Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Menus and details are revealed for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Special Halloween activities are announced for DVC Members, and more!
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
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Disney Patent Published for Real-Time Projection-Style Mapping on Changing Surfaces Like Fireworks Smoke
01:42 - Disney Patents System to Let Guests Set Ride Aversions and Receive Alerts During Attractions
03:52 - Voice Actor Jim Cummings Speaks Out About Disney Legends Snub
04:47 - Disney Introducing Employee Stock Purchases, Changing Health Insurance Plans
06:40 - Guests Outraged Over Reckless Scooter Abuse at Walt Disney World
08:07 - Walt Disney World Website Debuts New Look
09:27 - Muppets Take Over Classic Disney World Attractions in New Mobile Wallpapers
10:05 - Two More Mickeyâs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sold Out in August & October
10:24 - Transportation Cast Members Sign Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat
11:04 - Happily Ever After Showtimes Changing in Early October
11:47 - Trader Samâs Mystery Pin Set Featuring Tiki Mug Designs Now Available at Walt Disney World
12:14 - Refurbished Big Top Souvenirs Reopens at Magic Kingdom With Circus Carpet Restored
13:37 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
14:06 - 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus Arrive
14:44 - First Look at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Map
15:09 - Full List of Emileâs Fromage Montage Dishes at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
15:57 - Disney Takes Away Trash Can Tables But Adds Railing Counters at EPCOT Ahead of Food & Wine Festival
16:40 - Detail Work Continues on Themed Rocky Columns in Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom
17:50 - Disney Legend Joe Rohde Confirms No Current Plans for Live Animals in Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom
18:35 - Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Explains Why 'Avatar' Was Added to Disney's Animal Kingdom Instead of 'Beastly Kingdom'
20:41 - Disney's Grand Floridian Monorail Station Getting New Steel
21:15 - Disney Vacation Club Halloween Meet & Treat Returning to Disneyâs BoardWalk on Select Dates for October 2026
22:17 - Parts of Kidani Village Lobby Now Closed for Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
23:11 - Olivia's Cafe Ending Brunch at Disney's Old Key West Resort
23:34 - Disney's All-Star Movies Gift Shop Refurbishment Progresses with Modern Refresh of Flooring, Shelves, & More
24:23 - More Disneyland Ticket Booths Will Be Demolished For Construction of Pedestrian Bridge
25:40 - Fall Decorations, Including Fab Five Jack-o'-Lanterns, Arrive at Disneyland Park
26:49 - Fortnite Experience Available on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland
28:33 - Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns to Disneyland for 2026 Holiday Season
29:05 - Final Paint the Night Electrical Parade Performance at Disneyland
30:16 - Disney Iconics Plush Collection Arrives at Disneyland and Online Following D23 Debut
30:53 - Headless Horseman Figurine Replicates Statue in Disney California Adventure
31:29 - New Concept Art for 'Avatar' Boat Ride at Disney California Adventure
32:21 - Disneyland Offering Halloween Tote Bags & Special Treat Trails for Disney Vacation Club Members
33:03 - Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Returning to Disneyland for Halloween Time 2026, Details & Prizes Revealed
33:49 - Disneyland Paris Launches 'New Magic' Program for Refreshing Classic Attractions Including Space Mountain
34:49 - Spider-Man Roller Coaster Ride Vehicle Testing to Start Soon at Shanghai Disneyland
35:55 - Shanghai Disneyland Announces New Duffy Month Entertainment, Plus Halloween Season Details
37:56 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Divided Into 'Biomes' Instead of 'Lands'
39:21 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
39:54 - 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: Menus and details are revealed for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Special Halloween activities are announced for DVC Members, and more!
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
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
#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Disney Patent Published for Real-Time Projection-Style Mapping on Changing Surfaces Like Fireworks Smoke
01:42 - Disney Patents System to Let Guests Set Ride Aversions and Receive Alerts During Attractions
03:52 - Voice Actor Jim Cummings Speaks Out About Disney Legends Snub
04:47 - Disney Introducing Employee Stock Purchases, Changing Health Insurance Plans
06:40 - Guests Outraged Over Reckless Scooter Abuse at Walt Disney World
08:07 - Walt Disney World Website Debuts New Look
09:27 - Muppets Take Over Classic Disney World Attractions in New Mobile Wallpapers
10:05 - Two More Mickeyâs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sold Out in August & October
10:24 - Transportation Cast Members Sign Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat
11:04 - Happily Ever After Showtimes Changing in Early October
11:47 - Trader Samâs Mystery Pin Set Featuring Tiki Mug Designs Now Available at Walt Disney World
12:14 - Refurbished Big Top Souvenirs Reopens at Magic Kingdom With Circus Carpet Restored
13:37 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
14:06 - 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus Arrive
14:44 - First Look at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Map
15:09 - Full List of Emileâs Fromage Montage Dishes at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
15:57 - Disney Takes Away Trash Can Tables But Adds Railing Counters at EPCOT Ahead of Food & Wine Festival
16:40 - Detail Work Continues on Themed Rocky Columns in Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom
17:50 - Disney Legend Joe Rohde Confirms No Current Plans for Live Animals in Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom
18:35 - Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Explains Why 'Avatar' Was Added to Disney's Animal Kingdom Instead of 'Beastly Kingdom'
20:41 - Disney's Grand Floridian Monorail Station Getting New Steel
21:15 - Disney Vacation Club Halloween Meet & Treat Returning to Disneyâs BoardWalk on Select Dates for October 2026
22:17 - Parts of Kidani Village Lobby Now Closed for Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
23:11 - Olivia's Cafe Ending Brunch at Disney's Old Key West Resort
23:34 - Disney's All-Star Movies Gift Shop Refurbishment Progresses with Modern Refresh of Flooring, Shelves, & More
24:23 - More Disneyland Ticket Booths Will Be Demolished For Construction of Pedestrian Bridge
25:40 - Fall Decorations, Including Fab Five Jack-o'-Lanterns, Arrive at Disneyland Park
26:49 - Fortnite Experience Available on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland
28:33 - Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns to Disneyland for 2026 Holiday Season
29:05 - Final Paint the Night Electrical Parade Performance at Disneyland
30:16 - Disney Iconics Plush Collection Arrives at Disneyland and Online Following D23 Debut
30:53 - Headless Horseman Figurine Replicates Statue in Disney California Adventure
31:29 - New Concept Art for 'Avatar' Boat Ride at Disney California Adventure
32:21 - Disneyland Offering Halloween Tote Bags & Special Treat Trails for Disney Vacation Club Members
33:03 - Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Returning to Disneyland for Halloween Time 2026, Details & Prizes Revealed
33:49 - Disneyland Paris Launches 'New Magic' Program for Refreshing Classic Attractions Including Space Mountain
34:49 - Spider-Man Roller Coaster Ride Vehicle Testing to Start Soon at Shanghai Disneyland
35:55 - Shanghai Disneyland Announces New Duffy Month Entertainment, Plus Halloween Season Details
37:56 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Divided Into 'Biomes' Instead of 'Lands'
39:21 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
39:54 - 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.
