What a week here at The Main Street Mouse! We said goodbye to a legend in Sir Patrick Stewart, the holiday food lineup arrived at Walt Disney World, Mickey’s Christmas Carol is coming back to TV for the first time in over 20 years, and the Muppets took over the holiday season. If you missed anything, here’s your catch up on the biggest stories from the past seven days.
Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart
The entertainment world lost a legend this week. Sir Patrick Stewart, Marvel’s Professor X and Star Trek’s Captain Picard, died at 86. For decades he brought warmth, wisdom and incredible presence to every role, and fans around the world are sharing their favorite moments. On Halloween night, MeTV Toons also honored Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and the Beagle Boys in DuckTales, with a special Bugs Bunny celebration.
Holiday Treats Take Over Walt Disney World
Grab your stretchy pants! Our Disney World Holiday Food 2026 Guide rounds up the gingerbread, peppermint and festive surprises coming to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Party guests got their menus too, with the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Food Guide and the full Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 menu, complete with festive cocktails and souvenir cups.
Have mercy! John Stamos and Jodie Sweetin revealed the first Jollywood Nights 2026 treats at Hollywood Studios, and Disney Vacation Club members get a free holiday keepsake and hot cocoa at Jollywood Nights. Plus, meet the Disney World Cast Member who created the new Espresso Martini Milkshake.
Holiday Magic in the Parks and at Home
One of the best free traditions at Walt Disney World is coming back! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2026 returns November 11 with three brand new trees, including Bluey and Monsters, Inc. At EPCOT, Jordan Fisher will narrate the Candlelight Processional on opening nights, completing this year’s lineup, and John Stamos and the California Sound are taking over The Beach Boys dates at Eat to the Beat on November 11 and 12.
Celebrating from your living room? We have all the details on the Disney Christmas Morning Parade, New Year’s Eve fireworks and more, so you can plan your holidays at home and in the parks.
Last Chance for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
If you are at Magic Kingdom this weekend, make time for a splash! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closes after this weekend for its first refurbishment, starting November 2, and is expected to reopen in December. Over in Glendale, a state filing confirmed 159 Walt Disney Imagineering layoffs, effective December 29.
Disney Springs Gets Merry
The holidays have officially arrived at Disney Springs! New Christmas merchandise arrived at World of Disney with Spirit Jerseys, ear headbands, plush and holiday drinkware. Foodies have plenty to look forward to as well. Six Ravens unveiled its very first Limited Edition Coffyn for Halloween, Morimoto Asia debuts a new souvenir lantern cup with its Orochi’s Ember cocktail, and you can spend Thanksgiving at Raglan Road with a special turkey menu on November 26.
Marvel and Star Wars News
Marvel’s Ghost Rider may have found its villain, as Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling. The countdown to Avengers: Doomsday is heating up too. Jack in the Box is assembling a Doomsday Dipping Box starting November 5, and you can win a trip to the Avengers: Doomsday world premiere with Disney+ Perks.
In a galaxy far, far away, Darth Vader got his own Rogue One comic for the film’s 10th anniversary, and Disney brought Star Wars and Marvel soundboards to Voicemod, starting with The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Holiday TV and Streaming News
Mark your calendars! Mickey’s Christmas Carol is coming back to TV for the first time in over 20 years, airing on ABC on November 25. Tiana fans have something to celebrate too, as The Princess and the Frog is getting a Disney+ special with the original cast and new songs. And the ballroom is going Disney, so get ready for Disney Night on Dancing With the Stars on Monday, November 2.
Class is back in session, as Coven Academy was renewed for Season 2 after a spellbinding debut on Disney+ and Hulu. Across the pond, Channel 4 is joining Disney+ in a landmark deal starting early next year, and Mario fans got good news as Chris Pratt says he is “down to do it” for Super Mario Movie 3.
New Disney Merchandise
This was the week of the Muppets! The Muppet Christmas Carol collection arrived at Disney Store, and the new Walmart Muppet Christmas Carol campaign stars Walton Goggins as Scrooge, a holiday surprise nobody saw coming. Disney also revealed new Hanukkah merch for the holiday season, the pretty in pink Disney’s Holiday Pastel Collection, and toy soldier nutcrackers straight out of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
Football fans, Mickey and Friends are suiting up for the NFL with new gear for all 32 teams and Super Bowl LXI. Holiday shoppers can circle November 4 for both Aldi’s big Disney Christmas drop and the start of Disney’s first ever Super Brand Day on TikTok Shop. Collectors, D23 Members get discounted tickets to the Disney Shorts collectible launch premiere in Beverly Hills, and Pokémon Happy Meals are back at McDonald’s on November 10.
Around Orlando
One of Universal Orlando’s sweetest holiday traditions is heading to the big leagues! Earl the Squirrel is getting his own giant balloon in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, before heading home to join the holiday fun at Universal Orlando.
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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