Walt Disney World shared a first look at a new Annual Passholder magnet, MuppetVision 3D is being recorded for archival purposes, and the director of “Lilo and Stitch” tried to get Pleakley in a dress — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/6/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney Parks Blog announced the name of the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern coming to Magic Kingdom, and shared details of the bar’s backstory.
- Walt Disney World launched a webpage for the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern opening at Magic Kingdom this year, confirming it will serve alcohol and have a time limit.
EPCOT
- Reservations opened on Tuesday morning and quickly sold out for GEO-82, the new Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT.
- The full menu with prices is now available for the new Spaceship Earth lounge, GEO-82, at EPCOT.
- Two large trucks have now been parked by the main entrance to Test Track in EPCOT, while other crew members are working to install some new lighting.
- The Seas pavilion, including the “Finding Nemo” ride, will return to regular operating hours later this month.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- According to some new reports and posts by Disney Cast Members, Disney had scheduled a new filming event at MuppetVision 3D prior to the show’s impending closure.
New Merchandise
- The previously announced pastel Figment Loungefly backpack has made its way to EPCOT, featuring everyone’s favorite purple dragon.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World confirmed the next Annual Passholder magnet will feature Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty.”
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The beginning of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration has nearly arrived, and the resort is continuing to prepare with more signs, turrets, flags, and other decorations.
New Merchandise
- The latest installment in the Windows of Attraction pin series has been released at Disneyland Resort, and the new pin takes inspiration from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- Step right into Mary Blair’s artwork with “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired rooms at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel.
Disney Store Merchandise
- In honor of Revenge of the 6th, a follow-up to Star Wars Day on May the 4th, Disney Store has released the “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” 20th anniversary collection and more “Star Wars” merchandise online.
The Walt Disney Company
- Former Imagineer Ann Telnaes was awarded a Pulitzer Prize this week following her resignation from the Washington Post over the rejection of a political cartoon depicting President Trump and Mickey Mouse.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Check out the full menus with prices for Le Gobelet Noir in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.
- See the full menu with prices for the Bièraubuerre Cart in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe.
- Check out the full menus with prices for Pizza Moon in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- Universal Orlando Resort has extended the operating hours for Epic Universe in late May 2025, as well as released the hours for June 2025.
- Check out the full menu with prices for the Mead Hall in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe.
- Check out the full menus for Bar Zenith in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- See the full menu with prices for Frosty Moon, an ice cream stand in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- See the full menus with prices for CelesTiki, a bar in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
Universal Studios Florida
- Katie, WDWNT’s Editor in Chief, is playing reporter in her first-ever Photo Report from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
- Universal Orlando Resort has opened a new clearance store at Universal Studios Florida, offering 60% off merchandise.
- On Location has received another new coat of paint on the roof of the building in Universal Studios Florida, while a few signs remain at Studio Sweets.
Entertainment and Media
- Dean Fleischer Camp, director of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” addressed Agent Pleakley’s non-drag disguise in the upcoming film.
- Alamo Drafthouse has released a collection of “Jaws” 50th anniversary merchandise, including a shark-shaped popcorn bucket.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!