Lauren Stracner 
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
After being “spotted” at Walt Disney World resort for both adults and kids, the colorblock Cruella de Vil spirit jersey has arrived in Disneyland. Disneyland Cruella de Vil Spirit Jersey – $79.99 Based on Cruella’s hair, the jersey has a split black and white design. The Disneyland “D” is accented in red glitter with Cruella’s … Read more
Carry Mickey and friends with you through Disneyland with this new Loungefly backpack featuring the Sensational Six. Mickey & Friends Loungefly – $80 This black Loungefly backpack features the Sensational Six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy. On the front pocket, they are all seen standing together, surrounded by multicolored Mickey heads. Their heads are … Read more
Joe Rohde, Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering executive designer and vice president, has responded to the viral Wall Street Journal report about the recent tumultuous years at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joe Rohde Responds to Wall Street Journal The following paragraph is in the recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering and … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineers shared with the Wall Street Journal that continued attempts to bring original ideas to the Disney Parks have been consistently rejected by executives. Imagineers Restricted to Franchises by Executives Since Bob Iger originally took over as CEO in 2005, Disney Parks have received new lands and attractions almost exclusively based on existing … Read more
A recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering reveals that there were plans to refurbish Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park, but Disney executives deemed it not worth the investment. Disneyland Tomorrowland Refurbishment Rumors of a large refurbishment of Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park have existed since 2019, when word broke of a multi-year, $600 million … Read more
A report from The Wall Street Journal reveals that Walt Disney Imagineering spent $1.8 billion to retrofit the Disney Adventure, almost double the original budget. Retrofitting the Disney Adventure The unique four-funneled Disney Cruise Line ship began her life in 2018 as the Global Dream, commissioned by Genting Hong Kong’s Dream Cruises. However, Genting went … Read more
Photos shared from this weekend’s Walt Disney World Marathon show that runners passed by the Encanto ride construction, giving us a new ground-level view of the show building in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ground View of ‘Encanto’ Ride Construction Our reporter shared these photos with us from the race the morning of January 11, showing runners … Read more
Good Morning America shares more details from inside the updated Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, we try taiyaki from the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, and The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT celebrating 40th anniversary — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 10, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more