An Epic Universe casting call, along with upset “Snow White” actors, Easter treats, and flying dragons in Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 14, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney Vacation Club shared a photo of a mural at the new Disney Vacation Club lounge coming soon to Magic Kingdom.
- The refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom appears to be wrapping up, as more construction walls and scrim are gone from the second story.
- The bears of Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom have recently been brushed and some received new fur.
- The Mickey flower bed at the entrance to Magic Kingdom is bursting with color, as his face has been changed to red and yellow flowers.
- Though the quick-service restaurant has not resumed operations, the exterior Tortuga Tavern seating area in Magic Kingdom has fully reopened to guests.
- Crews installed more new roller-coaster track at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
EPCOT
- The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros soft-opened to guests at EPCOT one day before its scheduled reopening, but halted operations due to technical issues.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Happy Pi Day! A new video shared on social media shows anteaters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrating Pi Day 2025 (March 14) with their own personal pies.
Disney Springs
- Special “Disneyana” items featuring the autographs of Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney, Marc Davis, and Virginia Davis are available for purchase from The Art of Disney at Disney Springs.
New Merchandise
- A limited edition collector’s doll inspired by Gal Gadot’s Evil Queen in the upcoming live-action “Snow White” film is now available from the Disney Store.
- Magic Kingdom has new Mickey-shaped birthstone rings.
- A new Captain America watch is now available at Magic Kingdom.
- Two new Stitch phone cases have arrived at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World released the full list of special limited-time Easter treats coming to the resort.
- The Walt Disney Imagineering shop Mickey’s of Glendale is coming to Walt Disney World Resort for a one-day D23-exclusive shopping event.
- Experience the Tiki Culture Connection With Disney at Tiki-a-Go-Go 2025.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort also revealed all the limited-time Easter food items and dining experiences coming this spring.
- More of the Tortilla Jo’s and Taqueria facades in the Downtown Disney District have been demolished so they can become new restaurants.
- A new food truck serving Cali-Caribbean cuisine has arrived at the Downtown Disney District.
Disneyland Paris
- A giant three-dimensional, animated LEGO Sorcerer Mickey has been installed on the LEGO Store of Disney Village in Disneyland Paris.
Entertainment and Media
- A voice actor in the upcoming live-action “Snow White” film is disappointed in the downgraded premiere of the film.
- Disney has released the teaser trailer for the upcoming film “Freakier Friday.”
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney shared a first look at the completed Cotino Bay at the first-ever Storyliving by Disney community in Coachella Valley, California.
- Disney Parks has announced a special panel taking place at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025.
Universal Studios
- Universal Orlando Resort is looking for families, individuals, and couples to be part of a commercial advertising Epic Universe.
- Universal Studios filed a new trademark this week for the phrase “Virtual Line,” potentially in preparation for Epic Universe.
- A new filing reveals the possible name of a roller-coaster at the new upcoming Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas.
- Concrete facade walls at the Universal Studios Store recently received a fresh coat of bright yellow paint as expansion work continues in CityWalk.
- WESH 2 News caught sight of another dragon at Universal Epic Universe, this time one of the flying dragon drones that will take to the skies above How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.
- Universal Orlando Resort has increased food and beverage pricing at most quick-service and table-service locations ahead of Epic Universe opening.
- Universal Orlando Resort has released a first look at the Hiccup and Toothless meet & greet coming to How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe.
- A new Minion Loungefly backpack is available at the Universal Orlando Resort.
- Bioreconstruct shared an aerial view of the night lighting throughout Epic Universe along with images of the installation of the blue dragon at The Blue Dragon Restaurant.
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