Disney+ will post their own Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance POV, Epic Universe rides WILL be open for early entry, Disneyland Resort released 70th anniversary entertainment showtimes, and a first listen to the “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” original song — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/17/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A new framework has gone up behind Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A behind-the-scenes video for “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” teases the show’s new original song.
New Merchandise
- Customize your create-your-own headband with a new Eeyore plush.
- The newest Loungefly mini backpack features Disney cats and dogs.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland released showtimes for “Paint the Night” parade, “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” featuring Duffy, “Wondrous Journeys,” and “World of Color Happiness!”
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announced the start date of their 20th anniversary celebration and revealed more details of “The Most Magical Party of All.”
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Virtual Line return times for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe are being offered at random times throughout the day, rather than at set drop times.
- Universal now confirmed that multiple attractions at Epic Universe will be open to hotel guests during early entry.
- We flew on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Entertainment and Media
- In the official trailer for Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the family takes on the Silver Surfer.
- Dario Scardapane, the showrunner of “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, announced the release timeframe for the show’s second season.
- The title was announced for Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars” film, in which Ryan Gosling stars.
- Disney and Lucasfilm revealed a new logo and images for “The Mandalorian and Grogu” at Star Wars Celebration Japan.
Disney+
- Disney+ is releasing an official POV video of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and a tour of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland for May the 4th.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!