Holiday popcorn buckets were announced, one was released, and the full Christmas menus for Disneyland Resort were revealed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, November 4, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The 2024 holiday popcorn bucket is now available at carts in Magic Kingdom. 
• Disney has finished decorating Magic Kingdom for the holidays with the installation of toy soldiers and candy canes in Town Square.
• Join Nana for the latest photo report from Magic Kingdom and more.
• Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their first “Storytelling Window,” which brings Ichabod Crane to life in Magic Kingdom.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Crews have started installing the ice skating rink for “Glisten!,” a new skating show coming to Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney Springs

• Disney announced details of this year’s Santa Claus meet and greet at Disney Springs, which will once again utilize a virtual queue.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• More details of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows have been revealed through the Disney Vacation Club Elements of Magic Sweepstakes.

New Merchandise

• New Disney Parks holiday Starbucks tumblers and bottles are available online from the Disney Store, and will likely be available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort soon.
• Walt Disney World has a new pair of shoulder plush inspired by the angel and devil on Kronk’s shoulders in “The Emperor’s New Groove.”
• The Disney Eats gingerbread collection including a Spirit Jersey, ear headband, and Loungefly backpack is now available from DisneyStore.com.

Other Walt Disney World News

• We tried Walt Disney World’s new $329 line-skipping Lightning Lane Premier Pass.
• Walt Disney World is offering discounted 2025 Disney Military Salute Tickets for a limited time.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort revealed the novelty souvenirs that will be available at dining locations and carts this holiday season.
• Holidays at Disneyland Resort run from November 15 through January 6 and guests can enjoy special holiday food items during the celebration.
• Disney released the full menus for the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort, which runs from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025.
• Disneyland Resort has even more holiday merchandise, including Hanukkah items and Christmas decorations.

Entertainment and Media

• AMC Theatres will have an exclusive Kakamora sipper available when “Moana 2” hits theaters this month.

WDW News Today

Magic Kingdom Adding 4th Ferryboat, Gingerbread Spaceship Earth

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

Katie Francis