Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of News Today: Tom discusses rumors of an overhaul of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, a new Tower of Terror merchandise collection debuts at Hollywood Studios, the complete schedule for D23 2026 is revealed, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:30 - Intro
01:38 - Cinderella Castle Stage Painting Project Mostly Complete at Magic Kingdom
02:12 - Former Buzz Lightyear Meet and Greet Gets Generic Tomorrowland Theming at Magic Kingdom
03:26 - RUMOR: Space Mountain Closing for Major Reimagining at the Magic Kingdom
21:18 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Vehicle Barn Theming Added at Magic Kingdom
22:01 - Frontierland Boardwalk Removed From Digital and Physical Magic Kingdom Maps
22:45 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
23:14 - Two Germany Pavilion Shops Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT
24:52 - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Restrooms Close for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
26:34 - Pins, Drinkware, Apparel, and More Tower of Terror Merchandise Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios
27:49 - Pandoran Sunrise with Rum, Marble Swirled Cheesecake, and More New Disney's Animal Kingdom Menu Items
28:29 - Geo-82 and Beak and Barrel Walk-up Lists Removed From My Disney Experience App
29:49 - 'Moana' Heihei Delight and Motunui Ube Sundae at Walt Disney World
30:33 - New Bus Stop Opens at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
31:07 - Intersection That Brought Guests to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for Decades Now Permanently Closed
32:14 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
32:51 - Wayback WED tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1992429
33:24 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
33:56 - Port Royal Curios and Curiosities Reopens With Halloween Merchandise in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
34:31 - Disney Vacation Club Lounge at Disneyland Closing Temporarily for Maintenance
34:57 - Aerial Look at Avengers Campus Construction in Disney California Adventure
37:01 - Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Opens Today at Downtown Disney District
38:38 - Disneyland Paris Adapts Bastille Day Show For Heatwave, No Pyrotechnics
39:47 - Neil Patrick Harris Hosting Carousel of Progress-Inspired Disney Parks D23 Panel, Full Programming Lineup Announced
41:04 - Disney Reveals More Details About Leslie Iwerks Documentary Premiering at D23 2026
42:13 - Don Iwerks, Imagineer, Pioneering Camera Technician and Disney Legend, Dies at 96
49:07 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
49:31 - Sign off
🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – 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 discusses rumors of an overhaul of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, a new Tower of Terror merchandise collection debuts at Hollywood Studios, the complete schedule for D23 2026 is revealed, and more!
👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
📣 FOLLOW US! 📣
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 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:30 - Intro
01:38 - Cinderella Castle Stage Painting Project Mostly Complete at Magic Kingdom
02:12 - Former Buzz Lightyear Meet and Greet Gets Generic Tomorrowland Theming at Magic Kingdom
03:26 - RUMOR: Space Mountain Closing for Major Reimagining at the Magic Kingdom
21:18 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Vehicle Barn Theming Added at Magic Kingdom
22:01 - Frontierland Boardwalk Removed From Digital and Physical Magic Kingdom Maps
22:45 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
23:14 - Two Germany Pavilion Shops Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT
24:52 - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Restrooms Close for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
26:34 - Pins, Drinkware, Apparel, and More Tower of Terror Merchandise Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios
27:49 - Pandoran Sunrise with Rum, Marble Swirled Cheesecake, and More New Disney's Animal Kingdom Menu Items
28:29 - Geo-82 and Beak and Barrel Walk-up Lists Removed From My Disney Experience App
29:49 - 'Moana' Heihei Delight and Motunui Ube Sundae at Walt Disney World
30:33 - New Bus Stop Opens at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
31:07 - Intersection That Brought Guests to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for Decades Now Permanently Closed
32:14 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
32:51 - Wayback WED tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1992429
33:24 - Learn the WEDway events.wdwnt.com
33:56 - Port Royal Curios and Curiosities Reopens With Halloween Merchandise in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
34:31 - Disney Vacation Club Lounge at Disneyland Closing Temporarily for Maintenance
34:57 - Aerial Look at Avengers Campus Construction in Disney California Adventure
37:01 - Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Opens Today at Downtown Disney District
38:38 - Disneyland Paris Adapts Bastille Day Show For Heatwave, No Pyrotechnics
39:47 - Neil Patrick Harris Hosting Carousel of Progress-Inspired Disney Parks D23 Panel, Full Programming Lineup Announced
41:04 - Disney Reveals More Details About Leslie Iwerks Documentary Premiering at D23 2026
42:13 - Don Iwerks, Imagineer, Pioneering Camera Technician and Disney Legend, Dies at 96
49:07 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
49:31 - Sign off
🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – 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.
