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 Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Construction work continues at TRON Lightcycle / Run and the adjacent Walt Disney World Railroad route

EPCOT

• Check out the progress on the Communicore “skylight” tubes and restaurant ceiling in World Celebration

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• A Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal born last month has been named Zarina — Persian for “golden one” — in honor of the golden 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World

Disney Springs

• Cirque du Soleil “Drawn to Life” is a work of art for lifelong Disney fans

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Getting around Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be a bit more difficult starting in January as the resort’s bridges are being replaced

Disneyland Resort

• Extended New Year’s Eve hours at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure could indicate something big: the return of New Year’s fireworks
• EPCOT merchandise has once again shown up at Disneyland, this time in the form of Mexico Pavilion alebrijes shoulder plush
• The peppermint churro has returned to Grizzly Peak for the holidays
• Cinnamon cotton candy is available at Disneyland, a twist on a park favorite
• Union members at Disneyland Resort face an uncertain future after bargaining unit members rejected Disney’s “last and final” offer along park lines, with Disney California Adventure members approving the deal, Disneyland Park union members rejecting it
• A sausage and provolone specialty burger at Galactic Grill never lifts off, but some of the returning treats are worth a taste

New Merchandise

• The 50th anniversary Magic Kingdom Starbucks “Been There” mugs are available at Walt Disney World
• These “The Mandalorian” sweats at Walt Disney World are “the way” to comfort
• Color the world — Walt Disney World — with this new 50th anniversary coloring book
• A miniature replica of Cinderella Castle in its 50th anniversary finest is now available at the Magic Kingdom
• Carry your cards in a Disney Parks treat with the new Mickey Waffle cardholder available at Walt Disney World
• Bulova has a $600 Walt Disney World 50th anniversary watch available at Disney Springs
• New holiday items are available at Walt Disney World, including a table runner, bow, slap bracelet, and more
• Not to be outdone, Disneyland has new holiday merchandise, too
• “Be You” and Feathered Friends mystery pin collections have arrived at Walt Disney World
• Hang your keys from a famous Disneyland icon: a Main Street, U.S.A. trash can
• Celebrate Life Day with new merchandise at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park
• The 2021 holiday balloon has floated into Disneyland Resort
• You and your friend can be nearly inseparable like The Mandalorian and Grogu with this new friendship necklace set
• Make your Apple Watch magical with a Sorcerer’s Apprentice band
• A color-changing “Frozen” popcorn bucket is on its way to Tokyo Disney Resort

Entertainment and Media

• “Disney Holiday Magic Quest” will air December 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+

The Walt Disney Company

• Disney CEO Bob Chapek tells the D23 Inside Disney podcast that he had “every intention of making it” to Destination D23 in Orlando
• Destination D23 will give fans a sneak peek at the plans that are underway for the company’s 100th anniversary in 2023

WDW News Today

Bob Chapek Bails on D23 Event So He Won’t Get Booed, Disney Fires Back at Tom – NewsToday 11/17

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