Universal walked back a previous statement regarding current Annual Passholders and Express Pass access and Disney Cruise Line released a slate of news about the upcoming Disney Destiny ship — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 14, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/14/25)
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Construction walls have been set up in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as renovation work begins.
New Merchandise
- New RSVLTS button-down shirts are available at Walt Disney World.
- A new Dooney & Bourke Mickey Ear Hat collection is now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Resort will close for a short refurbishment in early 2026.
Disney Cruise Line
- During a media event for the Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line shared a first look at stateroom decor that will be present aboard the ship.
- Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at various dining and beverage experiences aboard the Disney Destiny cruise ship, including the previously announced “Doctor Strange” lounge, The Sanctum.
- Disney Parks Blog has revealed upcoming merchandise collections exclusive to the Disney Destiny.
- Disney Parks Blog has shared new details regarding the villains guests will encounter when aboard the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, as well as shared new concept art of the ship’s Grand Hall.
- Super Minnie Mouse will meet and greet guests aboard the Disney Destiny.
- Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at the previously announced Broadway-style stage production of “Hercules” that will debut aboard the Disney Destiny cruise ship.
- An inside look from Walt Disney Imagineering shows the finishing touches being added to the Spider-Man stern character of the Disney Destiny.
- Walt Disney Imagineering shared a sneak peek of the Black Panther statue that will be displayed in the Grand Hall of the Disney Destiny.
- Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a new bus wrap design featuring characters from Pixar’s “Inside Out.”
- At a preview for the Disney Destiny cruise ship, we got a first look at the Hyena Sipper that will be available for purchase at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King.
Other Disney Merchandise
- The last installment for the Haunted Mansion collection of Hallmark ornaments will be released soon for the 2025 holiday season.
- A new pastel Figment Loungefly backpack and matching ear headband will soon arrive on the Disney Store website (and presumably in the parks as well).
The Walt Disney Company
- All tickets to attend Destination D23 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort are now sold out, according to the official D23 website.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that an earlier statement regarding Annual Passholder perks at Epic Universe was incorrect.
Universal Studios Florida
- CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, a nighttime lagoon show, has returned to Universal Studios Florida without its signature drones.
WDW News Today
Disney Destiny News and Another Disneyland Streaker
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!