Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Mega Movie Summer, a new passholder-exclusive tumbler is coming to Walt Disney World, and the UNITE HERE union has launched a website about resort fees at Hilton-operated hotels near Disney — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/8/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Construction walls have gone up next to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe during ongoing pavement work between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom Park.
EPCOT
- Construction walls are up around the land separating the Mexico Pavilion and Norway Pavilion in the World Showcase section of EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for demolition of Stage 1 Company Store, the former Muppet store in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Springs
- Disney has shared more details regarding the upcoming event celebrating the 30th anniversary of “A Goofy Movie” with a special Throwback Premiere for D23 Members in Disney Springs.
- Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs is offering a selection of seasonal items for a limited time.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The construction work continues on Stormalong Bay Pool and the nearby refurbishment of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
New Merchandise
- Walt Disney World revealed a new Passholder-exclusive tumbler that will be available starting on May 14.
- A new collection of merchandise and apparel with a gelato theme has arrived at the Italy Pavilion.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Two men were injured in a shooting at Flamingo Crossings Village, a Disney World Cast Member housing complex in Winter Garden.
- UNITE HERE Local 737, the union of several Walt Disney World and Orlando hotel workers, has launched a website about arbitrary resort fees at Hilton-operated hotels near Disney.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The reopening of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland was delayed once again, this time by just a few days.
- Before “it’s a small world” at Disneyland reopens, Imagineers are testing the refurbished attraction and adding final touches.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park is now closed for refurbishment, with construction walls surrounding the coaster.
- Disneyland Resort has shared several new dishes and drinks that are coming to both Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel.
Disney California Adventure
- Donald, Daisy, and some of their friends will debut new outfits as part of Donald’s Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
New Merchandise
- A new collegiate-style jacket with retro Disneyland logos is available at Disneyland Resort.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Hong Kong Disneyland is currently closed for updates but will reopen in June.
Disney Store Merchandise
- DisneyStore.com has restocked the LEGO Cinderella Castle, originally released for the Disney100 celebration in 2023.
- Pixar’s Luxo Jr. comes to life in a new LEGO set featuring both the iconic lamp and the ball, now available for pre-order.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- The Universal Orlando Resort app has a brand new icon inspired by Epic Universe, which officially opens later this month.
- We reviewed all three menu items from Frosty Moon in Celestial Park at Epic Universe including cookies, ice cream, and more.
Universal Studios Florida
- Figures of Max and Duke from “The Secret Life of Pets” are now in Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida.
CityWalk
- The expansion to the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando has opened with a new Super Nintendo World section and a larger section dedicated to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood announced Universal Mega Movie Summer, a new event celebrating beloved films with meet and greets, special treats, and more.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!