The new tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom made an adorable debut today, Disney filed 15 notices of commencement for various projects around Walt Disney World, and Magic Key Holders at Disneyland are getting Multi Pass discounts. All this and more in today’s recap for Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Daily Recap for January 29, 2025
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early tomorrow, January 30, 2025.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The first Sumatran tiger cub born in seven years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso, can now be seen by guests on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.
- The bioluminescent walkways in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are receiving a fresh new coat of paint.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A recent post shared in the Facebook group “Disney for Seniors” praised Cast Members and the Reedy Creek Fire Department (RCFD) paramedic crew on their level of care during an emergency situation.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney has released a huge wave of new construction permits, with 15 new Notice of Commencement filings released today for areas all across Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
- A new light-up model shaped like the sign of the Cozy Cone Motel has been selling out quickly at Disney’s California Adventure.
- As a part of their ongoing refurbishment, new themed scrims have been added at both Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park and Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure.
- Magic Key holders can enjoy double their regular Lightning Lane Multi Pass discount through January 31, 2025.
- Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite takes place on select evenings in February. If you’re attending the event, you can plan ahead with our first look at the full event map below.
- A revamped version of the Royal Ball debuted during the 2025 Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. The Royal Ball was previously held on the street near “it’s a small world” but the new version is at the Fantasyland Theatre.
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris shared an update to their expansion plans, including a seventh hotel.
Disney Cruise Line
- On Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay, a private destination on the island of Eleuthera, guests can encounter Mickey and his friends during designated meet and greets, as well as two entertainment offerings.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Decor for the 30th annual Universal Mardi Gras celebration has started to appear in Universal Studios Florida.
- Universal Mardi Gras 2025 is just around the corner and new merchandise is now available for guests to purchase at Universal Orlando Resort.
- Universal Orlando Resort is “celebrating” the release of the new DreamWorks film “Dog Man” with, well, dog food. And a tennis ball cupcake.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights event, taking place on select nights from April 25 through May 18, 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that a Yoshi meet and greet will be offered during Universal Fan Fest Nights this spring.
- Guests Can Walk Into 1955 Hill Valley, The Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, and Meet Back to the Future Characters at Universal Fan Fest Nights
- Universal Studios Hollywood revealed more details about Universal Fan Fest Nights featuring Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, Back to the Future One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!