What a week here at The Main Street Mouse! The Super Bowl is heading to a galaxy far, far away, Steve Rogers picked up Thor’s hammer again in a new Avengers: Doomsday TV spot, Halloweentown 5 is officially happening, and the holidays arrived at Universal Orlando. If you missed anything, here’s your catch up on the biggest stories from the past seven days.
Super Bowl LXI Heads to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
C-3PO and R2-D2 are crashing the big game! Super Bowl LXI is getting Star Wars Funday Football, an animated alternate telecast on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney+. The same day, reports surfaced that Jay-Z is reportedly set to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
Over on Netflix, U2 will headline the halftime show at the first ever NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and Marvel brought the Fantastic Four to the mound in a new Avengers: Doomsday World Series sneak peek.
Avengers: Doomsday and Star Wars News
Cap is worthy again! The new Avengers: Doomsday TV spot puts Steve Rogers back with Thor’s hammer, and Ant-Man discovers there are now three Captain Americas. In a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars: Starfighter budget was revealed at $226.5 million, outspending The Force Awakens at the same point in production. And TRON fans, Daft Punk is getting a LEGO set based on their iconic pyramid stage.
The Countdown to Hexed
Disney’s Hexed is just a month away! Hailee Steinfeld’s new version of The Cars’ “Magic” from Disney’s Hexed is out now, and Disney+ subscribers can enter for Hexed Disney+ Perks, including a private RealD 3D screening and $10 off tickets.
Hexed producer Yvett Merino also gave fans an update on another Disney favorite. Encanto 2 isn’t happening yet, but she says she’s “always here for it”.
Sequels, Reboots and Streaming News
Halloweentown is cool again! Halloweentown 5 is officially in development at Disney, 20 years after Return to Halloweentown. Gleeks got big news too, as Disney+ and Hulu officially ordered a Glee reboot from Ryan Murphy. And just in time for Halloween, The Simpsons turned into The Nightmare Before Christmas in a stop motion Treehouse of Horror opening.
Behind the scenes, Disney is signing YouTube’s biggest creators for Disney+, and YouTube is fighting back. Bob Iger announced his new memoir, One Last Time, about his return as Disney CEO, and Disney Legend Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical Warriors is coming to Broadway.
The Holidays Arrive at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando is ready for the holidays! Our complete guide to Holidays at Universal Orlando 2026 covers Grinchmas, the Macy’s parade, Christmas at Hogwarts and more, and Snoggletog returns to Epic Universe on How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk. Wicked fans also got a first look at new Elphaba and Glinda dolls designed by Paul Tazewell, unveiled at Universal CityWalk.
Gideon’s, D23 and the Disney Springs Area
Gideon’s Bakehouse had a busy week. First, Gideon’s announced free shipping, more trading cards and a Cat Charity event, and then the bakery celebrated its 10th anniversary by revealing its first Artist Edition Trading Card Series with up to 70 new cards.
D23 Members, get ready to shop. Mickey’s of Glendale is coming to Walt Disney World for an exclusive D23 Imagineering shopping event on November 15. And just a few miles from Disney Springs, Pinstripes Orlando reopens November 11 at Vineland Pointe.
New Disney Merchandise
Disney honored all branches of the military with its 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection. Villains fans can carry their favorite baddie with the new Disney x Orbitkey Villains collection, and runners got a look at the new Brooks runDisney shoes for Wine and Dine Weekend.
Holiday shopping is officially on! Mickey and Minnie hit the ice on the new Harveys Christmas Nostalgia bag, and Peanuts Holiday Crocs are coming, and they might be the coziest thing ever. Plus, you can now turn your Disney PhotoPass favorites into Shutterfly keepsakes.
Around Orlando
Looking for fun outside the parks? ICON Park launched its new Play Pass and Fun Pass with Blue Man Group, Museum of Illusions and more for less. And if you would rather skip the cooking this year, here are 3 Orlando restaurants serving up Thanksgiving 2026.
What a week! Which story was your favorite? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to come back next week for more from The Main Street Mouse!
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