New Christmas cookie popcorn is available at the Magic Kingdom, an early start date was announced for the Frozen Holiday Surprise, and details were released for the upcoming Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A magical light show at the theme park dazzles with a Frozen holiday surprise, featuring a decorated castle and costumed characters performing enchantingly on stage.

“Frozen Holiday Surprise” at Magic Kingdom is starting performances surprisingly early this year.
The Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom has the new limited-time Holiday Cookie Popcorn available this season.
“Frozen Holiday Surprise” returned to the Magic Kingdom on November 5, 2024, after debuting in 2023.

EPCOT

Walt Disney World has released the pricing and details of Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt at the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Gertie the dinosaur has donned her Santa hat and picked up an ornament for the 2024 holiday season.
Disney has reopened some of the Woody’s Lunch Box seating as construction continues in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Holiday-themed room with a stone fireplace, decorated Christmas tree, snowman figure, and wrapped gifts. Red and green decorations hang from the ceiling. A covered item is roped off in the center.

The patio of Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been decorated for a new Santa Claus meet and greet.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A construction site buzzes with activity at the base of a multi-story building, scaffolding reaching skyward as workers diligently complete their tasks. Under the clear sky, every move is deliberate and precise, much like an auto draft setting the blueprint for progress.

With just over a month until Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens, crews are adding final details to the building.

New Merchandise

A red snack cart in a Disney-themed store is surrounded by decorations and mannequins of cartoon characters, including a Minnie Mouse float reminiscent of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Shoppers stroll by, enjoying this touch of New York City magic in the mall.

This year’s holiday Droid Factory items, including a Christmas tree droid and an advent calendar of droid parts, have arrived at Walt Disney World.
Macy’s and Disney have collaborated on a merchandise collection inspired by the new Minnie Mouse balloon and more.

Disneyland Resort

A hand holding a large Disney candy cane with red, white, and green stripes stands out against a window showcasing the "Trolley Treats" signage.

Disneyland Resort released the 2024 distribution schedule and details for their classic hand-pulled candy canes.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Entrance of Tokyo Disneyland with a large "Welcome" sign, decorative columns, and floral arrangements on both sides.

Tokyo Disney Resort announced details of their New Year’s offerings, which will be at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from January 1 through 13, 2025.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

Blue hoodie, Santa-themed holiday ornament, and gray T-shirt with festive Santa print on display.

Universal Orlando Resort released a collection of merchandise inspired by Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, which returns on November 22.
Universal’s 2024 holiday Coca-Cola Freestyle mug is now available at the Florida resort.
Scrims outside Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Islands of Adventure indicate Universal could finally fix the ride’s outdoor section.

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

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