Crews working to remove lime green water from Cinderella Castle moat, Imagineering files construction permit for former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser building, and height requirement lowered for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Mark Hamill Approves of Dave Filoni as Lucasfilm President

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Disney Planning 1,000 Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro

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Minty Fresh Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World Merch Drops at Tokyo Disneyland

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Floral Denim and Rose Gold Minnie Ears Ball Caps at Disneyland

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New Episode of ‘Imagineer That!’ Explains How Imagineers Synchronize Lights and Sounds for Nighttime Parades

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Walt Disney World Ambassadors Share Sneak Preview of Big Thunder Mountain Ahead of Reopening

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‘Manifesting’ and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich Tank Tops at Disney World

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Limited-Time Life-Size Princess Doll Box Photo Op at Disney Springs

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Fortnite and ‘Toy Story’ Crossover is Coming Soon

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No More Annual Passholder Reservations Available for May the 4th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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World of Disney Marquee Finally Completed at Disney Springs

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Height Requirement Lowered for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World

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First Look From Inside Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ride Testing at Magic Kingdom

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date Announced

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Light-Up and Starry ‘Star Wars’ Ear Headbands at Disneyland Resort

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Meet the Tour Guides Telling the Tales of ‘Women Who Make the Magic’ at Disneyland

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Scaffolding & Scrim Removed From Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Limited-Time WALL-E and EVE Meet and Greet at Pixar Place Hotel

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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Creature Feature Showcases Practical Effects, Reveals New Star Wars Aliens & Droids

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Crews Working to Remove Lime Green Water From Cinderella Castle Moat

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Imagineering Files Construction Permit for Former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Building

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Disney’s Pop Century Resort Kiddie Pool Closing for Refurbishment

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary ‘Sparkling Jubilee Night’ Projection Show

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Loungefly Backpack & Shirt

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BREAKING: ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Installation Has Begun at Hollywood Studios

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Disney Prepares to Paint Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar for Muppets Makeover

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Steam Effect Activated Ahead of Reopening

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Magic Kingdom Cast Members Participate in Ribbon Cutting For Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

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Tips and Tricks for Becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

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April Good-to-Go Dates for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders

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Lime Green Water in Cinderella Castle Moat, Gold Trim on Tallest Tower Painted

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Paper Map Guides Return for Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary

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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Officially Reopens After Multi-Month Refurbishment

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Universal News Recap

Universal Says Land Grading Near Epic Universe is Just for ‘Maintenance’

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