The news was nonstop today, including the release of the Flower & Garden menus, the pending departure of Kathleen Kennedy from the Star Wars franchise and more for today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Daily Recap for February 25, 2025
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- On its first full day using a standby queue, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom did not open with the rest of the park.
- When it finally opened, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom had only a 20-minute posted wait time on its first day with a standby queue. That would not last.
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT celebrated its first day of offering a standby queue by hitting a wait time of 170 minutes by 9:24 a.m.
- Walt Disney World released the full list of Outdoor Kitchens and menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
- With just over a week until the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins, crews have added more topiaries to the park and continue to prepare the Global Gardens.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A new PizzeRizzo pin is now available at Walt Disney World Resort, as part of the ongoing “Dining with Disney” series. It sold out quickly.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- TriceraTop Spin is officially gone. The DinoLand U.S.A. spinner ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been completely demolished.
New Merchandise
- A new Star Wars: The Black Series Incinerator Stormtrooper electronic helmet is now available online at the Disney Store.
- The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book, based on the Haunted Mansion attraction is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the book at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The 2026 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon presented by State Farm will have brand new storybook theming.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite will have a whole host of rare and nostalgic character meet and greets.
- Disneyland’s Main Street Opera House will soon be home to a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic show, and in preparation, the sign for The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln has been removed.
- A new wheelchair ramp has been installed at The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure in Disney California Adventure.
- We now have the food and drink prices and pictures of the booths for the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, which runs from February 28 through April 21, 2025.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- You’re invited to “The Most Magical Party of All,” marking 20 years of Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney revealed new details of the 20th anniversary celebration, including a start month for the festivities, a first look at an “Encanto” parade float, and a “Pixar entertainment experience.”
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announced another major expansion to their theme park including a Pixar entertainment experience and more Marvel attractions.
Entertainment and Media
- Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy is expected to step down from her position at the end of this year.
Disney+
- According to Variety, “Moana 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning on March 12.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort confirmed that How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe will have flying dragons.
- Stardust Racers Sign, Super Nintendo World Team Member Preview, and More at Epic Universe.
- Team Members at Universal Orlando Resort received information for preview opportunities at Universal Epic Universe, which will be starting within the next week.
- Despite rumors that attendance at Universal Orlando Resort would spike during the opening weeks of Epic Universe, all three hotels surrounding the new park still have rooms available to book during Epic Universe’s opening week and throughout the summer.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood announced that Glinda and Elphaba from “Wicked” will meet guests during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
WDW News Today
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