A sneak peek of merchandise for the Disney Starlight Parade was revealed, HBO announced the cast playing the main trio of children in the new “Harry Potter” series, and characters are now meeting during early entry for Cool Kid Summer — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/27/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World has finally announced the opening date for “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” the new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer.
- The first look at merchandise and special popcorn for the upcoming Disney Starlight nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom has been revealed.
- As part of Cool Kid Summer offerings, two DJ dance parties are taking place at Magic Kingdom this summer.
- A first look at the finale float for the upcoming Disney Starlight parade was just revealed.
- With the flurry of news about the upcoming Disney Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the new original theme song has been released.
- The Magic Kingdom is finally getting a new nighttime parade — Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away — and Walt Disney World shared a video of Mickey and friends showing off their special costumes.
EPCOT
- Goofy has taken over CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, turning it into “GoofyCore” for Cool Kid Summer.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Guests can now see “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” in Animation Courtyard. WDWNT was among the first guests to watch the show and now bring you Tom’s honest review.
- The new “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lets you answer that question (as long as your answer is Maleficent, Captain Hook, or Cruella de Vil). WDWNT got to experience a preview of the show, which is now open to the public, and bring you our review.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- For Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Dino Institute intern is now roaming Discovery Island, and a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge is available.
Disney Springs
- Guests can now inquire about day-of dining reservations at Disney Springs via the new Same-Day Dining Information podium.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- As part of Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, hotel guests can enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry, as well as special character appearances during that time.
New Merchandise
- To celebrate the official opening of “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” new merchandise featuring art from the stage show is now available at Walt Disney World.
- A new Spaceship Earth tumbler with a metallic geodesic design is now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Dozens of Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots are available for “Cool Kid Summer” at Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
- The Anaheim City Council will decide this week on how to use the first $15 million Disney gave them for affordable housing, as part of the DisneylandForward project.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Hogwarts Express will be temporarily closed for a quick refurbishment.
- The second in a series of five Universal Epic Universe-inspired Passholder buttons will feature Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Entertainment and Media
- HBO has revealed their new Golden Trio — Harry, Ron, and Hermione — for the “Harry Potter” TV series.
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