Police Report Reveals Story of the Stanchion-Swinging Guests Who Attacked Cast Members & More: Daily Recap (7/13/24)

A police report reveals details about a guest who assaulted an Epcot cast member at Space 220 restaurant, the Magic Kingdom enjoyed a strangely quiet summer on Saturday, and a local news station got a first look at exclusive merchandise for Jolliwood Nights. All of this and more in today’s Daily Report. Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Magic Kingdom

• When I visited Magic Kingdom today, it was incredibly uncrowded for a summer Saturday.

Epcot

• Newly released police reports provide details about the arrest of two shirtless men who were spotted at Epcot in June ripping a pole out of the ground.
• Work on the Mission: Space Mars sculpture continues, with more discoloured orange panels being removed and replaced with new red ones.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• WESH 2 has a first look at the exclusive Disney Jollywood Nights merchandise that will be available for purchase during this year’s event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• After being closed for two months, M. Mouse’s Mercantile at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has reopened.

New item

• The seventh installment of the shaved ice-inspired “Stitch Attack Snacks” series is now available at Walt Disney World.
• More Haunted Mansion shirts featuring Madame Leota and the attraction’s iconic symbols and characters have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort.
• Kendra Scott and Disney have teamed up on a new Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse jewelry collection, which is now available at the Kendra Scott store in Disney Springs and on the Kendra Scott website.

• The Hungry Bear Restaurant closed on July 8 for kitchen renovations, but work is progressing well.
• I found the new Loki ears headband at the Mad Hatter in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park.

• A disgruntled fan with a sense of humor has dubbed the half-mile pier at Lighthouse Point Bob Chapek Pier, which connects Disney Cruise Line ships to Disney’s Lookout Cay, “Bob Chapek Pier” on Google Maps.

That’s all for today. I hope you enjoyed this Daily Report. Thanks for stopping by. See you tomorrow.!

Katie Francis