Walt Disney World Resort reopened after Hurricane Milton, a building at the Polynesian Village Resort was damaged by the storm, and a release date was announced for “Freakier Friday” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 11, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Installation of the new themed Adventureland pavement continues, now extending beyond the breezeway restrooms that connect to Frontierland.
• The Country Bear Musical Jamboree has some new additions at Magic Kingdom, with the entrance clock finally refurbished and portraits of the bears added at the exit.
• Join us for the latest photo report as we visit Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

• Ashley Eckstein has designed a new collection for the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT, which includes apparel and tea sets inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.”

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Now that Hurricane Milton has come and gone, and the Walt Disney World theme parks have reopened, we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to check out the damage caused by the storm — specifically a peeled-back roof on one of the resort buildings.
• Walt Disney World reopened on Friday, October 11, after Hurricane Milton, and offered a unique look at the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge returning to their homes.
• Walt Disney World has announced a reopening date for the lodging closed due to Hurricane Milton, including Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

New Merchandise

• As part of its 31 Days of Drops, Disney Store has released new Disney Parks Sport Jerseys inspired by Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World has reopened to guests today, Friday, October 11, following Hurricane Milton making its way through Central Florida. 
• Walt Disney World Resort has announced a reopening date for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park following its temporary closure due to Hurricane Milton.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort has finally revealed that the Paint the Night Parade is making its grand return.

Tokyo Disney Resort

• The 2024 Tokyo Disney Christmas merchandise collections, which will be available ahead of the holiday event, have been revealed.

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

• Martin Charlot, the artist responsible for the Aulani lobby mural, has passed away.

Entertainment and Media

• Disney has officially set the theatrical release dates for two upcoming films: “Freakier Friday,” the sequel to the 2003 remake of the 1976 film, and the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” reimagining.

Disney+

• “Star Wars: The Acolyte” star Jodie Turner-Smith is calling out Disney for not defending Amandla Stenberg against racism.

WDW News Today

BREAKING: Paint the Night Electrical Parade Returning!

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

Katie Francis