Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: May The Fourth Be With You! Big Thunder Mountain reopens after a lengthy refurbishment - and caught on fire later that day, Disney shared info about a research trip Imagineering went on as inspiration for the Tropical Americas land at Animal Kingdom, several WDW Annual Passholder perks are now available, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Teaser carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:19 - Intro
00:59 - Disney Reportedly Exploring âSuper Appâ Combining Parks, Cruise, Shopping, and Streaming Apps
03:07 - Disney Worldâs Airport Luggage Transfer Service Expanded to Include United and American Airlines
05:57 - Woody & Buzz Featured on âToy Storyâ Annual Passholder Magnet at Walt Disney World
07:16 - Full List (With Prices) of Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Merchandise
08:05 - Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket
09:15 - Chip ânâ Dale Meet Annual Passholders in 50th Anniversary Costumes
09:59 - Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT for Summer 2026
10:49 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
11:21 - Magic Kingdom Adding Fourth Ferryboat Named After Meg Crofton
13:56 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opens at Magic Kingdom
15:39 - Fire at Big Thunder Mountain on Reopening Day at Magic Kingdom
16:42 - Mike Fink Keel Boat Landing Demolition Begins at Magic Kingdom
18:15 - Piston Peak & Villains Land Construction Visible from Reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Walt Disney World
19:08 - Haunted Mansion Reopens After Lengthy Closure at Magic Kingdom
19:52 - Sweet Treats Debut at Akershus, Rose & Crown, Garden Grill, & More at EPCOT
20:26 - Pink Milk & Blue Cake for âStar Warsâ May the 4th at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
21:38 - Full List of 2026 âStar Warsâ May the 4th Logo Merchandise at Walt Disney World
23:06 - Light-Up Jabbaâs Sail Barge Bucket Arrives at Hollywood Studios for May the 4th
24:37 - Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building Construction Continues at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
25:29 - Monstropolis Theming Permits Filed for Former Muppets Store, Mama Melroseâs
26:33 - Walls Down Around Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Guitar Fully Visible at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
28:02 - Disney Shares Insights Into the Creation of Tropical Americas at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
30:28 - Masai Giraffe Baby Joins Recent Animals Born at Walt Disney World
31:59 - Disney Springs Shore Permanently Closed, Johnston & Murphy Closing Soon
32:59 - Waterview Park at Disney Springs Closing to Receive Roof, Performers Relocated
33:43 - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Starbucks Tumblers Now Available Online
34:18 - Tangaroa Terrace & Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar Patio to Close for âAt Leastâ a Week at Disneyland Hotel
35:24 - Disney Destiny Will Have Halloween on the High Seas for the First Time
36:14 - RUMOR: Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village Set to Close, Frank Gehry Building Will Be Demolished
38:01 - Hong Kong Disneyland Loan-Free for First Time Ever, Financial Results Show
39:53 - Pixar Stage Show Debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland Next Year
41:23 - Lord Henry Mystic & Albert Meet and Greet Opening Date, More Hong Kong Disneyland Spring Entertainment Announced
42:30 - Duffy and Friends Themed Park Ferry at Hong Kong Disneyland For a Limited Time
44:10 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
44:58 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
45:44 - Sign off
đ° A Disney fanâs hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If youâre looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then youâre in the right place. The magic is just a click away! đ
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney â news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.
In this episode of News Today: May The Fourth Be With You! Big Thunder Mountain reopens after a lengthy refurbishment - and caught on fire later that day, Disney shared info about a research trip Imagineering went on as inspiration for the Tropical Americas land at Animal Kingdom, several WDW Annual Passholder perks are now available, and more!
đEXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
đŁ FOLLOW US! đŁ
WEBSITE: wdwnt.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WDWNewsToday
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/wdwnt
TWITTER / X: twitter.com/WDWNT
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wdwnt.com
This video is sponsored by our friends at Be Our Guest Vacations! Book a magical trip to the Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and more with them at no cost to you! Visit https://wdwnt.travel/ to learn more!
News Today Intro Music by Piano Rob Volpe: Instagram.com/piano_rob
#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Teaser carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:19 - Intro
00:59 - Disney Reportedly Exploring âSuper Appâ Combining Parks, Cruise, Shopping, and Streaming Apps
03:07 - Disney Worldâs Airport Luggage Transfer Service Expanded to Include United and American Airlines
05:57 - Woody & Buzz Featured on âToy Storyâ Annual Passholder Magnet at Walt Disney World
07:16 - Full List (With Prices) of Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Merchandise
08:05 - Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket
09:15 - Chip ânâ Dale Meet Annual Passholders in 50th Anniversary Costumes
09:59 - Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT for Summer 2026
10:49 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
11:21 - Magic Kingdom Adding Fourth Ferryboat Named After Meg Crofton
13:56 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opens at Magic Kingdom
15:39 - Fire at Big Thunder Mountain on Reopening Day at Magic Kingdom
16:42 - Mike Fink Keel Boat Landing Demolition Begins at Magic Kingdom
18:15 - Piston Peak & Villains Land Construction Visible from Reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Walt Disney World
19:08 - Haunted Mansion Reopens After Lengthy Closure at Magic Kingdom
19:52 - Sweet Treats Debut at Akershus, Rose & Crown, Garden Grill, & More at EPCOT
20:26 - Pink Milk & Blue Cake for âStar Warsâ May the 4th at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
21:38 - Full List of 2026 âStar Warsâ May the 4th Logo Merchandise at Walt Disney World
23:06 - Light-Up Jabbaâs Sail Barge Bucket Arrives at Hollywood Studios for May the 4th
24:37 - Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building Construction Continues at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
25:29 - Monstropolis Theming Permits Filed for Former Muppets Store, Mama Melroseâs
26:33 - Walls Down Around Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Guitar Fully Visible at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
28:02 - Disney Shares Insights Into the Creation of Tropical Americas at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
30:28 - Masai Giraffe Baby Joins Recent Animals Born at Walt Disney World
31:59 - Disney Springs Shore Permanently Closed, Johnston & Murphy Closing Soon
32:59 - Waterview Park at Disney Springs Closing to Receive Roof, Performers Relocated
33:43 - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Starbucks Tumblers Now Available Online
34:18 - Tangaroa Terrace & Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar Patio to Close for âAt Leastâ a Week at Disneyland Hotel
35:24 - Disney Destiny Will Have Halloween on the High Seas for the First Time
36:14 - RUMOR: Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village Set to Close, Frank Gehry Building Will Be Demolished
38:01 - Hong Kong Disneyland Loan-Free for First Time Ever, Financial Results Show
39:53 - Pixar Stage Show Debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland Next Year
41:23 - Lord Henry Mystic & Albert Meet and Greet Opening Date, More Hong Kong Disneyland Spring Entertainment Announced
42:30 - Duffy and Friends Themed Park Ferry at Hong Kong Disneyland For a Limited Time
44:10 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
44:58 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
45:44 - Sign off
đ° A Disney fanâs hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If youâre looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then youâre in the right place. The magic is just a click away! đ
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney â news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.
