We got a first look at a baby dragon that will be part of Isle of Berk at Epic Universe, the cause for yesterday’s massive outage at Magic Kingdom was released, and Disney is officially ending — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom rides are back open and operational this morning following power outages at the park last night.
- Additional information regarding the power outage that caused disruptions in the Magic Kingdom has been released.
- The top canopy has been removed from one of the resort launch boat docks at Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- Disney revealed some of the new offerings and previewed merchandise that will be at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2025, which is the 30th anniversary of the festival.
- This year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will feature two new Outdoor Kitchens and a playground inspired by the nearby Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts.
- A new set of “Moana”-inspired topiaries will debut at the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
- The 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival marks 30 years of the festival, and festival merchandise will celebrate accordingly.
- The first topiaries for Flower & Garden Festival have been installed.
- Scrim on planet Earth, globs of concrete in mosaics, and no changes to Mars — the years-long refurbishment of the Mission: SPACE exterior at EPCOT continues.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Malayan great argus pheasant chicks have been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The base prices for several Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resorts rose by between $5 and $35 per point, when purchased directly from DVC.
New Merchandise
- In honor of the animated film’s 75th anniversary, Disney and Crocs have created a new pair of Cinderella platform clogs.
- Disney and Cakeworthy teamed up on a new collection of “Cinderella” 75th anniversary apparel, now available online from the Disney Store.
- A new Cinderella 75th anniversary limited edition doll is now available for purchase online from the Disney Store.
- Animator Jason Peltz appeared at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts on Tuesday to sign his newly released Disney Artist Collection pins.
- As part of the ongoing celebration of 25 years of Disney Pin Trading, Walt Disney World has a new medal-shaped pin and ball cap.
- A new “Star Wars” Dark Side collection including a Darth Vader light-up Loungefly is now available around Walt Disney World Resort.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began construction on Monday night to add two more lanes to I-4 West.
Disneyland Resort
- In celebration of “Captain America: Brave New World,” a souvenir shield sipper and themed treats are coming to Disney California Adventure.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- A new collection of Donald Duck self care items is coming to Tokyo Disney Resort ahead of Disney Pal-Palooza: Donald’s Quacky Duck! Duck! Duck City!
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney shared a first look at the bow of the Disney Destiny featuring artwork of Minnie Mouse as a superhero.
The Walt Disney Company
- Following many months of controversy, a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Inspire Health Alliance in the state of California over changes that were made to the Disability Access Service (DAS) at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort.
- Disney is making changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a report from Axios, which includes dissolving the company’s Reimagine Tomorrow initiative.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- WESH 2 caught video of Dart the dragon, one of Toothless’ kids in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series, practicing her moves backstage at Epic Universe.
- Universal Orlando Resort shared a first look at the themed cuisine that will be available at Epic Universe, which opens on May 22, 2025.
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