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
According to Bloomberg, BDT &MSD Partners LLC is close to a deal in which they would acquire the Four Season Resort on Walt Disney World property. Four Seasons Acquisition BDT & MSD Partners LLC is an investment firm that aims to acquire two Four Seasons Resorts in both Orlando, Florida and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The … Read more
The faded Fantasmic! advertisement billboard in Hollywood Studios has been replaced with a newer version. Fantasmic Billboard Updated The billboard features Sorcerer Mickey as he battles Maleficent in her dragon form, the climactic scene in Fantasmic! The text reads “Disney Presents: Fantasmic! | ‘A Journey Beyond Your Wildest Imagination’ starring Mickey Mouse.” The colors are … Read more
Walt Disney World is currently facing the coldest temperatures the area has seen since 2010. Disney has been making some noticeable preparations and changes, including moving some characters around in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Woody & Jessie Moved Woody and Jessie typically meet outside of the Toy Story Mania queue building. However, due to the weather, … Read more
Actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, CEO Bob Iger’s successor will be announced in the next week, and Zootopia 2 exclusive perks for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 30, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily … Read more
Walt Disney World has released several new ear headbands and hats themed to Cinderella, Class of 2026 graduates, and more. Cinderella Ear Headband – $36.99 This ear headband is designed to look like Cinderella’s iconic blue dress. The front and back of the ears are covered in silver foil swirls with darker blue fabric covering … Read more
A recent update from X user bioreconstruct shows significant progress on the roller coaster in the upocoming Monstropolis area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Aerial View of Monstropolis Construction An overhead shot of the construction of the new Monstropolis roller coaster reveals numerous utility conduits rising out of the sand for the new attraction building. The sand was … Read more