An effect has been restored to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror after nearly 25 years, Anthony Mackie surprised guests seeing the newest Captain America movie at Disney Springs, and the Ray Passholder magnet has run out — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A new experience allowing guests to help design a custom pumpkin carriage out of blown glass is now available at Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom Park.
EPCOT
- The Philippines’ Royal Wattamelon flavor is now missing from the drink machines at Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola in EPCOT, joining China’s Sour Plum Tea on the list of drinks that are currently unavailable.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Guests riding The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios may have noticed a water leak in the queue for the attraction, which is actually an old effect that has been missing for nearly 25 years.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The demolition of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama to make way for a new Tropical Americas area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is picking up speed, as the entrance sign has been demolished overnight.
Disney Springs
- During a screening of the recently-released “Captain America: Brave New World” at Disney Springs, guests were treated to a surprise visit from star Anthony Mackie.
New Merchandise
- The Disney Store has dropped a brand new Droid Factory figure called R2-BNE, and it is designed to look like a cute Easter bunny.
- A new collection of “Cinderella” 75th anniversary jewelry by designer Rebecca Hook has arrived at Magic Kingdom.
- A new Italy merchandise collection featuring Minnie has arrived at EPCOT.
- A new Darth Vader Minnie ear headband is now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The previous complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet featuring Ray from “The Princess and the Frog” is being replaced early by Minnie Mouse.
Disneyland Resort
- In a new Change.org petition, guests are asking Disneyland Resort to reinstate ex-Cast Member Phil Bailey, who was fired for writing an autobiography about his experiences as a Cast Member without receiving labor relations permission.
- All of the available Magic Keyholder park passes for Disneyland Park on May 16, which is the first day of the upcoming Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations, are now sold out.
Disneyland Paris
- The first of several new animated popcorn dolls has arrived at Disneyland Paris, and the new doll has been revealed to be Mr. Toad.
The Walt Disney Company
- Three more Storyliving By Disney model homes opened for viewing at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community.
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