Disney unleashed a flock of news for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 12, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/12/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World has announced the booking dates for The Beak and Barrel, the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern opening this year at Magic Kingdom.
- Walt Disney World has announced the dates and when tickets will go on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025.
- Along with the on-sale date, a ticket price range has been shared for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025, with the highest ticket prices going up from 2024.
- Walt Disney World has confirmed this year’s entertainment offerings for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season at Magic Kingdom, including the return of fan-favorites.
- Disney Parks has revealed the new look for Jack Skellington when the character meets in the parks, featuring a more accurate head.
EPCOT
- Walt Disney World has announced the dates and early details for the upcoming 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
- Test Track is set to open at EPCOT sometime this summer, and work on the exterior appears to be wrapping up as preparation for signage has begun.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The first official closure in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make way for the future Monsters Inc. Land took place on May 10, as Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano served its last meal, and we visited to take one last look at the restaurant on its closing night.
Disneyland Resort
- The track list and release date for the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Album have been revealed alongside a first listen of the anniversary’s anthem, “Celebrate Happy” by the Jonas Brothers.
- The guest entrance to Disney California Adventure from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has reopened.
Disneyland Park
- Disney Parks has shared a first look at the Miguel and Dante figures that have been added to Disneyland Park’s “it’s a small world.”
Disney California Adventure
- Magic Key Holders are invited to pick up a special Paint the Night keepsake for a limited time in honor of Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- See the full menus with prices for The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, a full-service restaurant in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- Take a look at the full menus with prices for Comet Dogs, a hot dog stand in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- Before its official opening, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Epic Universe already has a leak.
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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!