First Night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024, Big D23 Updates, and More: Daily Recap (8/9/24)

Tonight was the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and we were there to cover it all – all that and more in today’s daily roundup for Friday, August 9, 2024.

Daily Summary for August 9, 2024

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The season of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 has begun, and we’re bringing you a first look at the party menu.
• Walt Disney World has announced a reopening date for Jungle Cruise’s upcoming short renovation.
• A new entry process was implemented this year for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests must wait in pens before the Magic Kingdom’s early entry time.
• At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, wristbands will be available again for 2024.
• Step-in photo opportunities have returned to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024.
• Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year can pick up their regular or allergy-friendly treat bags upon entering Magic Kingdom, and we’re giving you a first look at this year’s designs.
• Mickey Mouse unveiled a spooky new costume at this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party.
• Bruno made his first appearance at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tonight, along with Mirabel from “Encanto.”
• Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade returned to the Magic Kingdom with the Country Bears in their new looks.
• The Cadaver Dans returned to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2024.
• The Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band also returned to the Magic Kingdom to kick off Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
• Minnie Mouse also presented a new Halloween costume at Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween party this year.
• Disney’s Not-So-Scary Fireworks Spectacular once again lit up the skies at Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
• All your favorite Disney villains took to the Cinderella Castle Stage for the return of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024.

New goods

• Exclusive items for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have arrived at Magic Kingdom, and we have a full list of all the items available (and their prices).
• The new Halloween Mickey Pumpkin Popcorn Bucket, previously introduced for Disneyland Resort, has made its way to Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

• To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, an updated 2023 version of the Hatbox Ghost Sipper has been released with new sound effects.

Disneyland Paris

• A new concept image has been released for the redesigned Hollywood Gardens Restaurant in Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris.
• At D23, a concept image of a meet and greet of Anna and Elsa in the world of Frozen at Disneyland Paris was unveiled.

Disney Cruise Line

• Disney Cruise Line has released a first look at the Cast Members’ costumes for the Haunted Mansion Parlor and Periscope Pub aboard Disney Treasure.
• A video played at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event gave a sneak peek of the Haunted Mansion Parlor, coming soon to Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny.

Entertainment and Media

• Pixar officially announced “The Incredibles 3” during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23.
• Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared at D23 to show a new trailer for “Moana 2” and reveal details about the upcoming film.
• A “Monster Jam” movie has been announced, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
• We got our first look at Zootopia 2 and it was announced that Ke Huy Quan will play the lead role in the upcoming animated film.
• The first concept image for “Frozen III” was revealed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase.
• Disney’s Broadway musical version of Frozen will be available to stream on Disney+ next year.
• The Disney Theatrical Group is currently developing a musical stage adaptation of “The Greatest Showman.”
• A new logo was unveiled for the movie “The Mandalorian & Grogu.”
• We were allowed to take a first look at the new costumes from “Fantastic Four: First Steps”.
• The footage of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” shown at D23 leaked online shortly after its release.
• Pixar’s new film “Elio” received new concept art and a release date at D23.
• During the Disney Entertainment Showcase, an official title for “Freaky Friday 2” was announced.
• Fans who attended the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 got their first look at the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.”
• Disney has released a teaser trailer and a poster for the live-action remake of “Snow White.”
• Nine Inch Nails was commissioned to compose the score for “TRON: Ares”.
• The Disney Entertainment Showcase panel at D23 ended with the first full trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King.

Disney+

• Disney and Lucasfilm have released the first trailer and poster for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, coming to Disney+ later this year.
• Forest Whitaker and Ben Mendelsohn have been confirmed to return for season 2 of “Andor” on Disney+.
• During the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, a first look at Marvel’s “Ironheart” series for Disney+ was revealed.
• During the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, a full trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Agatha All Along” was revealed.
• The new logo for “Percy Jackson and the Sea of ​​Monsters” was revealed at D23.

D23: The ultimate Disney fan event

• Following the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, two brand new secret rooms will be opened on the D23 exhibition floor to reveal new Disney theme park projects.
• Before the convention began, we were able to take a first look at the “World of Disney: The Product Experience” pavilion at D23.
• An RSVLTS shirt celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland made its debut at D23.
• To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney pin trading, D23 is releasing a pin set.
• The Marvel Studios pavilion at D23 has been unveiled and looks like the Time Variance Authority (TVA) from the Disney+ series “Loki.”
• D23: Guests of the Ultimate Disney Fan Event can purchase three exclusive merchandise items during the showcases at the Honda Center.

The Walt Disney Company

• Disney has announced that the D23 Disney Legends induction ceremony will not be streamed live, but will be available to watch exclusively on Disney+ next week.

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Brit Tuttle