Marvel has officially pushed back the premiere dates for the next Avengers films, Epic Universe celebrated its grand opening with a 10-minute wait for Monsters Unchained, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has now sold out for Halloween night — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Daily Recap (5/22/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Within hours of ticket sales opening, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is sold out for Halloween night 2025.
- There are fresh cobblestones behind the Haunted Mansion ghost hearse at Magic Kingdom, as part of ongoing work on the sidewalks at the the attraction’s exit.
EPCOT
- Guests can get a new Kakamora-themed sorbet treat near Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Over two and a half years after part of the Keystone Clothiers facade suddenly collapsed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, crews have finally finished repairing the shop’s doorway and adjacent windows.
- Sunset Showcase at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new sign for “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” which opens next week.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting ready for a new DJ dance party, “Get Animated!” with murals and banners advertising the party now up throughout Animation Courtyard.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has announced new Annual Passholder-exclusive treats that will be available for V.I.Passholder Summer Days, including a new Cruella De Vil-inspired sundae.
- A new post from Disney has shared the first photos and descriptions of several new menu items coming soon to Walt Disney World in celebration of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” premiere.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disney has shared the first photos and descriptions of several new menu items coming to Disneyland Resort in celebration of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” premiere.
New Merchandise
- A new MagicBand+ design matching the 70th anniversary collection merchandise has now arrived at Disneyland Resort.
Disney Store Merchandise
- A new collection of Stitch Pandora jewelry has arrived online at the Disney Store ahead of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” film premiere.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Each portal of Universal Epic Universe held a special opening ceremony featuring characters, smoke, music, and pyrotechnics on opening day, May 22.
- On the grand opening day of Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry quickly reached a staggering five-hour wait.
- Following the initial Grand Opening rush, Epic Universe boasted low wait times by the afternoon that included a 10-minute wait for Monsters Unchained.
- We have a new photo and video tour of Astronomica, a splash pad in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- As a special promotion for the first official day of Epic Universe being fully open, visitors leaving the park are being presented with Grand Opening Day commemorative tickets.
New Merchandise
- Universal Epic Universe has opened its portals to travelers from across the cosmos at Universal Orlando Resort, and new grand opening merchandise is now available to celebrate.
- Find some new Epic Universe-branded merchandise in the park’s Other Worlds Mercantile gift shop.
- The Dark Universe vinyl record is back in stock for the opening of Universal Epic Universe, featuring the world’s score composed by Danny Elfman.
- The Legend of Zelda merchandise is available at Universal Epic Universe, fueling rumors that a Zelda expansion is in the works for Super Nintendo World.
- If you don’t want to wear your Super Nintendo World Power-Up Band on your wrist, Universal Epic Universe has a new keychain carry case for the accessory.
- How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe has a new Toothless sipper available at the shop dubbed How to Treat Your Dragon.
Entertainment and Media
- In an unexpected move, Disney has officially pushed back the theatrical premiere dates for both “Avengers: Doomsday” and its sequel, “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
- AMC Theatres has special limited-time offerings celebrating the release of the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” film.
WDW News Today
- WDWNT is hosting “A Glorious 3-Day Finale”, an unofficial event celebrating the impact and importance of MuppetVision 3D and the Legacy of Jim Henson that is set to include special guests Steve Whitmire, Paul Osterhout, Eric Jacobson, and many more.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!