A new light-up Maui statue is available at the Polynesian Village Resort, we got a new aerial look at construction for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, and Villains Wishables have arrived in time for Halloween — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Daily Recap (8/3/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A new Arribas Brothers Cinderella Castle Statuette is now available at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
EPCOT
- After weeks of rumors fueled by the presence of a scrim, The Seas With Nemo & Friends has debuted a new SeaBase Aquarium entrance sign.
- After months of waiting for the water effect to return to the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT, the waterfall is finally operational again.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X and WDWNT reporters, we have another in-depth look at the current construction for the upcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge.
New Merchandise
- A new mystery plush set of Disney Villains Shimmer Wishables is now available at Walt Disney World.
- A light-up Maui statue and several Aulani plush characters are now available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
- New Disney x BaubleBar earrings are now available at Walt Disney World, including some updated styles ready for the Halloween season.
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
- Agatha Harkness is returning to Oogie Boogie Bash 2025, and just as she’d have it, her stage prop is the first to arrive.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- In a recent maintenance update, the skylights located above the Arcades on either side of Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Paris are working again, after years of being non-operational.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Two new plush ear headbands inspired by the Cheshire Cat and Minnie Mouse are now available online through the Disney Store.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- Even more props, lighting features, and displays have been added as Universal Studios Florida prepares for Halloween Horror Nights 34.
Universal Horror Unleashed
- Jack the Clown actor James Keaton has shared a first look inside Universal Horror Unleashed, which opens in Las Vegas on August 14.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!