The Disney Cruise Line is ending its Australia and New Zealand sailings, the full list of exclusive food and beverages for Oogie Boogie Bash is here, and Disney announced new and returning Magic Shots for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, August 11, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A woman and man pose playfully with five cartoon skeletons using Magic Shots on a city street at night.

Ahead of the first date of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2025, Walt Disney World has released the full list of Magic Shots that will be available.
Following the first wave of Halloween decor that arrived in Magic Kingdom on August 10, even more Jack-o’-Lanterns and other fun details have arrived as the park continues to prepare for the upcoming season.

EPCOT

A new acrobatic show dubbed Acrobatico! is now performing daily in EPCOT at the France pavilion.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Tom and Rosanna review Victoria & Albert’s Chef's Table, showcasing gourmet dishes and microphones in view.

We recently had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine at the Chef’s Table in Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. It was our first time dining at the restaurant in any capacity. Is the nearly $1,700 price tag worth it? Find out in our extensive review.

New Merchandise

Hand holding R-Series Droid Depot accessory panels in purple with spiderweb design, displayed in packaging.

Your custom droid can now celebrate Halloween with a themed accessories set available from Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Other Walt Disney World News

Minnie Van at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Minnie Van Service, which offers personal transport through Lyft, will soon add travel to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) for Deluxe Resort guests at Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Two men sit smiling on a bench at Disneyland; one wears a "Mayor of Main Street" sash, the other has a name tag.

Frank, a beloved Disneyland guest nicknamed “Porch Potato,” passed away this month.

Disney California Adventure

A mug of exclusive beverage with whipped cream, spooky sign, and loaded nachos—perfect for Oogie Boogie Bash 2025.

Disney has quietly added the exclusive food and beverages coming to Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 to the menus, and we’ve compiled the full list here.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line is saying a “fond farewell” to Australia and New Zealand, with the last season of sailings scheduled for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

Disney Store Merchandise

Orange Disney backpack with mouse ears and bow from the Pumpkin Spice Collection, plus matching headband and "Disney" sweatshirt.

A new fall-inspired merchandise collection is now available from the Disney Store online, and this one smells like pumpkin spice!
Disney Store released the pastel Halloween Cutie Ghost collection on Monday, although most of the items have already sold out.

The Walt Disney Company

Aerial view of Disney Cotino Community buildings, parked cars, green lawn, and a large blue pool with a sandy edge.

Thanks to a new video, we have a new look inside the construction progress for Disney Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community.
Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden will receive the 2025 International Emmy Founders Award.

Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe

Ornate, fantasy-style entrance gate with tall arches, gold and green details, and decorative orbs under a cloudy sky.

Orange County recently celebrated some record-setting months of tourist-tax collections, including the highest ever collections for the month of June, thanks to Epic Universe.

Universal Studios Hollywood

In keeping with the newest string of announcements from Universal Studios Hollywood, the latest scare zone announcement is for Murder of Crowz.
A Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift mural on the new coaster’s entrance building in Universal Studios Hollywood is visible from inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.