Universal announced an opening date for Universal Horror Unleashed experience in Las Vegas, and we review items from the new Princess Bath & Body Works Collection — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Daily Recap for February 19, 2025
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney filed two permits for new signage, including one for Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- More topiaries and a small garden have been added around EPCOT in preparation for the 2025 International Flower & Garden Festival, including Donald Duck and “The Lion King.”
- Disney filed two new construction permits, including one for new signage installation at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT.
- The live show “Forces of Nature by AntiGravity” at EPCOT has been extended into summer 2025, according to a post on the performance group’s social media.
- The Chum animated figure located at The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction is now moving again after the effect being reportedly broken for months.
Disney Springs
- After posting rumors that a Level99 interactive gaming venue was coming to Walt Disney World, the company confirmed they will be taking over the old NBA Experience building in Disney Springs.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World now has signs advertising the days and times of character experiences.
New Merchandise
- Along with the latest wave of new “Cinderella” merchandise, a new crossbody bag featuring Lucifer the cat has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- A sweets-themed Minnie ear headband and bag charms by BaubleBar are now available online at the Disney Store.
- A light-up Chernabog figure is now available at Box Office Gifts in Magic Kingdom.
- Two new pairs of Crocs inspired by Mike Wazowski and Sulley from the Disney and Pixar film “Monsters Inc.” are now available online at the Disney Store.
- We reviewed select items from the new Disney Princess collection from Bath and Body Works, featuring fragrances inspired by Cinderella, Tiana, Jasmine, Belle, Moana, and Ariel.
- A new Meeko plush celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Pocahontas” is now available at Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort is offering hotel guests up to 20% off select rooms in the spring of 2025.
- A new Disneyland Resort hotel offer gives Disney Visa Cardmembers up to 30% off select stays this spring.
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris announced the opening of La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert, a new restaurant at Disneyland Hotel from Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert.
Disney+
- After airing on National Geographic in January, the documentary “Magic of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point” is now on Disney+.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- As another cold weather wave sweeps through Central Florida, Universal has announced a closure of Volcano Bay water park for two days in February.
- We have a new Photo Report from Universal Orlando Resort, including a quick peek inside the Stella Nova Resort and some more EPIC Universe merchandise.
Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas
- The Universal Horror Unleashed hype video features new concept art and glimpses of the destination’s set pieces.
- Universal announced an opening date for Universal Horror Unleashed, a new year-round horror experience coming to Las Vegas later this year.
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