Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: It's time to get back to non-D23-related news! Oogie Boogie Bash begins at Disney California Adventure, the Play Disney Parks app is shutting down at Walt Disney World, signs urging guests not to stand up on Tiana's Bayou Adventure are added, 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 - Intro
00:36 - Disney Plans to Double Employee Health Center Network with Additional California and Florida Locations
01:13 - Play Disney Parks Permanently Shutting Down Next Month
02:04 - Scaffolding Removed From Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom
02:37 - McKim's Mile House Disney Vacation Club Lounge Hours Updated
03:09 - Take Home Your Own Madame Leota Crystal Ball, Now Available at Walt Disney World
03:40 - José Animatronic & Fuzzball Plush Available at Walt Disney World
04:25 - 'Iconics' Plush Including Mickey Balloon and Main Street Trashcan Available at Walt Disney World
04:57 - 'Alice in Wonderland' 75th Anniversary Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World
05:47 - Walt Disney World Pastel Spirit Jersey Now Available at Magic Kingdom
06:13 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
06:44 - New and Returning Food & Drink Items at EPCOT 2026 Food & Wine Festival
07:33 - Theming Added to EPCOT Playground for Food & Wine Festival
07:59 - Upgraded The Seas, The Land, Soarin', & More Themed Trash Cans Arrive in EPCOT
08:39 - EPCOT Changes Opening Time for Two Days in October for runDisney Races
09:15 - Pavement Lights Removed From World Celebration at EPCOT After Years of Issues
09:52 - Dog-Inspired '101 Dalmatians' 65th Anniversary Mug Available at Walt Disney World and Online
10:20 - Beauty and the Beast â Live on Stage Dancers Debut New Pink Ballgowns
10:47 - New Fortnite Experience Launches on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
11:45 - The Glob Theater Clock Tower Is Operational as Scaffolding Comes Down In Monstropolis
12:50 - Scaffolding Installed Around Dockside Diner in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios
13:31 - 'The Muppet Show' 50th Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World
14:12 - Dumbo "Disney Vault" Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World
14:53 - Luxo Jr. Lamp, Pixar 40 Years Mug, and 'Monsters, Inc.' 25th Anniversary Plush at Walt Disney World and Online
15:33 - Original Yeti Animator Speaks Out About Disney Fixing the Animatronic
16:13 - Casita Takes Shape at Antonioâs Fiesta de Encanto, Rockwork at Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent
17:03 - More Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at Animal Kingdom
17:33 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
19:20 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
19:43 - Jellyrolls Façade Closed Up, Receives New Blue Paint at Disney's BoardWalk
20:11 - Updated Trader Sam's Shaker Cup and 15th Anniversary Glass Arrive at Walt Disney World
20:41 - Bus Service for Magic Kingdom Resorts Changes Due to New Roadway
21:17 - Disney Expands Airport Luggage Transfer to First Moderate Resort
21:48 - Lakeshore Lodge Pool Complex Takes Shape With Themed Oversized Otter Structures
22:26 - Disney Springs Announces Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening Timeframe
23:05 - Waterview Park Reopens With Shade Canopies at Disney Springs
23:29 - Bob Iger Reflects on Disney Legend Leadership Honor, Discusses What Sets Disney Apart
24:53 - Mickey Jack-o'-Lantern & Fall Bunting Arrive at Disneyland
26:03 - Family Removed From Tiana's Bayou Adventure Just Before 50 Foot Drop Because Kids Were Standing Up
26:54 - Headless Horseman Statue & More Halloween Decor at Disney California Adventure
27:32 - Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
28:46 - Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise and Headless Horseman Popcorn Bucket Now Available
29:23 - Disney Brings Villains Grove Halloween Ambience to Your Home With Haunting Ambient Video
30:02 - Jack Kirby Getting Plaque in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
30:37 - Construction Underway for New Bar at Disney California Adventure
31:38 - Piano Rob's TuneTown Lounge
32:59 - New Look at Avengers Pavilion in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland
33:29 - PUSH the Talking Trash Can Returns at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
34:04 - Almost 90% of Disney Cruise Line Guests Rate Crew Experience 'Excellent', According to Disney Leadership
34:41 - Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
35:31 - First S.E.A. Riddle Released Online After D23 'Announcement'
36:23 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
