First look at new and returning EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 menu items, pint-sized Dole Whip now available at retail stores, and President Obama’s basketball removed from The Hall of Presidents lobby — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 18, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks … Read more
Disney Eats shared a first look at a new lunch special offering at the Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion at EPCOT. Limited Time Lunch Special at EPCOT Fans of the Nine Dragons Restaurant at the China Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase may want to plan their next park visit before the end of … Read more
The photo room at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney’s Old Key West Resort will be stripped as part of an upcoming refurbishment, with the photos preserved in albums at the nearby Conch Flats Community Hall. DVC Member Photos Being Removed from Olivia’s Cafe Renovations have begun in Olivia’s Cafe, starting in the back and will be … Read more
Aladar and Dino-Sue removed from DINOSAUR courtyard at Animal Kingdom, Daytona 500 hosts Disney | Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary event, and first detailed look inside Frozen After After at Disneyland Paris — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 15, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you … Read more
Aerial Piston Peak photos reveal possible ride structure in Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at Magic Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2026, and why Michael Eisner bought Indiana Jones — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 14, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
Gertie the Dinosaur is looking a little worse for wear with a visibly deep crack seen on the structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Dinosaur Gertie Showing Cracks Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction has stood in Echo Lake since the park originally opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. The iconic green … Read more
Several rare Disney couples are making special meet and greet appearances at Walt Disney World to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026. Here is who we saw at Magic Kingdom on February 14. And, check out who we saw at EPCOT yesterday! Snow White and her Prince Snow White and her Prince were meeting guests on Main … Read more
The A-Frame cabins at Disney’s upcoming Lakeshore Lodge continue to progress, with our newest construction update. Among other updates, the parking lot also appears to have a structure that could become covered shade. Lakeshore Lodge Construction From the water, we got a look at steady progress on the A-Frame cabins that will be part of … Read more
Haunted Mansion nearly completely covered in scrim at Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at EPCOT for Valentine’s Day 2026, and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign removed from Splash Mountain in Tokyo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 13, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
Is the new cookie-dough brownie ice cream sandwich at Animal Kingdom worth a 20-minute wait? Read on to find out! New Animal Kingdom Treat The new ice cream sandwich is available at Terra Treats. The kiosk is located across from Creature Comforts on the path into Africa. When our reporter arrived, the line to snag … Read more
According to a new work permit, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Near Disney Springs is getting a coffee shop inside the hotel. Drury Plaza Hotel Coffee Shop The permit contracts the Druco Development Co. to “reconfigure existing interior space into a coffee shop.” The permit does not list the location of the future coffee shop. … Read more
Several rare Disney couples are making special meet and greet appearances at Walt Disney World to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026. Here is who we saw at EPCOT on February 13. Rare Disney Couples Meeting at EPCOT Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip We spotted the couple in the France Pavilion along the walkway near the lagoon. … Read more
Guests visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort can now shop for new glasses at an Oakley truck until the truck leaves in mid-April. Oakley Glasses Truck at Disney Springs The dark blue truck is decorated with a lighter blue, circular geometric pattern. The Oakley logo is printed in white next to the truck’s … Read more
Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Beauty and the Beast, is now making select appearances at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Paige O’Hara Appearing at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 On an announcement post on Instagram, Paige O’Hara, known for voicing Belle in Beauty and the Beast, will be signing Belle-inspired art … Read more
Large sections of Barnstormer queue at Magic Kingdom heavily damaged by guests, Frozen Ever After soft opens early at EPCOT with updated faces, and Dino-Sue T. Rex replica marked for demolition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 11, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for … Read more
