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 Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- See the park through our lens with a photo report from October 10
- Despite inclusivity efforts, the newly-remodeled Main Street Confectionery displays “Savage Bros.” equipment featuring a Native American caricature
- The Coaster Crew spotted TRON Lightcycle / Run ride vehicles on a truck destined for the Magic Kingdom
- Disney announced that a stage show will be part of the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event
EPCOT
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- We found the 50th Anniversary Golden Margarita to be heavy on glitter, light on alcohol
- Kora Tinga Tinga has brought live music back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- “Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy” is a 5-issue Marvel comic inspired by the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser; the comic debuts in 2022
- A plant-based version of the Stack Burger is coming October 14 to Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- We visited Disney’s Old Key West Resort to try its new 50th Anniversary cupcake and macaron
- The “Congo Queen” Jungle Cruise tiki mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is great, but the included Missing Cargo cocktail is not
- We tried the poison apple cupcake at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is celebrating 50 years with three new desserts
- Enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings in cupcake form at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Check out our review of the Campfire S’more Cupcake from P & J’s Southern Takeout at Fort Wilderness
Other Walt Disney World News
Disneyland Resort
- A modified version of “Disney Junior Dance Party!” that allows for physical distancing is coming to Disney California Adventure this Friday
- All five of the Disney Merriest Nites events at Disneyland Park have sold out
Tokyo Disney Resort
- We reviewed the delicious, but strange, sparkling lychee and cheese cream drink at Tokyo Disneyland; it includes an adorable coaster
Disney Cruise Line
- The Disney Wonder will resume sailings from New Orleans February 2; the February 18 itinerary is modified
- Disney Cruise Line is facing a $20 million lawsuit over sexual assault allegations
New Merchandise
- You can now wear your favorite park snacks by picking up this button set
- Fans of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” can dress like Esmeralda with a new dress by The Dress Shop
- Head over to Disney’s Old Key West Resort to pickup new resort mugs and ornaments
- Figment is now on a 50th Anniversary pressed penny
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a handful of 50th Anniversary items at Meadow Trading Post
- Campers will also be happy to find three new 50th Anniversary pressed pennies at Fort Wilderness
- A “Dumbo” hat and two new “Star Wars” hats are available at the Magic Kingdom
- UGG at Disney Springs has Swarovski crystal embellished shoes for the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary; a hand-painted design is also available
- 50th Anniversary merchandise continues to arrive, with a light-up keychain and a Partners Statue ornament joining the mix
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- An image and the plot description for “Ciao Alberto,” coming in November, have been released
The Walt Disney Company
- Imagineer Kevin Lively is leaving Disney after 14 years due to the department’s move to Lake Nona
- A Missouri couple is guilty of smuggling counterfeit Disney DVDs and selling them on eBay
WDW News Today
Imagineers Leave Rather Than Move to Lake Nona, Lightning Lane Sign Comes Down – NewsToday 10/13
WDWNT Golden Jamboree Highlights – Celebrating 50 Years of Vacation Magic
Kora Tinga Tinga Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Full Performance
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
