Crews have torn light strips out of the World Celebration Gardens pavement in EPCOT. Many menu items have been revealed that will be available during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. Disney has expanded their Airport Luggage Transfer service to a moderate resort for the first time.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Walt Disney World Pastel Spirit Jersey Now Available at Magic Kingdom

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Typo Found in ‘Fox and the Hound’ Apparel, 45th Anniversary Merchandise Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Lakeshore Lodge Pool Complex Takes Shape With Themed Oversized Otter Structures

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Ewok Keychain Plush, Disney Alphabet Art, and More Blind Boxes Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Disney Brings Villains Grove Halloween Ambience to Your Home With Haunting Ambient Video

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Headless Horseman Popcorn Bucket Rides Into Disney California Adventure for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ 75th Anniversary Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Dante Alebrije Ear Headband, More ‘Coco’ Merchandise Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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FIRST LOOK: Event Guidemap, Wristband, and Treat Bag for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026

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Dumbo “Disney Vault” Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Disneyland ‘Lands’ Merchandise Collection Featuring Fantasyland, Adventureland, and More Now Available

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Tom’s D23 Fandom Rant: You Got the Yeti, Dreamfinder, Tomorrowland and Spaceship Earth, What More Do You Want?

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Theming Added to EPCOT Playground for Food & Wine Festival

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Disneyland Halloween 2026 Ursula and Pain & Panic Straw Clips Now Available

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Disneyland 2026 Halloween Popcorn Bucket & Travel Tumbler Now Available

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Light-Up Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Entrance Merchandise Kiosk Undergoing Mysterious Refurbishment

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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Food Booths Get Signage & 30th Anniversary Decorations

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Full List of 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise, Available to Purchase Without Party Ticket

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ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93

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Waterview Park Reopens With Shade Canopies at Disney Springs

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First S.E.A. Riddle Released Online After D23 ‘Announcement’

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VIDEO: Tom’s Honest Review of D23 Disney Park Announcements

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Headless Horseman Statue & More Halloween Decor at Disney California Adventure

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Upgraded The Seas, The Land, Soarin’, & More Themed Trash Cans Arrive in EPCOT

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Another Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in October 2026 Sold Out

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More Oogie Boogie Bash Dates Sold Out at Disney California Adventure

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‘The Muppet Show’ 50th Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Pavement Lights Removed From World Celebration at EPCOT After Years of Issues

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José Animatronic & Fuzzball Plush Available at Walt Disney World

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Disney Expands Airport Luggage Transfer to First Moderate Resort

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ABC Suing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Over ‘Attacks’ on Free Speech

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More Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at Animal Kingdom

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Castles, Balloons, Bows, & Rope Drop Featured on New Walt Disney World Merchandise

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VIDEO: How to Draw a Monstropolis Squirrel

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Taste Our Newest Celebration Brewing Collaboration on August 20

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Universal News Recap

‘Murder of Crowz’ Street Experience Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Full List (with Prices) of ‘Stranger Things 5’ Halloween Horror Nights 35 Merchandise

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Rigatoni Ritual Pie, Pleasure & Pain Brain, and More Menu Items Announced at Halloween Horror Nights 35

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Scrim Added to Island Market and Export & Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe in Islands of Adventure

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