Spaceship Earth Animatronic Issues, Giant Otters Break Hotel Theme, Cars Meets The Avengers

In this episode of News Today: Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary merchandise is revealed, Imagineering reveals progress on updates to The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios and the new restrooms next to Cars Land and Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and more! This video is sponsored by our friends at Be Our Guest Vacations! Book a magical trip to the Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and more with them at no cost to you! Visit https://wdwnt.travel/ to learn more! News Today Intro Music by Piano Rob Volpe: http://Instagram.com/piano_rob 👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! https://patreon.com/wdwnt 📣 FOLLOW US! 📣 WEBSITE: https://wdwnt.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WDWNewsToday INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wdwnt TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/WDWNT BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wdwnt.com #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Logo & Merchandise 02:08 - Wayback WED https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1992429 03:05 - Western Way Intersection Debuts New Traffic Pattern at Walt Disney World 03:56 - Tim Curry of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Muppet Treasure Island,' 'ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter' at Magic Kingdom & More Dead at 80 06:28 - Disney World Files for North Service Area Marina Dock Expansion 07:27 - Concrete Poured Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom 07:56 - 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Display Installed at Park Entrance, More Signs & Decor Spotted 10:59 - First Look at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise 11:39 - Spaceship Earth Animatronic's Head Falls Over at EPCOT 13:11 - Mexico Pavilion Oaxacan Wood Carving Shop Closing at EPCOT 15:36 - EPCOT Monorail Narration Removes References to Canceled Attractions, Adds Walt Disney Audio 17:12 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel 17:38 - Magic of Disney Animation Entrance Sign Revealed, 'Back to Neverland' Reference Included 18:49 - Carved 'Tropical Americas' Marquee Sign Visible on Entrance Column at Disney's Animal Kingdom 19:23 - Giant Otter Sculptures Installed at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge 22:12 - Disney Extends Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Permit 23:28 - Level 99 Replaces Hints with Instructions at Disney Springs 24:30 - Booking Date Revealed for 2027 Disneyland Resort Vacations 24:54 - Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure 26:13 - Interactive Bamboo Pole Returns, Then Disappears Again at Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland 27:33 - Walt Disney Imagineers Show Off New Walkway & Restroom Building Connecting Avengers Campus & Cars Land 30:21 - Themed Scrim Added to The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure 31:09 - New Inside Out-Themed Photo Booth Arrives at Disneyland 31:53 - 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Fondant Display Now at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 32:59 - Buy The Shirt Off Mickey Mouse's Back with First-Ever Line of Character Buffet Merchandise at Disneyland Resort 33:43 - Disney Cruise Line Returning to New York in Fall 2027 34:13 - Disney Cruise Line Fall 2027 & Spring 2028 Sailings Announced Including First Ever Disney Adventure Port of Call 37:13 - Hallmark Reveals Sneak Peek of 2027 Christmas Tree Toppers & Ornaments Featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle & More 38:11 - WIGS https://www.patreon.com/wdwnt 38:35 - Carousel of Products https://carouselofproducts.com/ 38:52 - Sign off 🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today! If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀 For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.