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Disney Parks Podcast Show #934- Disney New For The Week Of July 20, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #934- Disney News for the Week Of July 20, 2026

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • D23 Day at Disneyland Resort (August 13) officially kicks off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with free Mickey ear hats, exclusive entertainment, rare character appearances, PhotoPass perks, limited-edition merchandise, specialty food, and the debut of the Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened its reimagined Animation Courtyard, featuring new attractions like Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, Drawn to Wonderland, Olaf Draws!, and The Magic of Disney Animation, opening September 14.
  • Disney Lakeshore Lodge has quietly renamed two of its pool areas. The main pool is now Lakeshore Lagoon, while the leisure pool becomes Cypress Point ahead of the Disney Vacation Club resort’s Summer 2027 opening.
  • A new Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket arrives at Disneyland on August 13 for D23 Day. The collectible will be available while supplies last, with a limit of two per guest.
  • Disney+ is developing a reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club, featuring a new generation of young performers, including talent from Camp Rock 3. The project is currently in the pilot stage.
  • Disney revealed more details about the D23 2026 Show Floor, including immersive experiences from Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Avatar, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Archives, and more than 50 panels and presentations.
  • The Disney Store has released a new, more detailed “Partners” statue featuring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. The collectible celebrates one of the most iconic symbols in Disney Parks and retails for $99.
  • Disney has announced the complete D23 2026 programming lineup, including the Disney Entertainment Showcase, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, Disney Legends Ceremony, celebrity appearances, concerts, film previews, anniversary celebrations, and hundreds of fan experiences throughout the three-day event.
  • Disney is reportedly developing a live-action Tiana movie, but instead of remaking The Princess and the Frog, the film will tell a brand-new story centered on Tiana’s life after the original movie. The project is in early development with no cast or release date announced.

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #933- Disney New For The Week Of July 13, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #933- Disney New For The Week Of July 13, 2026

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🏕️ Fort Wilderness Resort Pool Expansion & Lobby Refresh
  • 🏝️ New Traffic Patterns at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • 🍽️ First Look at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby at Disneyland
  • 🤖 Behind the Scenes: WALL-E Technology on Disney Adventure
  • 🍹 Walk-Up Lists Paused for GEO-82 and The Beak and Barrel
  • ✨ Remembering Disney Legend Don Iwerks
  • 🚀 Space Mountain Refurbishment Rumors
  • 📺 Disney Exploring a Free Ad-Supported Disney+ Tier
  • 🏰 9 Overlooked Perks for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom

Disney Parks Podcast Show #932- Disney New For The Week Of July 06, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #932- Disney New For The Week Of July 06, 2026

This week we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🎄 Walt Disney World expands 2026 holiday season (Nov 13–Jan 6) with more days, returning events, and no major new holiday offerings
  • 🏨 Grand Floridian removes its life-size gingerbread house, replacing it with smaller displays to reduce crowding
  • 🍣 Morimoto Asia introduces first-ever Sushi Showdown at Disney Springs, a ticketed tasting competition benefiting charity
  • 🎶 EPCOT Eat to the Beat returns with a full concert lineup running alongside Food & Wine Festival
  • 🎬 Toy Story 5 delivers record-breaking $312M global debut, becoming the biggest opening of 2026
  • ⚔️ Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi trailer released, expanding the animated anthology into a longer series on Disney+ and Hulu
  • 🎢 Disneyland announces 8 major rule changes, including easier park hopping, end of Early Entry, app upgrades, facial recognition testing, and pin trading restrictions
  • 📊 Overall theme: Disney is focused on longer seasonal experiences, strong box office/content wins, more ticketed events, and operational modernization across parks

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom

Disney Parks Podcast Show #931- Disney New For The Week Of June 22, 2026: TOY STORY TAKEOVER

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #931- Disney New For The Week Of June 22, 2026

This week we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

🎡 Disney’s BoardWalk Expansion – New additions are coming, including Hurly-Burly Lounge, Basin on the BoardWalk, and a future quick-service restaurant.

🤠 Toy Story 5 Celebrations – Disney parks worldwide are celebrating with special characters, food, merchandise, and entertainment inspired by the new film.

🌊 Disney Springs Updates – New experiences like Level99, new dining options, and operational changes are transforming the shopping and entertainment district.

🎨 Pixar Summer Fest – Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates Pixar with new shows, character encounters, themed food, and exclusive merchandise.

🍷 New Disney Dining Experiences – Il Mulino launches an Italian wine dinner series, and eet by Maneet Chauhan hosts a kids cooking class.

🇨🇦 EPCOT & Future Park News – La Poutinerie prepares to open at the Canada Pavilion, while rumors continue about future expansion at Shanghai Disney.

🌿 Disney Lakeshore Lodge – The upcoming resort reveals The Wetlands, a nature-themed recreation area featuring pools, play areas, and outdoor activities.

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #930- Disney New For The Week Of June 15, 2026: Bullseye Popcorn Bucket

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #930- Disney New For The Week Of June 15, 2026: Bullseye Popcorn Bucket

Disney Parks and entertainment news this week highlights a mix of new experiences, collectibles, streaming releases, and major updates across the Disney universe. At Disneyland, Magic Key holders will soon get an exclusive scavenger hunt tied to the 70th Celebration, featuring a collectible map with clues, though dates are currently unclear. New merchandise is also rolling out, including a Bullseye popcorn bucket arriving June 18 ahead of Toy Story 5, and a Hoop-Dee-Doo souvenir mug debuting at Fort Wilderness on June 15. Disney is also developing AI-powered search for its websites and the My Disney Experience app to improve trip planning with natural-language results. On the entertainment side, Pixar released a teaser for Gatto, a Venice-set feline adventure arriving in 2027, while Disney+ brings a strong June lineup including Avatar: Fire and Ash and new seasons and specials. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin Resort is celebrating summer with patriotic “America 250” events, concerts, and discounts, Shanghai Disney is expanding its 10th anniversary summer celebration, and the Disney community mourns the passing of Margaret Kerry, the beloved Tinker Bell reference model, who died at age 97.

