Lauren Stracner 
Disney has shared the official casting of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in the upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Live-Action Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Cast Disney announced the news on their X account: Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim are Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in the live-action reimagining of Disney’s Tangled. Coming only to theaters. Australian actress … Read more
A new Notice of Commencement has been filed for the upcoming Muppets retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Notice of Commencement to Install Set Elements The new permit, filed in Orange County today (January 7, 2026), contracts Walt Disney Imagineering vendor Jon Richards Company to “install set elements” at the Hollywood … Read more
A new Disneyland Handcrafted interview featurette reveals how director Leslie Iwerks’ family’s Disney legacy led her to seek out the Imagineering stories that hadn’t been told. Leslie Iwerks on ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Disneyland Handcrafted director Leslie Iwerks is descended from two Disney Legends, her grandfather Ub Iwerks and father Don Iwerks. With a childhood spent roaming … Read more
Pink and gold seems to be the theme of the first new Spirit Jerseys of 2026, as a new one features those hues in a princess-inspired design for the 70th anniversary. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Pink Spirit Jersey – $89.99 The Spirit Jersey is a light blush pink color. The front has an embroidered gold “70” … Read more
Walt Disney World offering two free hotel nights and days of park tickets with new deal, Disneyland guest gets four stitches after getting attacked by line cutter, and Tortuga Tavern restaurant removed from Magic Kingdom park map — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 5, 2026. WDW News Today That’s … Read more
Yesterday, January 4, we reported that the Disney Adventure had officially set sail from Bremerhaven, Germany, en route to Singapore for her maiden voyage in March, and now new videos show the most unique ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet headed out to sea. Disney Adventure Departs from Germany The first video was posted by … Read more
Pink is the new blue (milk): Disney Parks has shared that the new shade and flavor of milk is landing in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland this week. Pink Milk Coming to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Pink is officially our mood. 🥛🌌 Pink milk will be arriving at Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at … Read more
Sparkle lovers, this is for you: a new trio of Her Universe character tops covered in sequins has landed at Magic Kingdom. Minnie, Daisy, and Maleficent are featured. Daisy Duck Sequined Top – $59.99 All the tops are short-sleeved with a boxy, sports jersey-inspired fit. The Daisy Duck top is covered in dark pink sequins. … Read more
Disney+ shared that four animated miniseries spanning Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel have been nominated for multiple Annie Awards, including “Best TV Media – Limited Series” across the board. Four Disney+ Series Nominated for Annie Awards Disney+ announced the news in a thread on its official X account: Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Pixar’s first original … Read more
The classic Jungle Cruise attraction has reopened at Magic Kingdom, after the seasonal Jingle Cruise had returned for the holiday season at Disney World. Jungle Cruise Reopens at Magic Kingdom The calendar on the Jungle Cruise webpage indicated that the ride would reopen on January 2, 2026. Our reporter confirmed the original attraction has returned … Read more
Construction of Avengers and Spider-Man Tower of Terror Ride now affecting Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Springs Lime Garage closing soon for nearly three-month maintenance, and the most anticipated Disney films coming in 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 4, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for … Read more
You can now represent your Hogwarts house while refreshing your taste buds with four new ice lollies in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Each ice lolly comes individually wrapped with the house name and icon. The popsicle sticks also have the house’s respective mascot printed at the … Read more
Former Disney Channel actor Steven Anthony Lawrence alleges that he was fired from his job at Universal Studios Hollywood as retaliation for reporting a suspected pedophile. Universal has responded that his claims were “without merit.” Steven Anthony Lawrence Alleges Retaliatory Firing by Universal Studios Hollywood In a post made to his Instagram account, Lawrence (who … Read more
Pete’s Silly Sideshow is now closed for refurbishment at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment The Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent is now closed to guests in Storybook Circus: Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck will greet guests elsewhere in Storybook Circus. Disney has not shared more details about the meet and greets, … Read more
Must-Do Disney host Stacey returns in Walt Disney World 2026 ad, Cinderella Castle light up statue arrives at Walt Disney World, and Tom and Eric reimagine the Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 3, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this … Read more
Chip ‘n Dale and Cinderella Castle Brooks running shoes for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, 23 restaurants return to Disney Dining Plan but Starbucks and Landry’s locations still missing, and full runDisney 2026-2027 calendar released without Disneyland events — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 2, 2026. WDW News … Read more