Latest Disney News for October 11, 2023
New Merchandise
A new Ahsoka Loungefly mini backpack is now available at Magic Kingdom based on the Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano. It features a purrgil design.
Marvel Super Hero Island collectible medallions are available at Islands of Adventure featuring characters like Spiderman, Doctor Doom, and the Hulk.
Tokyo Disney Resort has a new Sorcerer Mickey neck fan to help guests cool off.
Guests can take home a piece of the Pinocchio’s Daring Journey ride at Tokyo Disneyland with new merchandise that includes mugs, notebooks, and more.
New Food and Beverage
Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs has two new Halloween milkshake flavors – Hocus Pocus and Haunted Mansion.
Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is offering a new Sweet Mojito Taco with white chocolate mousse, lime cream, and spiced rum.
EPCOT is debuting four new global marketplace food booths as part of the Food & Wine Festival on September 22.
Entertainment and Events
Walt Disney World will donate $1.5 million to over 15 Florida nonprofits as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
The new ambassadors for Walt Disney World for 2024-2025 were announced today.
Disneyland announced the opening date for the new Avengers Vault on September 23.
New details were revealed about the entertainment coming to Disney’s Jollywood Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Attractions
Virtual queue access for EPCOT’s Journey of Water attraction is now available on the My Disney Experience app.
TRON Lightcycle Run is experiencing long wait times, with some guests reporting a 3 hour queue.
Monorails were down for a period this morning at Walt Disney World.
Refurbishments
Narcoossee’s restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will be closing temporarily for refurbishment.
Disneyland Paris announced reopening plans and a new look for the Disneyland Hotel.
