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The Magic Kingdom monorail loop changes again, all the festive food coming to Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and fan-favorite holiday popcorn buckets return — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, November 3, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom Monorail loop will continue to test reversing directions each afternoon. After running clockwise on Sunday, the Magic Kingdom Monorail has changed again, resuming its regular counter-clockwise operations. Jingle Cruise is the limited-time Christmas overlay of Jungle Cruise. It has returned for 2025, so let’s set sail for a tour around the exotic rivers of the world. Crews installed the Christmas tree and more holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom overnight. The lands of Magic Kingdom have new themed decorations for the 2025 holiday season. In Storybook Circus, guests can enjoy Dumbo-inspired decor. The dates for the Frozen Holiday Surprise seasonal stage show have been added to the Walt Disney World website. All November 2025 dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom have sold out, leaving only eight open dates in December. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom have new themed Christmas decorations this year. Just as Main Street U.S.A. is all dolled up for the holiday season, Walt Disney World Resort is doing the same with its treats. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas preparations are in full swing at Disney World and more holiday decorations have gone up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new Toy Story Land snack kiosk under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has more themed elements. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nets cover the entire Tree of Life Theater queue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether show. New Zootopia-inspired food and drinks are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, coinciding with the opening of Zootopia: Better Zoogether. Officer Clawhauser will appear in the same outfit as his Zootopia: Better Zoogether animatronic in Zootopia 2. Animal Kingdom is getting several new menu items in honor of Zootopia 2 and the opening of Zootopia: Better Zoogether. During an event for media, we tried the new donut macaron and cold brew. Disney Springs The full menu for Disney Springs holiday food and beverage offerings are now available. Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Five gingerbread displays are coming soon to Walt Disney World Resort hotels for the 2025 holiday season. The new guard house of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World is now covered in themed exterior paneling. Disney released the full list of 2025 holiday menu items coming to the Walt Disney World Resorts Collection, including new snacks and returning favorites. New Merchandise Three Christmas novelties will return to Walt Disney World on November 7, 2025. Disney shared a preview of Zootopia: Better Zoogether merchandise during a media event for the new Disney’s Animal Kingdom show on Monday. Zootopia 2 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. A new popcorn bucket celebrating Zootopia: Better Zoogether is arriving Friday at Animal Kingdom. You don’t need faith, trust, and pixie dust to get this new Tinker Bell baseball jersey. It’s now available at Walt Disney World. Two new Zootopia-inspired bobble head pens are now available at Walt Disney World. A new pair of Crocs has flown into Disney World in the form of a fan favorite purple dragon named Figment. Other Walt Disney World News Dozens of new food and beverage offerings are coming to the Disney World theme parks this holiday season. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park The medals for the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend races and the Coast to Coast challenge have been revealed by runDisney. Disneyland Resort Hotels Over 70 pounds of chocolate was used to create a 30th Anniversary Toy Story sculpture which is now on display in the Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. New Merchandise An annual tradition continues as each hotel of the Disneyland Resort has a holiday pin for 2025. Disney has added new pins to the Key to Disneyland experience, part of the park’s 70th anniversary celebration. Two new Christmas keepsakes are available at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa to commemorate the holiday season. Disney Cruise Line The Disney Destiny arrived in Port Canaveral, marking a major milestone for the new ship before heading to Fort Lauderdale for its christening on November 10. Disney Cruise Line will livestream the christening of the new Disney Destiny ship next Monday on its social channels. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro has shared the first photos of the Disney Destiny’s Wakanda-inspired Grand Hall. Disney Store Merchandise It isn’t just your imagination! There is a new Loungefly backpack featuring Figment online at the Disney Store. Zootopia 2 merchandise has arrived online at DisneyStore.com. All dressed up in their holiday best, two new Mini Mix-It plushies have arrived online at the Disney Store. Look dapper this holiday season with these two new gingerbread-style tops from Her Universe, available at the Disney Store. The Walt Disney Company Earlier today, Disney asked YouTube TV to reactivate its ABC channels for Election Day coverage. YouTube has now responded publicly to the request. Amid their ongoing talks, Disney has asked YouTube TV to put ABC back on the air for Election Day. Entertainment and Media Officer Clawhauser will appear in the same outfit as his Zootopia: Better Zoogether animatronic in Zootopia 2. YouTube TV subscribers have started receiving $10 credits while Disney networks are unavailable on the service. Disney+ The Jonas Brothers are back on screen for A Very Jonas Christmas Movie coming to Disney+ and Hulu this month. WDW News Today Jingle Cruise 2025 at Magic Kingdom That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow! Lauren Stracner
