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, November 18, 2020.
Before we jump in, a very happy 92nd birthday to Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Join us on our photo tour of in the Magic Kingdom as we see the new 12 Days of Christmas mystery pin set, the new Limited Edition Toy Story MagicBand, construction updates from around the park, and more
EPCOT
- While we still don’t have an opening date, another major milestone in the construction of Space 220 has been reached at EPCOT — signage is now in place near the queue for Mission: SPACE, where the entrance will be located for the restaurant
- Just a day after we reported that façade work had begun on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, things have moved along quite a bit and we now have a better look at the aluminum studs for a wall that’s being installed in front of the former Universe of Energy building
- We spotted what seems like the beginning of an Art Nouveau-style mural, with a swirl of gold paint against a light blue background in one of the recessed walls of the façade, inside the France Pavilion expansion, home to the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A change to seating policy has led to significantly reduced wait times for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Cast Members are double-loading guests, seating them on both side of the plexiglass dividers that have been installed on attraction vehicles
Disney Springs
- He’s ridden a float at the Magic Kingdom, cruised in a convertible at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and sailed on a flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now, Santa Claus is coming to Disney Springs… on a pontoon boat
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The holidays are in full swing around Walt Disney World, and today, we’ve received the gift of three new holiday treats at Disney’s BoardWalk — a Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie, a Holiday Coconut Macaroon, and Peppermint Bark
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World Park Passes have been replenished for part of November and most of December 2020, with full availability for Annual Passholders on New Year’s Eve
- Sleigh bells are ringing all season long at Jolly Creek Holiday Festival — an all-new event featuring an outdoor Christmas concert series, dazzling lights, and visits from Santa Claus himself, as well as performances by the Jolly Creek Society Orchestra, formerly known as the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra
Disneyland Resort
- In celebration of Mickey Mouse’s birthday, Disney has revealed the fully-restored “Partners” and “Storytellers” statues at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
- As Orange County has reentered California’s purple “widespread” COVID-19 tier, shop capacity has been reduced and indoor dining suspended all around the Downtown Disney District
- While it will be some time until Disneyland Resort fully reopens, guests will be able to enter Disney California Adventure tomorrow and we have your first look inside Buena Vista Street, their outdoor dining set up and the Red Car Trolley all decorated for Christmas
Disneyland Paris
- While Disneyland Paris remains closed, they’ve apparently updated their face mask policy to apply to all guests, regardless of age, whereas previously only guests 6 or older were required to wear face masks
Disney Cruise Line
- A former Disney Cruise Line Cast Member is suing the company after he suffered facial burns and permanent hearing loss in the left ear after a pressurized chocolate canister exploded in the pastry kitchen in the ship’s galley
New Merchandise
- Just in time for the holidays, bring home the Galaxy’s original Mandalorian and one of the Empire’s most cunning warlords with these new Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett plush and Grand Admiral Thrawn wooden toy now available at Disney Parks
- In honor of Mickey Mouse’s birthday, the current voice of the iconic character, Bret Iwan, has revealed a sneak peek of the Mickey ears he designed for the Disney Parks Designer Collection, coming to Walt Disney World, the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, and shopDisney tomorrow, November 19th
- Just in time for Life Day celebrations at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s tons of new cargo to swap credits for, including the new CB-23 Interactive Droid and Action Figure, 4-LOM Action Figure, and Jawa patch
- It’s Wishables Wednesday, and we’re filled with joy at the release of all-new plush themed to “Inside Out” available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
- If you’re looking for a sale from a more civilized age, then this sale on lightsaber blades from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just the deal you’ve been looking for
- This faux-fur and knit sweater material Minnie ear headband is part of the new “Winter Magic” line, celebrating the icy fun that winter brings, and it can be found now at the Disneyland Resort
The Walt Disney Company
- The Japan Airlines DREAM EXPRESS FANTASIA 80, skinned on a domestic Boeing 767-300ER, made its inaugural flight today on Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s 92nd birthday, and just five days after Fantasia‘s 80th anniversary
WDW News Today
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are on a boat! Winter Watercade at Disney Springs
Christmas Decorations Appear at Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort
Christmas Decorations Arrive At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
🔴LIVE Reflections of Rise with Tom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
EPCOT Makes Progress on Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Space 220 – NewsToday 11/18
ParksCenter – New Looks at Star Wars Hotel, Guardians of the Galaxy & More! – Ep. 128
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!