Bakso the tiger, who guests watched grow from a cub to an adult at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past two years, will be leaving the park this fall. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom were both closed for unknown reasons. EPCOT will close 30 minutes earlier than usual during the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, meaning showtimes will also be earlier in the evening.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, September 28, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Reversible Perry the Platypus Plush Available at Walt Disney World and Online

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Disney Files Permit to Install Signage at Upcoming Vuori Store

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Pete Debuting for Meet and Greets at Shanghai Disneyland, Will Meet in Halloween Costume

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Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Duffy’s Friend LinaBell Debuting at Shanghai Disneyland

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Conduit Laid in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Medical Evacuation Takes Place at Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay

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Bob Chapek Accuses Disney of Trying to ‘Erase’ Him After Bob Iger ‘Let Him Down’ in New Interview

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Construction Walls Removed Outside The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom

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Baby Bluey Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Thatched Straw Ceiling Wallpaper Returns to Kidani Village Lobby at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Zombie Captain America & Queen of Hearts Appear Exclusively for Oogie Boogie Bash D23 Night

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Black Panther, Iron Man, and Spider-Man Plush Available for Create Your Own Headband at Walt Disney World

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Evacuated Yesterday Due to Reported Fire

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Disney Files Patent for AI That Records Ride’s Mechanical Issues, Filters Out Excess Environment Noise

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Ben Smith Accuses Bob Chapek of Overstating Iger Email That Exposed Disney Power Struggle

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Disneyland Resort Tickets, Food, & More Price Increases Likely Coming Soon, Current Look at Costs

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Facing Extended Downtime, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Also Closed

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Disney Store Increases Price of All Standard Ear Headbands Online

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Joffrey’s Offering $1 Coffee Across Walt Disney World on National Coffee Day

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Bob Chapek Wrote Memoir to ‘Get the Truth Out There,’ Details Being Blindsided and Undermined by Bob Iger

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Tokyo Disney Releases EVEN MORE New Country Bear Jamboree Merchandise

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One Day Only Citizen Pop-Up in Magic Kingdom Includes Limited Edition D23 Watches

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Main Street, U.S.A. Trolley Loungefly Bag Featuring Mickey & Friends Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

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Time Announced for Livestream Reveal of Disney Believe Itineraries, Entertainment, and More

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Walt Disney World Railroad Now Closed for Multi-Week Refurbishment

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REVIEW: Mickey Churro Cinnamon Roll Combines Classic Disney Treats at Coronado Springs Resort

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‘Vacation Fun’ Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After 6-Week Closure

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VIDEO: Spider-Man Roller Coaster Push-Pull Testing Begins at Shanghai Disneyland

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Bakso the Tiger Leaving Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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EPCOT Closing Early During Festival of the Holidays 2026, Luminous & Candlelight Processional Showtimes Shift

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Universal News Recap

Full List of Halloween Horror Nights 35 Weekly Magnet Releases, Includes HamiKuma, Fortnitemares, and More

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PHOTOS: Five Guys Now Open at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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