Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Tom rants about the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House not returning, the lack of theming on Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, a scary incident on the final drop of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - 2026 Holiday Offerings and Entertainment for Magic Kingdom
00:02:30 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates & Details, Confirmed Entertainment
00:05:29 - 2026 Holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios Bring Projection Show, Festive Finale for Frozen Show, and More
00:06:47 - Disney Jollywood Nights Extending Into January 2027, Dates & Entertainment Confirmed
00:10:48 - Festival of the Holidays and More Return to EPCOT for 2026 Christmas Season
00:14:26 - Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday, Merry Menagerie, and More Disney's Animal Kingdom Offerings for 2026 Season
00:15:45 - Disney's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired
00:27:22 - Walt Disney World Special Hotel Offers for 2026 Holiday Season
00:28:47 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
00:29:35 - Christmas Tree Stroll, Santa Claus Meet & Greet, and More Returning to Disney Springs for 2026 Holidays
00:31:54 - Disneyland Confirms 2026 Return of "it's a small world" & Cars Land Holiday Ride Overlays
00:33:05 - Disney Gift Cards Can Now Be Saved to MyDisney Wallets
00:34:00 - 'Disney Celebrates America' Decals Added to Patriotic Main Street Windows
00:34:56 - Final Tomorrowland 1994 Tower Demolished at Magic Kingdom
00:35:47 - Walt Disney Imagineering Files Two Permits for New Carousel of Progress Sets
00:36:51 - Astrofizz at Magic Kingdom Launches Mobile Order
00:37:08 - Scrim Removed From Refurbished Pete's Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom
00:38:03 - Haunted Mansion Scrim Being Removed at Magic Kingdom
00:39:14 - Building Extended Near Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
00:40:51 - Westward Ho Closed at Magic Kingdom, No Construction Walls Yet
00:41:37 - Fresh Sand and Site Grading Marks Future Villains Land Building Locations
00:42:34 - La Poutinerie Signs Installed at EPCOT
00:43:01 - Jumping Junction Officially Open at Conservation Station in Disney's Animal Kingdom
00:44:09 - Columns Revealed in Tropical Americas Construction Site at Animal Kingdom
00:44:55 - Extended Evening Hours Moving From Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom Later This Summer
00:45:43 - Cinnamon, the Ankole Calf, Makes Kilimanjaro Safaris Debut at Animal Kingdom
00:46:39 - Nature Murals, Balcony Railings, and More Added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge Exterior
00:51:50 - Full Level99 Menu Revealed for Disney Springs
00:54:40 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
00:55:25 - Visit our events! events.wdwnt.com
00:55:50 - Video Shows Moment 13-Year-Old Boy Tumbles Headfirst Down 50 Foot Drop at Tiana's Bayou Adventure
01:00:02 - Crushâs Coaster to Undergo Most Extensive Technical Refurbishment to Date
01:02:14 - Disney Cruise Line 'Behind The Attraction' Specials Now Streaming on Disney+
01:02:32 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
01:02:58 - 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: Tom rants about the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House not returning, the lack of theming on Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, a scary incident on the final drop of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and more!
đEXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
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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
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - 2026 Holiday Offerings and Entertainment for Magic Kingdom
00:02:30 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates & Details, Confirmed Entertainment
00:05:29 - 2026 Holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios Bring Projection Show, Festive Finale for Frozen Show, and More
00:06:47 - Disney Jollywood Nights Extending Into January 2027, Dates & Entertainment Confirmed
00:10:48 - Festival of the Holidays and More Return to EPCOT for 2026 Christmas Season
00:14:26 - Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday, Merry Menagerie, and More Disney's Animal Kingdom Offerings for 2026 Season
00:15:45 - Disney's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired
00:27:22 - Walt Disney World Special Hotel Offers for 2026 Holiday Season
00:28:47 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
00:29:35 - Christmas Tree Stroll, Santa Claus Meet & Greet, and More Returning to Disney Springs for 2026 Holidays
00:31:54 - Disneyland Confirms 2026 Return of "it's a small world" & Cars Land Holiday Ride Overlays
00:33:05 - Disney Gift Cards Can Now Be Saved to MyDisney Wallets
00:34:00 - 'Disney Celebrates America' Decals Added to Patriotic Main Street Windows
00:34:56 - Final Tomorrowland 1994 Tower Demolished at Magic Kingdom
00:35:47 - Walt Disney Imagineering Files Two Permits for New Carousel of Progress Sets
00:36:51 - Astrofizz at Magic Kingdom Launches Mobile Order
00:37:08 - Scrim Removed From Refurbished Pete's Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom
00:38:03 - Haunted Mansion Scrim Being Removed at Magic Kingdom
00:39:14 - Building Extended Near Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
00:40:51 - Westward Ho Closed at Magic Kingdom, No Construction Walls Yet
00:41:37 - Fresh Sand and Site Grading Marks Future Villains Land Building Locations
00:42:34 - La Poutinerie Signs Installed at EPCOT
00:43:01 - Jumping Junction Officially Open at Conservation Station in Disney's Animal Kingdom
00:44:09 - Columns Revealed in Tropical Americas Construction Site at Animal Kingdom
00:44:55 - Extended Evening Hours Moving From Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom Later This Summer
00:45:43 - Cinnamon, the Ankole Calf, Makes Kilimanjaro Safaris Debut at Animal Kingdom
00:46:39 - Nature Murals, Balcony Railings, and More Added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge Exterior
00:51:50 - Full Level99 Menu Revealed for Disney Springs
00:54:40 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
00:55:25 - Visit our events! events.wdwnt.com
00:55:50 - Video Shows Moment 13-Year-Old Boy Tumbles Headfirst Down 50 Foot Drop at Tiana's Bayou Adventure
01:00:02 - Crushâs Coaster to Undergo Most Extensive Technical Refurbishment to Date
01:02:14 - Disney Cruise Line 'Behind The Attraction' Specials Now Streaming on Disney+
01:02:32 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
01:02:58 - 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.
