A new MuppetVision mug arrived at Disney World, Pin Trading is celebrating 25 years, and the Green Eggs and Ham marquee is gone again at Islands of Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Wall paneling has been installed and painted for the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom.
• Join Bryce for the first photo report of the new year!

Disney Springs

• The Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl cookie has returned to Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs as the first limited-edition monthly flavor of 2025.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Crews are continuing work on the second floor of Disney Lakeshore Lodge, the resort replacing Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge at Walt Disney World.

New Merchandise

•  Salute to all attractions but mostly Muppet*Vision 3D with this new Sam Eagle mug.
• Disney is celebrating 25 years of official Pin Trading with a new series of pins featuring Mickey & Friends with their own pin trading boards.
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has a new Loungefly tote bag, wallet, apparel, and housewares.

Disneyland Resort

• New loading signage for the Disneyland tram has been installed at Disneyland Resort.
• Downtown Disney District shared a photo of the sign for Parkside Market, a new group of culinary concepts by Levy Restaurants opening this winter.

Hong Kong Disneyland

• Rex from “Toy Story” made his meet-and-greet debut at Hong Kong Disneyland during their New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration.

Entertainment and Media

• It’s officially a new year, and with it comes a new wave of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars LEGO sets. 

Universal Studios

• Start your new year by building one of these new “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic World,” and Mario Kart LEGO sets.
• Popeye the Sailor, created by Elzie Crisler Segar, is now public domain.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal has once again removed the Green Eggs and Ham sign from the Seuss Landing dining venue at Universal Islands of Adventure.
• Universal Volcano Bay will close on January 2 and 3 due to “inclement weather” in Central Florida.

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Katie Francis