Disney is starting another round of layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, a closing date was announced for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and we tried two new villainous treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 2, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/2/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- Disney has removed two large trees that previously blocked the windows of the upcoming GEO-82 lounge, now offering a better view for guests dining inside.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- To celebrate the arrival of our favorite baddies in the all-new “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” show at Hollywood Studios, the park has rolled out some devilishly cool treats inspired by the villains themselves.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- More pool sections at Stormalong Bay have been filled with water as work begins on Disney’s Beach Club Resort.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The trumpet decorations previously shown off in concept art for the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary celebration have finally been installed at Sleeping Beauty Castle after weeks of reported delays.
New Merchandise
- Previously available at Walt Disney World, the new Mickey Americana Lug Bag has now arrived at Disneyland.
The Walt Disney Company
- In an abrupt and unexpected update to the DVC terms and conditions, the Disney Vacation Club has made a change seemingly aimed at reducing the practice of renting points to other guests for profit.
- The Walt Disney Company is reportedly laying off “several hundred” employees globally, with the majority of them from Disney Entertainment and corporate financial operations.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- In a continuing trend from the original Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan, the land in Epic Universe is full of even more hidden Pikmin for guests to find, and if you want a little help finding every colorful little creature, we have a complete photo guide.
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the closing date for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida, after previously giving a closing window late last year.
New Merchandise
- Previously available at Universal Studios Japan, a Tim the Bear popcorn bucket is now available at Universal Orlando Resort.
Entertainment and Media
- You can bring Toothless to life with this brand-new LEGO Icons set featuring Hiccup’s dragon companion from “How to Train Your Dragon,” specifically the live-action remake.
WDW News Today
Big Thunder, Beak & Barrel Bar, Emporium Construction Updates, New Disney Cruise Line Home Port
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