This week, a new Disney documentary from Leslie Iwerks is coming, the 70th is winding down at the resort, D23 is just around the corner, new Marvel-inspired merchandise arrives, we talk about our updated Disney Stories, and more!
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News:
Disney has released the first teaser for Disney Worldbuilders, a new Disney+ documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks that explores how Disney stories become theme park experiences. The documentary will premiere at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event before making its streaming debut on Disney+ on August 20th. It features interviews with creative leaders from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Imagineering. It also includes behind-the-scenes looks at how attractions are created and previews of future Disney Parks projects currently in development. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/disney-worldbuilders-trailer/
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration is coming to an end. The “Happiest Celebration on Earth” will officially wrap up on August 9, bringing an end to the special entertainment, decorations, merchandise, and food offerings that have celebrated Disneyland’s 70 years of magic. While these activities are coming to an end, Paint the Night Parade and Wondrous Journeys Fireworks have been extended to August 20th with Halloween Time arriving at the parks the following day. – https://www.micechat.com/440378-disneyland-update-tomorrowland-70th-anniversary-ends-d23-2026/
In just over a week, The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event begins August 14th. The Anaheim event will feature expanded show floor hours, more than 50 panels and presentations, and three major nighttime showcases at the Honda Center, including the Disney Experiences Showcase where fans could get a look at what’s next for the theme parks. The event will also include D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, a new Walt Disney Archives exhibit, and the return of fan favorites like the Mousequerade costume contest. – https://www.micechat.com/440378-disneyland-update-tomorrowland-70th-anniversary-ends-d23-2026/
A new Marvel-inspired merchandise collection has arrived at Avengers Campus. The Tivan Collection is inspired by the Collector’s museum from Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and features apparel, accessories, and collectibles designed to look like unusual artifacts gathered from across the galaxy. The collection also includes a special nod to Disneyland history, with the Collector adding the legendary Matterhorn Yeti (or Harold as we all know him) to his collection. The designs feature comic book-style artwork, giving the merchandise a bold Marvel-inspired look while celebrating the strange and fascinating items found throughout the Collector’s collection. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/tivan-collection-merchandise-collection/
Disneyland has introduced a new ticket system for its popular “Pin Tuesday” merchandise releases in an effort to curb line cutting and guest confrontations. Guests who arrive early receive a dated ticket that must be surrendered when purchasing limited edition pins, making it much harder for anyone to jump the queue. The change follows reports of pushing, arguments, and other disruptive behavior during recent pin drops, and is expected to be used for high-demand releases like the upcoming Kingdom Hearts pins, with the possibility of expanding to other release days if needed. – https://wdwnt.com/2026/08/disneyland-introduces-new-pin-tuesday-ticket-system-due-to-line-cutting-fighting/
SnackChat:
Disney has revealed new Halloween food and drink offerings featuring spooky treats, themed desserts, and seasonal snacks throughout the parks. This was all revealed in a video featuring Disney legend Bob Gurr and Yvette Nicole Brown as they took a look at some of what is to come. – https://wdwnt.com/2026/07/five-new-halloween-disney-eats-for-disneyland-resort-halloween-2026/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuTNktIIysA
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