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 20, 2021.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Our October 18 photo report is a great way to see what is happening in the park
• Blue umbrellas are popping up throughout the Magic Kingdom as the Guest Experience Team has been deployed to answer questions about Disney Genie
• We witnessed guests entering through the Pirates of the Caribbean Lightning Lane despite not purchasing Genie+
• The November 9 Disney Very Merriest After Hours hard ticket event is sold out

EPCOT

• Guests can ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure twice in one day by utilizing virtual queue and purchasing Lightning Lane entry
• Speakers have sprung up near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Two animatronics — the caveman and the Roman — have returned to Spaceship Earth after a temporary absence
• Work is being done at Living With the Land as two scenes now have scaffolding and scrim

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• For the second consecutive day, individual Lightning Lane access sold out for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Multiple parties are being seated together at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge thanks to plexiglass dividers installed in booths

Disney Springs

• We visited The Ganachery at Disney Springs to try out the new “Hocus Pocus” themed cocoa bomb

Other Walt Disney World News

• Guests who purchase Genie+ get access to “Audio Tales,” podcast-like clips with behind-the-scenes information about Walt Disney World
• A new Mickey Mouse airplane has debuted as a collaboration between Disney and Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World
• “My Plans” functionality has returned to the My Disney Experience app as “Future Plans”

Disneyland Resort

• Disney has announced showtimes for A Christmas Fantasy Parade, returning to Disneyland Park November 12
• The pumpkin spiced fritters from Royal Street Veranda in Disneyland Park are one of our favorite fall treats
• Now that the Disneyland Monorail has reopened, we can get a closer look at refurbishment work at Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Viewing “Mickey & Friends Harbor Greeting” shows from certain areas in Tokyo DisneySea will require guests to win an Entry Request lottery; the policy is in effect from November 9 through December 25

Disneyland Paris

• Disneyland Paris has posted a warning regarding the limited capacity available during the Halloween Festival, which is ongoing through November 7
• Buffet service is returning to restaurants throughout Disneyland Paris, starting with Plaza Gardens Restaurant

New Merchandise

• Destination D23 T-shirts are now available on shopDisney; designs include Orange Bird, DINOSAUR, Electrical Water Pageant, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
• A new “The Incredibles” Edna Mode dress features her signature glasses as part of the design; no cape, of course
• A cute “Be Unique” MagicBand featuring baby Dumbo is now available at Walt Disney World
• Three new Disney Vacation Club Member shirts are available at Disneyland Resort
• Guests can make custom 3D-printed characters at the LEGO Minifigure Factory now open at the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District
• Christmas loungewear featuring Disney cats and dogs is available at Disneyland Resort

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• “Rise,” a biopic of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, is coming to Disney+

WDW News Today

Genie+ and Lightning Lane Have Launched, Everything You Need to Know – NewsToday 10/20

Answering Your Lightning Lane and Genie + Questions with Tom at EPCOT

That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!