Lauren Stracner 
Cars construction underway near Tom Sawyer Island docks in Magic Kingdom, original ‘Encanto’ cast returning for new ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and actor and ‘Princess Bride’ director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead inside their home — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 15, 2025. WDW News Today … Read more
The wave dancers in the Moana section of the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away nighttime parade have received new lighted props and choreography, six months after the Magic Kingdom parade’s debut. Disney Starlight Moana Wave Dancers Updated As you can see in the photos above and in our initial review of Disney Starlight, one … Read more
Encanto ride rapidly going vertical at Walt Disney World, aerial photos show site preparation for first Epic Universe expansion, and the sagittaria are spitting once again at Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, December 14, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this … Read more
It’s been less than two weeks since the Encanto ride officially went vertical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and last week more steel framework was spotted over the fence. That steel structure has quickly grown over just a few days. Encanto Ride Construction Progresses The Encanto ride will be part of the new Tropical Americas land … Read more
More details on new drone spectacular Disney Cascade of Lights, Mellow Mushroom Pizza looking at Disney Springs location, and ONET cleaning company employees protest in Disneyland Paris — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, December 13, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. … Read more
A TikTok user shared a video of a car catching fire on the Tomorrowland Speedway in Magic Kingdom on December 13, 2025. Tomorrowland Speedway Car Catches Fire The video of the fire was shared by TikTok user @traveling_throuple: @traveling_throuple A car caught on fire right in front of us at the Tomorrowland speedway! *all video … Read more
Disneyland Paris has shared more details about Disney Cascade of Lights, the new drone-centric nighttime spectacular coming to Disney Adventure World in 2026. Disney Cascade of Lights Rehearsals Begin Soon at Disneyland Paris The news comes from the official Disneyland Paris blog: Rehearsals will soon be underway for the new nighttime spectacular at Disney Adventure … Read more
Netflix wanted to buy Disney, Fox, and EA, Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland is closing for refurbishment in January 2026, and Disney musician and composer Gordon Goodwin passes away at age 70 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, November 10, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
The official Star Wars Facebook announced that a new digital collectible card game (CCG) is currently in development. Star Wars CCG The news was shared on the official Star Wars Facebook page: We are excited to announce we are working with Zero36 Studio and CCG Lab to develop a brand-new digital collectible card game where … Read more
The long-awaited Porto’s Bakery is finally happening at Downtown Disney as a large swath of construction walls have popped up around its future site. Porto’s Bakery Construction This week, Anaheim approved three permits filed by Disney for the demolition of the former La Brea Bakery (where Earl of Sandwich has been temporarily located) in Downtown … Read more
The Walt Disney Company announced the nomination of former Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams to its board of directors. This will increase the total number of board members from 10 to 11. Jeff Williams Nominated to Disney Board According to the press release, Jeff Williams will stand for election as a new independent director … Read more
Percy Jackson and the Olympians have arrived in Fortnite on a new island inspired by Camp Half-Blood and the Sea of Monsters. Percy Jackson Fortnite Island Disney Parks Blog provided a preview of the new Percy Jackson island, available to play today, December 9, in Fortnite. The island is inspired by season two of Percy … Read more
Digital signs instructing guests how to scan their tickets and use photo validation have appeared at the entrance gates to Disneyland Park. Disneyland Park Digital Entrance Signs Two digital signs place in front of tree planters are now flanking the entrance to Disneyland Park. They instruct guests on how to be ready to scan in … Read more
Membership Magic Beyond is now on sale for 2026. First introduced in 2025, Membership Magic Beyond is an optional paid add-on available for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members that adds a number of perks. 2026 Membership Magic Beyond The add-on costs $99 (same price as 2025) and usage is from January 1 through December 31, … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park will be closed for refurbishment in the new year. Its closure is scheduled to begin in January. Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Closing for Refurbishments On the Disneyland website, the January 20, 2026 Hours & Events Calendar currently shows that Star Wars: Rise of the … Read more
No mention of Cinderella Castle painting or Carousel of Progress Walt Disney addition in Disney World 2026 full calendar release, Kali River Rapids reopening date announced at Animal Kingdom, and scaffolding removed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 8, 2025. WDW … Read more