Olaf animatronic breaks down and forces closure at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando adds tribute to late Team Member in H.R. Bloodengutz House, and fans outraged at lack of Disney details and theme in new Disneyland Paris store — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Tinker Bell, Stitch, and Disney Parks-Inspired Glass Ornaments Available Online

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The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Now Fully Covered in Themed Scrim at Disney California Adventure

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Grand Avenue Lofts Call Box Removed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Tours and Mandalorian and Grogu Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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‘Hyperia City’ Set Brings ‘Coco’ and New Ink Drop Mechanic to Disney Lorcana

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Plain Gray Solar-Powered Trash Cans Take Over Majority of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Boards Installed on Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Dock Expansion

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Blind Boxes Featuring Disney Cats and Dogs in Food Hats, Stitch as ‘Toy Story’ Characters Now Available at Disneyland

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Several Construction Permits Filed for Disney Springs, Including for Bridge

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Exclusive VIP Tour Crossbody Bag and Ear Headband Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Six and Seventh S.E.A. Artifact Clues Shared by Walt Disney Imagineering, Timeskipper Device Revealed

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More Sailings Added for 25% off Disney Cruise Line Placeholder Reservation Bookings

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Disney Reorganizes Consumer Products, Moving Licensing to Studios While Parks Merchandise Stays With Experiences

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Celebrate Elephants at Walt Disney World on Elephant Appreciation Day

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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Darkwing Duck’ Series With Mark Hamill in Lead Role

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Limited-Time ‘Toy Story 5: The Great Toy Rescue’ Map Launches in Fortnite

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Limited-Time Mango Custard Mooncake Coming to EPCOT for Chinese Moon Festival

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The Muppets Pre-Show Added to World of Color — ONE at Disney California Adventure

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CONFIRMED: Little Red Elephant Audio-Animatronic Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Sanderson Sisters Apparel, Binx Bucket Bag, and More ‘Hocus Pocus’ Merchandise Arrives Online

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One Side of Alien Swirling Saucers Closed, Rolling Planters Replace Ride Vehicle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Save Up to 20% on Select Stays This Fall at Disneyland Resort Hotels With New Offers

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Fans Outraged at Lack of Disney Details and Theme in New Disneyland Paris Store

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Fake Tree Stumps Painted in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Nearby Industrial Fire Sends Plumes of Black Smoke Over Disneyland Paris

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Olaf Animatronic Breaks Down & Forces Closure at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney Files Permit for Construction and Electrical Work in Norway Pavilion at EPCOT

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2027 Disney After Hours Tickets Now On Sale for All Guests at Walt Disney World

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Universal News Recap

Universal Kids Resort Introduces Gold Annual Pass

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Construction Walls Block Path Between Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Halloween Horror Nights Guests Can Ride Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift With New $20 Ticket Add-On

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Universal Orlando Adds Tribute to Late Team Member in H.R. Bloodengutz House

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