Disney+ is gearing up for a price increase, five more food booths were confirmed for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and the D23 Disney Parks panel will not be livestreamed to the public this year — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• As the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party approaches on August 9, more Halloween decorations have been added to Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom.
• Ahead of the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicking off this week, Walt Disney World has shared an updated look at the brand-new Halloween costumes that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will wear during the event.
• In addition to revealing Mickey and Minnie’s new costumes for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World has also revealed the meet and greet locations for the pair, as well as Mirabel and Bruno from “Encanto.”

EPCOT

• Walt Disney World has confirmed five more Global Marketplaces for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which will run from August 29 through November 23 this year.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Walt Disney World has revealed that a new Timon and Pumbaa Annual Passholder magnet is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom later this month, along with other special perks to enjoy.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• As part of the World Princess Week celebrations through August 31, a new Aurora Tart has debuted at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

New Merchandise

• New Her Universe Disney Halloween apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World. 

Disneyland Resort

• Plaza de la Familia is set to return to Disney California Adventure this fall, and with it comes a full lineup of offerings inspired by the traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Shanghai Disneyland

• Stay in Star Command with a Buzz Lightyear-themed room at the Toy Story Hotel of Shanghai Disney Resort. 

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• Disney+ has announced a few new updates today, namely that pricing for both its ad-supported and ad-free tiers will be going up later this fall.

The Walt Disney Company

• In a change from years prior, the Disney Parks announcement panel at the 2024 D23 Ultimate Fan Event will not be livestreamed to the general public.
• Ahead of being inducted as a Disney Legend this weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Sunday, August 11, former Imagineer Joe Rohde has shared his thoughts on his accomplishments and legacy during his time with The Walt Disney Company in a new interview.

Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood

• The Purge: Dangerous Waters is returning to Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights 2024.

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

Katie Francis