Walt Disney World is changing its Annual Passholder rules about park reservations this summer, popular Halloween decorations are returning to the Disney Store soon and Epic Universe will be included in park-to-park tickets in 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/28/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- When “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” debuts this summer, Walt Disney World will start requiring Annual Passholders to make a park reservation for Magic Kingdom no matter the time of day.
- The foundation of Cool Ship at Magic Kingdom has been completely torn out of the ground during an extensive refurbishment of the area.
EPCOT
- Walt Disney World has announced that the run of the “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” exhibit, featuring portraits painted by former President George W. Bush, has been extended.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A new edition of the Skipper’s Adventure tiki mug is now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World Resort.
- The Skipper’s Adventure mug has debuted at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto — or has it?
- Our partners at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort invited us to tour their hotel, which is currently undergoing renovations.
- Routine exterior maintenance is scheduled for Disney’s Beach Club Resort this summer.
New Merchandise
- Walt Disney World has a new mystery pin set celebrating 25 years of Disney Pin Trading.
- To honor 70 years of “Lady and the Tramp,” new Disney Mini Mix-Its plush based on the main characters are available at Walt Disney World.
- A new line of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise features Louis and the princess’s other critter friends.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Walt Disney World parking lot trams have a new pre-recorded spiel of important information and safety announcements.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The Savannah Bananas baseball team is visiting Disneyland Resort today, May 28, 2025, and their appearance schedule has been released.
- The Savannah Bananas and fellow Banana Ball team, the Firefighters, held a special dance performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
- The Main Street Vehicles of Disneyland Park now have decorative bunting in the main colors of the 70th anniversary celebration.
- The Savannah Bananas took to Main Street, U.S.A., for a special cavalcade in their honor on May 28, 2025.
New Merchandise
- The first items from this year’s Disney Pride Collection have arrived at Disneyland Resort ahead of Pride Month in June.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney shared a video about casting the new Disney Cruise Line “Hercules” show, including a first look at the Hydra and Titan puppets.
Disney Store Merchandise
- The Mickey and Minnie light-up Jack-o’-Lanterns are re-releasing online from the Disney Store in June.
- For today only (Wednesday, May 28), DisneyStore.com is offering 30% off most “Star Wars” lightsaber hilts and sets.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Starting in 2026, guests will be able to hop between Epic Universe and other Universal Orlando Resort theme parks with park-to-park tickets.
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal posted the same video of static on both of their Halloween Horror Nights X accounts, likely teasing an impending announcement for this year’s events.
Islands of Adventure
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure will reportedly get Universal Express Pass access any day now.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal posted the same video of static on both of their Halloween Horror Nights X accounts, likely teasing an impending announcement for this year’s events.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!