Construction walls are down at the Cozy Cone Motel and the Super Bowl LIX winner will celebrate with a parade at Walt Disney World – all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Construction walls have been set up around the Plaza Restaurant, covering the entrance nearest to the Tomorrowland Terrace.
- Work continues on the refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the latest construction has expanded to include queue buildings on the front of the mountain.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- There is new furniture in the lobby of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, while some of the remaining old pieces have been reupholstered.
New Merchandise
- A new packable tote bag themed to Sorcerer Mickey has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- In honor of the 75th anniversary of the classic Disney animated film “Cinderella,” new plush have arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort.
- A new winter Minnie Lug bag has arrived at The Fjording in Norway.
- A 2025 graduation cap with mouse ears is now available for purchase at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The Orange Bird Mickey-shaped soap dispenser is now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- D23 has announced a special new event celebrating Space Mountain as a part of their Spotlight Series events, which will be taking place in Orlando for the first time.
- The winner of Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX will be celebrated at Walt Disney World Resort this year. It is often held at Disneyland, depending on the logistics.
Disneyland Resort
- Construction is complete at the Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure and with walls down, a new ordering system has been revealed.
- The opening of Pixar Putt, a pop-up mini golf experience at Pixar Place Hotel, has been delayed until next week.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line is returning to Alaska in the summer of 2026, with the Disney Magic visiting the destination for the first time.
- Disney Cruise Line has announced their full lineup of summer 2026 itineraries, with sailings to The Bahamas, Eastern and Western Caribbean, Europe, and Singapore.
The Walt Disney Company
- In the wake of the wildfires that have affected Southern California, Disney has announced new “LA Strong” T-shirts and accompanying donations to the American Red Cross.
- Former Disney animator Joe Hale has passed away of natural causes at his home in Atascadero, California at age 99.
Universal Studios
- Sources indicate that park operations will take over Epic Universe next week, a huge step in the park preparing to open.
- Images of Universal IPs (intellectual properties) are now appearing on the new Universal Orlando Resort digital signs.
- We were also able to get some brighter pictures of the new Universal Orlando Resort signs as the screens display images at night.
- Guests visiting Universal Studios Florida can now experience meet and greets with Dog Man, from the new DreamWorks Animation film of the same name.
- A festive Gator Junior shoulder plush has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort just in time for Mardi Gras.
- The town of Sweethaven in Universal Islands of Adventure is now blocked from guest access as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges undergoes its annual refurbishment.
- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval for 2025 is underway, and we have compiled a full guide to help you plan your visit!
- The UOTMLife Instagram shared a first look at the costumes How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Team Members will wear at the new Epic Universe.
WDW News Today
- Tonight, don’t miss tonight’s special episode of the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us for the latest Disney Parks news, the first-ever In-De-Nile game, and more as we celebrate 70 years of the Jungle Cruise!
70th Anniversary of Disney’s Jungle Cruise, Skipper Sabrina, In-Denile Adventure
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