Guests can join the Muppets on the Disney Skyliner, trash can shaped candy containers are coming, and the showtimes for “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” have been announced— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 9, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/9/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The refurbishment of Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom is complete, and all scaffolding has been removed from the attraction.
- Crews have reinstalled the first piece of Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom after the attraction was disassembled for refurbishment.
- Benches have returned to the Jungle Cruise entrance at Magic Kingdom and there are new umbrellas in the area.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- It looks like Walt Disney World is planning some refurbishment work for Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The Walt Disney World website now displays showtimes for “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” which both debut on May 27 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
New Merchandise
- A new shirt themed to the Disney Villains in the style of a world tour concert tee has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- Walt Disney World has announced that new candy containers inspired by the Main Street, U.S.A. trash cans are coming soon.
- First revealed at a Lug event in April, a Lug Duffle bag designed around Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins is now available at Settlement Trading Post.
- A new Clink droid wind-up toy is now available at the Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World.
- Another piece of ‘Olu Mel merchandise has made the trek from Aulani to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has introduced a new series of character stickers, which Cast Members sometimes hand out to guests for free.
- Guests can now join the Muppets when riding the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Resort thanks to new Muppets 70th anniversary decals on one of the gondolas.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disneyland Resort will reopen sales for the two highest Magic Key pass tiers later this month.
- The Mickey balloon-shaped 70th anniversary popcorn bucket has arrived at Disneyland Resort a week before the celebration kicks off.
- An official Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary album will feature the Jonas Brothers, Boyz II Men, and more artists singing new versions of favorite Disney songs.
- A new Magic Key exclusive 70th Anniversary celebration Insulated Cooler Bag is now available.
- The Disneyland Monorail has a new wrap in honor of the 70th Anniversary.
Downtown Disney District
- A new Din Tai Fung pin set will be available at the Downtown Disney District location starting on May 16, the first day of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration.
New Merchandise
- The purple Disney Vacation Club (DVC) apparel collection has made its way to the Disneyland Resort, including a new Minnie ear headband, Loungefly mini backpack, and more.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Check out all of the characters available in Dark Universe at Epic Universe.
- A new light-up Epic Universe popcorn bucket is available at the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park.
- A three-part documentary about Universal Studios theme parks, including Epic Universe, will start streaming on Peacock this July.
- Take a full photo tour of Bar Moonshine, an American Quidditch Bar in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.
- Outdoor seating has now been added to Das Stakehaus in Dark Universe.
New Merchandise
- The first character-inspired second-generation interactive wands have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.
Entertainment and Media
- Super 78, known for their flying film attractions and live interactive animated character shows, has tapped Corey Rosen as their new Executive Vice President of Business Development.
- The California Legislature honored 70 years of Kermit the Frog and the Muppets with a proclamation celebrating his achievements.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!