Disneyland confirmed there was no ICE presence on Wednesday, we have a first look at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, some beloved waffles return to Magic Kingdom, and Phantom Manor removed a tombstone innuendo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/12/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The original Sleepy Hollow waffles have returned to Magic Kingdom after Mickey waffles replaced them one year ago.
- Following the return of the Sleepy Hollow waffles, we had to stop by for a review to see if they were as good as we remembered.
- We now know that the structure near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is a new vehicle barn for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
- The Sword in the Stone is currently missing from the stone at Magic Kingdom, presumably for a refurbishment.
EPCOT
- Crews have installed another piece of a possible sign above the SeaBase Gift Shop at The Seas pavilion in EPCOT.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A Cast Member parking lot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is partially closed for the construction of the new Monsters, Inc. door coaster.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- We have a new Photo Report beginning with a hot morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, checking in on our animal friends, and running over to Magic Kingdom to devour the returning waffles at Sleepy Hollow.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The main porte cochere of Disney’s Beach Club Resort is closed for a refurbishment of the resort’s exterior.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The fall 2025 Disney Pin Trading 25th anniversary event sold out within an hour of registration opening.
- Just in time for V.I.Passholder Summer Days at Walt Disney World, Joffrey’s has debuted five new beverages alongside a special redemption card for guests who purchase all five.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disneyland Resort confirmed that there was no ICE presence at the resort on Wednesday, June 11, despite rumors circulating online.
- There are once again construction walls placed around the left side of the Mickey flowerbed at the entrance of Disneyland Park.
- Our latest look at the reconstructed Tangaroa Tree in Disneyland Park suggests its “New Life Fall” effect is returning.
New Merchandise
- Returning from 2023, the Pride Stainless Steel Tumbler is available at various locations in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo DisneySEA
- Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed merchandise for “Dreams Take Flight,” the new Hangar Stage show opening at Tokyo DisneySea in July.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- In a recent change to the many tombs placed near Phantom Manor in Disneyland Paris, two epitaphs with a slight innuendo have been altered.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort shared a first look at “Momentous: Party in the Night Sky,” the 20th anniversary version of their nighttime spectacular, debuting later this month.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at the new stern characters being installed on the Disney Adventure, Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company has tapped Angela Jain to be the head of content for Disney+ Europe, Middle East, and Africa, a newly-created role that she will step into this September.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort has announced the dates for 2025 Passholder Appreciation Days and Passholder Nights.
- The “Jaws” bathrooms in Universal Studios Florida remain closed, but new roof shingles were recently installed on the building.
New Merchandise
- Universal Orlando Resort has a new interactive Aquilops shoulder toy inspired by Dolores in the upcoming “Jurassic World Rebirth.”
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood released a teaser for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new roller coaster opening at the park next year.
- Universal Studios Hollywood posted the first photos of the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicle inspired by Dom’s Dodge Charger.
Entertainment and Media
- The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at 82 years old.
- Disney has announced the debut date for “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+,” the revival of the classic Disney Jr. animated series starring Mickey and friends.
WDW News Today
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!