Disney has announced both Walt Disney World water parks will operate simultaneously, Lululemon will be replacing the former ESPN Zone in the Downtown Disney District, and the title of Spider Man 4 has been revealed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Daily Recap — 4/1/25
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- The scaffolding surrounding the new roof structure by Test Track has been completely removed, and construction crew members have now dug a massive hole.
- A limited number of trading pins celebrating the Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in 2016 have been restocked at EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- New menu items are beaming down to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week.
- Disney has removed almost everything from the outdoor queue for the Animation Courtyard theater, the soon-to-be home of “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.”
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Easter season has arrived at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort has now installed its annual chocolate egg display.
- Disney and Pixar-themed chocolate Easter eggs are now on display in the lobbies of Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts for 2025.
- After several weeks of renovation, some of the updated sections in the Screen Door General Store have reopened at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort.
- The ongoing refurbishment of the Stormalong Bay pool at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort has grown in scale, with multiple buildings now wrapped in metal scaffolding.
New Merchandise
- Starbucks tumblers with exclusive mystery trading pins — in the same style as the new Disneyland Resort tumblers — are now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- The new Magic Kingdom Starbucks tumbler, which includes mystery trading pins, is now available.
- A piece of new resort-branded merchandise has arrived at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and it is themed to the Banana Cabana pool bar.
- A new line of Disney Skyliner apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World, and a few of the items have already sold out.
- A new floppy-eared headband inspired by Lady from “Lady and the Tramp” has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- A new EPCOT shirt has arrived at Creations Shop, featuring Spaceship Earth and Orange Bird.
- Two new Disney’s Hollywood Studios T-shirts have joined the recent release of parks-themed apparel.
- More new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, including a new Loungefly backpack, ear headband keychain, and sweater.
- A new wave of Pixar-themed treats has arrived at Walt Disney World, including gummies, cookies, chocolate, and more.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Both Walt Disney World water parks will operate at the same time for the first time in over five years.
- April 1, 2025 marks 30 years of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, and Disney is celebrating with special events day-of and throughout April.
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse appeared for special meet and greets in bright blue winter outfits to celebrate Blizzard Beach Water Park’s 30th anniversary.
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
- Disney revealed a brand new Death Star confection display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for Season of the Force 2025 at Disneyland Resort.
Downtown Disney District
- Disneyland Resort announced more businesses opening new storefronts at Downtown Disney District soon, plus shared a first look inside Arthur & Sons and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ.
New Merchandise
- The Little Green Men from “Toy Story” are featured on a new headband and baseball cap available at Disneyland Resort.
- New T-shirts featuring the Disneyland entrance marquee, the Disneyland Railroad, and a princess version of the Disneyland wordmark are now available at Disneyland Resort.
Disney Store Merchandise
- A new castle-shaped snow globe featuring various Disney characters, including Figment and Mickey, is available online from the Disney Store.
- New “Cars” apparel, including a T-shirt and sweatshirts featuring Lightning McQueen, is available online at the Disney Store.
- The “Beauty and the Beast” castle LEGO set and two new Marvel LEGO sets are now available online, and LEGO also revealed a new “Avengers: Endgame” set coming soon.
The Walt Disney Company
- Guests can save between 20% and 35% on late summer stays at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, with three new offers.
Universal Studios
New Merchandise
- A new “2 Fast 2 Furious” LEGO set and several “Jurassic World Rebirth” LEGO sets are coming soon, with some now available for pre-order.
Entertainment and Media
- Director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed the title of the fourth Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man film at CinemaCon.
- “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” has finally set a new release date after being removed from the Sony theatrical calendar in 2023.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!