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October 23, 2024 โ€“ This Week at Walt Disney World

This week on This Week at Walt Disney World, Sam and Greg dive into all things Halloween Scream Disney World. From spooky D23 events to festive park news, itโ€™s a week packed with magic and mayhem.

D23 and Walt Disney Archives Disney Halloween Shorts and Legend of Sleepy Hollow 75th Anniversary Screening at Disney Springs

Halloween Scream Disney World Recap

First, we look back at the D23 Walt Disney Archives Halloween Scream event. Held at Disney Springs, this fan-favorite featured rare props, creepy ambiance, and nostalgic nods to Halloween past. It was a must-see celebration for Disney fans.

Festive Updates from Across the Parks

Next, the holidays are already making their mark. At EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional revealed a new lineup of celebrity narrators. Meanwhile, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are prepping their holiday transformations. Decorations, music, and festive food will soon be everywhere.

Jodi Benson lights up the stage as she narrates the story of Christmas during the final 2024 Candlelight Processional at EPCOTโ€™s Festival of the Holidays
Jodi Benson lights up the stage as she narrates the story of Christmas during the final 2024 Candlelight Processional at EPCOTโ€™s Festival of the Holidays

Lightning Lane Premium Launches

The new Lightning Lane Premium system has launched at Walt Disney World. Sam and Greg explain how it works, how much it costs, and whether itโ€™s worth the upgrade. This update could change how guests plan their days.

Minnie Mouse Joins the Macyโ€™s Thanksgiving Parade

For the first time ever, Minnie Mouse will appear as a balloon in the Macyโ€™s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her design is adorable, and the Disney team has big plans to celebrate her NYC debut.

A rendering of the new Minnie Mouse float is shown at center in this promotional image. She wears her signature red bow, red and polka-dot dress and yellow shoes. She is smiling. A headline reads โ€œMacyโ€™s Thanksgiving Day Paradeโ€ in red ink with purple for the word โ€œThanksgiving.โ€ In the left-hand corner is a logo that reads โ€œMinnie Mouseโ€ in red type and โ€œThe Walt Disney Companyโ€ in purple, with graphic elements in gold of stars and swirls. On upper right-hand corner in a red wavy-edged circle reads โ€œAll New for 2024โ€ in white type with a yellow star at top and bottom. A red star and the words โ€œmacyโ€™s studiosโ€ in black type is at the lower right-hand corner.
A rendering of the new Minnie Mouse float is shown at center in this promotional image. She wears her signature red bow, red and polka-dot dress and yellow shoes. She is smiling. A headline reads โ€œMacyโ€™s Thanksgiving Day Paradeโ€ in red ink with purple for the word โ€œThanksgiving.โ€ In the left-hand corner is a logo that reads โ€œMinnie Mouseโ€ in red type and โ€œThe Walt Disney Companyโ€ in purple, with graphic elements in gold of stars and swirls. On upper right-hand corner in a red wavy-edged circle reads โ€œAll New for 2024โ€ in white type with a yellow star at top and bottom. A red star and the words โ€œmacyโ€™s studiosโ€ in black type is at the lower right-hand corner.

Disneyโ€™s Donation Toward Hurricane Relief

The Walt Disney Company is donating $3 million to support Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. This generous gift continues Disneyโ€™s long tradition of giving back, especially during the holidays.

Stay tuned for more episodes as Sam and Greg continue covering the magic of Halloween Scream Disney World and everything happening at Walt Disney World. Join them every Wednesday at 9 PM ET for your weekly dose of Disney news!

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