Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of News Today: Tom returns home! He discusses Big Thunder Mountain's new finale scene at Magic Kingdom, the end of Magic Bands at Disneyland, the rumored ride system for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland, and more!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
06:10 - Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates, Merchandise, Entertainment Announced
12:46 - Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar, and More Fall Offerings at Walt Disney World
15:02 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
15:32 - Cranes Gone From Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with Repainting Project Possibly Complete
16:57 - New Tent Roof Installed on Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom
18:05 - Likely Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates Revealed at Magic Kingdom
19:41 - Interview with Imagineer Reveals Updated Mother Lode of Gold Scene on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom
24:08 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 Dates and Details Released
26:11 - Three Caballeros Plush Headband at Walt Disney World
26:55 - GEO-82 Introducing Three New Drinks at EPCOT
27:39 - Soarin’ Across America Cast Member Previews Announced for Disney World
28:16 - Soarin’ Gets New Carpet Ahead of America Update at EPCOT
28:42 - Guest Assaulted Cast Member Over Mirabel Meet & Greet, Arrested and Banned from Parks
30:21 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
32:23 - More Scaffolding Gone From Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Guitar
34:22 - Cast Preview Details for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
34:47 - Aerial Photos Show Significant Foundational Progress at Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios
36:23 - Animation Courtyard Partially Opened as Walls Come Down in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
39:44 - Clock Tower Goes Vertical & Roofwork Continues in Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
41:44 - First Look at Lakeshore Lodge Pool Area and Lazy River Concept Art
45:53 - Disneyland Discontinuing On Property MagicBand+ Sales
47:30 - Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Closes for Refurbishment
47:58 - Disney Shares Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Preview
48:32 - Hyperspace Mountain Returns to Disneyland in 2026
48:56 - Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise Reopens, Piranha Fish Removed From Attraction
50:16 - Original Trilogy Timeline Shift Begins at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
51:02 - Imagineering Details Dok-Ondar’s Refreshed Treasures in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
51:48 - Personalized ‘Star Wars’ Galactic IDs Available at Disneyland Resort
52:48 - Facade Details Added to Gordon Ramsay’s The Carnaby Coming to Downtown Disney District
53:54 - Bopo Go! Bubble Tea Shop by Bopomofo Café Coming to Downtown Disney, Replacing Jamba
55:03 - New Space Mountain Seems to Combine Cosmic Rewind Omnicoaster with Tilting Track Effects
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58:21 - Sign off


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