In this episode of News Today: Disney announces opening dates and time frames for several under-construction attractions! Big Thunder Mountain, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – Thomas Mazloum Named Chairman Disney Experiences to Replace Josh D’Amaro
01:58 – Free Dining Plan Promotion is Back at Walt Disney World in 2026
02:29 – Get a 4-Day, 4 Park Magic Ticket With New Walt Disney World Offer
03:18 – Florida Residents Save Up to 35% on Walt Disney World Hotel Stays Late This Summer and Early Fall
03:48 – Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Save Up to 40% on Hotel Rooms Late Summer and Early Fall
04:04 – Limited Time Private VIP Tour Offer for Disney Vacation Club Members at Walt Disney World
04:59 – Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel
05:27 – Off Road & Other Ride Paths Could be Used for Piston Peak, Gives Riders More Control
06:52 – WDWNT 2 Day Auction https://auction.wdwnt.com
07:21 – Piano Rob’s TuneTown Lounge https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/2058625
07:56 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening Date
09:13 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin New On-Ride Photo Revealed, Shows Score and Rank
10:30 – Tomorrowland Rocks Fully Repainted at Magic Kingdom After Three-Year Process
11:22 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening in Early May
12:05 – Soarin’ Across America Official EPCOT Opening Date Announced
13:36 – Arbitrator Rules Against Patina Group at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Over Button Dispute
15:01 – Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets Will Open Memorial Day Weekend, Quick Turnaround to Placate Fans
16:02 – Opening Date for Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Hollywood Studios
17:31 – Opening Date for ‘Bluey’s Wild World’ Experience at Walt Disney World
18:14 – Bakso the Tiger is All Grown Up and Out On His Own at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
18:54 – First Ankole Calf Born at Walt Disney World in Over 20 Years
19:21 – Mary Poppins Fountain Under Refurbishment in The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
19:44 – Skyway Bridge & Main Tower to Undergo Refurbishment at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
20:55- 2026 Easter Eggs On Display at Disney’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
21:19 – Carousel of Products https://carouselofproducts.com/
21:47 – Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Scheduled for Room Refurbishments
22:36 – Space Mountain Evacuated and Section of Tomorrowland Closed due to Hazardous Material at Disneyland Resort
23:29 – Watch Josh Gad Become a Storyteller on Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland
24:13 – ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever’ Sign Added to Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland
24:51 – Full Live Music Schedule for Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2026
25:34 – Avengers Campus Opens New Iron Man-Themed Seating Area
26:02 – Trees Cleared at Site of Future ‘Coco’ Attraction at Disney California Adventure
26:37 – Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and Pixar Place Pool Reopen After Refurbishment
27:03 – World of Frozen Cast Members Receive New Nametags in Special Celebration at Disneyland Paris
27:50 – Hidden Details Abound at Arendelle Boutique in the World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris
28:54 – First Look at Disney Princesses Coming to First Character Dining Restaurant in Disney Adventure World
29:15 – Disney Adventure World Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Paris
29:49 – Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World Decorations & Merchandise Arrive Early at Tokyo Disneyland
31:22 – Mickey and Minnie Appearing in New Formula 1 Racing Costumes
32:04 – Disney Cruise Line Confirms Japan Cruises Will Set Sail in 2029
33:24 – Feast on Halal Favorites at Cosmic Kebabs, a New Quick Service Location Aboard the Disney Adventure
33:59 – All of the Youth Spaces on the Disney Adventure
34:25 – Ironcycle Test Run Was Not Available During Disney Adventure’s Maiden Voyage
35:29 – Captain Jack Sparrow & The Siren Queen Cancelled from Entertainment Lineup on the Disney Adventure
36:06 – Baymax Insulated Souvenir Pouch Available Exclusively on Disney Adventure
37:19 – New ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Episode About Creation of the Disney Adventure Cruise Ship
37:31 – WIGS https://www.patreon.com/wdwnt
38:07 – Sign off
21 Comments
So…….on the Piston Peak ride that can be controlled, one guest wants fast, another in the same car wants it slow, one wants bumpy, another (again in the same car) wants smoother…..sounds like a GREAT idea!! 🤷🏼♂️🙄🤷🏼♂️🙄
Thank you Eric! Wow lots of attractions (re) opening in May, around Memorial Day … 😁
As a former cast member, I wish the Disneyland cast members a speedy recovery from that hazmat situation. ❤
Eric, I see that pic of Piano Rob and Tom above your shoulder and I have to start singing "Did ya did ya know that you can eat in here…" LOL 😂
5:27 Free!
So the new road ride is going to be similar to Millennium falcon? There's going to be six Riders per car and only two maybe get to choose the path that you go on? That's ridiculous
I remember in the early 2000s they sold toys that were 1:1 replicas of the Space Ranger Spin blasters. I miss mine…
How about good food at the Italy pavilion along with a good salary?
Nice to see Gad is no longer MIA from the Doorman incident.
That is a lot of opening dates
Sounds like Patina group employees are getting greedy! I’m for fair pay but those demands sound outrageous. If you don’t like it, work somewhere else.
We better get the orange smell back
My son just graduated Parris Island! I didn't know Eric was a Marine.
Well looks like they’ll have a lot of refurbish or renovated attractions opening in time for Summer
An $8 raise AND a non taxed 20% gratuity? Hard to support that last bit.
Can you slow down for the next video? I don't think anyone would mind a little longer video. You went so fast that I missed things and got tired of rewinding. I can't slow it down while watching, so no comments needed about this.
🎉🎉🎉 great show Eric!!
Semper Fi
What was really changing on RNR?? Not sure what everyone was really looking for in a retheme. It was not a retrack. They had to paint and swap. The preshow likely has been done for ages. Outside is done. Inside needed to swap signs…maybe? some/all? I am sure that was waiting for the ride to close to go.
Thanks Eric. Wow, Boxo grew up so fast.
Surely Josh D won’t require patrons to pay an upcharge to ride on the more ‘off road’ bumpy track on the Piston Peak “Cars” ride. [sigh]