Universal announced operating hours for Epic Universe in late May, we shared full menus with prices for more Dark Universe restaurants, and the faux gunholes on the Magic Kingdom DVC kiosk have been covered — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/24/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The faux gunholes on the tower of the Magic Kingdom Disney Vacation Club kiosk have been covered.
- Crews continue to work on the track of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom and additional scaffolding has been installed.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Construction on Tropical Americas continues, with a walking path now visible and new retaining wall in place.
- Pylons holding up the dock utilized during KiteTails have finally been removed from Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Join Bryce for the latest photo report from Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
- A new photo op blooms just in time for Mother’s Day at Disney Springs.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A 36-year-old Georgia man is facing criminal charges after he was accused of strangling his girlfriend’s child at Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.
New Merchandise
- The new “Star Wars” Hoth collection is available at Walt Disney World ahead of May the 4th (Star Wars Day) 2025.
Other Walt Disney World News
- (Sponsored Content) Here are four ways to save money at Walt Disney World through our friends at DVC Rental Store.
- The former Walt Disney World Cast Member who hacked the resort’s menus and changed allergen information has been sentenced to three years in prison.
- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has updated their quarterly report with theme park injuries from the first three months of 2025.
Disneyland Resort
- Magic Key park passes for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are no longer available on the resort’s actual 70th anniversary.
New Merchandise
- At Disneyland Resort, Main Street Electrical Parade is celebrated on the first of a 70th anniversary pin series, and a limited release Nurses Day pin features Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy.
Disney Store Merchandise
- A new Disney Pets Loungefly mini backpack features beloved cats and dogs from Disney films.
Universal Orlando Resort
- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has updated their quarterly report with theme park injuries from the first three months of 2025.
Epic Universe
- See the full menus with prices below for Das Stakehaus, a table service restaurant in Dark Universe at Epic Universe.
- Universal Orlando Resort released the operating hours for Epic Universe’s first week of operation after its grand opening on May 22, 2025.
- Check out the full menu with prices for The Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe at Epic Universe.
- Universal has extended Epic Universe previews for Annual Passholders and other select guests by 11 days.
- If you’re looking for a snack in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe but don’t want a mac and cheese cone, there’s also a kiosk serving classic theme park popcorn.
Universal Studios Florida
- Work continues on the On Location facade, with new pipe-like fixtures added to the exterior and primer painted on the walls.
Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Studios Japan officially announced that Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast will open this summer.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!