Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today's episode of News Today, Tom remembers the life and legacy of Eddie Sotto, a legendary former Imagineer who passed away this week.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Tribute to Eddie Sotto
00:29 - Intro
01:00 - Eddie Sotto, Legendary Imagineer Behind Best Main Street Ever Made, Has Passed Away
08:11 - Updated Interactive Targets Installed at Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin, Visible From PeopleMover in Walt Disney World
09:46 - Bubble-Blowing Trash Can Receives a Nametag at Disney World
10:25 - Face Painting Kiosk Moved to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom
11:38 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
12:03 - Voices of Liberty Amplified âEchoâ Sets Returning to EPCOT for Christmas Eve
13:39 - 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Figment Poster Revealed
14:34 - Patterned Walkway Delineation Pavement Added to World Showcase at EPCOT
15:20 - New Rose & Crown Pub Hoodie & T-Shirt at EPCOT
15:45 - EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise Discounted Ahead of Christmas
16:35 - Imagineering Files Permit for Muppet Set Installation at Rock ânâ Roller Coaster
17:42 - Brick Cornices Removed From MuppetVision 3D Theater at Hollywood Studios
18:30 - More Fantasmic Performances Added Week of New Yearâs 2026
19:15 - âAvatar: Fire and Ashâ Billboard Spotted At Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
19:39 - Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk Gets Fake Block Decal
20:30 - More Steel Added to Encanto Ride Building at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
21:52 - Scaffolding Starting to Come Down From Refurbished Monkey Exhibit at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
22:54 - Mobile Walk-Up Waitlist Available at Trader Samâs Grog Grotto
24:26 - Construction Walls & Scrim Removed From Garden View Tea Room at Disneyâs Grand Floridian Resort
25:38 - More Exclusive Art of Disney on Demand Prints Now Available at Disneyâs Contemporary Resort
26:27 - First Look at Refurbished 2-Bedroom Villas at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom Lodge
28:19 - Disney Cruise Line Receives Multiple Awards
29:03 - Avengers Campus Construction Progresses at Disneyland as More Canopy Framework Added
29:54 - Santa Sulley Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort for the Holidays
30:11 - Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary âSparkling Jubileeâ Details Including Menus & S.S. Columbia Gala
36:28 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
36:54 - 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 today's episode of News Today, Tom remembers the life and legacy of Eddie Sotto, a legendary former Imagineer who passed away this week.
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 - Tribute to Eddie Sotto
00:29 - Intro
01:00 - Eddie Sotto, Legendary Imagineer Behind Best Main Street Ever Made, Has Passed Away
08:11 - Updated Interactive Targets Installed at Buzz Lightyearâs Space Ranger Spin, Visible From PeopleMover in Walt Disney World
09:46 - Bubble-Blowing Trash Can Receives a Nametag at Disney World
10:25 - Face Painting Kiosk Moved to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom
11:38 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
12:03 - Voices of Liberty Amplified âEchoâ Sets Returning to EPCOT for Christmas Eve
13:39 - 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Figment Poster Revealed
14:34 - Patterned Walkway Delineation Pavement Added to World Showcase at EPCOT
15:20 - New Rose & Crown Pub Hoodie & T-Shirt at EPCOT
15:45 - EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise Discounted Ahead of Christmas
16:35 - Imagineering Files Permit for Muppet Set Installation at Rock ânâ Roller Coaster
17:42 - Brick Cornices Removed From MuppetVision 3D Theater at Hollywood Studios
18:30 - More Fantasmic Performances Added Week of New Yearâs 2026
19:15 - âAvatar: Fire and Ashâ Billboard Spotted At Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
19:39 - Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk Gets Fake Block Decal
20:30 - More Steel Added to Encanto Ride Building at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
21:52 - Scaffolding Starting to Come Down From Refurbished Monkey Exhibit at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
22:54 - Mobile Walk-Up Waitlist Available at Trader Samâs Grog Grotto
24:26 - Construction Walls & Scrim Removed From Garden View Tea Room at Disneyâs Grand Floridian Resort
25:38 - More Exclusive Art of Disney on Demand Prints Now Available at Disneyâs Contemporary Resort
26:27 - First Look at Refurbished 2-Bedroom Villas at Disneyâs Animal Kingdom Lodge
28:19 - Disney Cruise Line Receives Multiple Awards
29:03 - Avengers Campus Construction Progresses at Disneyland as More Canopy Framework Added
29:54 - Santa Sulley Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort for the Holidays
30:11 - Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary âSparkling Jubileeâ Details Including Menus & S.S. Columbia Gala
36:28 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
36:54 - 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.
