Imagineers have revealed that Piston Peak National Park structures were shortened to keep the sightlines of Magic Kingdom clear. Disney+ has struck a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International that includes the release of a new stop-motion series as well as streaming rights to a classic animated series. Fake palm trees (in addition to real ones) will be used to bring the Encanto casita to life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineers have revealed.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, August 28, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Disney’s BoardWalk Green at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Reopens Following Refurbishment

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Awning Installed, Interior Work Happening at Former Jellyrolls in Disney’s BoardWalk

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Yachtsman Steakhouse Reopens at Yacht Club Resort, Adds Two New Menu Items

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More Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sold Out at Walt Disney World

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FriendShip Boat Dock Boards Replaced, Dock Still Closed at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

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Disney Files Another Permit for Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom

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Disneyland Resort Updates Pedestrian Bridge Design in DisneylandForward Concept Art

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Disney Cruise Line to Offer Auto Call-back During Busy Periods

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Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company, Includes New Stop-Motion Series

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Full Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

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‘First Wave’ Experience Allows Disney Vacation Club Members to Stay at Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens

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Imagineers Reveal Fake Palm Trees Will Bring Encanto Casita to Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Imagineers Reveal How They Now Sculpt Environments Using Augmented Reality, Other Possible Uses for Technology

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Imagineers Share Process of Creating Architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Without Horse Manure)

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Dark Avenue Announced for Monstropolis, Imagineers Offer Glimpses Behind Construction Walls at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Cars Piston Peak National Park Structures Were Shortened by Imagineers to Keep Magic Kingdom Sightlines Clear

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‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ Headless Horseman, and More Framed Character Sketches with Pins Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Reopening Date Announced

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Harvest Hollow Playground Opens for 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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La Cava del Tequila 17th Anniversary Cocktail Coming Soon to Walt Disney World

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Haunted Mansion Overlay Returns to Disneyland Hotel for Halloween 2026

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More Steel Added to Tropical Americas Entrance Archway & New Crane Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Limited Edition Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon Figure Available Again Following Restoration News

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Test Track Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at EPCOT

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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Pins Available Online, Including Haunted Mansion Holiday

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Universal News Recap

Keyholder Bar at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Is Just a Snack Stand

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Cars Already Gone From Fast & Furious: Supercharged Queue at Universal Studios Florida

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‘Nightmare Fuel’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Lagoon Showtimes Revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35

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Map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort

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Full List of Halloween Horror Nights 35 Haunted House Opening Times

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Universal Studios Florida Replaces HHN 35 Archway Medallion with Themed Scrim

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Halloween Horror Nights 35 Collectible Medallions at Universal Studios Florida

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