Disneyland shared a video of Stitch wreaking havoc for its 70th anniversary, a five-story Utah mansion with Disney-themed rooms is up for auction, and Cast Members will be the final guests who get to experience MuppetVision 3D — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 19, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The scheduled refurbishment of the Cinderella Castle stage in Magic Kingdom has been completed on time, and performances of “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” have already resumed.
• The Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom is still closed for a lengthy refurbishment, but the large central post has finally returned to the iconic Tomorrowland attraction.

EPCOT

• The escalator nearest the manatee viewing area of The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT has reopened as refurbishment work nears completion.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Walt Disney World has confirmed that Cast Members will be the final guests who get to experience MuppetVision 3D after it closes for good this summer.

Disney Springs

• New menu items have debuted at Paddlefish in Disney Springs this month, including Lobster Corn Dogs, two burrata dishes, and more.

New Merchandise

• Just in time for the debut of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, a new Disney Villains Spirit Jersey is now available at Walt Disney World.
• A new Princess Jasmine T-shirt is now available at the Souk-al-Magreb shop in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT.

Other Walt Disney World News

• A five-story Utah mansion with Disney-themed rooms, underground tunnels, a movie theater, a pool barn, and more is up for auction.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

• The Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Celebration kicked off this past week, and even Stitch is getting in on the fun — a new video shared to social media shows the lovable blue alien wreaking havoc in the park.
• The Refreshment Corner is serving a savory dish and a sweet drink for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland.
• Locations across Disneyland Resort have a new 70th Celebration Churro for Disneyland’s anniversary.

• River Belle Terrace is offering three new breakfast dishes as a throwback to its roots as a pancake restaurant in the early days of Disneyland.
• Tiana is joining in on the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations with a house-filled Celebration Beignet covered in frosting and a fake birthday candle.
• For the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, a new DOLE Whip Pineapple Upside Down Sundae is on the menu at the Tropical Hideaway.

• A fountain located in Adventureland has now been revealed after two years behind construction walls.
• Cafe Daisy has three new menu items in celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, including a new pizza flop over and two new drinks.
• Troubadour Tavern has four new menu items, including two hearty baked potatoes, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland.

Disneyland Paris

• The Disney Parks Blog has shared the full list of menu items available during the new Disney Music Festival event, happening now through September 7, 2025 at Disneyland Paris.

Shanghai Disneyland

• Construction has begun on a new Spider-Man-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland, making this the park’s ninth themed land and third major expansion since its opening.

Disney Cruise Line

• Disney Cruise Line and Disney Live Entertainment have shared a new look at still life artwork designed for the Disney Destiny, inspired by Disney Villains.

The Walt Disney Company

• In a recent surprise announcement, Disney has confirmed a new collaboration between Mickey and Formula 1.
• In a surprising update to the story of AI Darth Vader recently being added to Fortnite, SAG-AFTRA has now filed an Unfair Labor Practice lawsuit.

Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe

• Universal Orlando has unveiled a new second generation interactive wand design for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this time inspired by the Phoenix Arch of Place Cachée in Epic Universe.
• With just three days until the portals open, Universal Orlando Resort has shared more details regarding the timing of the grand opening day of Epic Universe, including the “brief celebratory moment” that was previously announced for guests.

• Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique is one of four shops in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, and we’ve compiled a full list of the merchandise with prices.
• We have a new Photo Report from Epic Universe including a look at the Isle of Berk, photos of Celestial Park, and a trip to Pizza Moon.

WDW News Today

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Gretchen McDermid