Disneyland Must Retire Gas-Powered Autopia Cars by February 2027 Under State Agreement, Patina Restaurant Employees From EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Demand $134K in Missing Pay, CONFIRMED: Hurly-Burly Jazz Club Replaces JellyRolls, Basin Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, Pepsi Rips Off Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coke Bottles for Disney Park Anniversary — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Disney News Recap

‘Monsters, Inc.’ Medallion Now Available at EPCOT

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Scrim Installed Around Back Corner of Plaza Inn at Disneyland

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Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Suit Coming to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ as Free In-Game Update

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Disney+ Exclusive ‘The Simpsons: Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition’ Now Streaming

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Disney and Pixar Bringing ‘Toy Story 5’ to Children’s Hospitals Around the World

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Miss Piggy Awarded at Las Culturistas Culture Awards

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First Look at New Space Mountain Lighting at Tokyo Disneyland

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Spirit Jersey Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Tour of Italy Experience Coming to Walt Disney World Swan Hotel With Six-Course Tasting Menu

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ Limited Edition Artwork by Martin Hsu Available at Disney World

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Live-Action ‘Moana’ Projected to Have $85 Million Opening Weekend

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America 250th Collectible Medallions at Disneyland

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Daveigh Chase’s Former Manager Asks People to Not Donate to Her Boyfriend’s GoFundMe

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Reopening Date Revealed for Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

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France Pavilion’s Acrobatico Temporarily Replaces Sergio in Italy at EPCOT

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Walt Disney World Parks Mystery Starbucks Straw Toppers Featuring Gertie & Figment

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PhotoPass Introduces Four ‘Toy Story 5’ Magic Shots at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Pandora Counter Now Open at Port of Entry in EPCOT

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DVC Members Can Receive Special Keepsake at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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Reopening Date for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Delayed at Disney California Adventure

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First Piece of Cinderella Castle Merchandise With Updated Color Scheme

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REVIEW: Spicy Pork Steamed Bao Buns From Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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WATCH: ‘Disney Unscripted’ Video Dives Deep Into Repainting of Cinderella Castle

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PHOTOS: ‘Toy Story’ Bullseye Popcorn Bucket at Disneyland Resort

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First Halloween Merchandise Spotted at Walt Disney World Features Witch Minnie

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Reopening Date Revealed for Columbia Sportswear at Disney Springs

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CONFIRMED: Hurly-Burly Jazz Club Replaces JellyRolls, Basin Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

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Brown Derby Exterior Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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American Adventure at EPCOT Preparing for 250th Anniversary Decorations

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Meet the Team Behind The Royal Makeover of Cinderella Castle

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Upgraded Retro Toy Story Games Coming Soon to Modern Consoles

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Three June ‘Good-to-Go’ Days Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders

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Patina Restaurant Employees From EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Demand $134K in Missing Pay

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Shakira Performs ‘Zoo’ From Zootopia 2 Live With Tiger Dancers

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Chefs De France Breakfast Buffet Returning for 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Pepsi Rips Off Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coke Bottles for Disney Park Anniversary

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Disneyland Must Retire Gas-Powered Autopia Cars by February 2027 Under State Agreement

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Universal News Recap

Men in Black Alien Attack Reopens With New and Updated Effects

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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction Progress and Coaster Testing at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Riverfront Bar Removed for Luke Combs’ Category 10 Construction at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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Heat Advisory & Storms for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, Temps Feel Like 105-111°

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