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Disney promoted April Carretta to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Communications. She will be the communication lead for Dana Walden, who is the President and Chief Creative Officer of the company. April Carretta Carretta’s previous role was head of communications for Disney’s direct-to-consumer business and tech and product teams. In the new role, she will continue heading PR for those areas, while also being responsible for Disney Entertainment (which now is under Walden instead of Disney Experiences). Caretta held previous roles at at Twentieth Century Fox, Edelman, and Sony Pictures before joining Disney. She will report to Chief Communications Officer Paul Roeder. Roeder replaces Kristina Schake, who Disney previously announced was exiting the company. He shared Carretta’s promotion news: “As Josh and Dana begin shaping this next chapter for our company, I’ve been reflecting on the role Communications will play in helping us succeed, and, just as importantly, the people who make that possible,” Roeder said in a company memo obtained by Variety. According to Variety, the memo also laid out other updates: David Jefferson, EVP, communications, will continue leading day-to-day corporate communications efforts including public affairs, media relations and corporate social responsibility. He will also now lead Disney’s international communications teams, working with regional comms leads: Belina Tan (Asia Pacific), Amy Holland (EMEA) and Felicitas Castrillon (Latin America), who each will continue to report to their respective regional presidents and now also to Jefferson. Mimi Fong, VP, communications, will be joining Carretta’s team to support Disney’s international content communications, working with Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios, and Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment. Carrie Brown, SVP of internal communications, will now report directly to Roeder and will continue leading enterprise-wide employee communications and engagement efforts, as well as providing internal comms support to Disney’s corporate functions. Mariana Vaca has joined Roeder’s team as director, communications to work across Disney’s comms teams corporatewide. Vaca previously was director of external communications for Walt Disney Studios. Disney’s business segment communications leads will remain the same but with some changes in reporting structure: Alannah Hall-Smith, EVP, communications and public affairs, Disney Experiences, will continue in the role, dual-reporting to recently appointed Disney Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum and Roeder. Josh Krulewitz, EVP, ESPN Communications, will continue to dual-report to ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Roeder. Naomi Bulochnikov, EVP, communications, Disney Entertainment, will continue leading comms for Disney Entertainment Television, including advertising, dual-reporting to entertainment TV chairman Debra OConnell and Roeder. Bridget Osterhaus, VP, communications, will continue leading comms for Disney’s Platform Distribution organization and will now dual-report to Bulochnikov and Krulewitz. Erin Barrier, SVP, communications, Walt Disney Studios, was recently promoted to this role, dual-reporting to Alan Bergman, chairman of Walt Disney Studios, and Roeder. For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The post April Carretta Promoted to Executive Vice President of Communications appeared first on WDW News Today.

Peter Pan and Wendy are now flying during the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade at the Magic Kingdom!

Peter Pan and Wendy are finally flying in the Disney Starlight parade. Debuted in July 2025 without the flying effect. Fans complained for nine months. Fixed April 9, 2026. Both characters are now elevated above the float with genuine vertical motion. Nine months to deliver what should have been there on opening night. The parade is finally complete.

Walt Disney World has released more crystal glasses featuring various Disney characters. They join the Disney Princess line that was recently released. Character Crystal GlassesMiguel Crystal Glass – $17Moana Crystal Glass – $17Maui Crystal Glass – $17Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Crystal Glass – $17Location Miguel Crystal Glass – $17 This glass features a frosted design of Miguel from Pixar’s Coco. He is in his human form while holding a guitar. The Walt Disney World wordmark is printed beneath him. Moana Crystal Glass – $17 Moana is featured with her boat oar on this glass. She is jumping above the Walt Disney World wordmark. Maui Crystal Glass – $17 Maui, the demigod from Moana, is standing above the Walt Disney World wordmark with his magical fishhook resting on his shoulders. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Crystal Glass – $17 The last glass has a frosted design of Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, the duo from Zootopia. Judy is wearing her police uniform, while Nick is wearing casual clothes, shrugging. The Walt Disney World wordmark is below them. Location We found the new character glasses at Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Which glass is your favorite? Let us know on social media. For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The post Crystal Glasses Featuring Characters From ‘Zootopia,’ ‘Coco,’ and ‘Moana’ Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort appeared first on WDW News Today.

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Disney celebrates National Siblings Day with three sister Cast Members! Find out more about their Disney careers.

