Disney News: Cinderella Castle Repaint Impacts + Galaxy's Edge Construction Walls

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 — Disney is moving fast this week! Join former Disney Senior Leader Wade Heath for a deep dive into the massive physical changes hitting Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this morning.

From the official "Pink" removal at Cinderella Castle to the construction walls surrounding Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we’re looking at these updates through the lens of "Backstage Leadership." We also track the Disney Adventure’s Florida countdown and discuss the new $50 Kids' Summer Ticket offer that just launched!

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Video Chapters
0:00 - The Speed of Change 1:15 - WDW Passholder "Good to Go" Expansion (Jan 26, 28, 29) 2:39 - Disney Adventure Ship Status: The Florida Countdown 4:15 - Cinderella Castle Makeover: Saying Goodbye to the Pink 7:05 - Galaxy's Edge Construction: The Original Trilogy Era Swap 10:36 - Rapid Fire: $50 Kids Tickets & Haunted Mansion Reopening 11:53 - Backstage Leadership: The Burden of the Icon 15:40 - This Day in Disney History: The Great Movie Ride
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