Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: The reimagined Animation Courtyard opens early at Hollywood Studios, Disney shares details about the upcoming Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom, a lawsuit is filed against Disneyland's new facial recognition technology, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:24 - Intro
00:58 - Monorail, Happily Ever After, & Star Wars Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at Age 64
03:43 - Park Passes Now Bookable in My Disney Experience App for Disney World Guests
04:30 - 4th of July 2026 Disney World Fireworks Showtimes Announced
05:42 - Disney World Resorts Adding More Room Amenities for Young Children
06:58 - Disney Says Repainted Cinderella Castle is âAlmost Completeâ
08:05 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
08:38 - Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Courtyard Background Music Loop Features 30+ Songs
13:14 - FĂĂD by Swedish Chef Full Menu with Prices at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
14:05 - Walls Down as Animation Courtyard Reopens at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
19:55 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Overlay at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
21:05 - Mama Melroseâs Gutted and More Monstropolis Construction at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
21:44 - BDX Droid Bucket Release Date & Details for Walt Disney World
22:50 - Blueyâs Wild World Operating Hours Revealed at Animal Kingdom
25:10 - Expedition Everest Single Rider Wait Time Exponentially Longer Than Previously Due to New Procedure
26:32 - More Entrance Structure Steel and Steady Construction Progress at Tropical Americas in Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
28:19 - Disney+ to Premiere Documentary on Disneyâs Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
30:39 - Deep Fried Cheesecake is Coming to Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Walt Disney World
31:22 - Mickey Churro Waffles Now Available Without a Disney Cruise or Character Meal
33:13 - Disneyâs Saratoga Springs Restaurant Refurbishment Schedule Changes
34:01 - Class Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Technology Filed Against The Walt Disney Company
36:17 - Disneyland To Remove 11 AM Park Hopping Rule Starting Next Month
36:43 - Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Tiki Mug & Menu Revealed for Disneyland Hotel
37:47 - Complimentary Youngling Saber Building Expo Coming to Saviâs Workshop at Disneyland
39:45 - Muppets Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Delayed Arrival at Disneyland
40:19 - âA Walk in Waltâs Footstepsâ Guided Tour Returning to Disneyland
42:01 - Complimentary Mickeyâs Park Rangers Activity Book Now Available at Disneyland for Summer 2026
43:48 - Disneyland Quick-Service Restaurant Returns to Pre-Pandemic Operations 6 Years Later
45:08 - âCocoâ Ride Construction Walls Go Up in Disney California Adventure
46:48 - Lord Henry Mystic and Albert Debut as Meet and Greet Characters at Hong Kong Disneyland
49:17 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
49:43 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
50:13 - 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: The reimagined Animation Courtyard opens early at Hollywood Studios, Disney shares details about the upcoming Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom, a lawsuit is filed against Disneyland's new facial recognition technology, and more!
đEXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.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 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:24 - Intro
00:58 - Monorail, Happily Ever After, & Star Wars Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at Age 64
03:43 - Park Passes Now Bookable in My Disney Experience App for Disney World Guests
04:30 - 4th of July 2026 Disney World Fireworks Showtimes Announced
05:42 - Disney World Resorts Adding More Room Amenities for Young Children
06:58 - Disney Says Repainted Cinderella Castle is âAlmost Completeâ
08:05 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
08:38 - Rock ânâ Roller Coaster Courtyard Background Music Loop Features 30+ Songs
13:14 - FĂĂD by Swedish Chef Full Menu with Prices at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
14:05 - Walls Down as Animation Courtyard Reopens at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
19:55 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Overlay at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
21:05 - Mama Melroseâs Gutted and More Monstropolis Construction at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
21:44 - BDX Droid Bucket Release Date & Details for Walt Disney World
22:50 - Blueyâs Wild World Operating Hours Revealed at Animal Kingdom
25:10 - Expedition Everest Single Rider Wait Time Exponentially Longer Than Previously Due to New Procedure
26:32 - More Entrance Structure Steel and Steady Construction Progress at Tropical Americas in Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
28:19 - Disney+ to Premiere Documentary on Disneyâs Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
30:39 - Deep Fried Cheesecake is Coming to Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Walt Disney World
31:22 - Mickey Churro Waffles Now Available Without a Disney Cruise or Character Meal
33:13 - Disneyâs Saratoga Springs Restaurant Refurbishment Schedule Changes
34:01 - Class Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Technology Filed Against The Walt Disney Company
36:17 - Disneyland To Remove 11 AM Park Hopping Rule Starting Next Month
36:43 - Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Tiki Mug & Menu Revealed for Disneyland Hotel
37:47 - Complimentary Youngling Saber Building Expo Coming to Saviâs Workshop at Disneyland
39:45 - Muppets Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Delayed Arrival at Disneyland
40:19 - âA Walk in Waltâs Footstepsâ Guided Tour Returning to Disneyland
42:01 - Complimentary Mickeyâs Park Rangers Activity Book Now Available at Disneyland for Summer 2026
43:48 - Disneyland Quick-Service Restaurant Returns to Pre-Pandemic Operations 6 Years Later
45:08 - âCocoâ Ride Construction Walls Go Up in Disney California Adventure
46:48 - Lord Henry Mystic and Albert Debut as Meet and Greet Characters at Hong Kong Disneyland
49:17 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
49:43 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
50:13 - 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.
