Disney prepares for Dave Matthews Band performance in Magic Kingdom, Uptown Jewelers’ Pandora Cast Members no longer wear costumes at Magic Kingdom, and returning entertainment confirmed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 11, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Buzz Lightyear America 250th Birthday Action Figure From Disney Store

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Stitch Experiments Series Shimmer Wishables Mystery Plush Land in Walt Disney World

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Mickey & Minnie Ear Headbands by Crocs Arrive at Disneyland

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Buzz Lightyear America 250th Birthday Action Figure at Disneyland

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‘it’s a Small World’ 60th Anniversary Merchandise Collection Sails Into Disneyland

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Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, Announces Retirement

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Street Sign Added Inside Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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VIDEO: New ‘Timeless’ Hondo Ohnaka Preshow for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World

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Disneyland Removes Designated Pin Trading Area & Posts New Rules on Website

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Bedazzled Retro Disneyland Marquee Spirit Jersey Arrives at the Disneyland Resort

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Limited Edition Sorcerer Mickey Swarovski Figure Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Disney Prepares for Dave Matthews Band Performance in Magic Kingdom

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FCC Commissioner Supports Disney in ‘Campaign of Censorship and Control’ Against the Company

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All-New Welcome Gifts for Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Club Members

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Disney Believe Ship Parts Conveyed Down to Meyer Werft for Assembly

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Uptown Jewelers’ Pandora Cast Members No Longer Wear Costumes at Magic Kingdom

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Mickey & Friends Summer Collection by Disney and Old Navy Features Apparel & Pins

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Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Load Area Under Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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REMINDER: Polynesian Village Resort’s Boat Dock Temporarily Closed at Disney World

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Sam Eagle Plush, Keychain, Travel Mug, and T-Shirt Land Online at Disney Store

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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Joins Make-A-Wish Board

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Returning Entertainment Confirmed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026

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First Look at Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Sign at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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First Jollywood Nights Entertainment Confirmed for 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Patriotic Merchandise at Walt Disney World

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Wall Installation Continues Around Big Thunder Mountain Blocking Piston Peak Construction From Guest View

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Big Al’s in Magic Kingdom Permanently Closed for Piston Peak Construction

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More Billboards Removed in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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‘Star Wars’ Actor Michael Pennington Dies at 82

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Universal News Recap

FULL TOUR: Universal Studios Grand Hotel Park View Room in Universal Studios Beijing

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Epic Universe Introduces ‘Open Hub’ Concept for Celestial Park, Allowing Limited Access

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Lug Announces Epic Universe Merchandise Collaboration

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Universal Shares New Reopening Timeline for Reimagined Horror Make-Up Show

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