With the release of Lorcana Curator’s Collection: Heroines Edition and the Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine set, a massive crowd has hit Downtown Disney, Disney Springs and Disney Store in London. First monster-themed elements added & three new entrance columns knocked down at the Monstropolis site. Captain Maria Gotor has become the first woman to command a Disney Cruise Line ship after taking the helm of the Disney Wish recently.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 17, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Ice Gator, Olaf, and More Featured on New Blizzard Beach Collectible Medallions

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Hey Dude Releases Limited Edition Spider-Man & The Hulk Shoes

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George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking Easier — ‘That’s Progress’

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Top Deck Added to Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferry as Construction Continues

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Wine Bar George at Disney Springs Honored With Best Short Wine List Award

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Disney Actively Developing Original Live-Action Tiana Film, Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara to Co-Write

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Celebrate Happy Cavalcade – Disneyland’s 71st Birthday Celebration Edition

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Trench Being Dug at Future ‘Coco’ Attraction Site in Disney California Adventure

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‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Apparel, Home Goods, and More Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Werecat Lady Doll Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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WDWNT is Hiring Part-Time Staff Writers & Editors

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King Arthur Carrousel Reopens at Disneyland Resort

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Little Words Project x Vera Bradley Bag Charms Bar Coming to Disney Springs for One Day Only

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‘Bob Gurr: Living by Design’ Documentary Airs Tonight on PBS SoCal, Available to Stream After Broadcast

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Massive Crowds Hit Downtown Disney for Disney Lorcana Release

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Special Lorcana Artist Signing Event at Disney Springs

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Pins, Drinkware, Apparel, and More Tower of Terror Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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First Female Ship Captain Named for Disney Cruise Line

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Special Birthday Drink at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a Limited Time

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PHOTOS: Big Crowds & Long Lines at Disney Springs for Lorcana Releases

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ESPN Granting Five Sports Wishes For ‘My Wish’ 20th Anniversary

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First Monster Themed Elements Added & Three New Entrance Columns Knocked Down at Monstropolis Site

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Pin, Tumbler, Towel, and Ornament

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Lorcana Causes Chaos at Disney Store in London, Forced to Adjust Hours & Cancel Today’s Release

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The Carnaby Expands Dining Capacity and Hours Due to Demand, Reservations Open for Rest of 2026

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