Disney by Mark

If you are planning a Disney Vacation, you have to contact Mouseketrips and find out how they can help you have a much better trip for less money.

Find Out More

‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Food, Drinks, and Novelties Revealed for Walt Disney World & More in Today’s Daily Recap for 04/23/2026

‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Food, Drinks, and Novelties Revealed for Walt Disney World & More in Today’s Daily Recap for 04/23/2026

‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Food, Drinks, and Novelties Revealed for Walt Disney World & More; Pixar & Away Reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ Luggage, Bags, and Charms for First-Ever Collaboration; Annual Passholder-Exclusive Character Meet and Greet Teased for This Summer; Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT This Summer — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Table of contents

Disney News Recap

Disney x Marc Jacobs Sporty Kids Collection

Mouseware Arrivals: Monorail Corn Cob Holders, Mickey Bowls, and Trash Can Salt and Pepper Shakers Now Online

Pooh and Christopher Robin, Best Dad, Mom, Pet Parent Pins Now at Disneyland Resort

3 Best and Worst Lightning Lanes at EPCOT

Xyrena Releases ‘Jurassic Park’ – Extrait de Parfum Fragrance

It’s Bow Time! Minnie Spirit Jersey Now Available Online at Disney Store

Disneyland Paris decorates the pediatric ward of the GHEF.

Disneyland Paris Decorates the Pediatric Ward of the GHEF

Winnie the Pooh and Genie Brooks Running x runDisney shoes now available.

Genie and Winnie the Pooh Brooks x runDisney Shoes Now Available Online

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Signage Appears at AMC Theater in Disney Springs

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares How They Are Lowering Concrete Carbon Emissions

‘Toy Story 5’ Porsche Vehicles to be Unveiled at Premiere

Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Runaway Railway sign, palm trees, and blue sky—no castle like those in Disney parks.

3 Best and Worst Lightning Lanes at Hollywood Studios

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Returns to Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital as Advisor

New Decorative Structure Added to Level99 at Disney Springs

Decorative Exterior Structure Added to Level99 at Disney Springs

‘Frozen Ever After’ Collector’s Key Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris

‘Finding Nemo’ Seagulls Headband Now Available at Walt Disney World

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Beverage Menu Exclusively in Starbucks App

Three people inside a spacecraft cockpit observe a fiery explosion outside while one of them points towards it. A figure in a Mandalorian suit is visible floating outside the window.

Attraction Poster for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

Pirates of the Caribbean Barrel Tumbler Now Available Online

Mother’s Day Photo Op Returns to Disney Springs

‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Director Shawn Levy Sees AI Becoming An ‘Essential Tool’ in Filmmaking

New Her/Our Universe apparel now available at Downtown Disney. They feature Mickey Mouse and a cream color scheme.

Her/Our Universe Mickey Mouse Cream Collection Now Available at Disneyland

Construction Walls Return to Transportation and Ticket Center at Disney World

‘Bambi’ Urupocha-Chan Plush Arrive Online at Disney Store

Old Walt Disney Studios Billboard Being Painted on ‘The Little Mermaid’ Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Cruise Line and Port of San Diego Extend Agreement Through 2031

Disney Vacation Club Ear Headband & Bag Arrive at Walt Disney World

Disney x Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Merchandise Arrives Online

Characters on Steamboat Willie riverboat during Fantasmic

REMINDER: Fantasmic! Performances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moving Later Starting Tomorrow

First Visible Star Added to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

‘Drawn to Life’ at Disney Springs Offering $25 Kids Ticket This Summer

Disney Quietly Replaces Two Artisanal Milkshakes at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

Pavement Repainting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance

‘Hoppers’ Digital and Blu-ray Release Date Announced

‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Food, Drinks, and Novelties Revealed for Walt Disney World & More

Passholder-Exclusive Cake Pop Coming to Disney World for V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days

Tropical Americas Construction Continues on ‘Encanto’ Ride Entrance, Former Dinosaur Treasures, and Carousel

A costumed character of Mickey Mouse, wearing red pants and a black jacket, poses inside the vibrant CommuniCore Hall, adorned with a colorful, nature-inspired mural.

Annual Passholder-Exclusive Character Meet and Greet Teased for This Summer

Away Reveals 'Toy Story 5' Luggage, Bags, and Charms

Pixar & Away Reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ Luggage, Bags, and Charms for First-Ever Collaboration

Sign reading "Annual passholder lounge. Open daily 11am-7pm" on a textured, brown stucco wall.

Disney World Passholder Lounge Returns to EPCOT This Summer

Entrance to a building with a curved facade, featuring a sign that reads "Vacation Fun" above the door. The exterior is modern with red pillars and yellow railings.

Vacation Fun Closing Soon for Multi-Month Refurbishment at Disney World

Universal News Recap

Jurassic Park Gift Shop Under Refurbishment at Universal Islands of Adventure

Parkside Fare Updates Menu With BBQ Pork Hot Dog & Loaded Pretzel at Universal Studios Florida

PHOTOS: ‘One Piece’ Sanji’s Galley Takes Over Hollywood & Dine For Universal Fan Fest Nights

Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida Gutted Amidst Closure

Former Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal Orlando CityWalk Now Behind Scrim

Xfinity Offering Universal Orlando Tickets, Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Sweepstakes

Watch the Latest WDW News Today

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

The post ‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Food, Drinks, and Novelties Revealed for Walt Disney World & More in Today’s Daily Recap for 04/23/2026 appeared first on WDW News Today.

Important Disney Dates Simplified – Get a list of all of your important dates for your upcoming Disney vacation so you don’t miss a thing.