Walt Disney World has extended the bounceback offer that started last fall, water from “Frozen” attractions around the world was added to Frozen Ever After at Disneyland Paris, and Universal has teased a mystery one-day “Jaws” offering for Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The pavement replacement project is complete at the main entrance of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom.
• Disney has filed a new construction permit for the Walt Disney World Railroad station in Frontierland, which is set to close soon due to the construction of the “Cars” expansion and Disney Villains land.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• The custom ACE Avatar Maker figurines in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are currently discounted by $30.

Disney Springs

• Disney and Cirque du Soleil have added a decal of the “Drawn to Life” logo to the show’s tent at Disney Springs.
• Following the refurbishment of the Cinderella statue, the Aurora statue at Disney Springs has also been refurbished.

New Merchandise

• A new Walt Disney World necklace available at the resort makes for the perfect accessory to your park outfit.
• A helmet from “Star Wars: The Black Series” by Hasbro is themed to the Armorer from “The Mandalorian,” and it is now available within Walt Disney World for the first time.

Other Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World has extended the bounceback offer that started last fall, allowing guests to save 25% to 35% on a future resort stay.
• We have a new Photo Report including trips to both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs, including some more animal friends, live entertainment, and new Disney mugs.

Walt Disney Studios Park

• Water has memory, and Frozen Ever After at Disneyland Paris reflects that idea with water from “Frozen” attractions around the world in its flume.

Hong Kong Disneyland

• Recent pictures shared online have revealed the first look at some of the many decorations being added to Hong Kong Disneyland as the resort prepares for its upcoming 20th anniversary celebration.

Disney Cruise Line

• Disney Cruise Line Singapore continues to reveal some of the merchandise that will be available on the new Disney Adventure cruise ship.

Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe

• As a part of our quest to get a full tour of every room type at the recently opened Universal Helios Grand Hotel, we are back with a full room tour for a Celestial Suite.
• Check out the full menus with prices for Meteor Astropub in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.

• Two giant-sized plush shaped like Yoshi, in both a pink and green variety, have arrived at Universal Epic Universe.

Universal Studios Florida

• A full truss and more towers have gone up throughout Universal Studios Florida as crews prepare for Halloween Horror Nights 34, which begins in August.

Islands of Adventure

New Merchandise

• A new “Back to the Future” UNIVRS collection is now available at Universal Studios Florida.
• A new purse, slipper socks, and hat inspired by Pygmy Puffs — the cute and fluffy round “Harry Potter” creatures — have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• As the official premiere date of Marvel’s newest series, “Ironheart,” draws nearer, Disney has posted the full episode release schedule.

WDW News Today

• Don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Watch the video for the latest Disney Parks news, Randy Newman singing about Disney theme park attractions, and more!

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

Gretchen McDermid