BREAKING: Scrim Removed From The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, Opening Day Color Scheme Restored. Jeff Vahle Retires After 36 Years, Last Day as Walt Disney World President. Pocahontas Murals Revealed in Guest Rooms at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. Disney & Starbucks Fall Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 31, 2026.

Disney News Recap

D23 2026 International Parks & Disney Cruise Predictions: Autopia Closing for Star Wars, Tokyo’s Mysterious Adventureland Overhaul, & Second Shanghai Park?!

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Our D23 2026 Disneyland Resort Predictions: Avatar Canceled, Return of Main Street Electrical Parade, & New Dragon for Fantasmic!?!

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Surpasses ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with All-Time Box Office Previews Record

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Rapunzel, Tiana, and More Princess-Inspired Treats Previewed for World Princess Week at Walt Disney World

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D23 2026 Predictions for Walt Disney World: New Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion Changes, & Figment?!?!

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FIRST LOOK: New Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Cast Member Costumes Prompt Negative Online Reactions

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First Annual Passholder Merchandise Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Speaks About Show Cancellation: ‘The Show Worked’

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Plaza Inn Character Breakfast Temporary Closure Delayed at Disneyland Resort

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Descendants Red and Chloe Cartoon Comes to Life in Latest Episode of ‘How Not To Draw’

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First September Date Sells Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

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Another Tropical Americas Indiana Jones Ride Permit Extended

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Walt Disney World SVP Maribeth Bisienere Honored With Main Street, U.S.A. Window

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Full List (with Prices) of Disney Villains Merchandise Collection at Disneyland Resort

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Level99 Exterior Construction Continues at Disney Springs After Opening

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Themed Posters Added to Construction Walls at Disneyland Hotel Entrance

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Disney & Old Navy Debut a Haunted Harvest Collection Inspired by Mickey & Friends

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Disney Villains Take Over Storyland Boutique Shop in Downtown Disney

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‘Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation – Episode of Savanaclaw’ Coming to Disney+ Later This Year

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Lavender Disney Castle Starbucks Tumblers Available Online

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Land Clearing Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom for Unknown Project

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Disney & Starbucks Fall Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Pocahontas Murals Revealed in Guest Rooms at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge

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BREAKING: Scrim Removed From The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, Opening Day Color Scheme Restored

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Jeff Vahle Retires After 36 Years, Last Day as Walt Disney World President

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Guest Room Curtains & Furnishings, Cabin Insulation, and Dock Development at Disney Lakeshore Lodge

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Signs Installed at Magic Kingdom

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Attractions Moving From Free to Paid Skip-The-Line Service at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Showtimes Confirmed for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026

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Universal News Recap

‘Stranger Things’ Food Booth, Halloween Horror Nights 35 Sign Arrive at Universal Studios Florida

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Poseidon’s Fury Facade Mostly Demolished at Universal Islands of Adventure

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‘The Purge’ Stunt Show Returning to Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

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