Disney announced a new collaboration with Coca-Cola, several “Lilo & Stitch” characters made surprise appearances for 626 Day, and Pizza Moon in Epic Universe has updated their to-go pizza policy — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/26/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Captain Gantu, Hamsterviel, and Angel are making surprise appearances alongside Stitch for 626 Day at Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney shared a rare look inside the Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida building backstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where “Lilo & Stitch” and other Walt Disney Animation Studios classics were created.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Some signs of possible repair work have arrived on the roof of the Aotearoa building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
New Merchandise
- A new Disney Villains phone case has arrived at Walt Disney World with a design including Yzma, Hades, Scar, and more.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The second round of 40% dining discounts for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders starts on July 1.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Several Disneyland and Disney California Adventure attractions will close for refurbishment this summer amid the ongoing Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration.
Disney California Adventure
- Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party ticket sales opened to all guests on Thursday, June 26, and some dates are already sold out.
- The Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party will open up reservations for the Halloween season next month.
- Construction will soon begin on the first-ever “Coco” ride, which will be located at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort.
- New dimensional displays featuring Mickey and Friends have been unveiled in the windows outside the “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” theater in Disney California Adventure.
New Merchandise
- Take home a piece of Disneyland history with a newly-released Bruce Bushman piece available at Disneyana.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland has a new “Toy Story” little green alien sipper based on a statue at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, so it may be coming to the U.S. parks soon.
- The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassador team shared a preview of the Tinker Bell scene, including Main Street projections, in the park’s 20th anniversary nighttime spectacular.
- After renovation, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers two special room designs, and now we’re checking out a Marvel standard room.
Disney Store Merchandise
- To celebrate 626 Day (June 26), Disney Store has released the new pastel Stitch Loungefly mini backpack and ear headband.
- Stitch and Angel plush from Disney Store China are now available for purchase from the U.S. Disney Store in honor of 626 Day.
- Direct from Disney Store Japan, new Urupocha-chan plush featuring Mickey Mouse, Stitch, and more are now available from the U.S. online store.
- Just in time for 626 Day, also known as Stitch Day, Spencer’s has released several new merchandise and apparel items themed to the recent live-action “Lilo & Stitch” film.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney announced a new collaboration with Coca-Cola featuring limited-edition “Star Wars” products and content.
- The Walt Disney Company and Spectrum parent company Charter Communications have struck a new distribution deal.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- In a recent policy change at Pizza Moon in Epic Universe, guests are now able to receive a to-go box and take their leftover pizza outside the restaurant, with certain restrictions.
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort is keeping up their promise of a “spooky week” with yet another original haunted house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights 34.
Universal Horror Unleashed
- Before even opening the first Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, Universal announced the year-round, immersive horror experience will also come to Chicago.
Universal Studios Great Britain
- Universal Destinations & Experiences has submitted a request for planning permission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for their new U.K. park and resort.
Entertainment and Media
- To celebrate 626 Day (June 26), Walt Disney Studios has announced that a sequel to the live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” titled “Lilo & Stitch 2,” is now in development.
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