Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this BREAKING edition of News Today with WDW News Today, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle suddenly announces his departure, Disney files permits for "Project Bubbles" and "Project Amazon", Big Al's log cabin is no more, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal
00:24 - Intro
00:51 - Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, Announces Retirement
03:51 - Disney Parks Summertime Starbucks Tumblers & Cup Sleeves Now Available
04:36 - Big Alâs in Magic Kingdom Permanently Closed for Piston Peak Construction
06:05 - Bigger Walls Installed Around Big Thunder Mountain, Piston Peak Construction Blocked From Guest View
07:27 - Palais du Cinema Opens a Day Early at EPCOT
08:17 - Hondo Ohnaka Steals the Millennium Falcon in First Look at Updated Preshow on Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxyâs Edge
09:50 - Buildings Stripped to Studs in Former Muppets Courtyard at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
12:42 - First Look at Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Sign at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
16:04 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
16:38 - Latest Tropical Americas Aerial Photos Show DinoLand, U.S.A. Façade Transformations Taking Shape in Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
20:17 - Level99 Exterior Decoration Takes Shape at Disney Springs
21:03 - Renovation Work Expands Across Disneyâs Wilderness Lodge With Walkway Closures and Exterior Updates
22:25 - Remodeled Crewâs Cup Lounge Reopens as Yachtsman Steakhouse Closes
24:02 - Projects Bubbles and Amazon Assigned to Former Disneyâs BoardWalk Resort Locations
26:20 - Carousel of Products - carouselofproducts.com
27:20 - WDWNT Events - events.wdwnt.com
28:57 - Trader Samâs 15th Anniversary Mug Coming to Disneyland, Mixology Seminar Returning
30:44 - Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Glass Arrives at Disneyland Hotel
31:34 - Magic Key Holder Pre-Sale Dates Announced for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
32:25 - More Construction Equipment Rolls Into Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure
34:09 - Downtown Disney District LEGO Store Receives More Window Exterior Updates at Disneyland Resort
34:54 - Shanghai Disneyland 10th Anniversary Shows and Updates
36:19 - Original McDonaldâs Location Completely Leveled at Disney Village
37:38 - Disney Research Demonstrates âReActor,â a New System That Could Help Robots Move More Like Humans
40:45 - WIGS - patreon.com/wdwnt
41:10 - 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 BREAKING edition of News Today with WDW News Today, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle suddenly announces his departure, Disney files permits for "Project Bubbles" and "Project Amazon", Big Al's log cabin is no more, and more!
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 - Magnet of the Month Reveal
00:24 - Intro
00:51 - Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, Announces Retirement
03:51 - Disney Parks Summertime Starbucks Tumblers & Cup Sleeves Now Available
04:36 - Big Alâs in Magic Kingdom Permanently Closed for Piston Peak Construction
06:05 - Bigger Walls Installed Around Big Thunder Mountain, Piston Peak Construction Blocked From Guest View
07:27 - Palais du Cinema Opens a Day Early at EPCOT
08:17 - Hondo Ohnaka Steals the Millennium Falcon in First Look at Updated Preshow on Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxyâs Edge
09:50 - Buildings Stripped to Studs in Former Muppets Courtyard at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
12:42 - First Look at Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Sign at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios
16:04 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
16:38 - Latest Tropical Americas Aerial Photos Show DinoLand, U.S.A. Façade Transformations Taking Shape in Disneyâs Animal Kingdom
20:17 - Level99 Exterior Decoration Takes Shape at Disney Springs
21:03 - Renovation Work Expands Across Disneyâs Wilderness Lodge With Walkway Closures and Exterior Updates
22:25 - Remodeled Crewâs Cup Lounge Reopens as Yachtsman Steakhouse Closes
24:02 - Projects Bubbles and Amazon Assigned to Former Disneyâs BoardWalk Resort Locations
26:20 - Carousel of Products - carouselofproducts.com
27:20 - WDWNT Events - events.wdwnt.com
28:57 - Trader Samâs 15th Anniversary Mug Coming to Disneyland, Mixology Seminar Returning
30:44 - Trader Samâs Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Glass Arrives at Disneyland Hotel
31:34 - Magic Key Holder Pre-Sale Dates Announced for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
32:25 - More Construction Equipment Rolls Into Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure
34:09 - Downtown Disney District LEGO Store Receives More Window Exterior Updates at Disneyland Resort
34:54 - Shanghai Disneyland 10th Anniversary Shows and Updates
36:19 - Original McDonaldâs Location Completely Leveled at Disney Village
37:38 - Disney Research Demonstrates âReActor,â a New System That Could Help Robots Move More Like Humans
40:45 - WIGS - patreon.com/wdwnt
41:10 - 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.
