The Volcom store has permanently closed at Disney Springs and new merchandise themed to the 40th anniversary of “Back to the Future” has been released— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/30/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The bighorn sheep has been removed, more track has been installed, and structures are being repainted at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad during the attraction’s year-long refurbishment.
EPCOT
- Half of the construction walls are gone from inside The Seas pavilion of EPCOT, revealing few significant changes.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The broken doorway of Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received new theming over two and a half years after it collapsed, although work isn’t wrapped up
Disney Springs
- The Volcom store at Disney Springs has permanently closed after its operator filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
- The newly-enclosed terrace of STK Steakhouse at Disney Springs is now open to guests.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- More construction walls are up in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, forcing check-in to move.
- The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced they have promoted Chef Devin Queen to executive chef.
New Merchandise
- Walt Disney World has a brand new collared sweatshirt inspired by Orange Bird.
- A new Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort merchandise collection featuring Mickey and Minnie is available at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Joining the Loungefly backpack and ball cap that arrived earlier this month is a collection of apparel, kitchenware, and more celebrating Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Other Walt Disney World News
- We have a new Photo Report with a Grand Floridian visit, a Disney Springs shopping trip, and a bit of Magic Kingdom paranoia.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Construction walls have gone up and crews have installed the first elements of a Sleeping Beauty Castle-inspired sculpture coming to the Disneyland Resort esplanade.
- A slew of new menu items debuted at Disneyland Resort on Wednesday, including a new Breakfast Cheesy Pretzel.
Disney California Adventure
- To make way for the expansion of Avengers Campus and a possible new bathroom facility, the guest walkway leading to the area from Cars Land has now been closed.
Downtown Disney District
- The second-story walls of the former Tortilla Jo’s and Taqueria have been torn down to make way for new eateries at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort.
New Merchandise
- The new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree mason jar sipper is now available from the quick-service restaurant in Disneyland Park.
- A few Duffy & Friends items have made their way to Storyland Boutique in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo DisneySEA
- Guests staying at the Toy Story Hotel in the Tokyo Disney Resort will soon be able to use the Fantasy Springs Entrance to Tokyo DisneySea instead of the main park entrance.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Just in time for Star Wars Day, a.k.a. May the 4th, a new “Star Wars” May the Force Be with You Spirit Jersey is now available online from the Disney Store.
The Walt Disney Company
- Josh D’Amaro will participate in the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference next month.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- WWE announced a new Universal Orlando Resort sweepstakes, including a visit to the new Epic Universe theme park and the opportunity to meet Cody Rhodes.
Universal Studios Florida
- All of the shingles on the roof of the “Jaws” bathroom in Universal Studios Florida have been removed as the restroom renovation continues.
New Merchandise
- Three new Harry Potter Pygmy Puff merchandise items are available at Universal Orlando Resort.
- This summer marks 40 years of “Back to the Future” and Universal Orlando Resort has a new collection of merchandise honoring the milestone.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- A new Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location is under construction at CityWalk in Universal Studios Hollywood.
WDW News Today
New Spaceship Earth Lounge Opening Date and $200 Fireworks Experience
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!