Epic Universe tickets may go on sale as early as this month, a new Santa meet and greet is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and runDisney has partnered with Brooks Running — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A figurine of an animated character dressed as a vampire holds a bag of popcorn and a jack-o'-lantern bucket, surrounded by pumpkins and foliage against a spooky backdrop.

Disney Eats has announced that the Stitch Vampire popcorn bucket will finally make its Walt Disney World debut this week during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
The Adventureland-themed pavement has expanded, filling more space with the new pavement versus the old gray previously seen throughout the land.

EPCOT

Crews were staging equipment at the entrance of Test Track for the attraction’s ongoing refurbishment.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Parks Blog has revealed new holiday offerings coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this winter.
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for a new marquee for the upcoming “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show, which was recently postponed to 2025.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Children in a festive room greet Santa Claus, surrounded by Christmas decorations, wrapped gifts, a decorated tree, and cozy furnishings.

Disney Parks Blog has revealed new holiday offerings coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter — including a new Santa Claus meet and greet.
During a recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed a pair of Walt Disney World road signs that are so faded, that they are difficult to read.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Collage of merchandise from Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, including a towel, metal bottle, tote bag, hanging ornament, and t-shirt, all featuring themed resort branding and designs.

A new line of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort merchandise has arrived, including a Lug bag and more.

New Merchandise

A display case with Snow White-themed shot glasses and a decorative panel featuring the seven dwarfs in the background.

A new Seven Dwarfs shot glass set is now available from Arribas Brothers at Walt Disney World Resort.
A new Disney Parks Lug water bottle bag inspired by “it’s a small world” is available at Walt Disney World.
We found a new Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion Christmas T-shirt in Emporium at Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland Resort

A blue, intricately carved crystal ball with a face design sits on an ornate wooden stand against a colorful background.

A version of the Madame Leota tiki mug previously released for 1901 Lounge at Disney California Adventure will soon be available at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel.
It may be October, but Christmas is coming up quickly, and Disneyland Resort is decking the shelves with festive merchandise.
The opening date for the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree has been officially confirmed.

Disney Cruise Line

A new Disney Cruise Line float celebrating multiple ships in the fleet, including the Disney Treasure, is set to debut during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Walt Disney Company

A person in a red athletic outfit runs along a wall, casting a shadow resembling a cartoon character.

runDisney has announced a new multi-year collaboration with Brooks Running, a performance running shoe brand, which will include Brooks creating Disney-themed running shoes.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

In a new article from The Wall Street Journal, Universal reportedly expects Epic Universe to be fully opened as early as Memorial Day Weekend 2025.
A new report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that tickets to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, will go on sale sometime this month.

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