News
Disney Fanatic is here to deliver the latest in Disney news from The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
-
Jun- 2026 -23 June
Disney Begins Haunted Mansion Building Replacement at Magic Kingdom
Construction activity around the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park has taken a new turn, with a visible steel framework now rising from a building that has quietly been part of the Liberty Square attraction‘s footprint for years. A New Structure Takes Shape WDWNT reported on June 23 that the small building across from Memento Mori — long used as an extension of the Haunted Mansion queue
Read More » -
23 June
‘Blade’ Returns: Disney’s ‘Cursed’ Marvel Movie Finally Gets an Update After Indefinite Delay
Few Marvel projects have experienced a stranger journey than Blade. After years of delays, creative changes, and uncertainty, many fans began to wonder whether the planned reboot would ever leave development. While the standalone movie still lacks a clear path forward, a new rumor suggests Marvel may finally have plans for the iconic vampire hunter. The update doesn't guarantee Blade's solo film i
Read More » -
23 June
Universal Just Took Action on Mysterious Land Outside Epic Universe—Now the Speculation Begins
For theme park fans, some of the biggest stories don't begin with an official announcement. They begin with a fence. Long before concept art is released, before permits become public, and before executives step onto a stage to unveil the future, there are often smaller clues hiding in plain sight. A new construction wall. Fresh surveying activity. Equipment appearing where there was once empty lan
Read More » -
23 June
Highly Anticipated ‘Indiana Jones’ Merch Arrives Ahead of Massive New Disney World Land
Excitement surrounding Animal Kingdom's future is already running high, and Disney has given Indiana Jones fans another reason to pay attention. A recently spotted merchandise release has quickly become a talking point among park fans. The item arrives during a period of major change across Walt Disney World, particularly at Animal Kingdom, where Disney is preparing one of the park's largest expan
Read More » -
23 June
EPCOT World Showcase Area Transformation Officially Revealed
After months of construction walls, stonework, roof repainting, and patient waiting, La Poutinerie in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT is finally showing its finished face. The debut is just days away! The Signs That Confirm It's Almost Here WDWNT reported that Disney cast members installed La Poutinerie signage on the roofline overnight, bringing the building's exterior transformation
Read More » -
23 June
Tom Hanks Blasts Disney’s Endless Sequels as Studio Plots AI Woody for ‘Toy Story 6’
Disney has another blockbuster on its hands, but not everyone is focused solely on the box office numbers. While Toy Story 5 (2026) continues attracting audiences around the world, Tom Hanks is encouraging Disney and Pixar to think carefully about where the franchise goes next. The actor's comments arrive as reports continue to circulate about potential future sequels and long-term plans for the s
Read More » -
23 June
Historic Heatwave Triggers Unusual Closures at Disney Dining Locations
Disneyland Paris is in the middle of a significant operational adjustment period as an intense heatwave continues to push temperatures across France into dangerous, record-setting levels. What is typically one of Europe’s most consistent summer theme park destinations has, over the past several days, become a constantly evolving environment shaped almost entirely by extreme weather conditions. Acr
Read More » -
23 June
Disney World Overhauls Menus Across 32 Restaurants: What’s In, What’s Out
Dining plans may need a second look for guests heading to Walt Disney World. Disney recently updated menus at locations across all four theme parks, multiple resort hotels, and Disney Springs, bringing a mix of new offerings and discontinued favorites. Some changes are small, while others significantly reshape what guests can order. Resort Restaurants See a Surge of New Offerings The biggest colle
Read More » -
23 June
Effective Immediately: Disney World Triggers Drastic Menu Cut to Space 220 Lunch Bookings
For years, booking Space 220 meant signing up for more than just a meal. The EPCOT restaurant quickly became one of Walt Disney World's signature dining experiences after opening in 2021, thanks to its elaborate space-travel storyline and one-of-a-kind setting. Guests entered a special elevator, traveled hundreds of miles above Earth, and enjoyed a multi-course meal while looking out at the planet
Read More » -
23 June
More Shutdowns Hit Disney as Deadly Heatwave Plagues France
Disneyland Paris is dealing with one of its most significant weather-related operational disruptions in recent years as an intense European heatwave continues to push temperatures into dangerous territory across France. What would normally be a busy early-summer period for the resort has instead become a rapidly evolving situation shaped almost entirely by extreme heat advisories. Guests visiting
Read More »
