HBO announced a slate of cast who will star in the “Harry Potter” TV series, Disney filed six permits for the new “Cars” area at Magic Kingdom, and those attending Annual Passholder previews at Epic Universe can pick up a free poster — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/15/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney filed six new permits for the set up of a trailer complex to support construction of the new “Cars” area coming to Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- Walt Disney Imagineering shared a video sneak peek of the updated Test Track vehicles, part of the EPCOT attraction’s reimagining.
- Club Cool at EPCOT is once again missing flavors from multiple drink machines.
- Scaffolding has been removed from the awning of the Hotel du Canada facade as construction work continues on the new Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center in EPCOT.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- A trio of Asian small-clawed otter pups have made their debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
New Merchandise
- A new Spaceship Earth light-up ear headband is available at Walt Disney World.
- A new collection of merchandise themed to the Germany pavilion is now available at EPCOT.
- We spotted these new arrivals of limited edition and limited release pins at Disney Traders, located in World Showcase Plaza at EPCOT.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- A new reopening date for “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Park has been revealed on the Disneyland Resort website, indicating that the attraction will resume operations two weeks later than originally announced.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo DisneySEA
- “Duffy and Friends 20th: Colorful Happiness” has kicked off at Tokyo DisneySea, celebrating 20 years of the lovable bear.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Marvel’s The Scarlet Witch has debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort during the nighttime drone show “Join the Mission: Scarlet Skies.”
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line invited WDWNT to take a first look at some of the menu items, the restaurant’s features, and the performance at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King on the Disney Destiny.
- Among the ship’s venues will be De Vil’s, a lounge inspired by Cruella de Vil from “One Hundred and One Dalmatians.”
Disney Store Merchandise
- The Disney Store has a new “Kaleidoscope Collection” of Disneyland and Walt Disney World apparel.
- In anticipation of May the Fourth (also known as Star Wars Day), the new Legends of Endor merchandise collection has arrived.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Universal Orlando Annual Passholders visiting Epic Universe during previews will be able to pick up a complimentary poster featuring concept art of the park.
- Universal held the first public performance of the new Cosmos Fountain Show at Epic Universe during the Team Member family and friend preview on Monday night.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- The first ever The Wizarding World of Harry Potter popcorn bucket will debut at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Universal has revealed more merchandise that will be available during Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Entertainment and Media
- HBO has officially confirmed the first cast members for the “Harry Potter” TV series.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!