A former Walt Disney Imagineer said building Splash Mountain is one of her biggest regrets. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be performing during the daytime on two mid-November dates in Magic Kingdom, to film for the ABC holiday special. Disney Cruise Line has updated their official bookings page to reflect cruise prices per person instead of the total cost per cabin on available voyages.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Disney Renews ‘American Horror Story’ For 14th Season Following Success of Season 13

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Vintage Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Mickey Mouse Heart & Star Charm Necklaces Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Furry Monsters, Inc. & Velvet Cheshire Cat Loungefly Bags Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Reversible Star Wars R2-D2 Schematic Throw Blanket Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Pin Set Featuring Tod, Meeko, Koda, and More Woodland Friends Now Available at Magic Kingdom

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D23 Night at Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Coming to Los Angeles, Includes an Exclusive Cast Discussion

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Dreamlight Valley’s ‘The Keepsake Sea’ Adds Captain Hook, Wendy, and Dory, With More Characters Teased for 2027

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Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ Film Has Been Put ‘on Ice’ Indefinitely

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Walt Disney World Offering Exclusive Holiday Keepsake for Disney Vacation Club Members

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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar’s Chef Discusses the Inspiration Behind the Restaurant’s Halloween Menu

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Disney Cruise Line Website Switches to Average Per Person Instead of Total Cost Per Cabin

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Former Imagineer Says Splash Mountain Was a ‘Horrible Idea’

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Mickey’s of Glendale Pop-Up Bringing Imagineering Merchandise to Walt Disney World Next Month for D23 Members

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Auberge de Cendrillon at Disneyland Paris Debuting Updated Dinner Menu and Price Increase

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Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Will Be Added to Free Water Park Benefit When Resort Opens Next Year

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Disney Villains Halloween Boo Buckets Arrive at McDonald’s

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Gideon’s Bakehouse Announces Artist Edition Trading Card Series for 10th Anniversary

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Disney Removes Most Pavement Lights From World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT

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Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Christmas Merchandise at Walt Disney World

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REMINDER: EPCOT Opening Late on Multiple Dates for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

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Crews Install Final Exterior Panels to Complete Spaceship Earth Refresh at EPCOT

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RSVLTS Debuts Attraction Shirts Featuring Pirates of the Caribbean, ‘it’s a small world,’ & More at Disneyland Resort

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Wish Enchanted Pumpkin Tree Show During Halloween on the High Seas

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Ariel & Lottie Limited Edition Designer Dolls Coming Soon to Disney Parks and Online

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Themed Scrim Rolled Up, Exposing Scaffolding & Progress at The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure in Disney California Adventure

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Walt Disney World Releases Park Hours for Christmas & New Year’s Eve 2026

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Heron Sculptures & Palm Trees Installed at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Pool

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Dates Revealed for ABC Holiday Filming at Magic Kingdom as Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Added to Daytime Schedule

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on Day After Thanksgiving Sold Out

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Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Arrives at Jumping Junction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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‘I Wouldn’t Do Anything Differently’ – Bob Iger Reflects on Legacy During Interview On Good Morning America

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‘The Imagineering Story’ Season 2 Wraps Filming at Tokyo Disneyland Ahead of 2028 Premiere

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Vintage Dumbo 85th Anniversary Collection Available Online

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Universal News Recap

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Pass Member Holiday Park Takeover This December

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