Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is losing Lightning Lane, CFTOD’s comprehensive plan includes more Walt Disney World parks, Oogie Boogie Bash is getting a VIP tour, new World Showcase t-shirts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Daily Recap (6/24/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- Some EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival food booths now have signs as preparation for the festival begins.
- Test Track now has themed trash cans.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Imagineering filed three “General Construction” permits for the new Tropical Americas land.
New Merchandise
- A series of new t-shirts honors different World Showcase pavilions at EPCOT.
- New Stitch 626 Day pins and a Casey’s Corner pin were released.
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a mini luggage case.
- At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is an Aulani plush Stitch keychain.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan addresses the possibility of a new fifth gate for Walt Disney World Resort.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Pirates of the Caribbean will soon stop offering a Lightning Lane, reverting to standby only.
- D23 will hold a Gold Members-exclusive viewing of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” including a panel with an Imagineer.
Disney California Adventure
- Oogie Boogie Bash pre-sale tickets went on sale for Inspire Magic Key Holders.
- New for this year, an Oogie Boogie Bash VIP Tour will be available to book.
- The path connecting Pixar Place Hotel to Disney California Adventure now has permanent entrance gates.
New Merchandise
- Stitch 626 Day, Fourth of July, and “The World According to Goofy” pins are available at Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Paris
Walt Disney Studios Park
- “Disney Junior Dream Factory” will return after over a year hiatus.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Check out the full menu with prices for The Oak & Star Tavern in Celestial Park.
New Merchandise
- A new snowy owl plush crossbody and hat are inspired by Harry Potter’s owl, Hedwig.
Entertainment and Media
- Mahershala Ali said he would “love for Blade to happen” as the Marvel film sits in limbo.
WDW News Today
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