Breakfast is returning to Satu’li Canteen, Air France is launching a direct service from Paris to Orlando, and new dishes are coming to Disney’s Blizzard Beach — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A cheeseburger with classic steak fries and a pickle slice is served on a blue-rimmed plate at the Plaza Restaurant, accompanied by a small cup of ketchup.

The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom saw the return of a beloved food item, but even we didn’t notice it was back.

EPCOT

Construction site with a green excavator and materials near a modern building under a clear blue sky.

During our recent EPCOT trips, we saw crew members working on the outdoor track of Test Track, which is undergoing a major reimagining.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

People stroll under star-shaped decorations on a sunny street lined with palm trees, reminiscent of the charming scenes found at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with a tall building standing proudly in the background.

Christmas stars now line Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Disney prepares for the holiday season.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A bowl of yogurt topped with granola, sliced kiwi, strawberries, pineapple chunks, and a dollop of blueberry jam.

It’s almost time to celebrate the holidays and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now decked out with Merry Menagerie decorations.
Breakfast will return to Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new menu.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

The Grand Floridian's grand gingerbread house display is under construction indoors, with scaffolding surrounding it in a spacious, ornate room, adding a sprinkle of Disney magic to the scene.

Guests can now make advance reservations for The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk.
Construction of the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is almost complete.

Other Walt Disney World News

A person holds a French-language Magic Kingdom map featuring "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" against a theme park backdrop.

French guidemaps are available at map stands in Walt Disney World theme parks again.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will have new menu items when it reopens on November 4.
Air France will begin direct service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orlando, Florida next year.

Disneyland Paris

Air France will begin direct service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orlando, Florida next year.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

Two necklace charms form a broken heart—one red labelled "Best" and one yellow labelled "Friends," with eye masks on each side. The text beside them reads "Marvel Studios Deadpool & Wolverine.

Disney+ and Marvel Studios announced the streaming date for “Deadpool and Wolverine,” plus shared dates and a first look at their 2025 projects.

Universal Studios

People entering a mystical, illuminated archway in a dark, gothic setting with "Universal Horror Unleashed" text above.

Universal announced the four year-round haunted houses that will be available at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.

Universal Orlando Resort

A Ghostbusters-themed car is parked on a street with people nearby. A building in the background displays signs for a horror make-up show.

A new baby Niffler shoulder plush inspired by the adorable “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” creatures is now available at Universal Orlando Resort.
Nearly four months late, the Ecto-1 from “Ghostbusters” has been added to the Universal Mega Movie Parade at Universal Studios Florida.

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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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