Full List of 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Menu Items, Plus Magic Kingdom Halloween Treats. New Rope Drop Procedures Become Permanent at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Michael Eisner Doesn’t Remember Greenlighting ‘Kingdom Hearts’. ice! at Gaylord Hotels Debuting ‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘Home Alone,’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Themes.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Concedes Disney ‘Failed’ at Early Video Game Development

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Tea Collection Inspired by Winnie the Pooh and Friends Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Celebrates National Culinary Arts Month By Highlighting Walt Disney World Chefs

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Expedition Everest ‘Yeti, Set, Go’ Sweatshirt at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disneyland Cast Member Jumps Into Rivers of America in Half of Uniform

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Top Returns to Silly Symphony Swings, Ride Still Closed at Disney California Adventure

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Studio for Silhouettes Being Added to Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom

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Purple ‘Hannah Montana’ Pajamas Featuring Cowboy Boots, Guitars, and Bows at Hollywood Studios

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World Celebration Reflecting Pool Refilled at EPCOT

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Bakari Introduced to Gorilla Troop, Viewing Area Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Giant Ghirardelli Signs Removed During Disney Springs Location Refurbishment

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Glow-in-the-Dark Haunted Mansion Little People Collector Set Arrives at Walt Disney World Resort

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Vertical and Horizontal Beams Installed For Shade Structure at Waterview Park in Disney Springs

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U.K. Double-Decker Bus Loungefly Bag at EPCOT

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Disneyland 70th Anniversary Castle Sculpture Fully Removed

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New Palm Trees Planted at EPCOT Entrance After Previous Ones Damaged This Past Winter

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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 Release Date Announced, Footage Previewed at San Diego Comic Con

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Infrastructure and System Enhancements Permit Filed for Indiana Jones Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Tower of Terror Scaffolding Expands Towards the Front at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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ice! at Gaylord Hotels Debuting ‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘Home Alone,’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Themes

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New Rope Drop Procedures Become Permanent at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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All Entrance Columns Removed and More Decorative Trim Added at Monstropolis

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Haunted Mansion Reveals Refreshed Facade as Scrim Starts Coming Down at Magic Kingdom

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Tropical Americas Carousel Gets Roofing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Full List of 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Menu Items, Plus Magic Kingdom Halloween Treats

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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Updating Land Development Regulations Amid Disney World Construction Projects

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Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes Returns with Disney Parks & Cruise Line Prizes, Film Studio Tours, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Premiere

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Disney Reinvests in Classic Attractions like Big Thunder Mountain and Carousel of Progress to Keep Guests Coming Back

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Utilities & Demolition Permit Extended for Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom

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Universal News Recap

Walls Come Down at Croissant Moon Bakery at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Tree Removal Underway Near Mythos in Universal Islands of Adventure

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Construction Wall Falls on Guests at Universal Orlando Resort

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Both Giant Feet Torn Down in Poseidon’s Fury Courtyard at Universal Islands of Adventure

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FORTNITEMARES Halloween Horror Nights Preview Merchandise at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Studios Japan Unleashes All-Night Halloween Horror Nights Event

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Berlin Wall Piece Moved to New Location at Universal Orlando Hard Rock Cafe

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Elphaba and Glinda Meet and Greets Return to Universal Studios Hollywood

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‘Dead, Deader, Deadest’ Haunted House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal Theme Park Revenue Increases but Attendance Below Expectations in Q2 2026

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