Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Big Top Souvenirs reopens with several new circus-themed treats at the Magic Kingdom, Joe Rohde explains the backstory behind the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom, Mickey and friends debut new Halloween costumes at Disneyland, 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
00:43 - Disney Reportedly Restricting Healthcare Coverage for Some Employees' Spouses
02:21 - We Tried ALL the NEW Treats Now Available in Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom
02:50 - First Colorful Collectible Medallions Debut at Walt Disney World
04:01 - Trash Can and Ride Vehicle Blankets Now Available at Walt Disney World
05:48 - Winnie the Pooh Honey Bottle Arrives at Magic Kingdom
06:45 - Frontier Trading Post Closed at Magic Kingdom, Reportedly Due to Flooding
07:21 - Germany Train Garden in EPCOT Adds Pavilion-Inspired Buildings & Snow White's Cottage
10:16 - More Railing Tables Spotted at EPCOT Ahead of 2026 Food & Wine Festival
11:14 - Giant Triple Chocolate Cookie Now Available at EPCOT
11:34 - Monstropolis Glob Theater Clock Tower Almost Completely Visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios After Scaffolding Removed
12:36 - Scaffolding Now Reaches the Top of Tower of Terrorâs Front Facade at Walt Disney World
13:15 - Joe Rohde Explains Jade Serpent Myth for Upcoming Indiana Jones Attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom
15:31 - Village Green at Disney's BoardWalk Inn Gets New Turf
16:32 - Former Jellyrolls Façade Transforms with Totally New Look at Disney's BoardWalk
18:31 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
20:36 - Full List of Haunted Mansion Holiday 25th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices)
21:03 - Kraft Mac & Cheese Has Replaced All Disneyland Mac & Cheese and More Details of Heinz Partnership
22:33 - Primeval World Reopens on Disneyland Railroad With New Lighting and Restored Dinosaurs
23:10 - Mickey and Friends Debut New Costumes for 2026 Halloween at Disneyland
25:20 - Several Nights with No Fireworks Compound Disgraceful Maintenance Issues at Disneyland
29:52 - Silly Symphony Swings Reopening Date Revealed, Scrim & Scaffolding Come Down
30:14 - 'Haul-O-Ween' Returns to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
30:56 - Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate 'Coco' at Disney California Adventure
31:30 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
32:01 - 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: Big Top Souvenirs reopens with several new circus-themed treats at the Magic Kingdom, Joe Rohde explains the backstory behind the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom, Mickey and friends debut new Halloween costumes at Disneyland, 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
00:43 - Disney Reportedly Restricting Healthcare Coverage for Some Employees' Spouses
02:21 - We Tried ALL the NEW Treats Now Available in Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom
02:50 - First Colorful Collectible Medallions Debut at Walt Disney World
04:01 - Trash Can and Ride Vehicle Blankets Now Available at Walt Disney World
05:48 - Winnie the Pooh Honey Bottle Arrives at Magic Kingdom
06:45 - Frontier Trading Post Closed at Magic Kingdom, Reportedly Due to Flooding
07:21 - Germany Train Garden in EPCOT Adds Pavilion-Inspired Buildings & Snow White's Cottage
10:16 - More Railing Tables Spotted at EPCOT Ahead of 2026 Food & Wine Festival
11:14 - Giant Triple Chocolate Cookie Now Available at EPCOT
11:34 - Monstropolis Glob Theater Clock Tower Almost Completely Visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios After Scaffolding Removed
12:36 - Scaffolding Now Reaches the Top of Tower of Terrorâs Front Facade at Walt Disney World
13:15 - Joe Rohde Explains Jade Serpent Myth for Upcoming Indiana Jones Attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom
15:31 - Village Green at Disney's BoardWalk Inn Gets New Turf
16:32 - Former Jellyrolls Façade Transforms with Totally New Look at Disney's BoardWalk
18:31 - We're going to Tampa Bay Comic Con! tampabaycomicconvention.com
20:36 - Full List of Haunted Mansion Holiday 25th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices)
21:03 - Kraft Mac & Cheese Has Replaced All Disneyland Mac & Cheese and More Details of Heinz Partnership
22:33 - Primeval World Reopens on Disneyland Railroad With New Lighting and Restored Dinosaurs
23:10 - Mickey and Friends Debut New Costumes for 2026 Halloween at Disneyland
25:20 - Several Nights with No Fireworks Compound Disgraceful Maintenance Issues at Disneyland
29:52 - Silly Symphony Swings Reopening Date Revealed, Scrim & Scaffolding Come Down
30:14 - 'Haul-O-Ween' Returns to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
30:56 - Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate 'Coco' at Disney California Adventure
31:30 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
32:01 - 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.
