Disney confirmed that previews will be held for select groups ahead of the Test Track reopening, 1-4 near Walt Disney World was closed for an extended period due to an accident, and the old turnstile has been removed from the PeopleMover — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 16, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

People wait in line near a red structure and metal railings on a sunny day at what appears to be an amusement park.

The old entrance turnstile for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom is gone.
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Crews have almost finished replacing the cobblestone pavement of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.
With the impending closure of Tom Sawyer Island, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the attraction and how to experience it before it’s gone.
Several crew members were working on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom on Monday as the ride’s year-long refurbishment continues.
Some of the messy new pavement between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom has been smoothed out, but the fresh concrete still looks starkly different from the old walkway.

EPCOT

Disney announced the reopening date for the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT.
Test Track at EPCOT will have previews for various groups before its official reopening next month.
New Test Track signage marking the entrances to stand-by, Lightning Lane, and single rider queues has been turned on at the reimagined EPCOT attraction.
The public grand reopening of the newly reimagined Test Track was announced earlier, and now, the first preview window has been confirmed.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The next section of DinoLand U.S.A. will soon go extinct to make way for the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as The Boneyard has set its closing date.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

A Disney's BoardWalk window display features a Roller Coaster Scene with Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, and Mickey leading the ride.

The Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk has a new roller-coaster scene in one of its display windows.
Reservations are now available for Bourbon Steak Orlando, a new restaurant opening at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.

New Merchandise

A light blue Dooney & Bourke purse featuring Mickey Mouse held over a marble countertop.

Walt Disney World has a new blue Dooney & Bourke crossbody purse featuring Mickey Mouse.
The next series of Mini Mix-Its plush available at Walt Disney World sees Donald and Daisy ready for the summer.

Other Walt Disney World News

A truck on fire with heavy smoke on the left; burned truck remains and firefighters on a road on the right. — Sources: Joseph Guzman and WESH 2

All lanes of I-4 just south of Walt Disney World closed on Monday due to a semi-truck fire.
Due to the nearby truck accident on I-4, the roads around Walt Disney World are experiencing traffic jams and drivers may encounter significant delays.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Hand holding Disneyland Pride Nite 2025 credential and map with rainbow lanyard outside at Disneyland.

Disneyland Resort has a new limited-time snack, as Disney Eats revealed on social media: Buffalo Chicken Beignet Slider.
Pride Nite returns to Disneyland After Dark on June 16 & 18, 2025, and we have a first look at this year’s credential, map, and more.

Disney California Adventure

Yellow round sign with "Trolley Candy Treats" hanging from a decorative black bracket on a beige wall.

Less than a week later, the construction walls around part of Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure are gone, revealing a new sign.

Downtown Disney District

Storefront of Earl of Sandwich with red lettering at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort on a sunny day.

Earl of Sandwich has announced the closing date for its temporary Downtown Disney District location and the opening timeframe for its new permanent location.