The new McKim’s Mile House DVC lounge has opened in Magic Kingdom, Disney previewed a new menu coming to the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and the theme for the 2025 runDisney virtual series was announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The new Disney Vacation Club Lounge in Magic Kingdom, dubbed McKim’s Mile House — A Member Lounge, is now open in Magic Kingdom for eligible DVC members.
- More new bricks have been replaced at the main entrance of Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- Crews are adding a layer of concrete to the front of the new Test Track overhang at EPCOT.
- Construction walls and scrim have been set up at the EPCOT bus stop area, likely for extending the stop.
- As construction work progresses on the Italy pavilion’s bell tower, another panel of camouflage scrim has been added.
- Disney has fixed much of the damage to CommuniCore Hall floor decals, but there is still tearing and peeling around the edges of some vinyl appliqués.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests can peruse several chocolate egg showpieces crafted by culinary Cast Members for the 2025 Easter season.
- The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now open and serving up plenty of Easter and spring-themed treats.
- The construction to refurbish Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort continues with more jackhammer work, covered windows, and concrete painting.
- All 756 guest rooms and suites of the Walt Disney World Swan Resort have been renovated.
New Merchandise
- Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney Pin Trading with a new pin bag and anniversary pins, now available online at the Disney Store after debuting at the parks.
- ColourPop, Disney, and Pixar have collaborated on a new limited-edition 10 piece makeup collection inspired by “Toy Story.”
- A new LEGO Pokémon collaboration is coming in 2026, as first revealed in an Instagram reel.
- GUND and Disney have collaborated to create two huggable plush inspired by the Disney classic animated film “Bambi.”
Other Walt Disney World News
- The ongoing refurbishment of Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World is complete, with new Disney touches and “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.”
- Work continues on the mystery project at the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot, with the large dirt pile becoming progressively flatter.
- To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the runDisney Virtual Series, Disney has announced that the theme for this summer will be Disney Park Attractions.
Disneyland Resort
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland will have an updated
- menu when it reopens from refurbishment, including new items and returning favorites.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- A Disney Resort Line Monorail will be decorated for the 20th anniversary celebration of Duffy and Friends at Tokyo Disney Resort.
- A closing date has been announced for the Cleo’s snack stand at Tokyo Disneyland, located in Fantasyland.
- Tokyo Disney Resort revealed that a whimsical new popcorn bucket inspired by “Reach for the Stars” will be available next month.
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris teamed up with Doritos to create new Doritos Loaded snacks coming soon to Frontierland.
Disney Cruise Line
- New cabanas and a new dining pavilion are under construction at the adults-only beach of Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay.
- Following the announcement that Disney Cruise Line is developing four more ships, there is a lingering question in the air: Will Disney Cruise Line retire their original ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder?
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- According to Variety, “Moana 2” has been streamed 27.3 million times after being on Disney+ for just five days.
- According to a press release from Disney, beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Disney+ has added a new 24/7 Stream for “The Simpsons.”
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