Less than two months after serving its final guests, Westward Ho has been completely demolished in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Iron Studios is celebrating the man behind the magic with two new Walt Disney statues created exclusively for this year’s D23 event. The full track layout of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is now visible from the air at Universal Studios Florida.

All this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Disney News Recap

Minnie and Daisy Drink Tumblers Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Pirates of the Caribbean Jewelry Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Pin Set Featuring Disney Princes Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Tomorrowland T-shirt and Bag Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Disney Vacation Club Halloween Merchandise at Disneyland Includes Pumpkin Ear Headband

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Other Half of Lotus Blossom Café Dining Area Reopens at EPCOT

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Dwayne Johnson Responds to Negative Reviews for Live-Action ‘Moana’

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Big Top Souvenirs Sign Fully Revealed After Restoration at Magic Kingdom

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Disney Channel Throwback Vinyl Releasing at D23

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Fantasmic! Vinyl Record With Previously Unreleased Suite Coming to D23 2026

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Westward Ho Completely Demolished at Magic Kingdom

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Two Extremely Limited-Edition Walt Disney Statues Coming to D23 2026

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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Remain Below Average

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Universal News Recap

Universal Orlando Passholders Can Pick Up a Free UOAP Keychain

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First Aerial Views of Completed Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track at Universal Studios Florida

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Aerial Photos Show Final Recognizable Pieces of Poseidon’s Fury During Lost Continent Demolition

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