Actor Donald Faison recently disclosed he was banned from Disneyland for a year, one flavor remains missing at Club Cool and so much more for today, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Daily Recap for March 12, 2025
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- New Spring-inspired treats have arrived at Magic Kingdom for the season.
- Crews are now installing new track at the exterior portions of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as the lengthy refurbishment work continues.
- Construction walls are down from around The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom, although there are no signs refurbishment work was completed.
- The Disneyland Band had a special one-time performance at Walt Disney World recently, as shared in a video by Disney Parks.
EPCOT
- The soda fountains at Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola have been restocked aside from one flavor that remains unavailable.
- Construction walls have been set up inside The Seas at EPCOT surrounding the escalators, which are currently inaccessible to guests.
New Merchandise
- Disney and Kendra Scott have collaborated on a new line of Snow White jewelry, now available at Walt Disney World and online from DisneyStore.com.
- A new 2025 Stitch graduation Pandora charm is now available at Walt Disney World.
- A new version of an old sequined Minnie Mouse ear headband is now available at Walt Disney World. It’s also available online from the Disney Store.
- New toys inspired by the show “Bluey” are now available at the Disney Store online.
Disneyland Resort
- In an episode of the “Fake Doctors: Real Friends” podcast with Donald Faison and Zach Braff, Faison told the story of how he and his friend gained a year-long ban from Disneyland Resort.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel entrance to Disney California Adventure is temporarily closed.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Dining reservations will open on Thursday, March 13.
- During the busy holiday season, Disneyland experimented with a new offering in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo Nighttime Gathering was a dining package that included reserved viewing for the Fire of the Rising Moons fireworks. We reviewed it to see if it was worth the money.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is undergoing a refresh to “elevate” the guest experience over the next few months, Disney announced.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line guests sailing out of Port Canaveral this year can save 35% off a Walt Disney World Resort hotel stay before or after their cruise.
- Check out our FULL GUIDE to the Disney Treasure cruise ship.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney shared the first full official trailer for “Lilo & Stitch,” and live-action remake of the 2002 animated Disney film.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort shared a new look at merchandise that will be available when Epic Universe opens on May 22
- Construction walls have been set up in Central Park at Universal Studios Florida.
- The Universal Stella Nova Resort gift shop has even more new Epic Universe merchandise inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Super Nintendo World.
WDW News Today
Disney Management Changes, Scrubs Star Banned from Disneyland for Mishandling Pluto
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