Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 22-28!

Walt Disney World

A lawsuit was filed that claims that a monorail window shattering caused facial injuries to a five-year-old
Full Slate of Resort-Wide New Year’s Eve Parties Announced for Walt Disney World
Travel Protection Plan Price Increase Goes Into Effect August 7th for Walt Disney World Bookings
runDisney to Offer Exclusive Black Panther Medal for August’s Virtual 5K at 2019 D23 Expo

Magic Kingdom

Take a look at the expanded walkway by Cinderella Castle as it receives painted brick accents
Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring TRON updates, new ornaments, and the missing awnings from the Haunted Mansion queue
The first of the “Walk Around the World” bricks are removed from the entrance at the Magic Kingdom
A new Tomorrowland parade unit was announced for “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade” along with a Haunted Mansion enhancement
Permits gave us a look at what the new arrival experience will look like at the Magic Kingdom after construction finishes
Construction on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort to the Magic Kingdom commenced and we took some photos of the work
Check out this week’s photo report of the Magic Kingdom, featuring TRON updates, walk around the world bricks, and a lack of Haunted Mansion queue covers
New Tomorrowland and Fantasyland Attraction Overlays Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom
See Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom Updates
Check out this week’s photo report of the Magic Kingdom, featuring Rainy Day Cavalcade, Sonny Eclipse returns, and more
Check Out Photos of the Magic Kingdom “Arrival Experience Enhancements” Construction
New Queue Awnings Partially Installed at The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
Giant Mickey Donuts Now Served at Main Street Bakery in The Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square Market Seating Area Closed Off For Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring new pet spirit jerseys, and character sightings!
Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring castle walkway construction, Steamboat Willie Ear Hats, and more!

Animal Kingdom

Primeval Whirl Closure Extended Once Again Through August 3rd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Vertical Construction Progressing Rapidly for Club 33 Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Epcot

Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot , featuring Instagram Walls, Construction, and Beverley is Still Missing!
Permits were filed that indicated work would be beginning soon for Awesome Planet, “Beauty and the Beast” Sing-Along, and O Canada!
Permit Filed for The Odyssey as Pavilion Transforms Into Future Epcot “Experience Center”
Limited-Time Annual Passholder Reserved Concert Seating, Secret Menu Items, Special PhotoPass Opportunities and More Perks Coming to Epcot
Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot, featuring changes in Germany, Designer Ears, and Construction updates
New Pathway Carved Out as Rose Walk Construction Continues at Epcot
Work Continues on Epcot Tram Loop Arrival Experience Enhancements

Hollywood Studios

Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, featuring new hats, construction updates, and more
Take a look at the construction continuing for the expanded security checkpoint at Hollywood Studios
Guests rooms at the Star Wars Hotel start to take shape as construction progresses
A guest was removed from Hollywood Studios for punching a Cast Member at Tower of Terror after a dispute
Annual Passholder preview dates were announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Oasis Canteen Bar Construction Mishap Leads to Watery Explosion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Registration for Annual Passholder Previews Opened (and Closed) for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
See Photos of Security Checkpoint Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Sunset Seasons Greetings Projection Show Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 8th
Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, featuring Galaxy’s Edge pins, and missing props from Backlot Express
We review New Full-Sized Desserts and Heirloom Tomato Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby
New Merchandise Released for 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster
Full Line of 20th Anniversary Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot Debuts for 25th Anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney Springs

Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring shoulder porgs, the NBA Experience, and where to find Beverley at Walt Disney World
Jaleo announces a new “Sangria Festival Happy Hour” with drink and tapas specials
There’s a new vegan burger and iced slush at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring the new vegan burger, NBA Experience updates, and new cupcakes
Read Our Review of the New Pepperoni Pizza Burger at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
Power Outage Causes Blackout at Disney Springs
Read our not so positive review of the all-new NBA Experience at Disney Springs
Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring the Pepperoni Pizza Burger, DescenDance Party, Yellow Corksicles, and more!

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” Vacation Offer Now Available for Booking at Walt Disney World
Free Dining and More to Indulge Your Inner Foodie at Walt Disney World This Fall and Winter

Art of Animation Resort

Refurbishments on the lobby of Art of Animation makes quite a bit of progress
Carpets Removed in Newly Refurbished Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Coronado Springs

Check out our photos, video and review of Chronos Club at Gran Destino Tower

Disneyland Resort

Operating hours for the monorail were reduced until September due to excessive heat
“World of Color – Season of Light”, Attraction Overlays, Festival of Holidays, and More Christmas Offerings Announced for Disneyland Resort
See Our Photos of RFID Readers Being Added to Elevators in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

Disneyland Park

Check out this week’s photo report for Disneyland Park, featuring new mini buttons, crowds, and more!
R-Series and BB-Series droid parts are now sold separately at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Standard reservations are now available for Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available for Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

Disney California Adventure

Check out this week’s photo report of Disney California Adventure, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy queue changes, and other construction around the park
We review the new Time Stone Churro at Disney California Adventure
Ride vehicle concept art was revealed for the upcoming Spider-Man attraction
A First Look at W.E.B. Suppliers, Spider-Man Shop Coming to Marvel Themed Land at Disney California Adventure
We Review New Signature Mac ‘n’ Cheese at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure
Read our review of the new seasonal Orange Cream Lemonade at Schmoozies!

Downtown Disney Resort

Check out this week’s photo report for Downtown Disney, featuring the Pixar Pals pedestrian bridge, new merchandise, and more

Disneyland Paris

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park is set to get random drop sequences, new stories, sounds, and visual effects
Ride vehicle concept art was revealed for the upcoming Spider-Man attraction
New Goofy & Max Spooky Space Party, Land of the Dead, and More Announced for 2019 Halloween Parties

Tokyo Disney Resort

Take a look at photos and video of the queue for Soaring Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea
Check out this week’s photo report for Tokyo Disneyland, featuring rare characters, Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer Merchandise, and more
Check out our Review of Lunch at Horizon Bay Restaurant “Buffeteria” in Tokyo DisneySea

New Merchandise

A Ducky and Bunny straw inspired by “Toy Story 4” arrives at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Mickey Mouse Balloons and Chip and Dale Patches Added to “PatcheD” Collection at Disneyland Resort
Prepare for the New School Year with the Star Wars Back-to-School Collection
Limited Edition Pins Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom
August Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Feature “A Goofy Movie”, Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary, and Countdown to Galaxy’s Edge Pins
Disney Parks Designer Collection Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Hat Now Available on shopDisney

New Logo, Quotes, and Icon Magnets Spotted at Walt Disney World
Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland Park
King and Queen of the Castle Matching Shirts Debut at Disneyland Resort
Sleepy Pluto Dream Friend Plush Now Napping at MouseGear in Epcot
Sleepy Stitch and Angel Dream Friends Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World

Entertainment & Media

Marvel Celebrates 80th Birthday With a Week of Events and Giveaways on August 31st

Other Disney News

Drastic Pricing Error Listed for Disney Parks Designer Collection Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Hats Released Today
Voice of Minnie Mouse and Disney Legend Russi Taylor Dies at 75
Disney’s EarPort Store at Orlando International Airport Closing for Refurbishment on July 29th

WDWNT News

Radio Free Disneyland Returns in Shorter Form as “Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland” Premieres on WDWNT

That’s all of the Disney news for this past week! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!

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