Roads near Disneyland were blocked by protesters yesterday, complimentary towels are now available to all guests at Walt Disney World water parks, and we reviewed the new version of the chocolate Baumkuchen at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The “Tom (hearts) Becky” painted fence on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom is the latest park location to be defaced in what appears to be a new guest trend.
• The pavement replacement project might be completed on the walkway between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom.
• As the months-long refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom continues, the construction walls that used to be on the left side have now been shifted to the right. 
• With the debut of Magic Kingdom’s newest nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” drawing nearer, we have compiled a list of everything you need to know to be prepared during your visit.

EPCOT

• A new dessert at Connections Cafe in EPCOT is an updated version of the Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake offered at the nearby Starbucks location, but with some additional toppings.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• The missing Ice Cold Hydraulics sign has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this time with the name of the location spelled properly.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Blue Ribbon Corn Dog at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has debuted a new menu item called the Crispy Cheddar Melt Dog, and we stopped by to see how it stacks up against the existing menu.

Other Walt Disney World News

• The complimentary towels are now available for use by all guests at the Walt Disney World water parks.
• Following a two month refurbishment closure, both Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses have reopened at Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

• Guests traveling in the area near Disneyland Resort last night may have been forced to take alternate routes, as multiple roads Anaheim were blocked by protesters and police.

Disney California Adventure

• The new, corrected Eiffel Tower scene has debuted at Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure, among other small updates.

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida

• HHN creative alums Mike Aiello and Lora Sauls revealed that this year, they settled on an aesthetic and theme that will carry throughout the park, weaving into the various elements of the event.

Universal Studios Japan

• To celebrate the upcoming debut of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Japan, the park has posted pictures of a “Minions” Dave popcorn bucket and Bob sipper.

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

Katie Francis