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #929- Disney New For The Week Of June 8, 2026: The Ever-Changing Carousel of Progress

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #929- Disney New For The Week Of June 8, 2026: The Ever-Changing Carousel of Progress

Today’s episode covers major Disney updates across parks, cruise line, streaming, and entertainment.

Disney shared new details on Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, including immersive city theming, iconic movie locations, a Monsters, Inc. coaster, and the “H.U.M.A.N. Day” storyline.

Disney After Hours returns in 2026 to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios with reduced crowds, late-night ride access, and complimentary snacks.

Disney Cruise Line is updating policies, including revised alcohol allowances, clearer selfie stick/tripod rules, and updated stateroom decoration guidelines.

Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom is getting a major overhaul with updated time periods, a new Walt Disney animatronic, and a refurbishment starting July 2026.

New DVC details reveal Lakeshore Lodge, a large upcoming resort with roughly 876 villas and nearly 1,000 total rooms, expected in 2027.

Disney is also testing a new Disney Store retail concept in malls, starting in Pittsburgh with nostalgic elements and Parks merchandise.

A massive America 250 celebration will span TV, streaming, and both U.S. Disney parks with fireworks, special entertainment, and patriotic experiences in 2026.

Upcoming films include Toy Story 5, live-action Moana, and other major theatrical releases through Summer and Fall 2026.

On streaming, Disney is rolling out Hulu profile integration into Disney+, allowing watch history and recommendations to sync across platforms.

Headlines include Banana Ball coming to Disney World, new park updates, LEGO releases, Smugglers Run secrets, and ongoing Disney Springs and BoardWalk changes.

All this and more on this week’s Disney Parks Podcast! 🏰🎧

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #928- The COMPLETE History of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Parades & Street Entertainment (1989–Today)

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #928- The COMPLETE History of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Parades & Street Entertainment (1989–Today)

Step back into the incredible history of parades, street processions, motorcades, and live entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 🎥✨

From the early days of Disney-MGM Studios in 1989 to today’s seasonal cavalcades and character appearances, this video explores the evolution of entertainment throughout the park’s history.

You’ll see the stories behind:
🎬 Classic Disney-MGM Studios entertainment
🎭 Streetmosphere performers and Hollywood Boulevard acts
🚗 Character motorcades and promotional processions
🦸 Superhero and movie-themed parades
🏛️ Hercules Victory Parade
🌌 Star Wars celebrations and processions
🎄 Holiday entertainment through the years
🎶 Live music, dancers, and seasonal spectaculars
✨ Modern Disney’s Hollywood Studios entertainment

Many longtime Disney fans remember that Hollywood Studios never had a permanent daily parade for most of its history — but what the park lacked in traditional parades, it made up for with unique live entertainment, surprise street performances, and cinematic energy unlike any other Disney park.

If you love:
✔ Disney history
✔ Vintage Walt Disney World footage
✔ Disney nostalgia
✔ Extinct attractions & entertainment
✔ Theme park documentaries
✔ Disney-MGM Studios memories

…then this video is for you!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

👉 In today’s episode, we break down the latest announcements shaking up Disney, Pixar, and Marvel—from brand-new movie details to major re-releases and streaming updates.

🎙️✨ This week on the Disney Parks Podcast, we’re diving into a HUGE wave of Disney news — and Disney Springs is basically turning into an entire summer vacation by itself. We break down everything new coming to Disney Springs including the massive new Level99 interactive gaming experience, Gideon’s Bakehouse launching the darkly delicious new Six Ravens food concept, new Disney+ themed dance parties, and even more shopping, snacks, and entertainment on the way. Your wallet may want to sit this episode out. 😅

We also talk about Disney’s growing AI plans and how the company wants artificial intelligence woven into nearly everything — from vacation planning and Disney+ recommendations to theme park operations and staffing. Mickey Mouse is entering his “smart home ecosystem” era.

Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, new permit filings hint at mysterious new projects possibly replacing former locations like Big River Grille and the Promenade Fine Art Gallery. Could a champagne bar be coming? A luxury bath shop? Disney fans are already in full detective mode.

Plus, we discuss the brand-new Magic Kingdom ferry boat arriving in 2027 — the first new ferry added in decades — and how Disney is preparing transportation upgrades ahead of massive Frontierland and Villains Land expansions.

We also say goodbye to a longtime Magic Kingdom tradition as Disney officially retires the “Let the Magic Begin” castle welcome show, and we share details on the colorful new Bluey-inspired Fairy Bread Cake coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

And finally, Jon Favreau confirms the return of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a brand-new Disney+ series featuring beautiful hand-drawn animation from the studio behind Klaus. Vintage Disney fans, this one’s for you.

All this and more on this week’s Disney Parks Podcast! 🏰🎧

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #Pixar #Marvel #DisneyPlus #AvengersEndgame #DisneyMovies #MovieNews #StreamingNews #DisneyFans