Toy Story 5 Lilypad installed at Alien Swirling Saucers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, former CEO of AI company Disney threatened with legal action is now Disney’s first Chief Tech Officer, and Skull Island: Reign of Kong reopens without King Kong animatronic at Islands of Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 18, 2026.

Disney News Recap

New Halloween Stage Show, Two Original Songs, and More at Hong Kong Disneyland This Fall

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Facade Refreshed, Some Scrim Removed at Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland

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Dana Walden Envisions Partnerships Between Content Creators and Disney at First ‘Created in L.A.’ Event

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Starbucks Winnie the Pooh Tumblers and Surprise Straw Toppers Arrive Online at Disney Store

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Guest Pick-Up/Drop-Off, More Disabled Parking Now Available for Use at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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New Soup & Sandwiches Station in El Mercado at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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Pandora Jewelry Now Offered in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Scaffolding Coming Down From Monstropolis Restrooms at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Walt Disney Imagineering Files Construction Permit for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

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Concrete Removed During Ongoing Ticket Booth Demolition at Disneyland Resort

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Sofia the First and SuperKitties Meet & Greet Area and Mural Gone at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Milestone Achievement for Disney Believe as First ‘Gigablock’ Floats Out at Meyer Werft Shipyard, Includes Grand Hall

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Kendra Scott Pop-Up With Halloween Jewelry at Walt Disney World This Weekend

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Closer Look at Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary MagicBand+, Still Not Available in Parks

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Former CEO of AI Company Disney Threatened With Legal Action is Now Disney’s First Chief Tech Officer

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REVIEW: The Wedge Opens With Cheesy Dishes at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

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Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem Tour T-Shirt Now Available Online at Disney Store

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“it’s a small world” Closing Date For Holiday Overlay Announced

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Lightsaber Parts Menus Return to Savi’s Workshop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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‘Toy Story’ Meet and Greet Takes Over Former Barrel of Monkeys Shop at Disney Adventure World

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BREAKING: Expedition Everest Single Rider Line Permanently Closing

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the Interactive Cheese Exhibit ‘Cheers to Cheese!’ at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026

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Alien Swirling Saucers Drops Numbered Vehicle Assignments at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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BREAKING: ‘Toy Story 5’ Lilypad Installed at Alien Swirling Saucers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park Hours for Thanksgiving Week 2026

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REVIEW: Tiramisu and Pumpkin Spice Affogatos, Pink Flamingo Shake at Vivoli il Gelato Flamingo Crossings Location

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Universal News Recap

FULL TOUR: ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Pop-Up Bar Experience at Universal Orlando CityWalk

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CONFIRMED: Skull Island Reign of Kong Running with Black Scrim Instead of Large Ape Animatronic

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Skull Island: Reign of Kong Reopens, Reportedly Without King Kong Animatronic at Islands of Adventure

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