Disney is facing a lawsuit for copyright infringement, rumors indicate that Universal Orlando Resort is removing all smoking areas from within their theme parks, and a $15 million Golden Oak home is for sale — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/10/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- In a new video posted to social media, a man was drunkenly singing the American national anthem with a group of friends when he jumped into the American Adventure fountain and was later removed from EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Prep work continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the three new entertainment offerings that will be arriving at the park this summer.
- The broken doorway of Keystone Clothiers may finally be nearing completion, as new details have been added to the refreshed facade.
- While Animation Courtyard is under construction, the Disney Junior characters that usually meet guests in the area have now moved to new spots by Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- One new structure has emerged behind the construction zone near Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as work continues adding more covered seating.
- Join Bryce for the latest photo report from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The first panels for the walls of Disney Lakeshore Lodge are beginning to arrive as the construction project at Walt Disney World continues.
- A green version of the Zombie tiki mug is available now at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.
New Merchandise
- The latest Stitch Corkcicle has just arrived at the brand’s kiosk in Disney Springs.
- Get ready to bring home your very own piece of the galaxy far, far away with the latest R2-D2 merchandise now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- A new pin with Rey and BB-8 running through Black Spire Outpost has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Other Walt Disney World News
- A new listing for a home located in Golden Oak is advertising a 7-bedroom mansion with spaces themed to Disney films like “Star Wars,” “Frozen,” Finding Dory,” and more.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Make it pink or make it blue with this enchanting new Aurora Minnie Mouse Ear Headband, now available on DisneyStore.com.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney has been caught up in another legal battle, as the Portland Pickles baseball team has now filed a federal lawsuit claiming copyright infringement against the Disney+ series “Win or Lose.”
Universal Orlando Resort
- In a new rumored update to the Universal Orlando Resort guest policies, smoking may soon be prohibited in all of the theme parks starting later this month if the designated smoking areas are removed.
Epic Universe
- Check out the full menus with prices for Cafe L’air de la Sirène in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!