Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that a new indoor roller coaster is under construction in Dark Universe, the Universal Monsters land in Epic Universe. An altercation reportedly broke out between several guests at Disneyland Resort after a 14-year-old girl with autism accidentally bumped into another guest. Disney announced the reopening date for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and the closing date for Disney’s Blizzard Beach for its annual refurbishment.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Winnie the Pooh & Friends Sweatshirts Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Animation TV and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Enchanted Mirror Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Disney Files Permit for Star Tours Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Limited-Edition Avengers Dr. Doom Citizen Watch Now Available Online

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New Holiday R2-H16 Droid Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Marvel Announces VisionQuest Official Podcast Featuring Paul Bettany, James Spader, and More

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Newborn Zebra Makes First Public Appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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D23 ‘Jolly Holiday on the Lot’ Returns for 2026, Featuring Rare ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Rough Cut Screening

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Disneyland Hotel Welcomes Winter With Festive New Entryway Rug and Lobby Mural

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Opening Date Announced for Bountiful Valley Brews at Disney California Adventure

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Bring The Magic Home With Wait Time TV and the NEW MagicBeacon for MagicBand+

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Full List of PhotoPass Magic Shots at 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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Disney Testing AI Generated Lyric Videos for Classic Movies Starting with ‘Herculues’

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Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Return Dates Announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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‘Big Hero 6’ Director Don Hall Returns to Disney After Stint With Skydance, Working on Unannounced Project

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Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Pool Bar Refurbishment Dates Updated

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Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid Closes Early Tonight at Magic Kingdom

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Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream Baseball Cap Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Holiday Decorations Expand Across Magic Kingdom With Toy Soldiers, Candle Wreaths, & Garland

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First Look at 2026 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Dishes

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Johnny Depp Open to Returning as Captain Jack Sparrow for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’ With One Condition

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Discovery River Amphitheater Partially Closes for Santa’s Holiday Grove Prep at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Annual Passholder-Exclusive Merchandise for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Revealed

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D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announces Headlining Premiere Stage Presentations Featuring Marvel & Star Wars

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Only 5 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Still Available

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First Look at ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 35th Anniversary Merchandise Collection Including Designer Dolls

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Pixar President Jim Morris Retiring After 12 Years, Jonathan Garson Named Successor

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Holiday Gertie & Giant Christmas Tree Return to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Maya-Inspired Carvings Added to Tropical Americas Entrance Archway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Guest Room & Pool Refurbishments Scheduled

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Souvenir Figment Cup & Raspberry Sleigh DOLE Whip Exclusive for Passholders at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

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Walt Disney World Announces Up to 30% Off Resort Hotel Stays for Florida Residents in Early 2027

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Walt Disney World Extends Hotel Future Stay Offer With Up to 35% Savings Through 2027

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Disney Announces Typhoon Lagoon Reopening & Blizzard Beach Closure Dates

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Universal News Recap

Universal Studios Hollywood Launches $1,000 Annual Pass Including VIP & Fan Fest Nights Tickets

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Fyre Drill to Close for Two Days Next Week at Universal Epic Universe

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BREAKING: Universal Confirms Indoor Coaster for Dark Universe at Epic Universe

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