RUMOR: Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village Set to Close, Frank Gehry Building Will Be Demolished, Disney and Universal Not Named on Best Theme Park List, First Look at Lakeshore Lodge Pool Area and Lazy River Concept Art, Universal Mega Movie Parade Dates, Return of Amity & New Steven Spielberg Experience, and More Universal Orlando Summer 2026 Offerings — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Jurassic Park Dino Cosplay Merchandise Roars into Universal Orlando

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New Tinker Bell Loungefly Crossbody From Disney Store

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Lizzie McGuire Loungefly Backpack Arrives Online at Disney Store

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Pink Park-Themed Spirit Jersey Featuring Ruffles and Bows Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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‘The Little Mermaid’ Loungefly Collection Including Backpack, Tote, Wallet Now Available Online

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Hop To It! Princess Tiana’s Lily Pad Dress-Inspired Ear Headband Is Now Available Online

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Nike Mickey and Minnie Tops & Dress Arrive Online At Disney Store

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PHOTOS: Disney Parks Statues Around the World

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Shanghai Disneyland Shares Surprises Scattered Throughout the Park for the 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Disney World’s Airport Luggage Transfer Service Expanded to Include United and American Airlines

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‘A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes’: Meet Lilo, the Girl Who Wished to See Cinderella at Disneyland

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Butter Yourself Up With These Yellow Minnie Ears and Backpack from Walt Disney World

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Disney Adventure World ‘Stunned’ Our Expert Travel Planner

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‘Incredibles,’ ‘Turning Red,’ and ‘Star Wars’ Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World

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How a Make-A-Wish Kid and Her Dad Are Now Living the Disney Dream as Cast Members

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Take Home Your Favorite Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resident With An Animal Portrait

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Disney Shares Updated Description for Upcoming ‘Encanto’ Ride

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Talking ‘Toy Story’ Little Green Alien Shoulder Plush at Walt Disney World

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Disney Shares Insights Into the Creation of Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Expedition Everest Photo Op Refreshed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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First Look at Limited Edition Padme Amidala Lake Dress Doll

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Pixar Shares Botanical Guide to ‘A Bug’s Life’ Characters

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Refreshment Corner Gets Themed Scrim on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland

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Punch Monkey Merchandise Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Hayden Christensen, Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid, and More Celebrity Appearances Announced for Star Wars Celebration

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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Apparel, Squishmallows, Costumes, and More

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Princess Doll Box Photo Op Removed at Disney Springs

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Darth Maul, Mandalorian & More Star Wars Merchandise Arrives at Dok-Ondar’s in Disneyland

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EXCLUSIVE: Exterior Construction Tour with Imagineers of Disney Lakeshore Lodge Hotel

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Disney VoluntEARS Assemble 10,000 Make-A-Wish Kits

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Guitar-Shaped Rock Around the Shop Sign Removed From Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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The Magic of Disney Animation Sorcerer Hat Will Light Up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Animal Kingdom Addressing Trees Impacted by Deep Freeze, New Plantings

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First Look at Lakeshore Lodge Pool Area and Lazy River Concept Art

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Disney Springs LEGO Store to Host Free Star Wars Day Activities with N1 Starfighter Build

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REVIEW: Esquites Loaded Chips Return to Paradise Garden Grill in Disneyland Resort

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Personalized ‘Star Wars’ Galactic IDs Available at Disneyland Resort

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Duffy and Friends Themed Park Ferry at Hong Kong Disneyland For a Limited Time

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10-Minute ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Watch Party Preview Coming Soon

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BDX Droids Coming to Fortnite, First-Ever Disney Parks Original Characters in Game

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Crews Installing Scaffolding in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Queue Days Before Opening

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Star Wars Racing Game Release Date, May the 4th Video Game Discounts, and More Gaming News

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RUMOR: Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village Set to Close, Frank Gehry Building Will Be Demolished

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Bob Iger Honored with First-Ever Make-A-Wish Lifetime Achievement Award

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Celebrate 626 Day by Adopting a Plush Super Stitch from Walt Disney World

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Universal News Recap

Disney and Universal Not Named on Best Theme Park List

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Thunder Falls Terrace at Universal Islands of Adventure Possibly Closing for Refurbishment

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Universal Mega Movie Parade Dates, Return of Amity & New Steven Spielberg Experience, and More Universal Orlando Summer 2026 Offerings

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