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 Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Gold railings were added to new platforms on the Cinderella Castle Stage.
- The unpopular Lightning Lane sign was removed from “it’s a small world”.
- The operating hours for the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, which recently reopened as free to play, have been restored to daily operation on the Walt Disney World website.
- Earlier today, we noticed the sign for Enchanted Tales With Belle has returned outside the attraction.
EPCOT
- Take a look at the updated construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
- ‘Coco’ voice actor, Anthony Gonzalez, surprised EPCOT guests by performing with Mariachi Cobre.
- Check out our review of the Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining Package.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The red velvet Scar cupcake returned for Halloween at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The lobby at Disney’s Old Key West Resort reopened with an entirely new look.
- Disney Visa cardmembers pre-sale window is now open for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
- Walt Disney World will not allow single night hotel stays from October 14th through December 5th.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom hours were extended on more days in October.
- Guests can now pre-register for the Disability Access Service at Walt Disney World from home.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort announced they’ll be introducing ChargeSPOT on-site mobile battery rental later this month.
- Jolly food, delightful snacks, and Yuletide libations are coming for “Disney Christmas 2021” at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland will open on Thursday, October 14 instead of the 13 due to tropical cyclone Kompasu.
Disney Cruise Line
- Booking dates were announced for 2023 Disney Cruise Line itineraries.
- Disney Cruise Line is now under investigation for potentially violating Governor DeSantis’ vaccine passport law.
New Merchandise
- A new 50th Anniversary vintage-style tumbler just dropped at Starbucks.
- More of the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection was just released including a fan, pennant, license plate and thermos.
- New character MagicBands were released including Figment, Frozone and Simba.
- A new olive green Minnie Mouse ear headband is now available at Disneyland Resort.
- New Haunted Mansion Funko POP! ghost pins arrived at Frontier Trading Post.
- A new ‘Topolino’ Italy water bottle is now available at EPCOT.
- Even more Arribas Brothers 50th Anniversary merchandise was released with the addition of new glasses.
- A new Jungle Cruise Tiki mug shaped like the Congo Queen boat sails into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto tomorrow, October 13.
Entertainment and Media
- Actor Will Poulter will be playing Adam Warlock in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’.
- Harrison Ford was spotted on the ‘Indiana Jones 5’ set in Italy.
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!