Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Several new pavilion-themed merchandise lines are released at EPCOT, an opening timeframe is announced for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge at Fort Wilderness, a closing timeframe is announced for Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:19 - Intro
00:55 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
02:12 - Disney World Solar Projects Can Produce 100% of Daytime Power for Entire Resort
06:23 - Free 2027 Dining Plan Offer For UK and Ireland Guests at Walt Disney World
07:23 - Pirate’s Adventure at Magic Kingdom Ends Free Lightning Lane Prize After a Few Days
08:25 - May Schedule Change for Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom
09:07 - Teddi Barra Missing From Country Bear Musical Jamboree for Third Time in Less Than a Year
09:50 - Wall Finally Constructed For Fairy Godmother Meet and Greet in Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom
10:37 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
11:14 - Disney Releases 1-Hour Living With the Land Ambience Video
12:11 - Merchandise Display Inspired by Old World Showcase Buses Debuts at EPCOT
13:29 - Orange Bird Loungefly Bag Discounted for 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
14:27 - New Knit & Embroidered Norway Pavilion Collection at EPCOT
14:52 - Spaceship Earth Reveals Exterior Panel Refresh at EPCOT
15:35 - EPCOT Closing Early on July Date
16:10 - ‘Three Caballeros’ Apparel, Keychains, and More Arrive at Walt Disney World
16:38 - Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT This Summer
17:55 - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Building Almost Completely Repainted, More Color Added to Guitar
19:29 - Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Showtimes Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
20:10 - Blue Coaster Supports Spotted for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Roller Coaster
20:44 - Vacation Fun Closing Soon for Multi-Month Refurbishment at Disney World
21:40 - Pavement Repainting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance
22:09 - Bird’s Eye View of ‘Encanto’ Ride Construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
23:08 - Talking Dug From ‘Up’ Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
24:05 - No Earth Day 2026 Meet and Greets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
25:09 - Famous Bay Lake ‘Shoe Tree’ Stripped as Lakeshore Lodge Construction Continues at Walt Disney World
26:41 - First Official Disney Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art, Opening Timeframe Revealed
28:32 - Wailulu Bar & Grill Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Beginning This Week
29:33 - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow After Hours 2026 Dates, Pricing, & New Characters Announced
Celebrate Purple Martin Palooza at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
32:30 - Rebecca Hook Marquee Necklace & Girls Crew Jewelry Arrives at Walt Disney World
33:29 - New Menu Items Coming to Disneyland Resort Next Week
34:46 - Paris Hilton Talks Disney Snacks, Villains, and More in New ‘Teacup Confessions’
35:25 - Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine Honored With Window Display on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park
37:45 - Indiana Jones Adventure Exit Queue Scene Refreshed with New Props in Disneyland
39:00 - Facial Recognition Signs Added to Disneyland’s Mickey & Friends Parking Structure
40:16 - Permanent Closure Date for Aquatopia Attraction
41:27 - ‘It’s a Sweetsful Time’ Vanellope Von Schweetz Parade Returns to Tokyo Disneyland
42:25 - First-Ever Vegan Churros at a Disney Theme Park
43:01 - Hidden Disney Pins Coming to Disney Cruise Line for First Time
44:14 - Disney Cruise Line Offering 50% off Kids Fare in 2026 and 2027
45:18 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
45:44 - Sign off
🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – 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: Several new pavilion-themed merchandise lines are released at EPCOT, an opening timeframe is announced for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge at Fort Wilderness, a closing timeframe is announced for Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea, and more!
👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
📣 FOLLOW US! 📣
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 Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:19 - Intro
00:55 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
02:12 - Disney World Solar Projects Can Produce 100% of Daytime Power for Entire Resort
06:23 - Free 2027 Dining Plan Offer For UK and Ireland Guests at Walt Disney World
07:23 - Pirate’s Adventure at Magic Kingdom Ends Free Lightning Lane Prize After a Few Days
08:25 - May Schedule Change for Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom
09:07 - Teddi Barra Missing From Country Bear Musical Jamboree for Third Time in Less Than a Year
09:50 - Wall Finally Constructed For Fairy Godmother Meet and Greet in Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom
10:37 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
11:14 - Disney Releases 1-Hour Living With the Land Ambience Video
12:11 - Merchandise Display Inspired by Old World Showcase Buses Debuts at EPCOT
13:29 - Orange Bird Loungefly Bag Discounted for 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
14:27 - New Knit & Embroidered Norway Pavilion Collection at EPCOT
14:52 - Spaceship Earth Reveals Exterior Panel Refresh at EPCOT
15:35 - EPCOT Closing Early on July Date
16:10 - ‘Three Caballeros’ Apparel, Keychains, and More Arrive at Walt Disney World
16:38 - Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT This Summer
17:55 - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Building Almost Completely Repainted, More Color Added to Guitar
19:29 - Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Showtimes Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
20:10 - Blue Coaster Supports Spotted for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Roller Coaster
20:44 - Vacation Fun Closing Soon for Multi-Month Refurbishment at Disney World
21:40 - Pavement Repainting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance
22:09 - Bird’s Eye View of ‘Encanto’ Ride Construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
23:08 - Talking Dug From ‘Up’ Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
24:05 - No Earth Day 2026 Meet and Greets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
25:09 - Famous Bay Lake ‘Shoe Tree’ Stripped as Lakeshore Lodge Construction Continues at Walt Disney World
26:41 - First Official Disney Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art, Opening Timeframe Revealed
28:32 - Wailulu Bar & Grill Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Beginning This Week
29:33 - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow After Hours 2026 Dates, Pricing, & New Characters Announced
Celebrate Purple Martin Palooza at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
32:30 - Rebecca Hook Marquee Necklace & Girls Crew Jewelry Arrives at Walt Disney World
33:29 - New Menu Items Coming to Disneyland Resort Next Week
34:46 - Paris Hilton Talks Disney Snacks, Villains, and More in New ‘Teacup Confessions’
35:25 - Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine Honored With Window Display on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park
37:45 - Indiana Jones Adventure Exit Queue Scene Refreshed with New Props in Disneyland
39:00 - Facial Recognition Signs Added to Disneyland’s Mickey & Friends Parking Structure
40:16 - Permanent Closure Date for Aquatopia Attraction
41:27 - ‘It’s a Sweetsful Time’ Vanellope Von Schweetz Parade Returns to Tokyo Disneyland
42:25 - First-Ever Vegan Churros at a Disney Theme Park
43:01 - Hidden Disney Pins Coming to Disney Cruise Line for First Time
44:14 - Disney Cruise Line Offering 50% off Kids Fare in 2026 and 2027
45:18 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
45:44 - Sign off
🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – 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.
