Disney Cruise Line teases Wish ship coming to the UK, Joe Rohde tried to get Tropical Americas built at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 15 years, and character images added to select attractions on My Disney Experience — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 6, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more
Disney has shared that construction at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will now continue through early 2027, a significant extension of the original completion timeline. Grand Floridian Construction Extended In November 2025, Disney posted that the completion timeline for the Grand Floridian’s extensive refurbishment would be mid-2026. However, that has now been updated into next … Read more
After a large hole appeared yesterday at the entrance of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom, we boarded the PeopleMover today for a closer look at the ongoing construction. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction The PeopleMover in Tomorrowland offers a unique look down into the construction zone for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has released new youth jackets, jerseys, dresses, and sleepwear themed to Frozen and Mickey Mouse and Friends. Youth Frozen Zip-Up Jacket – $49.99 This white zip-up jacket features printed images of Elsa and Anna in their Frozen Fever spring outfits. Above them is a white braided cord that spans across the … Read more
Disney executives relieved about CEO announcement but restructuring questions remain, Josh D’Amaro “choked up” when offered CEO position two days ago, and We Call It Imagineering now streaming on Disney+ — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
After a recent aerial view of Lakeshore Lodge’s A-frame cabins, we’ve got a ground-level look at Lakeshore Lodge’s construction progress showing the addition of roofs to the cabins and prominent overhangs. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update Disney Lakeshore Lodge is being built next to Fort Wilderness Resort on the former River Country site, across the water from the abandoned … Read more
Josh D’Amaro is Disney’s next CEO and Dana Walden is Disney’s next President & Chief Creative Officer – this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Walt Disney World has a new art piece themed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but only one is available for purchase. Hollywood Magic! Art Piece by Jason Ratner – $6,750 This one-of-a-kind art piece by Jason Ratner mimics the theming of the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with its silver trim, aqua background, and blue neon … Read more
Bob Iger says there was “a lot of fixing to do” after Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO, water features at Disney World and Universal Orlando literally freeze during rare cold weather, and CEO announcement missing from shareholder call as Disney close to picking D’Amaro as next CEO — all this and more in today’s daily … Read more
A complete history of DINOSAUR / Countdown to Extinction, possible measles exposure hits Disneyland and Los Angeles International Airport, and DINOSAUR currently has the longest wait time in Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 1, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you … Read more
DINOSAUR has hit a nearly four-hour standby wait time on its final day of operations, the longest of any Walt Disney World attraction today. DINOSAUR Has Highest Wait Time in Walt Disney World Guests have definitely turned out for one last chance to get that dino, as DINOSAUR has consistently posted long waits in the … Read more
On its final day of operations before officially going extinct, DINOSAUR closed down for almost an hour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR Goes Down on Last Day DINOSAUR has consistently posted long waits in the days ahead of its closure as guests take their final turns on the Time Rover. With DinoLand U.S.A.’s eventual transformation … Read more
The tombstone of one of the Haunted Mansion’s most prominent happy haunts has been hidden behind the scrim swathing the attraction’s façade. Madame Leota Tombstone Covered Up Recently, Disney filed two permits for construction at the Haunted Mansion attraction. Scaffolding covered in green scrim went up on the lawn soon after and then was expanded … Read more
The spicy Eternal Flame flavor returns to Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs alongside a limited-edition strawberry cookie for the month of February. Gideon’s February Menu The Cookie of the Month is a limited-edition strawberry cookie, described as having “a carefully crafted strawberry dough created with housemade strawberry puree.” The dough is filled with dark chocolate … Read more
Central Florida is currently experiencing the coldest weather in over 10 years. Due to the frigid temperatures, Walt Disney World has made some adjustments for guest safety and satisfaction. Both Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Kali River Rapids have adjusted hours this weekend to account for the cold. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Magic Kingdom is open from … Read more
Woody and Jessie moved, Joy currently roaming at Disney’s Hollywood Studios due to weather, Fantasmic billboard updated in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Tracy Wilson named new Senior Vice President of Disney Cruise Line — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 31, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more