Disney Jollywood Nights kicked off for 2024 and Josh D’Amaro discussed the upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion at D23 Brazil — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Magic Kingdom

• At D23 Brazil, Disney released a list of the villains inspiring the new land coming to Magic Kingdom.
• Along with revealing the thirteen villains that inspire the land, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed some of the backstory details at D23 Brazil.
• New video footage shared at D23 Brazil has fueled rumors that the new Cars-themed E-ticket attraction coming to Magic Kingdom will be the first-ever trackless high-speed thrill ride.
• Disney has released new concept art of the Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge coming to Magic Kingdom.
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade has returned to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2024.
• Join Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends for the cheeriest time of year with Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom.
• Guests at D23 Brazil were treated to a first look at the Moana float coming to the Magic Kingdom for its new nighttime parade.
• Casey’s Corner is celebrating Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with a host of holiday food.
•  Here’s a full list of the available Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party character meet and greets for 2024.
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is usually exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but on November 9 & 10, guests at the Magic Kingdom can catch a rare daytime performance.
• One of the perks offered to guests at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a selection of complimentary cookies and drinks at locations around the Magic Kingdom.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• The 2024 holiday season is underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we have a first look at the Disney Jollywood Nights map. 
•  Here’s a full list of the exclusive Jollywood Nights merchandise with prices.
• The robotic arm photo op at Disney Jollywood Nights puts guests into a scene from “The Muppets Christmas Carol.”
• Marvel’s Dr. Strange has made a surprise appearance during the first night of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a brand-new ice-skating show this year: “Glisten!”
• Disney added several new meet and greets to the lineup for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024.

Entertainment and Media

• Marvel Studios shared an extended trailer for “Thunderbolts*,” which hits theaters next May.

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

Katie Francis