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 5, 2021.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• More window displays have been updated on the exterior of the refurbished Main Street Confectionery.
• Over in the hub, all signage for ‘Happily Ever After’ has finally been removed.
• Two new platforms have been added to the stage in front of Cinderella Castle.
• Disney Genie and Genie+ will have an AR filter that lets guests take a photo in front of old versions of Cinderella Castle to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary.

EPCOT

• The props on the exterior wall of the Northwest Mercantile at the Canada Pavilion of World Showcase have returned.
• And the walls surrounding the former temporary Mouse Gear have been removed.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Disney Movie Magic nighttime show will soon be making their return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Primeval Whirl continues to be torn down after its official closure was announced last year.

Other Walt Disney World News

• The minimum wage for most Walt Disney World Cast Members has officially been raised to $15.
• As part of Disney’s ongoing inclusivity efforts, the gender-neutral “Mx.” prefix is now an option when creating or updating a My Disney Experience profile.
• Indoor character meet and greet experiences will finally be returning to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• In addition to character meet and greets, more live entertainment will be returning including Yeeha Bob Jackson, musical performers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and more.
• For Annual Passholders, a new mobile hub and special tapstile entrance experience will be coming this month.
• Walt Disney World welcomed a new motor cruiser, Tradewinds, to the watercraft fleet.
• A new 50th Anniversary VIP Tour will be available starting October 26th.

Disneyland Paris

• Disneyland Paris confirmed that performances of “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands” will resume on October 23, 2021, after being closed for a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

New Merchandise

• A new 50th-themed trinket box is now available from the Arribas Brothers at Crystal Arts on Main Street.
• Even more Walt Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise has arrived at the Emporium including a trinket tray, snow globes, ornaments, leggings and more.
• A new Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey track jacket and matching pants debuted at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs.
• Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several new themed items, including toys and apparel.
• Two new Artist Series shirts arrived at Walt Disney World from two new artists — Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria.
• Three new long-sleeved shirts featuring Hei Hei from “Moana,” Darth Vader from “Star Wars,” and Animal from the Muppets are now available at Disneyland Resort.
• Several new Marvel-inspired Apple Watch bands featuring Loki, Iron Man, and more characters are also now available at Disneyland Resort.
• New limited edition “Fearly Departed” Disney Villains pins are now available at Walt Disney World.
• More DINOSAUR toys have returned from extinction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• New nostalgic anniversary merchandise will be coming to Tokyo DisneySea starting on November 1st.

WDW News Today

• Our new “50 Years of Vacation Magic” product line is now on sale on Carousel of Products.

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