EPCOT’s Refreshment Port Becoming La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada, Blue Bayou Restaurant’s Reopening Date at Disneyland, Brendan Fraser Revisits ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ at Universal Studios Hollywood, Private Luminous Fireworks Viewing at EPCOT for Air Canada Aeroplan Members— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 9, 2026. Table of contentsDisney News RecapUniversal News RecapWatch the Latest WDW News Today Disney News Recap Winnie the Pooh and Pals Hat and Pooh Wallet Arrive to Disneyland Resort KACHOW! ‘Cars’ Character Shimmer Wishables Arrive Online at Disney Store Peter Pan & Wendy Fly for the First Time in Disney Starlight Parade at Walt Disney World Kaiju Stitch Tumbler Descends Upon Disneyland Resort Pandora Charms Featuring Disney Dogs, Castles, and More Now Available at Disneyland First Pieces of Sassagoula River Wall Installed at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa ‘Best Day Ever,’ ‘Disney Mama,’ and More Little Words Project Jewelry Now Available at Disneyland Purple Martin Nest Checks Return to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Another EPCOT After Hours Date in April Sells Out Meyer Werft Reveals Project: ‘Vision,’ World’s First Battery-Electric Cruise Ship D23 Announces ‘A Toast to Walt’s Plane’ with Bob Gurr Event Save 25% Off Alaskan Disney Cruise Line Sailings This Summer First Look Revealed for ‘Family First’ Disney Topps Trading Cards Coming Soon Inside the Animal Care and Conservation Work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Comcast’s Xfinity Adds Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max to StreamSaver Bundle Rex, Donald, & Chip ‘n’ Dale Fuzzy Journals at Disneyland REVIEW: Regal View Lounge, World of Frozen, and More Disney Adventure World Food Disney Receives 11 Peabody Nominations for ‘Andor,’ ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ and More Celebrate ‘626 Day’ With Lilo & Stitch Spirit Jersey Available Online at Disney Store How Disney Helps Pollinators at Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Cotino, and Beyond ‘101 Dalmatians’ Harvey Crossbody Bag Arrives at Disneyland Private Luminous Fireworks Viewing at EPCOT for Air Canada Aeroplan Members Glow-in-the-Dark Pandora ‘Avatar’ Collection at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Blue Bayou Restaurant’s Reopening Date at Disneyland PHOTOS: 25th Anniversary Sparkling Jubilee Decor Throughout Tokyo DisneySea Virtual Talk With ‘Disneyland is Your Land’ Little Golden Book Creators Hosted by Walt Disney Family Museum Study Examines Shanghai Disney Resort’s Vision of ‘Authentically Disney, Distinctly Chinese’ Silhouette Keychains Inspired by Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, and Stitch at Walt Disney World Piston Peak National Park Permit Signals Vertical Construction Coming Soon EPCOT’s Refreshment Port Becoming La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada Chester & Hester Sign Finally Being Removed for New Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom PHOTOS, VIDEO: Rapunzel Back in Her Tower at Tokyo DisneySea Following Crow Attack Sparkling Jubilee Popcorn Bucket Available for Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Coral Reef Restaurant Cast Members Debut New Costumes at EPCOT Universal News Recap Universal Studios Hollywood Prepares for Fan Fest Nights ONE PIECE Show, Forbidden Forest Experience, and More Brendan Fraser Revisits ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ at Universal Studios Hollywood Watch the Latest WDW News Today

WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. The latest collection of mystery Wishables has arrived online at the Disney Store, and it features characters from Cars. We saw this set at Walt Disney World in recent weeks as well. Cars Wishables – $17.99 These Disney Wishables with shimmer come in a cylindrical, red box. There are five potential Cars characters that you can get in each box: Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson, and Fillmore. As indicated by the symbol on the side, this Wishables collection was released in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Cars film. In addition to this set of Wishables, other film versions are still available online as well, including Up, 101 Dalmatians, and Zootopia. Which character are you hoping to get? Let us know on social media! For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. WDW News Today (and WDWNT LLC and the WDWNT Network of websites and podcasts) has financial relationships with some of the merchants mentioned on this blog. WDWNT LLC may be compensated if consumers choose to utilize the links located throughout the content on this site and generate sales for the merchant. WDWNT LLC is compensated for certain paid links and advertisements on this blog. You are not obligated to click on any link or buy any products that are advertised. Per FTC guidelines, this website may be compensated by companies mentioned through advertising, affiliate programs, or otherwise. Any references to third party products, rates, or websites are subject to change without notice. Please do the appropriate research before participating in any third party offers. The post KACHOW! ‘Cars’ Character Shimmer Wishables Arrive Online at Disney Store appeared first on WDW News Today.

WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. New Winnie the Pooh merchandise continues to arrive at Disneyland Resort. We found a new ball cap and a Loungefly cardholder in Five & Dime at Disney California Adventure. The cap is also available online at the Disney Store. Winnie the Pooh Embroidered Ball Cap – $32.99 This is a white cap with embroidered eyelets, a red button topper, and a red bill. Embroidered appliqués on the front depict Tigger, Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore peeking above the brim. It has an adjustable strap on the back with metal hardware. Winnie the Pooh Cardholder by Loungefly – $35 A simulated leather Winnie the Pooh cardholder is on the front of this wallet, set against a subtle striped background. The pouch opens with a zipper on two sides. A gold-tone lobster claw clip is at one end. On the back are four brown simulated leather card slots. There’s also a brown Disney Parks | Loungefly patch. The interior lining features a sepia-toned Hundred Acre Wood print. 2026 marks 100 years of Winnie the Pooh. Disney has celebrated with a variety of merchandise, apparel, and a confectionery display in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. Do you collect Winnie the Pooh merchandise? Let us know on social media. For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT. WDW News Today (and WDWNT LLC and the WDWNT Network of websites and podcasts) has financial relationships with some of the merchants mentioned on this blog. WDWNT LLC may be compensated if consumers choose to utilize the links located throughout the content on this site and generate sales for the merchant. WDWNT LLC is compensated for certain paid links and advertisements on this blog. You are not obligated to click on any link or buy any products that are advertised. Per FTC guidelines, this website may be compensated by companies mentioned through advertising, affiliate programs, or otherwise. Any references to third party products, rates, or websites are subject to change without notice. Please do the appropriate research before participating in any third party offers. The post Winnie the Pooh and Pals Hat and Pooh Wallet Arrive to Disneyland Resort appeared first on WDW News Today.