Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: D23 Expo 2026 begins! We recap all the news and reveals from the first two days of the event, featuring new concept art and models for upcoming Disney Parks rides and Disney movies, merchandise, 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 - Materially Disney youtu.be/QyV3slM1Ayo
00:46 - Intro
01:27 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
01:57 - 7 Limited Release Disney Princess Spirit Jerseys Launching Next Week
02:54 - Bob Chapek's Memoir About Disney Releasing This Year
03:43 - Disney Patent Reveals New Way to Fake Rising and Falling on Rides
05:10 - Visible Dirt Hanging Above Guests' Heads on "it's a small world" at Magic Kingdom
05:56 - Off-Road Rally Race Ride Vehicle Maquettes and Concept Art Revealed for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom
07:52 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
08:17 - Second Ride in Cars Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom is Ms. Fritter Demolition Derby
09:08 - Piston Peak Model Shows What is Behind Gracey Manor at Magic Kingdom
09:54 - Updates, Including New Rover the Dog, for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
10:46 - First Villains Land Models Revealed for Magic Kingdom
11:08 - Full Tracklist for 'The Music of EPCOT' Vinyl Includes Journey Into Imagination, Test Track, and More
14:15 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
15:27 - Disney Possibly Hints at Figment Announcement
17:54 - First M-Shaped Load Station Support Beams Installed for Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster
19:00 - Disney Announces Name of The Glob Theater Show for Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios
20:06 - Monster Animals Coming to Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios
20:42 - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Splash Pad Closed for Refurbishment
21:15 - Disney's BoardWalk Village Green Turf Removed for Refurbishment
22:35 - Haunted Mansion Closed for Holiday Overlay Installation at Disneyland
23:38 - Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Materializes at Disneyland for D23 Day
24:16 - Ewok 'Batuu Adventure Buddy' Interactive Toy Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland
26:30 - 'Disneylandia' Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort for D23 Day 2026
27:20 - Disney Legends Cavalcade Celebrating D23 Day at Disneyland
29:19 - First Look at Yzma, Full List of Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Characters
30:48 - Disney Jr. Letâs Play! Block Party Featuring Bluey at Disney California Adventure
32:01 - Ride Vehicle Model for Avatar Land Coming to Disney California Adventure
33:05 - Models for New Avengers Campus Attractions on Display at D23
34:22 - New 'Coco' Ride at California Adventure Maquette on Display for D23
35:12 - Models Revealed for The Lion King Land Under Construction at Disneyland Paris
36:18 - Space Mountain Earthrise & Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue Attraction Names and New Details Revealed
40:56 - Avengers Tower of Terror Attraction Model Reveals New Look for Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland
41:54 - Neil Patrick Harris Reveals First Look at Disney Experiences Showcase Stage for D23 at the Honda Center
42:56 - First Look at Saverio, the Pigeon Sidekick in Pixar's 'Gatto' at D23
44:01 - Disney Announces Dates for D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
45:23 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
46:13 - 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: D23 Expo 2026 begins! We recap all the news and reveals from the first two days of the event, featuring new concept art and models for upcoming Disney Parks rides and Disney movies, merchandise, 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 - Materially Disney youtu.be/QyV3slM1Ayo
00:46 - Intro
01:27 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
01:57 - 7 Limited Release Disney Princess Spirit Jerseys Launching Next Week
02:54 - Bob Chapek's Memoir About Disney Releasing This Year
03:43 - Disney Patent Reveals New Way to Fake Rising and Falling on Rides
05:10 - Visible Dirt Hanging Above Guests' Heads on "it's a small world" at Magic Kingdom
05:56 - Off-Road Rally Race Ride Vehicle Maquettes and Concept Art Revealed for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom
07:52 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
08:17 - Second Ride in Cars Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom is Ms. Fritter Demolition Derby
09:08 - Piston Peak Model Shows What is Behind Gracey Manor at Magic Kingdom
09:54 - Updates, Including New Rover the Dog, for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
10:46 - First Villains Land Models Revealed for Magic Kingdom
11:08 - Full Tracklist for 'The Music of EPCOT' Vinyl Includes Journey Into Imagination, Test Track, and More
14:15 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
15:27 - Disney Possibly Hints at Figment Announcement
17:54 - First M-Shaped Load Station Support Beams Installed for Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster
19:00 - Disney Announces Name of The Glob Theater Show for Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios
20:06 - Monster Animals Coming to Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios
20:42 - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Splash Pad Closed for Refurbishment
21:15 - Disney's BoardWalk Village Green Turf Removed for Refurbishment
22:35 - Haunted Mansion Closed for Holiday Overlay Installation at Disneyland
23:38 - Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Materializes at Disneyland for D23 Day
24:16 - Ewok 'Batuu Adventure Buddy' Interactive Toy Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland
26:30 - 'Disneylandia' Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort for D23 Day 2026
27:20 - Disney Legends Cavalcade Celebrating D23 Day at Disneyland
29:19 - First Look at Yzma, Full List of Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Characters
30:48 - Disney Jr. Letâs Play! Block Party Featuring Bluey at Disney California Adventure
32:01 - Ride Vehicle Model for Avatar Land Coming to Disney California Adventure
33:05 - Models for New Avengers Campus Attractions on Display at D23
34:22 - New 'Coco' Ride at California Adventure Maquette on Display for D23
35:12 - Models Revealed for The Lion King Land Under Construction at Disneyland Paris
36:18 - Space Mountain Earthrise & Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue Attraction Names and New Details Revealed
40:56 - Avengers Tower of Terror Attraction Model Reveals New Look for Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland
41:54 - Neil Patrick Harris Reveals First Look at Disney Experiences Showcase Stage for D23 at the Honda Center
42:56 - First Look at Saverio, the Pigeon Sidekick in Pixar's 'Gatto' at D23
44:01 - Disney Announces Dates for D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
45:23 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
46:13 - 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.
