Lauren Stracner 
Excited for Hoppers to premiere next week? Disney+ has a special preview of the latest Pixar flick if you can’t wait. ‘Hoppers’ Special Look Disney+ shared the news on its X account with some help from Hoppers leads Piper Curda (Mabel) and Bobby Moynihan (King George). They interrupt Tom the Lizard’s spamming to tell us … Read more
First look at new and returning EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 menu items, pint-sized Dole Whip now available at retail stores, and President Obama’s basketball removed from The Hall of Presidents lobby — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 18, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
Disney Imagineering shared how one theater transforms for three different Broadway-style shows aboard Disney Cruise Line in their latest video. Three Stages in One Theater on Disney Cruise Line One of Disney Cruise Line’s signature offerings is its Broadway-style shows, which take place in the Walt Disney Theater aboard each ship in the fleet. This … Read more
Stormy weather and high winds caused a tree to fall on Main Street, U.S.A. during Sweethearts Nite on February 17. Tree Falls During Sweethearts Nite Last night’s weather in Southern California included thunderstorms and up to 30mph wind during the very early hours. Also taking place was the sold-out Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts Nite special … Read more
Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks … Read more
The photo room at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney’s Old Key West Resort will be stripped as part of an upcoming refurbishment, with the photos preserved in albums at the nearby Conch Flats Community Hall. DVC Member Photos Being Removed from Olivia’s Cafe Renovations have begun in Olivia’s Cafe, starting in the back and will be … Read more
On the heels of its Super Bowl LX spot, The Mandalorian and Grogu has teased another trailer that will drop tomorrow, February 17. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Sneak Peek The teaser, posted to the official Star Wars Instagram account, features different shots of familiar Star Wars sights — X-Wings, an R2 droid, thrusters igniting … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared the creation process behind the Year of the Horse version of Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year water short Hurry Home, which utilizes both experimental capture technology and traditional animation. “Hurry Home” Short for Year of the Horse Hurry Home is a Lunar New Year-themed pre-show performed before World of Color … Read more
Shiver my timbers, shiver my bones: Muppet Treasure Island released in theaters 30 years ago today, and The Muppets are celebrating. ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ 30th Anniversary Released on February 16, 1996, Muppet Treasure Island is an adaptation of the classic 1883 novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson directed by Brian Henson and produced by … Read more
Aladar and Dino-Sue removed from DINOSAUR courtyard at Animal Kingdom, Daytona 500 hosts Disney | Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary event, and first detailed look inside Frozen After After at Disneyland Paris — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 15, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you … Read more
Disney invited WDWNT to the Daytona 500 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar’s Cars franchise, which included the reveal of an exclusive merchandise line. ‘Cars’ 20th Anniversary at NASCAR Daytona 500 The 68th annual Daytona 500 takes place today, February 15, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. As William Byron guns for his third … Read more
Disney Store shared a sneak peek at the first new Star Wars merch for May the 4th: BDX droid toys. BDX Droid Factory Toys Coming Soon The BDX droids are a quartet of self-walking animatronics named Red, Grek, Oskar, and Besh, based on their main colors. They first debuted at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in … Read more
Aerial Piston Peak photos reveal possible ride structure in Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at Magic Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2026, and why Michael Eisner bought Indiana Jones — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 14, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
Gertie the Dinosaur is looking a little worse for wear with a visibly deep crack seen on the structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Dinosaur Gertie Showing Cracks Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction has stood in Echo Lake since the park originally opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. The iconic green … Read more
Oui, we’re still seeing new versions of the big face totes. The latest design features Minnie wearing French finery. France Pavilion Minnie Big Face Tote – $49.99 This new version of the big face tote has Minnie wearing a red beret and a blue scarf patterned with red flowers. Both the beret and scarf are … Read more
Haunted Mansion nearly completely covered in scrim at Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at EPCOT for Valentine’s Day 2026, and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign removed from Splash Mountain in Tokyo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 13, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
