Haunted Mansion Closing for Refurbishment, Moana Attraction Previews Set to Begin this Month

Editorial Summary

Tom Corliss provides a comprehensive update on various Disney theme park developments, focusing heavily on Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. At Magic Kingdom, Merida has relocated to a new meet and greet location in Liberty Square, while the Enchanted Glade gazebo is set to host Mirabel from Encanto. The Haunted Mansion is scheduled for a brief refurbishment in August, which may include the addition of the Hat Box Ghost. Food updates include new spring rolls in Adventureland, themed desserts in Fantasyland, and upcoming menus for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, which will feature Muppets characters Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker. Epcot also sees the opening of the Eve parking lot and upcoming cast member previews for a Moana inspired water play area. In Tokyo Disneyland, a new Baymax themed water cavalcade is helping guests stay cool, and the park has introduced innovative recyclable character plates. Additionally, the report covers new merchandise at Fort Wilderness, the debut of a Star Wars droid popcorn bucket, and the upcoming arrival of Blue Ribbon corn dogs at Disney's Boardwalk.

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