Disney announces holiday updates and theme park changes

Disney is preparing for the upcoming holiday season at its theme parks, with decorations for Christmas scheduled to begin immediately following Halloween. Key updates include the announcement of Christmas Day parade filming dates at Walt Disney World, though Park Pass allotments for Magic Kingdom have already sold out for those specific dates.

Additional developments at Disney parks include a Tomorrowland overhaul at Disneyland and expansion news at Walt Disney World. The company is also implementing changes to Star Wars lightsaber experiences, updating gift card acceptance locations, and introducing new PhotoPass partnerships. Furthermore, Disney is expected to offer gift card discounts ahead of Black Friday and is developing a third Haunted Mansion bar slated to open next year.