Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Tom goes over the recent Wall Street Journal article about the problems at Walt Disney Imagineering, including the cancellation of expansion plans for Tomorrowland and Avengers Campus at Disneyland, the failure of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the lack of original attractions in the parks, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - History on the High Seas tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1990184
03:27 - Rebuilding Walt Disney Imagineering: Revealing the Internal Struggle Post-COVID & Chapek
16:02 - Mega Marvel E-Ticket Ride Was Killed Because Disney Executives Didnât Trust Imagineering
17:50 - Imagineers Still Want to Create Original Attractions & Stories, They Just Arenât Allowed To
24:53 - Disneyâs Millennium Falcon Star Wars Ride Never Received Four Other Missions Due to Budget and Time Constraints
25:23 - Plans to Reimagine Disneylandâs Tomorrowland Were Turned Down
27:55 - Disney Spent Nearly Double Original $1 Billion Budget Retrofitting Newest Cruise Ship
30:11 - Disney Legend Joe Rohde Addresses âProgressive Seductionâ Claim in Wall Street Journal Feature on Walt Disney Imagineering
36:57 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
37:21 - Construction Walls Go Up at Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin Entrance for New Signage
38:07 - Good Morning America Shares More Details From Inside the Updated Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom
41:07 - New Big Thunder Mountain Details Shared by Walt Disney Imagineering
42:07 - Scaffolding and Scrim Arrive for Peteâs Silly Sideshow Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom
42:49 - Taiyaki from Japan Pavilion in EPCOT
43:23 - Percy Jackson Exhibit Arrives at Walt Disney Presents in Hollywood Studios
45:17 - Walt Disney World Marathon Runners Get First Ground-Level Look at âEncantoâ Ride Building in Animal Kingdom
46:29 - Exterior Construction Expands for Level99 at Disney Springs
47:29 - Special Event Announced for Magic Key Holders Celebrating 25 Years of Disney California Adventure
48:35 - Dozens of Passengers Evacuated After Monorail Loses Power at Disneyland
50:25 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
50:50 - Sign off
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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: Tom goes over the recent Wall Street Journal article about the problems at Walt Disney Imagineering, including the cancellation of expansion plans for Tomorrowland and Avengers Campus at Disneyland, the failure of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the lack of original attractions in the parks, and more!
Subscribe to our two NEW channels here!
WDWNT POV: youtube.com/@WDWNTPOV
The Parkhive: youtube.com/@DisParkhive
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
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 - Intro
00:31 - History on the High Seas tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1990184
03:27 - Rebuilding Walt Disney Imagineering: Revealing the Internal Struggle Post-COVID & Chapek
16:02 - Mega Marvel E-Ticket Ride Was Killed Because Disney Executives Didnât Trust Imagineering
17:50 - Imagineers Still Want to Create Original Attractions & Stories, They Just Arenât Allowed To
24:53 - Disneyâs Millennium Falcon Star Wars Ride Never Received Four Other Missions Due to Budget and Time Constraints
25:23 - Plans to Reimagine Disneylandâs Tomorrowland Were Turned Down
27:55 - Disney Spent Nearly Double Original $1 Billion Budget Retrofitting Newest Cruise Ship
30:11 - Disney Legend Joe Rohde Addresses âProgressive Seductionâ Claim in Wall Street Journal Feature on Walt Disney Imagineering
36:57 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
37:21 - Construction Walls Go Up at Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin Entrance for New Signage
38:07 - Good Morning America Shares More Details From Inside the Updated Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom
41:07 - New Big Thunder Mountain Details Shared by Walt Disney Imagineering
42:07 - Scaffolding and Scrim Arrive for Peteâs Silly Sideshow Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom
42:49 - Taiyaki from Japan Pavilion in EPCOT
43:23 - Percy Jackson Exhibit Arrives at Walt Disney Presents in Hollywood Studios
45:17 - Walt Disney World Marathon Runners Get First Ground-Level Look at âEncantoâ Ride Building in Animal Kingdom
46:29 - Exterior Construction Expands for Level99 at Disney Springs
47:29 - Special Event Announced for Magic Key Holders Celebrating 25 Years of Disney California Adventure
48:35 - Dozens of Passengers Evacuated After Monorail Loses Power at Disneyland
50:25 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
50:50 - 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.
