Lauren Stracner 
We found some new T-shirts and coin purses featuring members of the Sensational Six around Walt Disney World. Mickey and Friends ‘Happy Birthday’ Shirt – $39.99 Celebrating your birthday at Walt Disney World? This white T-shirt will commemorate it: the Fab Five in bright pink, purple, and blue attire surround a four-tier cake dripping with … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse announces Six Ravens savory food location coming soon to Disney Springs, Disney Lorcana Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026, and EPCOT Skyliner unexpectedly closed on first day of festival — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s … Read more
Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise attraction will temporarily close in February 2026. While the Disneyland calendar previously showed a reopening date, that has now been removed. Jungle Cruise Refurbishment The Disneyland Resort website previously showed Jungle Cruise having hours starting on February 22, 2026. That has now been removed, and Jungle Cruise is now showing as closed … Read more
Views of the Seven Seas Lagoon from ‘Ohana are currently obstructed by refurbishment work taking place at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. ‘Ohana Seven Seas Lagoon Views Obstructed The disclaimer was posted on the ‘Ohana restaurant website: Beginning January 15, 2026, portions of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will undergo exterior maintenance. During this time, views of the … Read more
Yachtsman Steakhouse and Crew’s Cup Lounge restaurants at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will soon close for refurbishment as part of overall maintenance at the resort. Yachtsman Steakhouse and Crew’s Cup Lounge Refurbishment The following message appears on the Walt Disney World website: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing exterior maintenance through late 2026, which will … Read more
Injured Cast Member who stopped boulder speaks out for the first time, a second Haunted Mansion permit raises new questions about what Disney is planning at Magic Kingdom, and how timeline shift will forever change Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, … Read more
The live-action Lilo & Stitch, Andor, and Wicked: For Good are among the nominees for the 63rd annual International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Award. ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Wicked’ Nominated for ICG Publicists Award Variety reported the news, sharing that both Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch and Universal’s Wicked: For Good publicity teams are nominated for … Read more
Signs of Lunar New Year are now appearing around Disney California Adventure, with the festival’s signature arch now in place. Lunar New Year “Year of the Horse” Arch Installed The red and yellow arch is at the entrance to the Performance Corridor and has the same details as in years past. Supported by two columns, … Read more
Since our last construction update, new scaffolding has risen up next to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom as its refurbishment continues. New Scaffolding Next to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad In our last update, we saw the construction walls around Big Thunder Mountain Railroad expand outward as the ride continues testing. Now, a new … Read more
Asad Ayaz has been named the first-ever Chief Marketing Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Names First CMO The Walt Disney Company has never had a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the entire company, until now. Asad Ayaz, the head of marketing for The Walt Disney Studios, has officially been named the company’s first … Read more
Magic Key holders can celebrate the dual anniversaries of Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Resort with an exclusive pair of refillable popcorn buckets. Magic Key Disneyland 70th Anniversary Refillable Popcorn Bucket – $15.25 Includes regular popcorn at time of purchase. $2.25 Magic Key Popcorn Bucket refills through February 24, 2026. The Disneyland 70th Anniversary bucket … Read more
More minimalist Mickey Mouse Icon items have been added to the Mickey Mouse Home housewares collection on Disney Store. Nesting Bowl Set – $44.99 This trio of ceramic nesting bowls features three different colors and patterns. All the bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe. They are packaged nested with cardboard for padding and secured with … Read more
Scrim added to Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, three Walt Disney World refurbishments starting January 12, and person climbs on top of Disneyland monorail during power outage — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 12, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily … Read more
Donald and Daisy Duck dazzle on a pair of sparkly new zip hoodies now available in Emporium in Disneyland Park. Donald Duck Bedazzled Hoodie – $79.99 The Donald zip-up hoodie is light blue with a jeweled Disneyland “D” on the left chest. Donald is on the back, striking a classic pose atop the Disneyland wordmark. … Read more
Yes, you read that right: a mini Mickey Big Face tote bag has been spotted at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Mini Mickey Big Face Canvas Tote – $34.99 The oversized Big Face canvas tote bags have been popular in the parks for a few years, with both classic and seasonal versions of different … Read more
Walt Disney World Marathon runners get first ground-level look at Encanto ride building in Animal Kingdom, Disney spent nearly double original $1 billion budget retrofitting newest cruise ship, and plans to reimagine Disneyland’s Tomorrowland were turned down, — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 11, 2026. WDW News Today That’s … Read more