FROM RUUBEN’S DISNEY WORLD
A little news. A little pixie dust. Park news, new music and little discoveries worth sharing. Carefully sourced, with a little pixie dust.
New editorial stories, separate from our photo scrapbook. Each article has its own publication date and sources.
An archival view of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort from March 2012, not a photograph of the newly completed work. Original image unchanged, with the photographer’s watermark retained. Rhys Asplundh / Rhys A., CC BY 2.0 Original source · License Resorts / Yacht Club · 2026-11-06
Disney’s resort page now lists only planned Skyliner closures in its refurbishment notice, after BlogMickey reported the exterior work had wrapped up.
Read the story → DJ Stitch at an earlier Halloween party, from our photo archive. This is not a photograph of Stitchmas or the 2026 Christmas party. Photo: Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source Magic Kingdom / Christmas · 2026-11-06
Lilo and Stitch will host a new dance party during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, according to the latest entertainment report.
Read the story → An archival photo of the entrance to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure from our own collection. This is not a photograph of the new show sets. Photo: Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source EPCOT / Imagineering · 2026-11-06
Imagineering’s latest behind-the-scenes video explores the physical details added around Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Read the story → An archival holiday parade photograph from our collection, shared in November 2024. This is not a photograph of the 2026 party. Ruuben Becker / Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source Magic Kingdom / Christmas · 2026-11-06
Disney’s ticket page shows December 10, 11, 13, 15 and 17 available in our latest November 6 check.
Read the story → An archival view of Disney’s Riviera Resort at dusk. Resort setting shown, not a specific discounted room. Photograph capture date unknown. Ruuben Becker / Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source Resorts / Offers · 2026-11-06
Reports describe new return-stay dates through December 23, 2027, while Disney’s public offer page still shows an earlier cutoff.
Read the story → An archival look inside Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs. This is a resort photograph, not a photograph of the outdoor movie screening. Ruuben Becker / Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source Walt Disney World / Christmas · 2026-11-06
November’s resort schedules include Home Alone, Home Alone 2 and The Muppet Christmas Carol, with complimentary screenings for Disney hotel guests.
Read the story → Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, from our May 2025 scrapbook. Archival photograph; resort setting shown, not a specific discounted room. © Refilling My Pixie Dust Original source Resorts / Offers · 2026-11-05
Disney’s Florida-resident room offer covers selected nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027, with savings varying by date and resort.
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Tree of Life projections shown in WDWMAGIC’s original post. The photograph’s capture date has not been established. WDWMAGIC · intact original Facebook post Original source Animal Kingdom / Holidays · 2026-11-05
Disney lists a November 13 start for the seasonal nighttime projections at Animal Kingdom, continuing through January 3.
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Gertie and Echo Lake’s Christmas tree in WDW News Today’s November 5 report. WDW News Today · intact original Facebook post Original source Hollywood Studios / Holidays · 2026-11-05
Gertie has her holiday hat and a red ornament, and the big Christmas tree is now installed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Existing rooms, not a rendering or photograph of the future refurbishment. WDW News Today · intact original Facebook post Original source Resorts / Wilderness Lodge · 2026-11-05
Reports outline summer 2027 room work and a separate 2028 pool refurbishment.
Read the story → WDWMAGIC’s original product post · Source
EPCOT / Passholders · November 5, 2026
Raspberry Sleigh arrives at Refreshment Outpost November 27, served in a holiday Figment cup for Annual Passholders.
Read the story → Typhoon Lagoon · archival photograph · Source
Water parks · November 5, 2026
Disney’s tropical water park returns January 27, 2027, with a seasonal pass option for visits through May 15.
Read the story → Our parking memories · archival photograph · Source
Disney technology · November 5, 2026
Disney’s Accelerator update describes exploratory parking research with FieldAI, without announcing a park rollout.
Read the story → Official Animals at Disney photographs · Source
Animal Kingdom Lodge / Animals · November 5, 2026
Disney shares a healthy female zebra foal exploring the savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge with her mother.
Read the story → Our earlier Pooh meet-and-greet · archival photo · Source
Magic Kingdom / Christmas / Characters · November 5, 2026
Disney confirms Pooh and friends will greet Christmas-party guests in Storybook Circus from November 8 through December 22.
Read the story → WDW News Today’s original ride video · Source
Disney World / Christmas · November 5, 2026
Four holiday tracks bring a seasonal soundtrack to the Toy Story Land attraction.
Read the story → Our DVC membership archive · not the event · Source
Disney Vacation Club / Christmas / Dining · November 5, 2026
DVCNews and DVC Fan report December 1 and 8 member-exclusive evenings at Pioneer Hall.
Read the story → France pavilion archive · M.M.Minderhoud · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
EPCOT / Attractions / Planning · November 5, 2026
Disney’s January 1 calendar includes an evening window alongside the morning screenings.
Read the story → Hollywood Studios holiday archive · Ruuben Becker · Source
Hollywood Studios / Christmas / Tickets · November 5, 2026
November 28 has joined the sold-out dates for Disney Jollywood Nights. Check Disney’s ticket calendar before making plans for another evening.
Read the story → WDWMAGIC’s original photographs · Source
Disney World / Christmas · November 5, 2026
A later November 4 look shows holiday ornaments, the fountain running and scaffolding removed.
Read the story → Our Main Street archive · November 5 viewing guide · Source
YouTube / Today’s watch list · November 4, 2026
Four direct watch links: Weekly Hop, Daily FastPass, Janel and Koda, with Orlando and Aruba times—including Koda’s Friday midnight Aruba start.
Read the story → Our 2025 Christmas Party memories · Source
Christmas / Music · November 4, 2026
Listen to Main Street Christmas — Classic Loop Selections with the Apple Music player right here.
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