Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of News Today: Effects begin testing at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, numerous permits are filed for the various construction projects around Walt Disney World, the world's largest McDonald's opens at Disneyland Paris, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Sweet Emotional Farewell Tour rockinfarewell.com
01:09 - Intro
01:41 - Oversight District Approves $6.7 Million Electrical System Budget Likely for Magic Kingdom Expansion
03:00 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Testing Geysers as Refurbishment Nears End
04:06 - Construction Walls Expanded, More Themed Scrim at The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
05:04 - Full Menus Released for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026
05:16 - Figment Topiary Arrives for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026
06:09 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
06:36 - Series of âLacersâ Mystery Boxes Land at Disney World
07:21 - Permits for New Animation Courtyard Signs at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
08:19 - Toy Story Land Popcorn & Snacks Stand Added to My Disney Experience and Online Map at Hollywood Studios
09:07 - Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Permit for Steel Construction Filed Ahead of Muppets Reimagining
10:03 - Electrical Permit Filed for âBlueyâ Takeover of Conservation Station at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
11:10 - Disneyâs Polynesian Resort Bus Depot Gets Roofing
11:47 - All Guest Vacation Photos in Oliviaâs Cafe Being Removed from Disneyâs Old Key West Resort
13:11 - Construction Permit Filed for Disneyâs Port Orleans â French Quarter Splash Pad
13:50 - Disneyâs Fairy Tale Weddings Debuts Light-Up and Belle-Inspired Wedding Gowns
15:26 - Construction Walls Installed at Disneylandâs Jungle Cruise for Refurbishment
15:51 - Winnie the Pooh Shoulder Plush Arrives at Disneyland
16:20 - Experimental Capture Tech Goes Equine in âHurry Homeâ Lunar New Year Water Short at Disneyland Resort
17:49 - Disneyland App Testing Feature to Check Merchandise Availability
19:16 - Fake Trees Installed for âBlueyâ Stage Show at Disneyland
20:42 - Magic Key Exclusive Anaheim Ducks Day Coozie Coming to Disney California Adventure
21:14 - Grizzly Peak Concept Art Added to Refurbishment Walls at Disneyland Resort
22:15 - Frozen: A Musical Invitation at Disneyland Paris Closing Permanently
25:17 - Mr. Toad Collectorâs Key Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris
26:08 - First Look at Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Menu Items, Popcorn Bucket, and More Novelties
26:28 - Tokyo Disney Resort Pin Book Announced
27:10 - Tokyo Disney Resort Bath Bombs with Mystery Figures of Characters in Ride Vehicles
27:32 - 10th Anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort Kicks Off in March 2026
28:18 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
28:48 - 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: Effects begin testing at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, numerous permits are filed for the various construction projects around Walt Disney World, the world's largest McDonald's opens at Disneyland Paris, and more!
WDWNT POV: youtube.com/@WDWNTPOV
The Parkhive: youtube.com/@DisParkhive
đEXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
đŁ FOLLOW US! đŁ
WEBSITE: wdwnt.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WDWNewsToday
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TWITTER / X: twitter.com/WDWNT
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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 - Sweet Emotional Farewell Tour rockinfarewell.com
01:09 - Intro
01:41 - Oversight District Approves $6.7 Million Electrical System Budget Likely for Magic Kingdom Expansion
03:00 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Testing Geysers as Refurbishment Nears End
04:06 - Construction Walls Expanded, More Themed Scrim at The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
05:04 - Full Menus Released for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026
05:16 - Figment Topiary Arrives for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026
06:09 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
06:36 - Series of âLacersâ Mystery Boxes Land at Disney World
07:21 - Permits for New Animation Courtyard Signs at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
08:19 - Toy Story Land Popcorn & Snacks Stand Added to My Disney Experience and Online Map at Hollywood Studios
09:07 - Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Permit for Steel Construction Filed Ahead of Muppets Reimagining
10:03 - Electrical Permit Filed for âBlueyâ Takeover of Conservation Station at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
11:10 - Disneyâs Polynesian Resort Bus Depot Gets Roofing
11:47 - All Guest Vacation Photos in Oliviaâs Cafe Being Removed from Disneyâs Old Key West Resort
13:11 - Construction Permit Filed for Disneyâs Port Orleans â French Quarter Splash Pad
13:50 - Disneyâs Fairy Tale Weddings Debuts Light-Up and Belle-Inspired Wedding Gowns
15:26 - Construction Walls Installed at Disneylandâs Jungle Cruise for Refurbishment
15:51 - Winnie the Pooh Shoulder Plush Arrives at Disneyland
16:20 - Experimental Capture Tech Goes Equine in âHurry Homeâ Lunar New Year Water Short at Disneyland Resort
17:49 - Disneyland App Testing Feature to Check Merchandise Availability
19:16 - Fake Trees Installed for âBlueyâ Stage Show at Disneyland
20:42 - Magic Key Exclusive Anaheim Ducks Day Coozie Coming to Disney California Adventure
21:14 - Grizzly Peak Concept Art Added to Refurbishment Walls at Disneyland Resort
22:15 - Frozen: A Musical Invitation at Disneyland Paris Closing Permanently
25:17 - Mr. Toad Collectorâs Key Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris
26:08 - First Look at Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Menu Items, Popcorn Bucket, and More Novelties
26:28 - Tokyo Disney Resort Pin Book Announced
27:10 - Tokyo Disney Resort Bath Bombs with Mystery Figures of Characters in Ride Vehicles
27:32 - 10th Anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort Kicks Off in March 2026
28:18 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
28:48 - 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.
