Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of News Today: Heinz announces a multi-year partnership bringing their products to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, 2026 Halloween merchandise is revealed, Leslie Iwerks' new documentary is officially revealed, and more!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - HEINZ, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac & Cheese Coming to Disney Parks with Custom Equipment & New Menu Items
01:55 - First Look at 2026 Mickey Family Halloween Collection Coming Soon
03:55 - First Teaser for 'Disney Worldbuilders,' Parks Documentary Directed by Leslie Iwerks
05:37 - Smoking Walt Disney World Bus Leads to Road Closure
06:33 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
07:01 - Realistic Walt Disney Chalk Art Appears at Transportation & Ticket Center
07:43 - Exclusive VIP Tour Ear Hat Now Available at Walt Disney World
08:39 - Hot Honey Chicken Strips, Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger, and Churro Loops From Frontierland in Magic Kingdom
09:09 - Crystal Arts Glass Blowing Temporarily Closed at Walt Disney World
09:42 - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center to Undergo Long Refurbishment
10:09 - Bourbon Steak at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Closed for Foreseeable Future Due to Kitchen Fire
11:45 - Walls Up at Grand Floridian Café, Closed for Months-Long Refurbishment
12:18 - Stuffed French Toast, Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles, & More Debut at Ale & Compass
12:43 - Walt Disney Imagineering Teases Lakeshore Lodge Update in Upcoming Video
14:06 - Six Ravens Reveals Local Business Collaborations on Menu, Opening Soon at Disney Springs
15:20 - Disney Decades Question of the Week youtube.com/@DisParkhive
18:15 - Disneyland Guests Feel Managing Lightning Lanes is a 'Distraction' From Vacation
22:19 - Disneyland 70th Anniversary Castle Sculpture Being Dismantled
22:54 - Plaza Inn Character Breakfast Will Be Unavailable for Almost Two Months Beginning in August at Disneyland
23:35 - Matterhorn Bobsleds Closed at Disneyland for Temporary Refurbishment
24:22 - How Disneyland Paris Repurposes Lost Items
25:58 - Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Photography Project Coming to Guest Rooms, Merchandise, & More
28:09 - Disney Believe Construction Photos Reveal Massive Funnel Taking Shape
29:55 - "Bug-Eye" 3D Glasses, $399 Disney 100 Medallion, and More in Disney Experiences Product Catalog
31:10 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
31:39 - Sign off

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