Stitch-themed merchandise for Walt Disney World annual passholders, new Disney park ornaments from Hallmark, world-famous retired soccer players flocking to the Disneyland Resort, and more today. Introducing our daily summary. Monday, April 22, 2024.
Daily Recap for 4/22/24
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magic kingdom
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 1 One of Magic Kingdom's newest Smelfunt on Parade statues. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/wdw-mk-storybook-circus-smellephants-on-parade-statues-1210.jpg)
- Two more Smelfunt on Parade statues have been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 2 Goofy and Max meet at Disney's Animal Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/wdw-dak-goofy-max-earth-day-2024.jpg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 2 Goofy and Max meet at Disney's Animal Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/wdw-dak-goofy-max-earth-day-2024.jpg)
- To celebrate Earth Day and the park’s 26th anniversary, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting meet-and-greets with unusual characters. On Monday, Goofy and Max were there to greet guests.
New item
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 3 Three new Disney park ornaments from Hallmark are coming soon. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/hallmark-disney-parks-ornaments-collage-1200x675.jpg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 3 Three new Disney park ornaments from Hallmark are coming soon. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/hallmark-disney-parks-ornaments-collage-1200x675.jpg)
- New Disney Park ornaments from Hallmark are coming soon, including new designs inspired by the Haunted Mansion, “It’s a Small World” and Space Mountain.
- New products for the 2024 Disney Springtime Surprise Weekend are now available at MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort.
- The new “The Lion King” Loungefly Mini Backpack has arrived at Walt Disney World in time for the 30th anniversary of the film’s release.
More Walt Disney World news
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 4 An image of Stitch looking into the beach. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/wdw-stitch-passholder-magnet-preview.jpeg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 4 An image of Stitch looking into the beach. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/wdw-stitch-passholder-magnet-preview.jpeg)
- Walt Disney World has announced several Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders that will be offered during VIPassholder Days from May 1st to June 26th.
disneyland resort
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 5 A collage of two photos of soccer player Iker Casillas being attacked by a mob in the Downtown Disney District. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/dlr-dtd-iker-casillas-mob-1200x675.jpg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 5 A collage of two photos of soccer player Iker Casillas being attacked by a mob in the Downtown Disney District. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/dlr-dtd-iker-casillas-mob-1200x675.jpg)
- World-famous former soccer player Iker Casillas was mauled by a guest during a visit to the Disneyland Resort this week, where he was also tackled by a fan for allegedly pushing someone into a trash can.
- Disney has begun setting up the Club Pixar Nighttime Party in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure ahead of this summer’s Pixar Fest.
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Fire of the Rising Moons fireworks show has been updated to coincide with Pixar Fest’s Together Forever fireworks display at Disneyland Park.
shanghai disneyland
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 6 A new roller coaster layout coming to Shanghai Disneyland. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/sdr-sdl-new-roller-coaster-layout-1200x657.jpg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 6 A new roller coaster layout coming to Shanghai Disneyland. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/sdr-sdl-new-roller-coaster-layout-1200x657.jpg)
- The layout of Shanghai Disneyland’s new attraction has been revealed in city planning maps, and it has been confirmed that it will be a roller coaster.
entertainment and media
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 7 still image from "Deadpool & Wolverine." WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/deadpool-and-wolverine-full-trailer.jpg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 7 still image from "Deadpool & Wolverine." WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/deadpool-and-wolverine-full-trailer.jpg)
- The full trailer for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine has been released online.
walt disney company
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 8 Photo by Aaron LaBerge. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/aaron-labarge.jpeg)
![Stitch magnets exclusive to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now available at EPCOT and more: Daily Summary (4/22/24) 8 Photo by Aaron LaBerge. WDWNT Daily Summary 4/22/24](https://media.wdwnt.com/2024/04/aaron-labarge.jpeg)
- Aaron Laberge, president and chief technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, is leaving Disney after more than 20 years.
Today’s WDW News
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fireworks show updated for Disneyland’s ‘Together Forever’
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