Lauren Stracner 
During the Annual Shareholders meeting on March 18, 2026, Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D’Amaro revealed the name of the latest Wish-class ship coming to Disney Cruise Line. Disney Believe Joins the Fleet The fourth Wish-class ship and ninth in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, planned to set sail in 2027, is the Disney Believe. … Read more
On his first day as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro sent a memo to all employees detailing the top three priorities for his tenure. CEO Josh D’Amaro Sends First Memo to Employees Shortly after officially assuming the mantle of CEO from Bob Iger on March 18, D’Amaro addressed employees directly with a … Read more
Disney World files permit for construction at Tower of Terror, exterior queue area reopens at Poseidon’s Fury in Universal’s Lost Continent, and Oga’s Cantina timeline update removes reference to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal News Recap … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members are being invited to playtest the refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin this weekend and next week at Magic Kingdom. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Cast Playtest A screenshot shared with WDWNT from the Disney Cast Life portal reveals that the Cast Member playtests are taking place from March 21 … Read more
After being changed from a store into a seating area and then back into a store last year, Port Royal Curios & Curiosities in New Orleans Square has closed again to become a themed seating area. Port Royal Jazz Club Seating Area For decades, Port Royal Curios & Curiosities served as the official Haunted Mansion … Read more
The Ankole cattle herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom had a doubly special St. Patrick’s Day as they celebrated both the holiday and the 16th birthday of member Mudiwa. Ankole Cows Enjoy a Birthday & St. Patrick’s Party Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, shared the story on his Instagram account … Read more
Disneyland’s resident leprechaun, Patrick Begorra, has once again festooned his Adventureland home for St. Patrick’s Day. ‘Little Man of Disneyland’ As the 1955 Little Golden Book Little Man of Disneyland tells it, the leprechaun Patrick Begorra was a longtime inhabitant of an orange tree in the area of Anaheim until one day Mickey Mouse, Donald … Read more
A trio of new Stitch items is available at Walt Disney World Resort and ready to brighten up your next park day. Stitch & Angel Ear Headband – $36.99 Springtime hits Hawaii on this light blue faux leather Minnie ear headband featuring an all-over pastel-hued print of Stitch and his pink counterpart Angel (Experiment-624). They’re … Read more
Club Cool is currently in a distinctly uncool state, with missing cups and limited soda options at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. Plain Cups at Club Cool The current Club Cool location next to Creations Shop opened in 2021 with white paper cups branded with the red Coca-Cola logo available at the soda machines. In … Read more
If you like to wear your EPCOT pride, then you’ll love these bright and bold new Spirit Jersey and shirt designs that just landed at the Walt Disney World park. EPCOT Park Icons Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The solid navy Spirit Jersey is plain on the front except for the EPCOT logo in bright blue … Read more
With less than a month to go before the premiere of the new Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+ has dropped a complete official trailer and episode release schedule for the latest entry in the Star Wars animated universe. ‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ Official Trailer The series will focus on the now-exiled Darth … Read more
Two guests climb out of stopped PeopleMover in unauthorized exit at Magic Kingdom, head of Disney Games is suing Disney for discrimination for $40M, and guest has gone fishin’ in EPCOT World Showcase waterways — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 16, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal News Recap Watch … Read more
Feel Goofy from your head to your feet with these new dimensional character Crocs from the Disney Store. Goofy Clogs for Adults by Crocs – $69.99 Built on the classic clog style, these character Crocs have a molded vinyl Goofy face over the foot, featuring his hat, eyes, snout, nose, and front teeth. His floppy … Read more
While we previously reported on the restructuring and expansion of Disney Entertainment under incoming president and chief creative officer Dana Walden, one point is especially newsworthy: Disney Games, which includes the lucrative Epic Games partnership, is now under Entertainment, not Experiences. Disney Games Now Under Entertainment Before, Disney Games fell under the purview of Disney … Read more
When Dana Walden takes the reins as Disney’s new President and Chief Creative Officer on March 18, she’ll oversee a restructured Disney Entertainment that adds games and digital entertainment alongside film, television, and streaming. Walden Restructures Disney Entertainment According to the official press release, while Walden will report exclusively to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, she … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering sent their self-walking Olaf on a field trip to NVIDIA GTC, the world’s largest AI conference, where the jovial snowman joined NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang onstage at his keynote. Olaf Closes Out NVIDIA GTC Keynote NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang closed out his nearly two-hour March 2026 keynote address with a segment on … Read more
