06/16/2026
Disney Parks and entertainment news this week highlights a mix of new experiences, collectibles, streaming releases, and major updates across the Disney universe. At Disneyland, Magic Key holders will soon get an exclusive scavenger hunt tied to the 70th Celebration, featuring a collectible map with clues, though dates are currently unclear. New merchandise is also rolling out, including a Bullseye popcorn bucket arriving June 18 ahead of Toy Story 5, and a Hoop-Dee-Doo souvenir mug debuting at Fort Wilderness on June 15. Disney is also developing AI-powered search for its websites and the My Disney Experience app to improve trip planning with natural-language results. On the entertainment side, Pixar released a teaser for Gatto, a Venice-set feline adventure arriving in 2027, while Disney+ brings a strong June lineup including Avatar: Fire and Ash and new seasons and specials. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin Resort is celebrating summer with patriotic “America 250” events, concerts, and discounts, Shanghai Disney is expanding its 10th anniversary summer celebration, and the Disney community mourns the passing of Margaret Kerry, the beloved Tinker Bell reference model, who died at age 97.
