Members of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association and Disney Cast Members represented by UNITE HERE will deliver more than 5,000 signed petitions on Monday in an effort to get Walt Disney World to drop its property tax lawsuits. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom closed July 5, to be completely reimagined. Disney has released a video of a one-night-only drone show performance promoting the upcoming release of the live-action Moana.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Disney News Recap

‘Toy Story’ Merchandise Lands at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Annual Passholder Affogato Cup Now Available at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs

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The Next WDWNT 2-Day Auction is Next Weekend, July 11-12 – Register and Bid Now!

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Big Boi Lumpia Co. Opens New Filipino Food Stand in Downtown Disney District

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Parks Shopping Bag, Jungle Cruise, DOLE Whip, and More Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Casting Agency Glass Tumbler, Castle Quilt Mug, & Tired Character Mugs at Disneyland

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BREAKING: Residential Fire Near Magic Kingdom Cast Parking

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Transforming Projection Pirate Audio-Animatronic Restored Today at Disneyland After Turning Back Into Physical Skeleton on July 4

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Build-a-Bag Collection Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Haunted Mansion Merchandise Collection Arrives at Disneyland, Including Grandfather Clock, Loungefly Bag, Starbucks Accessories, and More

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‘Return to Fox Hollow’ Documentary Coming to Hulu

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‘Up’ Movie Producer Plays 2009 ‘Up’ Video Game for First Time

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Castle and Bows, ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ and Tinker Bell Sleep Sets Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort

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Stitch, Halloween, ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ and ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Mystery Figures Arrive in Disney Springs

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‘Star Wars’ Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle LEGO Set Now Available Online at Disney Store

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Patriotic Solar-Powered Trash Cans Installed at The American Adventure in EPCOT

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Buzz, Woody, and Jessie Were Special Onboard Guests for Walt Disney World’s Fourth of July Flyover

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Disney Cast Members and Orange County Classroom Teachers to Present 5,000 Petitions Opposing Disney Property Tax Lawsuits

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Beloved Walt Disney Studios Actor Joby Baker Passes Away at 92

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Four Next Generation Pressed Penny Machines Installed at Magic Kingdom

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Last Look at Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Before Major Reimagining

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