Limited edition Princess and the Frog Lottie designer doll debuts at Walt Disney World, more construction planned for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, and rhino showdown leads to a wild encounter at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 9, 2026.

Disney News Recap

‘Silly Symphony’ The Skeleton Dance Woven Shirt Now Available Online

Hatbox Ghost, Hitchhiking Ghosts, and More Figures Featured in Haunted Mansion Blind Boxes Now Available at Disneyland Resort

Disney Artist Showcase ‘Scooter’ Collection Now Available at Disneyland Hotel

Christmas Winnie the Pooh Shimmer Wishables Mystery Boxes Arrive at Walt Disney World

Permit Filed for Water Tank Replacement at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

REVIEW: Bavarian Cream-Filled Churro at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

REVIEW: S’mores Gelato Milkshake from Connections Eatery at EPCOT

‘X-Men ’97’ Renewed for Season 3 as First Teaser Debuts at New York Comic Con

REVIEW: Family Churros from Mission: SPACE Cart at EPCOT

Disney Fine Artist Merchandise Collections Debut at Disneyland Resort

REVIEW: Cookie Butter Mini Churros from Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Three ‘Marvel Zombies’ Halloween Specials Announced

Rhino Showdown Leads to a Wild Encounter at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Crews Prepare to Transfer Track to Monstropolis Roller Coaster Site at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Added to Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours Benefits

REVIEW: Outer Rim Lounge Bites at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney Cruise Line Testing Wristbands for All Guests Instead of Key to the World Cards

Another November Date Sells Out for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026

Disney’s Riviera Resort 95% Sold Out of Disney Vacation Club Points

REVIEW: Cookies & Cream Steamboat Willie Milk Shake from Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom

Kidani Village Lobby Completely Closed During Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Marvel Television Announces Live-Action Spy Thriller ‘Zodiac’ for 2028, Reveals First Logo

The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Tiki Mug is Coming to Disneyland

Patio Flooring & Stone Wall Added to Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree as Construction Continues at Disneyland

Steel Framework Installed for Project Fedora Near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disneyland Resort Introduces Mystery Pin Vending Machines

REVIEW: Churro Overdrive Cookies & Cream Mini Churros at Energy Bytes in Magic Kingdom

Disney Issues 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets to Guests Following Rainy Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Haunted Mansion Mystery Boxes Featuring Hatbox Ghost, Hitchhiking Ghosts, and More Arrive at Disney Springs

Return Date Set for 2026 Jingle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

Reopening Date Set for Mad Tea Party at Disneyland

‘Darth on a Hearth’ Inspired by Elf on the Shelf Arrives at Walt Disney World

101-Year-Old Medal of Honor Recipient E. Royce Williams Named Honorary Citizen of Disneyland

Wear the Four Walt Disney World Theme Park Icons in Your Hair with This New Clip

Disney Vacation Club Announces 2028 ‘First Wave’ Member Cruise on Disney Believe

Reopening Date Revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Now Has 5 Sold Out Dates

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Joins Extended Evening Hours Lineup at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Halloween Cocktails, Costume Contests, Thanksgiving, and Food & Wine Classic at Swan and Dolphin This Fall

Scrooge McDuck Hooded Sweatshirt Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

Space Mountain Earthrise Logo Added to Tomorrowland Construction Walls at Tokyo Disneyland

More Construction Planned for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom

Holiday Lights Collection Arrives at Walt Disney World for 2026 Christmas Season

Duffy & Friends Bon Voyage Character Breakfast Coming to Disney Adventure Cruise Ship

Limited Edition ‘Princess and the Frog’ Lottie Designer Doll Debuts at Walt Disney World

Universal News Recap

Waterfront Walkways Continue to Take Shape Along Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando

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