Another round of layoffs is underway at the Walt Disney Company, Rachel Zegler revealed the new backstory for Snow White’s name, and a new Russo Bros. movie is based on the idea of Disneyland animatronics revolting against their creators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A purple and green theater mask floats amid shattered picture frames containing Disney villains in an eerie, smoke-filled room, evoking the chilling vibe of Disney's Villains Show.

Disney has filed a construction permit for the new Villains-themed show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next summer.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A colorful restaurant interior features patterned tables, red chairs, and booths with rainbow pillows against a wall mural of a silhouetted mouse. People are dining in the background.

The Everything POP food court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort has reopened after being under refurbishment since this summer, but with the previous decor and ornate tile work replaced.
A Build Your Own Salad Bar is now available for guests at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Everything POP has partially reopened its food court from refurbishment and we ordered a Tie Dye Cheesecake and Flashback Oatmeal Creme Pie to celebrate.
The Disney Vacation Club Preview Center opened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort revealing details on the new Island Tower opening soon.
There is new merchandise for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge available in Jambo House’s shop, Ziwadi.

New Merchandise

A green, three-eyed alien toy stands on a counter, holding a small pumpkin-shaped container, in a kitchen setting.

The Halloween Alien Sipper has arrived in Walt Disney World for the Halloween Season.

Other Walt Disney World News

This month at Walt Disney World, a hand holds a tray of innovative french fries topped with diced strawberries, chocolate chips, yellow sprinkles, and white sauce.

Disney Parks Blog has announced that seven new french fry dishes are coming to Walt Disney World this month.

Disneyland Resort

People walk near a construction area surrounded by fences at what appears to be an amusement park or themed attraction. Trees and a large building can be seen in the background.

A new mystery structure has been added near the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park, as work on its expanded grounds and carriage shop continues.

Disneyland Paris

A nighttime display featuring a ghostly castle made of purple lights hovers above a lit-up structure, with a crescent moon in the background.

Disneyland Paris has unveiled the new Halloween sequences for its nighttime castle drone show: “Disney’s Electrical Sky Parade!”

Entertainment and Media

Left side: A woman holding a weapon stands next to a large puppet in a dollhouse-like room. Right side: A man in a suit looks up at a parrot with mechanized figures in an audience-filled room.

In a new profile with Variety, actor Rachel Zegler reveals that a new backstory has been crafted for her turn as Snow White in the upcoming Disney live action remake — specifically, how Snow White got her iconic name.
The latest film from the Russo Bros., “The Electric State,” has some unique backstory to it — namely that Walt Disney’s early animatronics for Disneyland took a turn… and eventually rose up against their makers.

The Walt Disney Company

Yet another round of layoffs is imminent for The Walt Disney Company, after just laying off “hundreds” of employees late last month.
The floor map has been released for the upcoming D23 Brazil event, revealing that there will be a booth for Disney Parks & Experiences.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

There have been ”Wicked” green changes to the exterior of what used to be the Hello Kitty store in Universal Studios Florida.

WDW News Today

New Walt Disney World Hotel Discounts, New Building at the Haunted Mansion

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