Walt Disney World President Joe Schott delivered remarks in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, in celebration of the park’s 55th anniversary. Universal Orlando Resort and Mack Rides, the company responsible for designing and creating Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, are facing a new lawsuit after a child was injured after riding the attraction in 2025. Dana Walden, Disney’s President & Chief Creative Officer (CCO), recently shared her thoughts about Jimmy Kimmel, live-action Moana, and more during Bloomberg’s Screentime.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Disney News Recap

GTA 6 May Not Include Parodies of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios

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Marvel Releases ‘WandaVision’ Episodes on YouTube Ahead of ‘VisionQuest’ Premiere

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Pastel Eeyore Shoulder Plush Available in New Blind Box Collection at Walt Disney World

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New Collectible Medallion Machines Featuring Toy Story, the Haunted Mansion, and More Installed at Disney Springs

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Embroidered Magnets Featuring Disney Princesses, Mickey, and Minnie Debut at Walt Disney World

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Kathleen Kennedy Says It Was a ‘Relief’ to Leave Lucasfilm, Believes ‘Star Wars’ Was the Perfect Acquisition for Disney

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Disney Parks Game Set Featuring Chess, Backgammon, and More Now Available at Walt Disney World

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REVIEW: We Tried the Full Hurly-Burly Small Bites & Cocktails Menu

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Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plotter Loses Privacy Case Against Disney

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Former Disney TV Communications Executive Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Joins Netflix One Day After Departure

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Raglan Road Co-Founder Paul Nolan Dies

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Disney+ Subscribers Have a Chance to Attend ‘Hexed’ World Premiere

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Disney President Dana Walden Blames Live-Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Flop on ‘Moana 2’, Talks Jimmy Kimmel & Layoffs

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Star Wars and Marvel Rubber Ducks Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Souvenir ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Goblet Coming Soon to Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom

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REVIEW: New Entrees, Desserts, and More From The Turf Club Bar & Grill’s Updated Menu at Disney World

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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Celebrates Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary With Archival Photos & Tribute

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‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Displays & Photo Op Arrive at AMC Disney Springs 24

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Halloween Horror Nights Icons Jack the Clown & Hamikuma Joining Fortnite for Fortnitemares

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘VisionQuest’ Coming to Disney+ This Month

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Chip ‘n’ Dale Slipper Crocs & Hoodie Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Stroller Parking Area Opens Outside The Crystal Palace Following Months of Construction at Magic Kingdom

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Disney California Adventure Releasing Second Edition Witch & Poison Apple Mug

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Disney Reveals New Concept Art of Grand Lobby, Branch & Brush Lounge Coming to Disney’s New Lakeshore Lodge

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Disney Hallmark Holiday Ever After Vera Bradley Collection Now Available Online

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Monorail, Ear Hat, Tinker Bell, and More Featured on Matching Walt Disney World Sweatshirt and Sweatpants

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Horse-Drawn Streetcars Permanently Close at Disneyland Paris as Main Street Horses Retire

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Walt Disney World Marks 55 Years With More Development Underway Than Ever Before

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VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Joe Schott Delivers 55th Anniversary Remarks at Cinderella Castle

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Cast Members Hand Out 5 New Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Stickers at Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney World President Joe Schott Addresses Guests with 55th Anniversary Message Through the App

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Universal News Recap

Distorted AI-Generated Images Cover Universal Store Construction Wall at Orlando Airport

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Treasures of Poseidon Gift Shop Demolished in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Universal Orlando Graphic Designer Reveals Creation Process of Halloween Horror Nights Souvenir ‘Blinky’ Cup

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