Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Frozen Ever After is now closed to receive improved animatronics at EPCOT, Disney announces several new Walt Disney World merchandise collections, Lunar New Year 2026 has begun at Disney California Adventure, and more!
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#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Disney Recommends Shareholders Vote Against DAS Proposal in 2026 Proxy
15:25 - Another Set of Scaffolding Added to The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
16:15 - Scott Christopher, Voice of ORAC-5, Rides the PeopleMover at Disney World
16:58 - Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art Exhibit Restored at EPCOT Festival of the Arts
17:39 - Seadragons Debut in SeaBase Aquarium Nursery at EPCOT
18:58 - Frozen Ever After Closed at EPCOT for Animatronic Update: Signage, Game, & Pin Trading in Its Place
20:13 - Figment Featured on Disney World Valentineâs Day T-Shirt
20:33 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
20:59 - Temporary Structure Goes Up in Animation Courtyard at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
22:17 - Jerrod Maruyama Popcorn Bucket Features Walt Disney World Characters & Icons
23:07 - Tropical Americas Construction Expands at Animal Kingdom
24:10 - Preview of New and Upcoming Walt Disney World Merchandise Collections for 2026
26:37 - Old Guard Shack Demolished, Frame in Place for New Bus Depot at Disneyâs Polynesian Village Resort
28:28 - Disneyâs Wilderness Lodge Boat Transportation Returns a Week Early
29:00 - Disney Skyliner Now Closed for Short Refurbishment
29:17 - Crystal Arts at Disney Springs Closed for Refurbishment, New Additions
30:08 - Major Permit Approved for Disneyâs Attainable Housing Community
31:31 - Disney Adventure Crew Finished Orientation at Walt Disney World
32:17 - Haunted Mansion Reopens Following Removal of Holiday Overlay at Disneyland
32:45 - Stitch and Angel Valentineâs Day Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Disneyland
33:10 - Charlotte La Bouff Meet and Greet Character Makes Disneyland Debut During Sweetheartsâ Nite
33:45 - Full Guide to Lunar New Year 2026 at Disney California Adventure
34:31 - Jumpinâ Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure Reopening Date Revealed
35:00 - Gordon Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort, Promoting New Pub at Downtown Disney
35:39 - Napa Rose at Disneyâs Grand Californian Hotel Sets Reopening Date
38:05 - Disney CEO Bob Iger Walks the Site of Future Disneyland Abu Dhabi
38:44 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
41:06 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
41:31 - 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: Frozen Ever After is now closed to receive improved animatronics at EPCOT, Disney announces several new Walt Disney World merchandise collections, Lunar New Year 2026 has begun at Disney California Adventure, and more!
Subscribe to our two NEW channels here!
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
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 - Intro
00:31 - Disney Recommends Shareholders Vote Against DAS Proposal in 2026 Proxy
15:25 - Another Set of Scaffolding Added to The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
16:15 - Scott Christopher, Voice of ORAC-5, Rides the PeopleMover at Disney World
16:58 - Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art Exhibit Restored at EPCOT Festival of the Arts
17:39 - Seadragons Debut in SeaBase Aquarium Nursery at EPCOT
18:58 - Frozen Ever After Closed at EPCOT for Animatronic Update: Signage, Game, & Pin Trading in Its Place
20:13 - Figment Featured on Disney World Valentineâs Day T-Shirt
20:33 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
20:59 - Temporary Structure Goes Up in Animation Courtyard at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
22:17 - Jerrod Maruyama Popcorn Bucket Features Walt Disney World Characters & Icons
23:07 - Tropical Americas Construction Expands at Animal Kingdom
24:10 - Preview of New and Upcoming Walt Disney World Merchandise Collections for 2026
26:37 - Old Guard Shack Demolished, Frame in Place for New Bus Depot at Disneyâs Polynesian Village Resort
28:28 - Disneyâs Wilderness Lodge Boat Transportation Returns a Week Early
29:00 - Disney Skyliner Now Closed for Short Refurbishment
29:17 - Crystal Arts at Disney Springs Closed for Refurbishment, New Additions
30:08 - Major Permit Approved for Disneyâs Attainable Housing Community
31:31 - Disney Adventure Crew Finished Orientation at Walt Disney World
32:17 - Haunted Mansion Reopens Following Removal of Holiday Overlay at Disneyland
32:45 - Stitch and Angel Valentineâs Day Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Disneyland
33:10 - Charlotte La Bouff Meet and Greet Character Makes Disneyland Debut During Sweetheartsâ Nite
33:45 - Full Guide to Lunar New Year 2026 at Disney California Adventure
34:31 - Jumpinâ Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure Reopening Date Revealed
35:00 - Gordon Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort, Promoting New Pub at Downtown Disney
35:39 - Napa Rose at Disneyâs Grand Californian Hotel Sets Reopening Date
38:05 - Disney CEO Bob Iger Walks the Site of Future Disneyland Abu Dhabi
38:44 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
41:06 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
41:31 - 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.
