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WDW News Today (WDWNT) is a regularly updated source for the latest news and insights about the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. With a mix of photos, videos, and articles, it offers fans an unparalleled view of the U.S. Disney Parks. Additionally, the WDW News Today Podcast, which has received nominations for awards, delves into both the current happenings and the rich history of Walt Disney World through engaging segments and lively conversations.

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New Hogwarts House Spirit Jerseys at Universal Orlando Resort - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

A new collection of Spirit Jerseys inspired by the four Hogwarts Houses has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We saw the Spirit Jerseys in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. The cotton jerseys all feature a gray denim pattern, the house’s crest on the left chest, and the name across the back. Gryffindor’s crest features a golden lion against a red background. “Gryffindor” is in red lettering with yellow borders. Below the name is Gryffindor’s sword also in red and yellow.
New Pastel Stitch Loungefly Backpack & Ear Headband at Walt Disney World - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

The newest pastel Loungefly collection is inspired by Stitch. The Stitch Loungefly backpack and ear headband are available at Walt Disney World. The faux leather backpack has a waffle texture with printed and embroidered appliqué details. Stitch’s face is above the front zip pocket. The pocket has an embroidered tuft of fur. It’s a lighter blue than the rest of the bag. 3D ears stick out of the sides of the bag, above slip pockets. The hardware is silver-tone.
New Customizable Mickey Pin Board Available at Disney Springs - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Brit Tuttle

A new customizable Mickey-shaped pin board is now available for purchase at Disney Springs. You can get yours from the Disney PhotoPass Studio, located in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Each pin board is made of cork and can be ready for pick-up one hour after ordering. The photo at the center is the aspect of the board that can be customized and can be taken off. The image will be one taken by PhotoPass. Here’s a look at how the pin board will look once you immediately receive it.
Miley Cyrus Says Disney Wouldn't Let Her Sing 'Hannah Montana' Songs After Leaving the Company - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Miley Cyrus revealed in a new interview that she wasn’t allowed to perform Hannah Montana songs after leaving Disney. Cyrus explained on Spotify’s The Ringer podcast, “After I left Disney, I wasn’t allowed to perform any of the Hannah Montana music. It’s not like I wanted to, I mean, performing ‘The Best Of Both Worlds’ between ‘We Can’t Stop’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’ wouldn’t have really made sense.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Return in First Full 'Freakier Friday' Trailer - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Disney released the first full trailer and poster for “Freakier Friday” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The poster is inspired by the original “Freaky Friday” poster, with Lohan and Curtis set against purple and green stripes, wearing mismatched clothing.
New and Returning Disney's Animal Kingdom Menu Items Including Cold Brew Flight, Baked Mac & Cheese, Key Lime Cake Pop, and More - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Walt Disney World revealed a slew of new menu items for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a new Satu’li combination bowl and cold brew flight, baked mac and cheese dishes at The Smiling Crocodile, desserts, and more. The one returning item announced in the Instagram post is the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks. Get these new Pulled Pork Sliders at Eight Spoon Cafe.
Cobblestone Work Complete on Haunted Mansion Exit, Moves to Entryway at Magic Kingdom - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Crews have completed the cobblestone work in the exit queue of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. Work has now moved in front of the attraction’s entrance. The gray curved cobblestones in front of the standby, Lightning Lane, and exit queue archways of The Haunted Mansion have been removed since our last update. In their place are temporary black boards. For comparison, below is a picture of the entrance from a few weeks ago.
PHOTOS: Team Green Typo Fixed at TRON Lightcycle Run One Year Later - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Disney finally fixed a typo in a Team Green description that has been in the TRON Lightcycle Run post-show room at Magic Kingdom for over a year. WDWNT reporter Bryce noted the typo in two recent photo reports. The description for Team Green’s Integrated Systems Engineer MOTO featured the word “and” twice in a row. MOTO’s sign has been replaced, with the double “and” gone.
Mia Goth Cast in Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Brit Tuttle

Mia Goth is the latest cast member to join Ryan Gosling in director Shawn Levy’s upcoming film, “Star Wars: Starfighter.”According to The Hollywood Reporter and first reported by The Insneider newsletter, Goth is set to portray one of the “evil pursuers” after the young nephew of Gosling’s lead character. WDWNT reported the rumor on Gosling’s casting in January 2025, before it was confirmed at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April.
Astro Orbiter Completely Reconstructed at Magic Kingdom - WDWNT

1 day ago | wdwnt.com | Shannen Ace

Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom appears to have been completely reconstructed following an intensive refurbishment. After closing in January, Astro Orbiter was dismantled and removed from Tomorrowland for refurbishment work off-site. In the past few weeks, elements of the ride have returned, including the decorative planets. During the ride’s reconstruction, there was a large crane in Tomorrowland surrounded by construction walls.