Ygor met Ygor, CRISLU revealed a new jewelry collection inspired by the Walt Disney World entrance marquees, and Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is becoming more animated with the addition of a banner and new refreshment booth— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/24/25)
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- While the new show is set to debut later this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” is now open and performing for early preview audiences.
- Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is becoming more animated with the addition of a “Get Animated!” banner and a new refreshment booth.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The flamboyance of flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has grown a little larger with some newborn chicks.
Disney Springs
- To celebrate the theatrical release of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” this week, Disney Springs has received a new themed Joffrey’s Coffee truck and a matching photo-op.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- As work continues on constructing the newest addition to the Walt Disney World hotel lineup, the main building for the Disney Lakeshore Lodge has now received a new roof overhang structure.
New Merchandise
- CRISLU revealed a new jewelry collection inspired by the Walt Disney World entrance marquees.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Since the original media preview performance for Paint the Night at Disneyland Park, one group of performers has gone missing and been replaced with a group from a different section.
- A fresh music loop has debuted at the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure as part of the festive decor for the 70th anniversary celebrations.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic asked the hosts of “The View” to talk less about politics.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Rama Vallury, the voice of Ygor in Monsters Unleashed: The Frankenstein Experiment, visited Epic Universe during the grand opening celebration and competed with the Ygor walkaround character for the title of “real” Ygor.
- Take a trip to Super Nintendo World as we eat all of the snacks and drink the themed beverages at Yoshi’s Snack Island in Epic Universe.
- We ventured into Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World to try the DK Crush Float from The Bubbly Barrel.
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Sweets has opened at the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, taking over the former On Location building and replacing Studio Sweets.
- The two Amity Island-themed booths have opened in Universal Studios Florida to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Jaws,” and we tried every single item on both menus.
- After closing in February, the former Studio Sweets location at Universal Studios Florida has transformed into an extension of the Universal Studios Store.
Islands of Adventure
- In honor of the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” movie releasing in June and coinciding with the opening of Epic Universe including How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, an overlay inspired by the franchise has gone up in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure.
New Merchandise
- A new Amity Island-inspired T-shirt is available at Universal Orlando Resort.
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