Disney announced the MuppetVision 3D closing date, Bob Iger’s pay has increased, a first look at runDisney 2025 Princess Half Marathon merchandise, UOAP-exclusive food at Toothsome — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 24, 2025.
Daily Recap for January 24, 2025
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom

- An air compressor and more scaffolding were set up at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad during its year-long refurbishment.
- More of Astro Orbiter has been dismantled and removed for refurbishment.
EPCOT

- The Promenade Fine Arts booth at the 2025 Festival of the Arts hosts several artists offering various Disney paintings and sculptures.
- Gideon’s Bakehouse artist Mr. Eyes is stationed at the festival’s Pop! Gallery booth alongside other artists.
- The festival’s Disney Gallery Artists booth has artwork featuring Figment, Mr. Toad, Constance Hatchaway, and more Disney Parks characters.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios

- The closing dates for MuppetVision 3D, PizzeRizzo, and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano were announced.
- Disney did not announce a closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, meaning there will be a period without the Muppets at Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

- Work has started on the third floor of Disney Lakeshore Lodge, which replaces Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Resort.
New Merchandise
- runDisney shared a first look at 2025 Princess Half Marathon Weekend merchandise.
- A new Haunted Mansion Bride ear headband is haunting Walt Disney World.
- New “Fantasia 2000,” “A Goofy Movie,” and “Cinderella” ornaments celebrate landmark anniversaries.
Other Walt Disney World News

- Walt Disney World will honor Black History Month with the return of “Celebrate Soulfully” offerings.
Disneyland Resort

- Disneyland Resort’s “Celebrate Soulfully” offerings include the return of “Celebrate Gospel.”
- The Disneyland Railroad and Monorail reopening dates were announced.
- The new Disney Storyland Boutique opened at Downtown Disney District, taking over the former Wonderground Gallery space.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- We reviewed two UOAP-exclusive menu items at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium in CityWalk.
- One of the new Universal Orlando Resort screen signs has been activated but doesn’t yet show what concept art advertised.
Universal Studios Japan

- A limited-time “Jurassic World Journey” event at Universal Studios Japan will have dinosaur encounters, special food items, and more.
The Walt Disney Company

- Disney CEO Bob Iger now has a total pay package of $41.1 million.
WDW News Today
MuppetVision 3D Closing Date Announced, But Not Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
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