Beginning August 13, 2026, you’ll have the chance to purchase an interactive Ewok companion inside Droid Depot at Disneyland park, kicking off the initial launch of the Batuu Adventure Buddies collection. Carry your popcorn with Vampire Mickey thanks to a new Halloween bucket available at Walt Disney World. Guests do not need to show their wristband in order to enter the line to purchase event-exclusive merchandise. 

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, August 7, 2026.

Disney News Recap

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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VIDEO: Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Returns With Giant Jack Skellington Puppet for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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New Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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New Mickey and Friends Halloween Balloons Debut at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

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BREAKING: Powerline Max Pre-Parade Is Now A Stage Show at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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Another October 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Date Sells Out

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Grave Diggers Make Rare Appearance with Other Haunted Mansion Characters at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

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Full List (with Prices) of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 Merchandise

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PHOTOS: Dapper Dans Debut Fall Costumes at Magic Kingdom

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Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Materializes at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

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Headless Horseman Popcorn Bucket Rides Into Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Full Guide to Trick-or-Treating at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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Wristbands Not Needed to Purchase Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise

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First Look at 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Treat Bag & Wristband

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First Look at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 Map

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REVIEW: 2026 Halloween Food & Drinks Available All Day at Magic Kingdom

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Permanent GEO-82 Sign Replaces Temporary A-Frame Ones Outside Project Tomorrow in EPCOT

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The Warrior Games Returns to Walt Disney World in 2027 for Military Members, Dates Revealed

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Disney Permit Approved for Expanded Grand Floridian Resort Parking

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PHOTOS: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Cast Members Debut New Costumes

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‘The Most Magical Trip Ever’ Journal Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Barstools Added to The Beak & Barrel in Magic Kingdom

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Return Dates Announced for Halloween Character Dining, New Costumes Revealed for Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Resort

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Headless Horseman Bucket and More New Halloween Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort

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Full Menus for 2026 Halloween Season at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Greenlights ‘Descendants’ Movie Featuring Children of Yzma & Famous Sidekicks

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Light-Up Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper Arrives at Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom Hours Updated Ahead of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party & Christmas Party

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Mindy Kaling, Zach King, AdamW, and More Speaking at Disney’s ‘Created in LA’ Event

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Disney and BÉIS Announce Mickey-Inspired Luggage Collaboration

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Light-Up Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Ewok ‘Batuu Adventure Buddy’ That Interacts with Droids Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, More Characters to Follow

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REVIEW: Queen of Hearts Tart Arrives at Magic Kingdom for Halloween 2026

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Pirate Band & More Details of Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party-Exclusive Pins Revealed

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Vampire Mickey Bucket and Winnie the Pooh Sipper Revealed, Stitch Mummy and Skeleton Pluto Novelties Returning to Disney World

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Universal News Recap

Full List (with Prices) of Generic Halloween Horror Nights 35 Merchandise

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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