The original animator of the Yeti animatronic, Ethan Reed, spoke out about the refurbishment news that came from D23 this past weekend. The Play Disney Parks app will permanently retire in September, leaving questions about interactive experiences like Batuu Bounty Hunters and DuckTales World Showcase Adventure. Bus service to Magic Kingdom area resorts has changed following traffic pattern updates around the theme park.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, August 17, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Full List of .YNSD & Haunted Mansion Parlor Merchandise at 2026 D23

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PUSH the Talking Trash Can Returns at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Boardwalk Closed for Refurbishment

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‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ Renewed for Season 7 on Disney Jr. and Disney+

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Marvel Studios Announces Release Date for Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’

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The Glob Theater Clock Tower Is Operational as Scaffolding Comes Down In Monstropolis

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Disney Plans to Double Employee Health Center Network with Additional California and Florida Locations

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Disney Shares First Preview of Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake at Oogie Boogie Bash 2026

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McKim’s Mile House Disney Vacation Club Lounge Hours Updated

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Casita Takes Shape at Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, Rockwork at Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent

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VIDEO: Joe Rohde and Joan Hartwig Explain the Creative Philosophy Behind Tropical Americas at D23

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Taller Barriers Installed at Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot

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Play Disney Parks Permanently Shutting Down Next Month

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‘Once A Princess’ Short Film Launches Disney’s World Princess Week

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‘Iconics’ Plush Including Mickey Balloon and Main Street Trashcan Available at Walt Disney World

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Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern & Fall Bunting Arrive at Disneyland

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Bountiful Valley Brews Coming to Disney California Adventure Later This Year

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Bus Service for Magic Kingdom Resorts Changes Due to New Roadway

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Dancers Debut New Pink Ballgowns

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Scaffolding Installed Around Dockside Diner in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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EPCOT Changes Opening Time for Two Days in October for runDisney Races

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Sassagoula River Wall Replacement Moves to Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts

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Bob Gurr Consulting on Reimagined Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom

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VIDEO: Family Removed From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Just Before 50 Foot Drop Because Kids Were Standing Up

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Disney Springs Announces Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening Timeframe

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Bob Iger Honored With Main Street, U.S.A. Window at Disneyland

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Original Yeti Animator Speaks Out About Disney Fixing the Animatronic

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More Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent Concept Art, Photos of Maya Temple in Progress

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Scaffolding Removed From Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom

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Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

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Universal News Recap

First Look at Complimentary UOAP Wristlet Keychain for Universal Orlando Passholders

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‘Shriek of the Banshee’ Street Experience Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026

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