Tickets and vacation packages for Walt Disney World in 2026 have now been released, runDisney events at Disneyland Resort will be going on hiatus, and a new “Star Wars” Jawa sipper arrives — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/22/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- New themed concrete is being installed around the entrance to the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT, with work beginning near La Cantina de San Angel.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Special “Star Wars” inspired menu items will be available throughout Walt Disney World Resort next month in honor of May the 4th a.k.a. Star Wars Day.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Crew members are pouring sand into the Stormalong Bay pool and replacing siding on Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
- Disney announced they are reducing the number of guests allowed to stay at campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort next year.
- Following the permanent closure of Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk this weekend, decorations on the building’s facade are being dismantled.
New Merchandise
- This week’s new pins at Walt Disney World include a Chef Mickey’s “Dining with Disney” pin, a Passholder-exclusive Princess Tiana pin, and a Nurses Day pin.
- New “Star Wars” food and beverage souvenir novelties will be available at Walt Disney World Resort this May the 4th.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Guests can now book their 2026 vacations to Walt Disney World Resort, with this morning’s release of theme park tickets and vacation packages.
- We have a new Photo Report including limited-edition pins, more tiny train village drama, and an update on the closure of Jellyrolls.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Due to upcoming construction at Disneyland Resort, runDisney races will go on hiatus starting in 2026.
- Disneyland Resort announced 15 new sweet treats that will be available across the theme parks beginning on April 30, 2025.
- WALL-E has arrived at Pixar Place Hotel in Disneyland Resort for a special limited-time Earth Day meet and greet.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris revealed the lineup of all new “Star Wars”-inspired treats coming to Disneyland Park this May the 4th.
Disney Cruise Line
- A new “Star Wars” Jawa sipper has landed on the Disney Wish cruise ship before May the 4th (Star Wars Day).
Disney Store
- The world’s latest Disney Store has officially opened in Hiroshima, Japan, and we have a full video tour of the new location.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- A special Epic Universe “Grand Opening 2025” refillable Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup is available at the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park.
- Reservations for The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant at Epic Universe briefly opened for booking this morning before being inexplicably paused.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal has shared the first official image of Yoshi as he will appear for the upcoming Fan Fest Nights events at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- Disney has revealed several of the main cast members for the upcoming “Holes” series coming to Disney+, which includes a twist on the original novel characters.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!