Bram Lybeert, Author at WDW News Today

Disney, Pixar, and NHL Teaming Up for ‘Inside Out’ Classic Next Month

March 5, 2026

ESPN, Disney, Pixar, and the National Hockey League (NHL) are teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET. Inside Out Classic ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD will present the real-time, animated telecast, while the traditional telecast will be available on ESPN. In 2023, the “NHL Big City Greens Classic” featured the Capitals vs. … Read more

WATCH: JAMMitors Back in Full Form for Limited Time at 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 5, 2026

For the duration of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, the JAMMitors are performing with their full set rather than just the set of three cans. JAMMitors for Flower & Garden Festival A “normal” (since the COVID-19 shutdown) JAMMitor performance has three garbage cans, but they have now gained shovels and more trash … Read more

Cinderella Castle Painting Continues with Tallest Tower at Magic Kingdom

March 5, 2026

The painting of the tallest tower of Cinderella Castle continues at Magic Kingdom. As we saw on Friday and Monday, crew members in boom lifts are working on the castle during the early hours of the park’s opening. Cinderella Castle Repainting Update 3/5/2026 There were several crew members working in lifts on Thursday morning, March 5. The … Read more

All Garden Graze Menu Items & This Year’s Completer Treat at 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 5, 2026

During the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, guests can participate in the Garden Graze, a plant-based food scavenger hunt. Here is a look at the items and this year’s completer prize. 2026 Garden Graze at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Guests must purchase any five of the nine eligible festival menu items. They … Read more

Frontierland Kiosks Disappear From Digital Park Map as Closure Looms for Piston Peak

March 5, 2026

As work continues to turn the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom into Piston Peak National Park, two more long-standing staples of Frontierland are next on the chopping block, having now disappeared from the park map, albeit with a caveat. Westward Ho and Big Al’s Missing from Digital Map As … Read more

Former Shrek’s Swamp Splash Pad Space Back Open to Guests Months After Demolition

March 4, 2026

The splash pad of Shrek’s Swamp in Universal Studios Florida has been paved over with concrete, as the water play area is no more. The splash pad was part of Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres in DreamWorks Land, which opened in June 2024. About a year later, construction resumed on the splash pad. It was completely blocked off … Read more

Several Construction Updates on Disneyland Paris Projects

March 4, 2026

Explore the vibrant map illustration of Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris, showcasing themed areas such as Future Land, Marvel Avengers Campus, Adventure Bay, World of Pixar, and the enchanting World of Frozen.

Several updates are available on work at Disneyland Paris, as work continues on projects beyond the grand opening of World of Frozen on March 29, 2026. Lion King Construction DLP Works captured these aerial photos on March 2, 2026, and shared them on X (formerly Twitter). In what is likely the most exciting addition after World … Read more

Chef Reveals Story Behind First Character Dining Restaurant at Disney Adventure World

March 4, 2026

Disneyland Paris interviewed Olivier Arthur, chef at the new Regal View Restaurant & Lounge at Disney Adventure World, in which he shares the design approach behind the menu. Interview with Olivier Arthur The interview with Chef Olivier Arthur begins by asking about the design approach for the menu: The overall approach was first to understand … Read more

See Inside Disney Adventure’s Seven Themed Areas in First Photos Before Maiden Voyage

March 4, 2026

Disney shared several new pictures of the venues aboard the latest cruise ship, ahead of its maiden voyage on March 10, 2026. Disney Adventure At the heart of the ship is the gathering place called Disney Imagination Garden. The Let’s Set Sail dance party will be held here, as well as stage performances like Avengers Assemble! and Duffy and The … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Hints to Late 2026 Spring Opening

March 4, 2026

Despite progress being made on the attraction, which has been closed for well over a year, an amended permit has hinted towards a later opening of the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Amendment The amendment states the permit has been extended through August 31, 2026, where it was originally set … Read more

Surprise Cruella De Vil Meet and Greet at EPCOT

March 4, 2026

Cruella De Vil met with guests mid-day on March 4 in the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT. Cruella De Vil Meet and Greet Cruella was meeting guests near The Queen’s Table. Cruella de Vil rarely appears for meet-and-greets at EPCOT, as she is primarily located in Magic Kingdom during special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. … Read more

Play Hopscotch & Twister Inside The Citrus Blossom for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

March 4, 2026

The Citrus Blossom at the Odyssey Pavilion is now open for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The Citrus Blossom Decor The Citrus Blossom is a returning Outdoor Kitchen for the upcoming festival that serves citrus-themed food and beverage items. Disney refers to all of the festival-exclusive booths as “outdoor kitchens”, even those that are … Read more

Disney Shareholder Urging Investors to Support Independent Accessibility Risk Review Proposal

March 4, 2026

After Disney Parks agreed to a shareholder’s proposal to review the Disability Access System (DAS) changes after a previous denial, a shareholder has urged investors to support the vote. Shareholder Urges Support The proposal, titled “Review and Report on Disability Inclusion and Accessibility,” appears on Disney’s 2026 proxy ballot as Proposal 7. It asks the Company to … Read more

Titanic, Cruella, & More Featured in Oscars Display in Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios

March 4, 2026

A few weeks after the attraction added a Hoppers display and preview, a special display featuring the Oscars has now been added as well. Walt Disney Presents Oscars Display The attraction advertises the display with a stand and notably did not change its marquee. This could mean the display might not stick around that long … Read more

Gertie Tail Receives Scrim Band-Aid as Echo Lake Water Level is Lowered

March 4, 2026

After we reported on a crack in Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the broken tail fell off. Disney attempted to hide the missing piece with a couple of random boxes a few days ago, but it appears work is underway to properly fix the issue. Gertie’s Tail Gets Band-Aid The scrim on the … Read more

Godparent Robert Downey Jr. Tours the Disney Adventure, Meets With Iger & D’Amaro

March 4, 2026

Shortly after the Disney Adventure arrived in its homeport of Singapore before its inaugural departure on March 10, actor and Godparent of the ship Robert Downey Jr. took a tour of the ship. Robert Downey Jr. Tours Disney Adventure In the video shared by Disney Cruise Line, the actor visits several of the venues and … Read more