A new machine at Disney Springs’ Rainforest Cafe has been installed that produces animal figures made from sustainably sourced sawdust. The Mandalorian and Grogu, which cost $165 million to make has now been surpassed by a low-budget horror film with only a cost of roughly $1 million to produce. Disney Springs is implementing several new procedures to manage Pin Tuesdays and other special merchandise releases. All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 29, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Limited Edition 15th Anniversary Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Pin Now at Disneyland Resort

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Get Nostalgic with Her Universe Disney Parks Varsity Collection

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Construction Walls Installed Around Columbia Sportswear Store at Disney Springs Ahead of Major Remodel

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Deadpool and Wolverine Actors Reunite for New Disney+ Sailing Docuseries

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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, and Ex-Wife of George Lucas, Passes Away at 80

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‘Dug’s Dance Party,’ Pool Parties, and More Coming to Disneyland Hotels for Kids Rule Summer

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Major Menu Overhauls at The Artist’s Palette at Walt Disney World Resort

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Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station Eliminating Virtual Queue at Animal Kingdom

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PHOTOS: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Laughing Hyena Mug Disneyland Pre-Release

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Watch ‘Toy Story 5’ Red Carpet Launch Event on Disney+

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Stone Work and Roof Details Added to EPCOT’s Refreshment Port

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Fake Dragonflies Also Being Used on Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort Boats

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Sustainable Collectibles Made From Sawdust Now Available at Disney Springs

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Muppets Uncle Deadly Merchandise Collection Now Available Online at Mickey’s of Glendale

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Learn the WEDway: Master the Art of Painting with Disney Artist James Mulligan

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Blippi and Meekah Disneyland Resort Specials Get Official Premiere Dates

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REVIEW: Cheeseburger Spring Rolls Available at a Disney World Resort For the First Time

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Joan Cusack Visits Jessie’s Roundup at Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom, Surprises Cast Members

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CrazyShake by Black Tap Pop-Up Closes at Disney Springs

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Disney Golf Reveals Grumpy Statue at Magnolia Golf Course’s ‘Grumpy’s Gauntlet’

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Duffy and Friends Tropical Mystery Plush Now at Walt Disney World

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Weird Al Yankovic Spotted at Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Recent Opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Disney Springs Trying to Control Pin Tuesday Releases with New Rules, Opening Time for Parking & Rideshare, & Wristband Distribution Location

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Disney Promises Possums are Returning to Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Banana Ball Players Visit Disney World Parks Ahead of ESPN Wide World of Sports Debut

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Latest Episode of ‘Imagineer That!’ Showcases How Audio-Animatronics are Kept Show Ready

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Roof and Facade Work Continues at Chester & Hester’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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How Grogu Puppet Was Brought to Life for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

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Bus Depot Getting Finishing Touches at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Updated Disney World Emergency Logs Add New Report For Individual Who Passed Away

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Disney’s New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Loses at Box Office to Horror Film with Under $1 Million Budget

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cool Kids’ Summer Pajama Party Brings Characters, Storytime, and More Activities to Disney World Resorts in 2026

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Tokyo Disney Resort Ending Free Priority Pass Introduced for 40th Anniversary

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Inside the New Mandalorian Mission for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Latest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Episode

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Universal News Recap

More Spotlight Installations at Epic Universe For New Night Show

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More Track and Supports Installed for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Re-Files Permit for ‘Future Attraction’ at Epic Universe, Possibly for Dark Universe

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