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 Monday, October 11, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic is closed for one month as a “Coco” scene is added
- Pinocchio Village Haus has Black Forest chocolate cheesecake and a Korean short rib flatbread for the 50th anniversary celebration; we tried both
- FastPass+ kiosks have been removed from Jungle Cruise, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, and the Frontierland tunnel in advance of the arrival of Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane
- The recently reopened Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade will close again beginning November 27
- A new 50th Anniversary dessert at Casey’s Corner celebrates two of our favorites: treats and pressed pennies
EPCOT
- Construction work near the former temporary MouseGear continues
- Disney CEO Bob Chapek requested that Disney music be used for EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious”
- A Coca-Cola sign has been added to the Pemberton Barbecue Pit at the American Adventure Pavilion
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- We visited The Hollywood Brown Derby to review two must-try 50th Anniversary dishes: filet mignon with Walt Disney’s roast beef hash and 50th Celebration Baked Alaska
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Restaurantosaurus is now sponsored by Impossible
Disney Springs
- We get a taste of fall with pumpkin cold brew and a pumpkin donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
- Read our review of the Frankenstein cookie, Shadow Cakes, and other October specials at Gideon’s Bakehouse
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Two new desserts at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort celebrate the 50th Anniversary with tropical flavors
Other Walt Disney World News
- shopDisney is running a 50th Celebration Sweepstakes, with the top prize being a 5-day Walt Disney World vacation for four; two other winners will receive a shopDisney merchandise credit
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save 25% at shopDisney through October 24
- The new self-selection tool for Disability Access Service (DAS) return times will launch October 19
- Disney clarified that Genie+ will not sell out for any day
Disneyland Resort
- New lettering is being applied to the windows of the upcoming Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe in Disneyland Park
- We take you inside the “Muppets Haunted Mansion” prop exhibit at Disneyland Park
Disneyland Paris
- Housekeeping Cast Members went on strike over work conditions
New Merchandise
- Some adorable new Duffy & Friends merchandise is coming to Tokyo DisneySea for the winter
- A “Little Mermaid” pin and patch set takes us under the sea
- Alex and Ani released new Cinderella Castle, Mickey, “Dumbo,” and “Cinderella” jewelry
- Madame Leota is the star of a new denim jacket
- Five new plush friends come in unique boxes resembling Disney VHS cassettes
- “Coco” fans should check out two new shirts available at Walt Disney World
- New Mickey ears honor Mickey’s iconic look
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- An upcoming Disney+ movie will focus on Walt Disney’s journey to creating Disneyland
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney Legend Ruthie Thompson has passed away at age 111; Thompson worked on films from “Snow White” to “The Rescuers”
- Disney Chief Creative Officer Alan Horn, 78, is retiring December 31
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
