Aerial photos reveal vertical lift towers and loading area taking shape on Monsters, Inc. door coaster, baked chicken tenders are coming to Walt Disney World, Disney announces reopening date for Coral Reef Restaurant in EPCOT, and Disney Legend Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina to receive Walk of Fame star – WDW News Today— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Disney News Recap

R2-D2 ‘D-Squad’ Figure Available at Walt Disney World and Disney Store Online

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Winnie the Pooh Tea & Cookie Set Joins 100 Acre Wood Tea Company Collection at Disneyland

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Disney Store ‘Fall Vibes’ Plush Collection Featuring Winnie the Pooh, Chip n Dale, and More Now Available Online

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‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Apparel, Headbands, and More Now Available Online

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Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Cinderella Doll Revealed – This and More In The Top 10 Stories of the Week for September 5, 2026

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‘it’s a small world’ at Magic Kingdom Showing Visible Signs of Deterioration

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Pearl- and Bead-Embellished Rose Gold Spirit Jersey Now Discounted at Walt Disney World

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MrCarSounds Recreates Classic ‘Cars’ Scene with Just His Voice for Lightning McQueen Day

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Aerial Photos Share a Closer Look at Fountain Work and the Rebuilt Monstropolis Entrance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Lightning McQueen Spirit Jersey & Loungefly Backpack Now Exclusively Available Online

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Work Progresses on Waterslide and Rooftops at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge

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Oliver & Dodger Join Animal Statues in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Destiny’s Pumpkin Tree for Halloween on the High Seas

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Baked Chicken Tenders are Coming to Walt Disney World

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Aerial Photos Reveal Once-Dormant Fireworks Launch Site Near Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney Legend Lea Salonga, Singing Voice of Jasmine and Mulan, Becomes First Filipina to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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‘Enchanted Ensemble’ Blind Pin Pack Featuring Mr. Toad, Mochi the Cat, and More Characters Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Aerial Photos Reveal Vertical Lift Towers and Loading Area Taking Shape on Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster

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Disney Announces Reopening Date for Coral Reef Restaurant in EPCOT

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Aerial Photos Reveal Casita Framing, Carousel, and Plaza Fountain for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Guest Pick-Up/Drop-Off Spaces Added to Parking Lot Outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Fox and the Hound Loungefly Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Universal News Recap

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