.

Entertainment and Media

A person with short dark hair holds a small blue bird on their hand in a forest setting.

Disney released the first full trailer and poster for their live-action “Snow White” remake, which will be in theaters on March 21, 2024.

Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced details of EVE, their annual New Year’s Eve celebration.

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