Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · 2d

NEW: A new miniature of Rapunzel’s Tower from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled is coming to Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland Park. The ride is currently closed for refurb and reopens this winter.

2 5 47

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · 16d

NEW: Disney says 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return on Tuesday following "thoughtful conversations with Jimmy" over the past few days.

1 5 61

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Sep 2

NEW: The last day to ride DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before it goes extinct is February 1, 2026.

Starting Feb. 2, DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and all of DinoLand will be officially closed to make way for Tropical Americas.

5 21 89

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 25

And more on The Beak and Barrel:

scottgustin.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Inside The Beak and Barrel, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar

A pirate's life for guests: Imagineers deliver highly detailed, must-see addition to Magic Kingdom

scottgustin.substack.com

16

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 25

Here's my recap of the Walt Disney World news revealed last week and what it means for more reveals this weekend at Destination D23.

scottgustin.substack.com/p/a-recap-of...

A recap of Walt Disney World updates and a look ahead to Destination D23

Walt Disney World outlined several upcoming projects last week as part of its plans through 2026.

scottgustin.substack.com

1 1 34

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 22

NEW: Disney shared first look inside The Beak & Barrel at Magic Kingdom.

1 10 73

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 20

NEW: Starting Jan. 5, the Pixar Place Hotel entrance to Disney California Adventure Park will close with no plans to reopen, Disneyland officials confirmed.

Pixar Place Hotel guests will instead be able to enter DCA through the Grand Californian Hotel entrance.

1 2 34

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 20

The one Lightning Lane entry will be available to each guest on the reservation with valid park admission and a park reservation. Limit one per guest, per stay. DVC reservations do qualify. Good Neighbor Hotel bookings do not qualify.

3 1 17

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 20

NEW: Starting Jan. 5, all guests staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel will receive one complimentary Lightning Lane entry for a Multi Pass attraction of their choice.

Also NEW: Beginning Jan. 5, Disneyland Resort will end the Early Theme Park Entry program.

7 3 42

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 19

NEW: Imagine and Enchant Key passes are going on sale Aug. 26, no earlier than 9:00 AM PT.

17

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 19

NEW: Disneyland Resort vacation packages and hotel reservations for 2026 will be available to book starting tomorrow, Aug. 20. Valid for arrivals Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026.

1 1 22

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 19

NEW: Effective today, Oga's Cantina at Disneyland Park only offers walk-up availability with a traditional standby queue and no longer offers new reservations. Existing reservations will be honored.

3 6 43

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 18

The last day to see Paint the Night at Disneyland in 2025 is Sunday, Nov. 9. The parade will pause for the holidays starting Nov. 10 and resume again next year.

3 1 38

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 17

NEW: The Beak and Barrel reservations will launch on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. ET.

3 40

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 14

NEW: Disneyland shared a first look at Syndrome. He will debut for the first time at Oogie Boogie Bash on select nights from August 17 through October 31. You can catch him at his own dedicated trail near Pixar Pier Band Shell.

1 48

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 13

NEW: Starting Sept. 11, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" at DHS will be available as a Lightning Lane option. When booking, it will be available in the second group of attractions. Guests will see the show available as early as Aug. 20 for use starting Sept. 11.

1 1 24

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Aug 11

Here’s a recap of my hard-hat tour of the Disney Destiny, including what we saw (and what we couldn’t). Oh, and here’s a photo of me in The Sanctum, creating the false illusion that I actually helped build the ship.

scottgustin.substack.com/p/behind-the...

1 2 61

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 31

NEW: The Halloween overlay at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs debuts on Aug. 19.

2 5 58

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 31

Magic Key sales have been paused for new purchases on all 4 passes. Renewals are still available.

Prior to today, the Inspire Key and Believe Key were available to buy new.

3 22

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 25

NEW: Disney Cruise Line has revealed a new look at Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots on the stern of the Disney Destiny. The characters were installed earlier this week by the team at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

1 1 42

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 24

The music from "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" is set to be released in the US tomorrow on streaming platforms. The 19-minute album features 11 tracks, including music from the floats, the Starlight Anthem, and the closing song.

1 2 52

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 19

NEW: Test Track will soft open to all guests on Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21. The ride officially opens on Tuesday, July 22.

1 3 41

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 18

NEW: "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" will have a soft open performance TONIGHT at 9pm at Magic Kingdom. The parade will make its official debut on July 20.

2 5 62

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 16

NEW: Disney CEO Bob Iger will ring the NYSE opening bell live from Disneyland Resort on Thursday morning in celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. Opening bell is 930am ET.

1 4 43

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · Jul 16

NEW: Music from the “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade will be released on streaming platforms soon, though no exact release date has been announced. The new nighttime parade debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20.

2 6 41