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.
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