Pixar used a popular TikTok trend to address people complaining about a lack of original films after “Elio” suffered at the box office, new 3D models of attractions are available at Disneyland, and aerial views confirm the removal of Muppets theming from Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/28/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT

- Welcome Tanimura! Another new manatee has arrived at The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT.
- A new sign has been installed for the Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios

- Aerial images posted by bioreconstruct confirm the removal of the Miss Piggy Lady Liberty fountain and offer a look at Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
New Merchandise

- New merchandise featuring everyone’s favorite chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, has just arrived at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds.
- Get ready to beat that Florida heat in true godly style because there’s a new “Hercules” hand fan now available at Walt Disney World!
- The latest addition to the shoulder plush lineup at Walt Disney World is a light-up gargoyle from the Haunted Mansion, but it may have been released prematurely.
- Walt Disney World has a few new outerwear pieces to keep safe from the finicky Florida weather.
- We found several new pins in Mickey’s of Hollywood on a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including some from a new Balloon Series.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park

- The Single Rider option has returned to the Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park.
Disney California Adventure

- Some new updates to the Disney California Adventure entertainment schedule have led to rumors that “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will be pausing performances in early August.
- Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 ticket sales opened to all guests on Thursday, June 26, and several more dates are already sold out.
New Merchandise

- Two 3D models inspired by vintage attraction posters and a King Arthur Carrousel music xox are now available at Disneyland Resort.
- Two new ear headbands sporting the autographs of Mickey and Minnie Mouse have arrived at Disneyland Resort.
- It may be a little early to start celebrating quite yet, but Disneyland Resort is getting ready — the first 2025 Halloween merchandise has hit the shelves.
Hong Kong Disneyland

- As part of The Most Magical Party of All — the 20th anniversary celebration — the new Friendtastic Parade has debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Hong Kong Disneyland has debuted “Momentous: Party in the Night Sky,” which is a 20th anniversary version of their nighttime spectacular with a new drone segment.
- Decorations have been added around Hong Kong Disneyland in honor of “The Most Magical Party of All,” the resort’s 20th anniversary celebration.
- A 20th anniversary version of PUSH the talking recycle bin is now roaming Hong Kong Disneyland in celebration of its upcoming birthday.
- The 20th anniversary celebrations have officially begun at Hong Kong Disneyland, and the resort has debuted a new Starbucks tumbler for the occasion.
The Walt Disney Company

- Disney and Old Navy are celebrating their new collaboration at the Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival, taking place on June 28 and 29.
Entertainment and Media

- The official Pixar account on TikTok has posted a video which urges the public to see “Elio” and other original films in theaters.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!