A union calls on support from attendees of Ramen Rumble at Disney Springs and the Dumbo playground refurbishment has a new start date — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 27, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The entire center structure of the Astro Orbiter has been removed as refurbishment work continues on the attraction at Magic Kingdom.
- The indoor playground at Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Magic Kingdom will now close in February for refurbishment, rather than its previously-scheduled January date.
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe at Magic Kingdom has removed the Grilled Masa Flatbread from their menu and added a Plant-Based Rice Bowl.
EPCOT
- Disney announced the Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney has filed a new Amendment to Notice of Commencement permit for the theater that will house the new “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Springs
- UNITE HERE Local 737 is calling on attendees of Ramen Rumble at Disney Springs to show support for a fired Patina Restaurant Group worker.
New Merchandise
- New Mickey and Minnie Big Face canvas totes are now available for purchase online from the Disney Store.
- New Haunted Mansion Sunglasses are available at Walt Disney World, taking inspiration from the home of 999 happy haunts.
- “Inside Out 2” magnetic shoulder plush are now available at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Other Walt Disney World News
- We made a list of every machine location throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs selling the new 2025 collectible medallions.
Disneyland Resort
- The celebration of the Year of the Snake has kicked off as the Lunar New Year 2025 festival begins, and we have gathered all the entertainment, food, and merchandise for you in this year’s full guide.
Disney Cruise Line
- Imagineering’s “Star Wars” BDX droids recently set sail aboard the Disney Wish.
Universal Studios
- With the Universal Stella Nova resort now open to guests, we visited the new Cosmos Cafe to review breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
WDW News Today
Missing Animatronic Returns, Mysterious Scrim Blocks Research Lab
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!