Disney Slowed Magic Kingdom Project to Avoid DeSantis Takeover

In this episode of News Today- Disney patents a technologoy to use AI to improve ride loading operations, court records reveal new information on Disney's battle with DeSantis, a first look at Tokyo's new Space Mountain ride vehicles, and more! 👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! https://patreon.com/wdwnt 📣 FOLLOW US! 📣 WEBSITE: https://wdwnt.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WDWNewsToday INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wdwnt TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/WDWNT BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wdwnt.com #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews CHAPTERS 00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal 00:19 - Intro 01:00 - New Shirts From Carousel of Products - carouselofproducts.com 01:55 - Limited Time 10% Off Disney Gift Card Deal Coming Soon 02:48 - New Disney Patent Shows How AI Could Soon Improve Ride Safety and Load Times 05:54 - Attraction Poster for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ 07:18 - Disney Parks Teases Halfway to Halloween News on Social Media 07:57 - Disney Feared Losing Magic Kingdom Expansion Amidst DeSantis Battle, Court Records Reveal 11:29 - Injuries at Hogwarts Express, Kali River Rapids, and More Disney & Universal Theme Parks During First Quarter of 2026 12:41 - Be Our Guest Vacations https://wdwnt.travel 13:06 - Liberty Belle Riverboat Still Afloat in Service Marina in Walt Disney World 14:44 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Updates Near Completion, Ride Queue Undergoing Final Touches 16:04 - All ‘Tangled’ Restrooms Now Closed For Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom 17:01 - Fantasmic! Performances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moving Later Starting Tomorrow 17:31 - Arches Added to Former PizzeRizzo Facade for Monstropolis Transformation 18:12 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs Will Use Virtual Queue for ‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Merchandise 19:02 - Construction Begins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Security Kiosk, Boat Dock Refurbishment Underway 19:45 - ‘Drawn to Life’ at Disney Springs Offering $25 Kids Ticket This Summer 20:26 - Mother’s Day Photo Op Returns to Disney Springs 20:54 - Mother’s Day & Mickey Necklaces by Kendra Scott on Disney Store 21:23 - Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Reopening Date Announced 21:51 - Bluey Create-Your-Own Headbands & More Merchandise Coming Soon 23:19 - ‘Frozen Ever After’ Collector’s Key Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris 23:55 - Space Mountain Belt Bag Made From Cast Member Costumes Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort 24:32 - Space Mountain: Earthrise Spinning Ride Vehicles Spotted 25:58 - Disney Cruise Line and Port of San Diego Extend Agreement Through 2031 26:48 - WIGS - patreon.com/wdwnt 27:23 - Sign-Off 🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today! If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀 For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.