A guest was caught attempting to sneak cocaine into Magic Kingdom, we have a full performance video of “The Untrainable Dragon” at Epic Universe, and Disneyland will be getting a new Country Bears sipper — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/1/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The Adventureland and Frontierland sign from the back of the former land has been reinstalled at Magic Kingdom after three months.
- The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom was closed today, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Crews have removed scrim from the Keystone Clothiers doorway and windows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that have been under construction.
- The colorful new mural on the side of Ice Cold Hydraulics in Disney’s Hollywood Studios now appears to be complete.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A new release from Disney has announced some changes coming to the categories of rooms at Moderate Resorts starting in 2026.
- The Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa birdcage was dismantled on Wednesday morning during the resort’s lobby remodel.
New Merchandise
- Pride Month 2025 is just around the corner and Walt Disney World already has some new rainbow pins for the occasion.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World Resort announced details of their 2025 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days featuring special discounts and the return of the Passholder Lounge at EPCOT.
- A man has been banned from Walt Disney World after he was caught sneaking a wallet full of cocaine into Magic Kingdom Park.
- We have a new Photo Report including refreshed Magic Kingdom signs, new jewelry, and “Star Wars” merchandise.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disney has shared a first look at several new beverages coming to Disneyland Resort, including a lemonade drink that comes in a Country Bears Mason Jar Sipper.
- Disneyland Resort has posted a casting call seeking online submissions from performers to portray members of the Fantastic Four.
Disney California Adventure
- The Anaheim Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Sunday (April 20, 2025) at Disney California Adventure.
New Merchandise
- A new ball cap has joined the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary merchandise collection available at the resort.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- Park Hopping will return for a limited time to Tokyo Disney Resort for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit over 5 years ago.
- During their Summer Cool-Off event, Tokyo Disney Resort will present an even wetter version of their extra wet Splash Mountain among other “Get Soaked” offerings.
- Tokyo Disney Resort announced details of their summer 2025 offerings, including a new summer theme song, merchandise, and menu items.
- Tokyo Disneyland guests will get to cool off this summer with the return of Baymax’s Mission: Cool Down.
Tokyo DisneySea
- Tokyo DisneySea will host a new “Dockside Splash Remix” dance festival show featuring spraying water for the resort’s 2025 Summer Cool-Off event.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has announced the return of Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea for 2026.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- We have a full performance video of “The Untrainable Dragon” Broadway-style stage show in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe.
WDW News Today
Passholder Lounge Returning, runDisney to Stop Disneyland Races
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!