Actor Tim Curry passed away on Tuesday evening, August 26, at the age of 80. Three patents recently granted to Walt Disney Imagineering cover the technology used for the transforming pirate animatronic at Disneyland. The EPCOT Monorail narration has been overhauled, removing references to canceled attractions and including a snippet of Walt Disney audio.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Prince John, Queen of Hearts, Maleficent, and More Maniacal Disney Villains Featured on New Magic Kingdom Pin Set

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Flounder Loungefly Crossbody Bag Comes to Walt Disney World

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Mad Hatter’s Hat Uncovered During Refurbishment of Splash Pad at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Germany Pavilion Roof Shingles Replaced, Restrooms Still Closed at EPCOT

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Crane Now Onsite as Exterior Refurbishment Continues at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Recreated Shot-for-Shot, Brick-by-Brick in LEGO Form

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Concept Art Teases Kathy Copter for Piston Peak National Park

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Timber Pilings Installed as Ferry Dock Construction Continues at Walt Disney World

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

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Construction Permit Filed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Pixar Place Hotel Lobby Gets ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Overlay for Halloween

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PHOTOS: Frontier Trading Post Reopens After Flood at Magic Kingdom

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Disney & Starbucks Launch Pumpkin Spice Latte Collection Online, Includes Tumbler & Mugs

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Leaning Tower of Cheeza and More 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Photo Ops Revealed

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D23 Hosting Lunch with Disney Legend Joe Rohde at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Chicken Guy! Now Serving Breakfast on Weekends at Disney Springs

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Disney Granted Patents for Transforming Pirate Animatronic Technology Used on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

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Save 20% Off Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays This Holiday Season

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Holiday Character Dining Experiences Returning to Disneyland Hotel & Grand Californian Hotel

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Santa Meeting in New Location at Disneyland for 2026 Holiday Season

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New Costumes for Mickey and Friends, Plus More Holiday Offerings at Disneyland

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Buy The Shirt Off Mickey Mouse’s Back with First-Ever Line of Character Buffet Merchandise at Disneyland Resort

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Tim Curry of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Muppet Treasure Island,’ ‘ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter’ at Magic Kingdom & More Dead at 80

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Hallmark Reveals Sneak Peek of 2027 Christmas Tree Toppers & Ornaments Featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle & More

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Collapsing Ceiling Returns, Then Disappears Again at Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland

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Disney Extends Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Permit

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EPCOT Monorail Narration Removes References to Canceled Attractions, Adds Walt Disney Audio

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Concrete Poured Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom

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Dolly Parton ’20/20′ Special Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

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First Look at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise

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VIDEO: Spaceship Earth Animatronic’s Head Falls Over at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Second S.E.A. Riddle for Stolen Artifact

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