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RUMOR: King Kong Animatronic Catches Fire at Universal Islands of Adventure, Ride Closed Indefinitely in Today’s Daily Recap for 9/12/2026

RUMOR: King Kong Animatronic Catches Fire at Universal Islands of Adventure, Ride Closed Indefinitely in Today's Daily Recap for 9/12/2026

We try the Japan Pavilion’s new Hokkaido soft serve at EPCOT, cracked walls and dark grime highlight ongoing maintenance issues at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom, and a refurbished welcome sign brightens the drive into Walt Disney World near Disney Springs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, September 12, 2026.

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Disney News Recap

Bibbidi Blush, Midnight Magic, Park Day Matcha Athleisure Collections Arrive at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

PHOTOS: Nighttime Tour of Animation Courtyard at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Radiator Springs Curios Temporarily Closed at Disney California Adventure

Mickey, Minnie, and Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornaments Now Available at Walt Disney World

Figment meet and greet at EPCOT

Figment Movie May Still Happen! Seth Rogen Comments on Current Status

Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Executive Dan Weinberger Joining Disney as Deputy General Counsel

Construction has begun and is well underway at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar and Grill at the Disneyland Hotel.

Exterior Construction of Trader Sam’s and Tangaroa Terrace Commences at Disneyland Resort

DVC Family Photos Removed From Olivia’s Cafe Walls, Relocated to Photo Albums

“Horseshoe Stomp” From Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom Now Streaming on Spotify

Refurbished Welcome Sign Brightens the Drive Into Walt Disney World Near Disney Springs

REVIEW: Japan Pavilion Serves Up Hokkaido Soft Serve at EPCOT

Pack a Smackerel in New Winnie the Pooh Coolers and Drinkware from Igloo

Walt Disney World Fire Department Removes References to Former Reedy Creek Improvement District – This and More In The Top 10 Stories of the Week for September 12, 2026

Athletic dresses by Her Universe themed after Disney Villains are now available online at Disney Store.

Maleficent, The Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil, and More Villains-Inspired Athletic Dresses by Her Universe Available Online

Colorful carousel with dolls in blue and white costumes captures the magic of Magic Kingdom’s it’s a small world ride.

Cracked Walls, Dark Grime & Frayed Ropes Highlight Continued Maintenance Issues at Magic Kingdom’s ‘it’s a small world’

Black and Burgundy Sunglasses with No Disney Branding Spotted at Walt Disney World

Roof Replacement Work Reaches Karamell-Küche at EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion

New pin board inserts by DisneyPINS Official Pin Traders Gear are now available at Walt Disney World.

New Disney Pin Board Inserts Available at Walt Disney World

2026 ‘Cool Kids Summer’ Maps Changed to ‘Fun for Families with Kids’ with a Few Changes at EPCOT

Universal News Recap

RUMOR: King Kong Animatronic Catches Fire at Universal Islands of Adventure, Ride Closed Indefinitely

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