Guests at EPCOT can no longer pin trade by the Pin Traders gift shop, the marquee for the new “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show has been installed, and President Donald Trump has met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in the White House to discuss Disneyland Abu Dhabi — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 16, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/16/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Refurbishment has begun on the stage of Cinderella Castle, with performances of “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” still paused.
- Crews have reinstalled additional pieces of the Astro Orbiter as the attraction refurbishment continues.
EPCOT
- Disney is asking guests to no longer pin trade outside the Pin Traders gift shop.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The marquee for the new “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show has been installed.
- Crews are painting a shattered glass effect on Sunset Showcase, the theater for the upcoming “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After.”
New Merchandise
- The previously announced pastel Figment Ear Headband has made its way to Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Mickey and the gang have brand new looks for the Disneyland 70th Celebration. Guests can meet Mickey & Friends in their new costumes in Town Square.
- The Disneyland Hotel is decked out for the Disneyland 70th Celebration with a new entrance rug, balloons, decals, and more.
Disney California Adventure
- Fence tables at Disney California Adventure are sporting bright new designs for the Disneyland 70th Celebration.
- Phineas and Ferb are going on vacation to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World this summer.
New 70th Anniversary Merchandise
- Marking the start of the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary celebration comes a brand-new talking Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket and new Abominable Snowman Sipper inspired by the monster of Matterhorn Bobsleds.
- With the start of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration comes a plethora of new food and beverage novelties, including special sippers and tumblers.
- Open Edition Disneyland 70th Celebration pins, board, and lanyard are also now available.
- Three new Pandora Charms are now available across Disneyland in honor of the resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration.
The Walt Disney Company
- President Donald Trump has reportedly met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in the White House, and the two apparently discussed the plans for Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
- Visual effects workers at Marvel, Disney, and Lightstorm Entertainment have ratified their first union contract.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Despite Universal previously announcing Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe would be closed from May 10 through May 16, the ride has unexpectedly reopened a day early with a stand-by queue instead of a virtual line.
- Tour the Presidential Suite of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel.
Universal Studios Florida
- The newly constructed food booths in the temporary Amity Island set-up in Universal Studios Florida have received signage along with additional theming added to San Francisco Candy Company.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!