Pizza Moon does not allow guests to take leftovers, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness will be expanded, and live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake actor David Hekili Kenui Bell has passed away.— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/17/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World confirmed the return and performance times of “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” at Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- The refurbishment of the planets outside Mission: SPACE in EPCOT may be complete, but the mosaics on the ground are still in rough shape.
Disney Springs
- Disney Springs at Walt Disney World is celebrating Flavors of Florida again this summer, with 40 participating locations offering dishes featuring Florida-grown ingredients. The celebration runs from June 27 to August 10, 2025.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is being expanded.
- Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts has reopened after a six-month refurbishment, but refurbishment work continues around the pool area.
New Merchandise
- It was Pin Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort, marking the release of a new “Inkwells of Evil” pin featuring the Old Hag and a “Charming Carousels” pin inspired by Mad Tea Party.
- Two new open edition Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure pins are also available.
- Among many other new merchandises items popping up at Walt Disney World is a new Pop Socket and tank top.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Guests are welcomed to Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite with a special fireworks show celebrating love and family.
- Mickey and his friends welcome guests to Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite with a Welcome Cavalcade.
- Celebrate you during “Be You With Pride! A Musical Celebration” at Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2025.
New Merchandise
- CRISLU announced that their jewelry collection set to release at Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2025 has been indefinitely delayed.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- A new Toy Story popcorn bucket will be available for two days only at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- A brand new Cast Member name tag has been revealed for the “The Most Magical Party of All” 20th anniversary celebration at Honk Kong Disneyland.
Disney Store Merchandise
- New Goofy and Lady Liberty ear headbands by BaubleBar are available online from the Disney Store.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Epic Universe guests hoping to take their Pizza Moon leftovers home or back to their hotel room are out of luck as the quick-service restaurant is currently “dine-in only.”
- The Captain Toad figure at the end of Yoshi’s Adventure in Universal Epic Universe is now moving and talking.
Universal Studios Florida
- Drones have finally returned to CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, the nighttime spectacular at Universal Studios Florida.
Entertainment and Media
- Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is lobbying for Disney CEO Bob Iger to get an Honorary Oscar, but Academy board members are worried about a conflict of interest, and Iger is not on this year’s list.
- Just a few weeks after making his big-screen debut in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake, actor David Hekili Kenui Bell has passed away.
Disney+
- Disney and Amazon have struck a deal to expand their advertising partnership on streaming services.
- Disney+ has revealed that 16 new Disney Parks POV experiences will be added to the streaming platform as of July 17, in honor of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!