BREAKING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date, Disney Severance Packages Revealed for 1,000 Laid Off Employees, BREAKING: Full List of Electric Mayhem Songs for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Free Lightning Lane for Completing A Pirate’s Adventure at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Keep Your Park Essentials Close with This Walt Disney World Belt Bag

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Hit The Books With ‘Monsters University’ Loungefly Now Available Online

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Stitch & Lightning McQueen Plush Car Clings Now Available Online

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Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Big Face Tote Bags Land at Disneyland Resort

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‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts House Stoles Now Available at Universal Studios Florida

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Disney Unveils ‘Infinity Vision’ Certification for Premium Large Format Theaters

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Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones to Star in ‘Hexed’

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‘Finding Nemo’ Themed Youth Apparel & Tumbler Now Available at Walt Disney World

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer Released, Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

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Advertisers Push Back on Disney Seeking $10 Million for 30-Second Super Bowl Commercial

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Lightning McQueen Big Face Tote at Walt Disney World

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Bo-Katan Kryze ‘May the 4th Be With You’ 2026 Pin Now Available Online at Disney Store

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Star Wars Celebration 2027 Key Art, Ticket Release Date Announced

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Scaffolding Installed Around Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace During Refurbishment

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‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ Hits 4.1 Million Views, Maintains High Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Custom Cabinet Installed in EPCOT’s Mitsukoshi for Yoku Moku Confectioneries

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Drink Blue Milk and Win Big For ‘Star Wars’ Day

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Designing Queue Posters for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Mickey & Friends Bucket Hat Inspired by Mystery Create Your Own Headband Plush at Disney World

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Free Lightning Lane for Completing A Pirate’s Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Another Muppets Courtyard Water Tower Removed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Docking Bay 6 Now Flying First Order Banners at Hollywood Studios

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FIRST LOOK: Princess Leia Meet and Greet Character With Brand New Costume for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Shift

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Disney Announces More Formula 1 Merchandise For Miami Grand Prix

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Rock Around the Shop Sign Removed, More Attraction Painting at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Be Our Guest Vacations Can Help Book Your 2027 Walt Disney World Vacation

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Disney Severance Packages Revealed for 1,000 Laid Off Employees

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Muppet Labs Announces the Lengthy Immediate Motion Object (L.I.M.O.)

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Nine Permits Filed for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney World Resort Guest Benefits Extended Through 2027

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Construction Wall Erected Near Big Al’s at Magic Kingdom

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Musical Moment with Rapunzel and Flynn at Disney Adventure World

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2026 Springtime Surprise runDisney Expo Opens

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Disney Monorail ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Announcement Remains Unchanged Despite Recent Reports

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Cast Members Riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ahead of Reopening

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Def Leppard, Jennifer Hudson, and Questlove Agree to Record With The Electric Mayhem for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Deluxe Disney Dining Plan Coming to Walt Disney World in 2027

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Disney World Launches Page for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets With Updated Description

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ LEGO Set Teases Hulk Fight

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Disney Teases Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Previews for Cast Members, DVC, and Passholders

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2027 Vacations On Sale Now for Walt Disney World Resort With All Time High Prices

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Weird Al & More Celebrity Cameos Revealed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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BREAKING: Full List of Electric Mayhem Songs for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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BREAKING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date

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Universal News Recap

SpongeBob SquarePants Can Live on Your Shoulder at Universal Orlando Resort

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REVIEW: Supreme Chicken Nachos Return to Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck at Universal Studios Florida

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Viking Training Camp at Epic Universe Closing for Refurbishment

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