A new line of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort merchandise has arrived, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed three new members to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, and an exhibit at Animal Kingdom is closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- After several weeks of work, all of the carpets inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have now been replaced.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- According to a new update from Disney, the bat exhibit located in the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment.
- A different part of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now closed for repainting the bioluminescent pavement.
Disney Springs
- The Key Lime Chocolate Chip cookie has been added back to the Gideon’s Bakehouse menu for the remainder of February 2025.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A closing date has been set for Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk.
New Merchandise
- A new merchandise collection themed to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- After previously being spotted in Magic Kingdom, the new red Minnie Mouse sequined Loungefly mini backpack and its matching wallet have arrived online at the Disney Store.
- Walt Disney World has a new collection of Disney Animal Pals merchandise featuring characters from various animated films.
- New Disney golf collection items are available right in time for the spring season.
Other Walt Disney World News
- In a recent release from the official Florida Governor Ron DeSantis website, three new members have been appointed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), pending confirmation from the Florida Senate.
- The Jafar parking lot at the Transportation and Ticket Center reopened with new parking spots.
Disneyland Paris
- In a new Instagram post, Disney has shared pictures of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez visiting the site of the new World of Frozen land coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- As construction work continues on the now-closed On Location shop at Universal Studios Florida, exterior signage has been removed and crews have started gutting the building’s interior.
- One of the last remaining pieces of Amity Island at Universal Studios Florida is currently closed and under construction.
- The Studio Sweets candy shop at the entrance of Universal Studios Florida is currently closed for “enhancements.”
- Universal CityWalk Orlando will soon have a new permanent location where guests can purchase Cinnabon treats.
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