Iconic ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Performer Veryl Jones Retiring, Walt Disney World Hotels Once Again Giving Out 3-Hour Dining Paper Parking Passes, Orlando International Airport Pays Homage to Carousel of Progress Before Ride’s Reimagining, and Disney Has Spent Over a Year Planning 24 Hour ‘Celebrates America’ Broadcast.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 3, 2026.

Disney News Recap

PHOTOS: Patriotic Lighting at EPCOT for America’s 250th

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VIDEO: ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ Fireworks at Magic Kingdom 2026

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‘Cinderella’ Build-A-Pin, Mickey & Minnie Wedding Rings, and More New Disneyland Pins

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VIDEO: ‘Heartbeat of Freedom’ Fireworks Finale at EPCOT for Fourth of July 2026

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Buzz Lightyear Jet Pack, Wheezy Figure, and More ‘Toy Story’ Toys at Disney World

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Disneyland 70th Anniversary Ornaments Arrive at Disney World

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U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors at Disney California Adventure

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Jerrod Maruyama ‘Toy Story’ Prints Released at Disneyland Resort

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Winnie the Pooh No Longer Coming to Tables at Crystal Palace Character Meal

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Live-Action ‘Moana’ Signage Installed at AMC Theater in Disney Springs

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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Tops Nielsen Streaming Movies Chart

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Free Digital Marvel Comics, Win an Alaska Expedition Cruise Among New Disney+ Perks

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Brad Bird Appearing at San Diego Comic Con 2026

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Celebrates America 250 Cavalcade at Disneyland Park

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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at The American Adventure at EPCOT

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Limited Edition Disney’s BoardWalk Resort 30th Anniversary Pin Released

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Hedges Surround Sleeping Beauty Castle Hub at Disneyland for Crowd Control

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Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Shortened Due to Heat at Magic Kingdom

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Patriotic Mickey Now Meeting Guests at Disneyland Park

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Surprise ‘Liver Lips’ McGrowl Meet and Greet at EPCOT

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Red Rail Installed, More Construction Progress at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure

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Guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Receiving Wristbands for Beach Access

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Pooh, Cheshire Cat, Donald, and More Plush Pens Arrive at Disneyland

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New African Bullfrog Moves Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Moana Merchandise Including Apparel, Accessories, and Toys Now at Disneyland Resort

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Boy Celebrating 8th Birthday Becomes Disneyland Resort’s One Billionth Guest

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Third Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Date Sold Out, Cheapest Tickets Gone

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Disney Has Spent Over a Year Planning 24 Hour ‘Celebrates America’ Broadcast

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Fresh Cornbread Returns to Boatwright’s in Port Orleans Riverside After Guests Complained

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Mickey & Friends Spirit of ’76 Meet & Greet in EPCOT for 4th of July 2026

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Orlando International Airport Pays Homage to Carousel of Progress Before Ride’s Reimagining

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Walls Go Up Around Ghirardelli at Disney Springs

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George H.W. Bush Tennis Racket & Dolley Madison Dress Added to The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom

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Last Two 2026 Magic Kingdom After Hours Sold Out

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Rapunzel Princess Hat Arrives at Walt Disney World Resort

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Live-Action & Animated ‘Moana’ Stars Appearing on ‘Good Morning America’ Next Week

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Iconic ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Performer Veryl Jones Retiring

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Haunted Mansion Starbucks Cup With Candelabra Straw Topper at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World Hotels Once Again Giving Out 3-Hour Dining Paper Parking Passes

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Refurbished Dining Area Reopens at Lotus Blossom Café in EPCOT

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FIRST LOOK: Live-Action Te Fiti in ‘Moana’ Revealed

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Universal News Recap

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