36:56 - Sign off
In this episode of News Today: It's time to get back to non-D23-related news! Oogie Boogie Bash begins at Disney California Adventure, the Play Disney Parks app is shutting down at Walt Disney World, signs urging guests not to stand up on Tiana's Bayou Adventure are added, 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 - Intro
00:36 - Disney Plans to Double Employee Health Center Network with Additional California and Florida Locations
01:13 - Play Disney Parks Permanently Shutting Down Next Month
02:04 - Scaffolding Removed From Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom
02:37 - McKim's Mile House Disney Vacation Club Lounge Hours Updated
03:09 - Take Home Your Own Madame Leota Crystal Ball, Now Available at Walt Disney World
03:40 - José Animatronic & Fuzzball Plush Available at Walt Disney World
04:25 - 'Iconics' Plush Including Mickey Balloon and Main Street Trashcan Available at Walt Disney World
04:57 - 'Alice in Wonderland' 75th Anniversary Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World
05:47 - Walt Disney World Pastel Spirit Jersey Now Available at Magic Kingdom
06:13 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
06:44 - New and Returning Food & Drink Items at EPCOT 2026 Food & Wine Festival
07:33 - Theming Added to EPCOT Playground for Food & Wine Festival
07:59 - Upgraded The Seas, The Land, Soarin', & More Themed Trash Cans Arrive in EPCOT
08:39 - EPCOT Changes Opening Time for Two Days in October for runDisney Races
09:15 - Pavement Lights Removed From World Celebration at EPCOT After Years of Issues
09:52 - Dog-Inspired '101 Dalmatians' 65th Anniversary Mug Available at Walt Disney World and Online
10:20 - Beauty and the Beast â Live on Stage Dancers Debut New Pink Ballgowns
10:47 - New Fortnite Experience Launches on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
11:45 - The Glob Theater Clock Tower Is Operational as Scaffolding Comes Down In Monstropolis
12:50 - Scaffolding Installed Around Dockside Diner in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios
13:31 - 'The Muppet Show' 50th Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World
14:12 - Dumbo "Disney Vault" Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World
14:53 - Luxo Jr. Lamp, Pixar 40 Years Mug, and 'Monsters, Inc.' 25th Anniversary Plush at Walt Disney World and Online
15:33 - Original Yeti Animator Speaks Out About Disney Fixing the Animatronic
16:13 - Casita Takes Shape at Antonioâs Fiesta de Encanto, Rockwork at Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent
17:03 - More Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at Animal Kingdom
17:33 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
19:20 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
19:43 - Jellyrolls Façade Closed Up, Receives New Blue Paint at Disney's BoardWalk
20:11 - Updated Trader Sam's Shaker Cup and 15th Anniversary Glass Arrive at Walt Disney World
20:41 - Bus Service for Magic Kingdom Resorts Changes Due to New Roadway
21:17 - Disney Expands Airport Luggage Transfer to First Moderate Resort
21:48 - Lakeshore Lodge Pool Complex Takes Shape With Themed Oversized Otter Structures
22:26 - Disney Springs Announces Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening Timeframe
23:05 - Waterview Park Reopens With Shade Canopies at Disney Springs
23:29 - Bob Iger Reflects on Disney Legend Leadership Honor, Discusses What Sets Disney Apart
24:53 - Mickey Jack-o'-Lantern & Fall Bunting Arrive at Disneyland
26:03 - Family Removed From Tiana's Bayou Adventure Just Before 50 Foot Drop Because Kids Were Standing Up
26:54 - Headless Horseman Statue & More Halloween Decor at Disney California Adventure
27:32 - Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
28:46 - Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise and Headless Horseman Popcorn Bucket Now Available
29:23 - Disney Brings Villains Grove Halloween Ambience to Your Home With Haunting Ambient Video
30:02 - Jack Kirby Getting Plaque in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
30:37 - Construction Underway for New Bar at Disney California Adventure
31:38 - Piano Rob's TuneTown Lounge
32:59 - New Look at Avengers Pavilion in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland
33:29 - PUSH the Talking Trash Can Returns at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
34:04 - Almost 90% of Disney Cruise Line Guests Rate Crew Experience 'Excellent', According to Disney Leadership
34:41 - Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
35:31 - First S.E.A. Riddle Released Online After D23 'Announcement'
36:23 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
36:56 - Sign off
