Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 7-13!
Walt Disney World
- Read the official statement Disney made regarding the Disney Skyliner accident and evacuations which took place last weekend and left a guest hospitalized. It has transpired that the Reedy Creek Fire & Rescue service raised concerns weeks before the incident about the safety of the Skyliner
- This bold new Figment bus has been spotted spreading imagination around Walt Disney World
- Also in transport news, select Walt Disney World buses now offer complementary Wi-Fi
- It was reported that $20,000 in attraction parts from Peter Pan’s Flight and Space Mountain were stolen at Walt Disney World
- The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo and Iridescent Cinderella Castle have been revealed, with all four parks set to host a resort-wide celebration
- Overnight road closures will affect portions of Osceola Parkway and Victory Way this week, so plan your journeys ahead
- Walt Disney World has changed its preferred method of booking advance dining reservations to My Disney Experience and the DisneyWorld.com website, phasing out phone reservations

Magic Kingdom
- Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, including Tiny Kingdom pins, construction updates and more
- New vegan plant-based menu icons have debuted at the Magic Kingdom this week. We reviewed the new vegan plant-based Panna-Connie’s Congo Lime Delight Dessert from Skipper Canteen, the vegan, plant-based Slaw Dog from Casey’s Corner, and the vegan, plant-based Flatbread Pizza from Pinocchio Village Haus
- Take a look at the latest construction update on the Liberty Square Market seating area

Animal Kingdom
- We reviewed the new vegan, plant-based Sicilian-Style Pizza and the not-so-vegan Cannoli Cake from Pizzafari, the new Oreo Milkshake from Trilo-Bites, and the vegan plant-based Hot Link Smokehouse Sandwich from Flame Tree Barbecue
- The popular Tasting Sampler will be returning to Animal Kingdom this winter with a new Pulled Pork Jelly Donut Slider
- The Animation Experience at Conservation Station will be offering animal villain drawing classes this Halloween season, starting next week
- Disney Parks have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the projection test footage for the Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings show
Epcot
- Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot, including new apparel, futuristic light poles, new merch and more
- A showing of the brand-new Epcot Forever was canceled earlier this week due to technical difficulties
- Heritage Manor has closed in the American Adventure pavilion, to make way for the new Art of Disney location. Also at the American Adventure is this new Seminole exhibit by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
- Take a look at the construction update on the Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster
- New vegan plant-based menus are now available at Epcot, and we reviewed the new plant-based Cookies and Cream Chocolate Mousse from Sunshine Seasons
- A new Gelato and Sorbet kiosk will be replacing the Gelati Stand in the Italy pavilion
- Coral Reef Restaurant will be offering a limited-time The Little Mermaid 30th anniversary menu starting next week
- Disney has filed a permit with Orange County this week for work in Innoventions East as part of the ongoing Project Gamma
- Take a look at the guest walkways and tram lanes which are now being paved as the landscaping progresses for the new arrival experience at Epcot
- A new retail merchandise kiosk has opened at the Epcot Experience
- The Inventor’s Circle Discovery Tiles in Future World West have received a new paint job
- Futuristic World Celebration light poles have been installed near the Imagination! pavilion
- In The Seas pavilion, the Living Seas logo has returned on sleek new directional signage
- Test Track Presented by Chevrolet will be closing for refurbishment in early 2020

Hollywood Studios
- Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, including a visit to Extra, Extra Magic Hours, a Batuu exploration, new hats and more
- This adorable Toy Story 4 Bo Peep’s Sheep souvenir ice cream spoon is now available at Hollywood Scoops
- New vegan, plant-based menus have debuted at Hollywood Studios this week. We reviewed the new vegan Totchos from Woody’s Lunch Box, the vegan Southwest Bowl from Fairfax Fare and the vegan, plant-based Spicy Italian “Sausage” Sub from PizzeRizzo
- We also tried the new Candy Corn Verrine from Catalina Eddie’s, the Alcoholic Witches Brew with Souvenir Poison Apple Glow Cube, the Poison Apple Mousse from Trolley Car Cafe, and the Halloween Graveyard Worms ‘n’ Dirt from Rosie’s All-American Cafe
Disney Springs
- The renovation of the AMC Dine-In Theater has been completed, bringing signature recliner seating, enhanced menus and more
- The seven Disney Springs resort area hotels will continue to offer Extra Magic Hours and 60-day FastPass+ booking benefits through December 2020
- A new LEGO minifigure factory in Disney Springs allows guests to customize their own LEGO figures
- We reviewed the new Pumpkin Churros with Cream Cheese Frosting from Sunshine Churros

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Art of Animation Resort
- We reviewed the French Toast Bounty Platter, Gourmet S’mores Cookie and new vegan Chipotle Seitan Scramble at Landscape of Flavors
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
- A rotating dial mechanism has been installed for a swing-arm bridge connecting the Grand Floridian and the Magic Kingdom
- We reviewed the autumnal new Frozen 2 Enchanted Forest Maple Praline Buttercream Cookie Sandwich from Gasparilla Island Grill
Pop Century Resort
- We reviewed the new vegan, plant-based, all-day Mickey Waffles from Everything POP Shopping and Dining

