Hurricane Erin causes Disney Cruise Line itinerary changes, a Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket is coming to Disney Parks, and we got a first look at the merchandise and map for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, August 15, 2025.
Daily Recap (8/15/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Amid recurring heat advisories, Disney has added industrial fans to the Haunted Mansion queue.
- Over five years after Mickey’s Gift Station at Walt Disney World permanently closed, the shop’s sign has been removed from the Transportation and Ticket Center.
- The first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party happened, and we got a first look at this year’s event park map.
- We also got a look at this year’s treat bag and bracelet for MNSSHP.
- One of the fan-favorite perks of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is all the rare characters out and about. We’ve compiled a full list of this year’s characters and their locations.
- Disney released a fun video featuring three “Party Pumpkins” ahead of the start of tonight’s first 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
- We rated and reviewed every daytime Halloween 2025 treat at Magic Kingdom.
- Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks is back once again for the Halloween season.
- Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween parade has returned for the 2025 season along with the first night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
- The Sanderson Sisters are back! The trio of witches from Hocus Pocus has returned for the 10th anniversary of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.
New Merchandise
- Disney has shared a first look at the Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket, coming soon for the 2025 Halloween season.
- This year, guests at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party can purchase an exclusive The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket.
- We put together a full list with prices of all the exclusive MNSSHP merchandise.
- The Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper is available exclusively to guests attending the 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
- In a post on Instagram, Disney Magic Key announced that a complimentary Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas button set will be available to Magic Key holders at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash.
Downtown Disney District
- Decorations originating from Tokyo Disney Resort have once again been displayed alongside pumpkins and other decor throughout the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort for Halloween.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort has introduced a new to-go lunch pack option to several quick-service restaurants and kiosks.
Disney Cruise Line
- Tropical Storm Erin has officially become Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort kicked off on August 15 and a new UOAP-exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle cup is available for purchase.
Universal Studios Florida
- Another round of Halloween Horror Nights 34 merchandise arrived at Universal Orlando Resort this week, including scare zone and Blumhouse-inspired items.
- Ride the movies with a new UOAP merchandise collection featuring the original Universal Studios Florida billboards.
Islands of Adventure
- Several new Hello Kitty Halloween items are available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these items at the DeFoto’s Expedition Photography store in Islands of Adventure.
Universal Horror Unleashed
- Universal Horror Unleashed is now open in Las Vegas, and you can check out all the merchandise with prices below.
Entertainment and Media
- Krispy Kreme unveiled new Harry Potter doughnuts coming to stores just in time for “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations.
WDWNT
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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!