Disney has announced MuppetVision 3D will be operating longer than normal for its final day, a new Spaceship Earth Mickey balloon popcorn bucket is now available, and the new “Cars” expansion fun map has a possible reference to a Tom Sawyer Island barrel bridge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• After a run of extended evening hours at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the resort guest perk will return to Magic Kingdom in August 2025.
• A classic feature of Tom Sawyer Island can be spotted when looking closely at the “fun map” for the “Cars” expansion coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, implying that it could return.

EPCOT

• On the opening day of GEO-82, the new adults-only Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT, a new Spaceship Earth Mickey balloon popcorn bucket is now available in the park.
• After extending performances through this summer, “Forces of Nature by AntiGravity” will close this week at EPCOT.

• The GEO-82 souvenir glasses are not available at the new Spaceship Earth lounge on its opening day in EPCOT.
• GEO-82, the new Spaceship Earth lounge in EPCOT, can’t sell its souvenir glassware yet, but they are giving away the souvenir wine glasses to guests who visit on opening day.

• From Spaceship Earth ice cubes, to leek-flavored beverages, to crab cakes topped with caviar — we tried every food and beverage option on the menu at GEO-82, the new Spaceship Earth-themed lounge in EPCOT.
• We are back with a brand new EPCOT photo report including a Grab-N-Goof brunch with Nana, a tiny village drama update from the Germany Pavilion, and the new limited edition pins released today.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• MuppetVision 3D will remain open an extra hour on its final day of operation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney Springs

• Rather than offering a limited edition cookie for the entire month as usual, Gideon’s Bakehouse is offering a limited edition cookie each week for June 2025. 

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

• We have a guide to the new activity involving MagicBand+ at Disneyland Park, as part of the many new offerings for the beginning of the 70th anniversary celebrations.
• The new Disneyland 70th Celebration collectible medallions have arrived at the park as a part of the anniversary festivities.

• The Anaheim City Council approved the plan for how to use $15 million from Disney towards affordable housing, with some changes to how money will be allocated.

Downtown Disney District

• The temporary Earl of Sandwich restaurant located in the Downtown Disney District of Disneyland Resort has announced it will be permanently closing, resulting in the layoff of 167 employees.

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida

• As a part of the many “Jaws” 50th anniversary celebrations currently taking place at Universal Studios Florida, Team Members acting as attraction skippers are now wandering the themed “Little Amity” area.

New Merchandise

• A complimentary Toothless button is now available for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders, the second in the Epic Universe-themed series.

Universal Studios Japan

• Universal Studios Japan announced the dates and details of Halloween Horror Nights 2025, including Jurassic Park – The Ride in the dark, a new maze, and returning entertainment.

Entertainment and Media

• “Their greatest strength is each other.” Marvel Studios released a new “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” trailer as tickets for the flick go on sale.

Disney+

• The live-action “Snow White” film will be available for streaming on Disney+ next week.

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Gretchen McDermid