Disneyland Resort
- Check out this week’s photo report for the Disneyland Resort, including new Nightmare Before Christmas Vans apparel, Coco parade and more
- A new California state law has meant that miniature plastic toiletry bottles will be completely phased out from Disneyland Resort hotels by 2023
Disneyland Park
- Check out this week’s photo report for Disneyland, including a new Golden Horseshoe magician, crowds, construction updates and more
- Toontown Hills has been removed from Mickey’s Toontown as the beautification project of the area begins ready for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- The Main Street Opera House is under renovation, and currently covered with tarps
- New centralized FastPass touchscreen kiosks have been installed in Tomorrowland, with a new procedure which will not print paper Fastpass reminders

Disney California Adventure
- We reviewed the new Jarrito de Dante souvenir mug and Mexican Hot Chocolate from Paradise Garden Grill
- Additional tickets have been released for the previously sold-out Oogie Boogie Bash this year
Downtown Disney District
- Watch the official story trailer for the Avengers: Damage Control Virtual Reality Experience coming to The Void
Disneyland Paris
- Tickets are now on sale for the Disneyland Paris Christmas Time pin trading event next month
- Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast will be closing for a lengthy seven-month refurbishment in 2020
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort closed this weekend for the first time since 2011, due to Typhoon Hagibis
- Take a look at the exclusive selection of Frozen 2 merchandise and food offerings coming to the resort on October 18, including plushes, accessories and an Olaf pancake sandwich
- Check out the Pixarrific food, merchandise and entertainment which has been revealed for the final Pixar Playtime at Tokyo DisneySea
- The groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for the upcoming Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland have announced that Cookie, Duffy’s Hong Kong native friend, has been renamed CookieAnn
New Merchandise
- We spotted lots of new stationery across the parks this week, with these new Disney Parks Snack Pens and these Disney Parks Hidden Mickey stationery sets. You can also deck out your office with these cool new Disney movie, character and attraction quote desk plaques
- A new Mousercise workout apparel collection has flexed into Disney Springs, along with a new Character Graphic Tees line, bold Villains and Castle t-shirt and leggings collection, and this rad new vintage Pleasure Island tshirt

- The new The Little Mermaid skincare collection by H2O+ has made a splash in the parks and resorts
- These cute new Mickey and Minnie snack bracelet charms are now available in the Magic Kingdom, as is this new Coco Pandora Jewelry charm
- Get ready for the holiday season with this new “The Yummiest Time of Year” Christmas and “Light, Laughter and Latkes” Hanukkah merchandise from Disney Springs
- In pin news, the new Disney Tiny Kingdom blind box pin series 1 is now available, featuring Sonny Eclipse, Orange Bird and Spitting Camel
- Dooney and Bourke have re-released their classic Mickey Balloons pattern in Ever After at Disney Springs and on shopDisney, along with a matching MagicBand pattern
- This amazing 2nd edition Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug will be released next week in the Disneyland Resort

- This new Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers Hawaiian Shirt has surfed into the parks this week
- The merchandise has been revealed for the 2019 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
- Countdown to Christmas with all these adorable Disney Advent Calendars on sale now, including trading pins, socks, LEGO and more
- Frozen fever is approaching! This new Frozen 2 Olaf mini backpack by Loungefly is now available, along with these new Frozen 2 Pandora Jewelry charms and these new Frozen 2 Alex and Ani charm bangles
- A new light-up Woodsprite ornament from Pandora has floated into Animal Kingdom this week
- Citizen Watch have released a stylish Star Wars collection, inspired by the original trilogy
- A new collection of Rainbow Pride merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland Resort
- In ears news, these amazing new Glow-In-The-Dark Haunted Mansion Singing Bust Ears are now available in the Magic Kingdom

- A new Toy Story Pizza Planet Spirit Jersey has arrived in Disney Springs, as has this matching Toy Story Pizza Planet shirt in Hollywood Studios
- An adorable new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker character Loungefly backpack is now on sale at Disney Springs
- In Epcot, a bright and colorful new range of Mexcio pavilion merchandise is now available featuring Mickey, Donald and Goofy
- This bold new statement “Best Day Ever” scarf is now available at Hollywood Studios, showcasing the best things about a day in the parks
- This new Donald Duck 85th anniversary limited edition plush has arrived in the Magic Kingdom

Entertainment & Media
- Watch the official first trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Onward
- You can also catch the first official trailer for Disney’s Jungle Cruise
- Check out these beautiful new Frozen 2 character posters from Japan
Other Disney News
- Alaska Airlines have debuted an eye-catching, special-edition Pixar Pier themed “Friendship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort” plane
- Similarly, Disney and LATAM Airlines Group have unveiled a new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Boeing 777 Stormtrooper Plane
- A Disney Cruise Line “youth host” is facing trail for fondling a 10-year-old guest inside the Oceaneer Lab kid’s club onboard the Disney Magic
That’s all of the Disney news for this past week! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!
With all the plant based foods Disney’s pushing now , they might succeed in converting us into “Cows” grazing on the plains 🤪🌿🐄🐖🐓🦃