Some of the new extended queue for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland was unveiled, the elusive black Kyber Crystal and other Galaxy’s Edge merchandise are heading to the Disney Store, and the Germany pavilion at EPCOT has a new holiday collection — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Walt Disney World

EPCOT

A large decorated Christmas tree stands outdoors, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

The EPCOT Christmas tree has finally been installed at the park, along with other holiday decor, marking the beginning of the holiday season.
A new Disney casting call has been released for variety entertainment acts to perform at EPCOT.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A person in a Mickey Mouse costume dances in front of musicians dressed in festive attire at an outdoor event.

The third and final new entertainment act for this holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Holiday Spirit Band, whose performances feature a special appearance from Max Goof.
The Tip Top Club has returned with specialty cocktails to the Hollywood Tower Hotel courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Disney Jollywood Nights.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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Cranes have now arrived on the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge and concrete columns have gone up.

New Merchandise

A decorative box with a triangular and hexagonal object beside it, containing colorful vials and labeled sections. Small colored gemstones are scattered around on the dark surface.

The Germany Pavilion at EPCOT has a new holiday merchandise collection featuring Mickey and Minnie.
Life Day returns on November 17, bringing along new merchandise from the Disney Store, including a Kyber crystal set with the rare Black Kyber Crystal.

Disneyland Resort

Four images of a themed gift shop featuring an alligator motif, with a prominent "Critter Club" sign, various merchandise displays, a checkout counter, and decorated interior spaces.

The courtyard area of the Haunted Mansion has reopened to guests at Disneyland Park, revealing portions of the new expanded queue, as well as newly-added props and decor.
The “coolest jazz club you can imagine,” Louis’ Critter Club, is opening to guests today in what will soon be renamed Bayou Country — and we got a full grand opening tour.
The official DisneyParks Instagram account has unveiled Mickey and Minnie’s new festive outfits for the holidays at Disneyland Park, which will debut on November 15.
Louis’ Critter Club has opened to guests at Disneyland Park today, and with it comes an array of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Parade floats with Disney characters in holiday costumes, featuring a Christmas-themed float, Elsa on a blue float, and various characters in festive attire.

At Tokyo Disneyland, the Disney Christmas Stories parade is celebrating its final year as the “Fond Farewell” — watch our full video of the 2024 parade.

Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Treasure, a grand cruise ship with distinctive red and black funnels, sails smoothly through calm waters under a blue sky, while cast members eagerly prepare to welcome guests onboard.

Cast Members have officially been named the godparents of the new Disney Treasure Cruise Ship.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

Tall decorated Christmas tree in a city square with people walking around on a sunny day.

The Christmas tree and what seems to be the rest of the decorations are now in place at Universal Studios Florida.

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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