We compiled a full list of the Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 merchandise, Radiator Springs Racers is closing for refurbishment, and we tried 23 items at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Daily Recap (8/17/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom

- After the tech fiasco last week when reservations were supposed to open for the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom, The Beak and Barrel, a new date has been announced.
- After trying all the Halloween food available during regular hours at the Magic Kingdom, we set our sights on the exclusive offerings for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios

- The former Muppet Courtyard area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now cleared of rubble from the Stage 1 Company Store demolition as prep work for Monsters Inc. Land continues.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

- Halloween has arrived at many of the Walt Disney World resort hotels, and with all of the spooky festivities comes a wave of new and returning Halloween treats.
- Disney Vacation Club has released the schedule for the return of Welcome Home Weeks with special snacks, discounts, experiences, and more.
New Merchandise

- A new Haunted Mansion-inspired mystery pin set is now available at Walt Disney World.
- A new Toy Story Land backpack is available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Treasures of Xandar at EPCOT has a new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind baseball cap.
Disneyland Resort

- The first of four new Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar coasters have arrived at the Disneyland Hotel location, with a design that connects to form a contiguous map.
Disneyland Park

- Disney Eats announced that a brand new DOLE Whip treat is coming to the Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland at Disneyland Park.
Disney California Adventure

- Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure will close tomorrow, August 18, 2025, for an extended refurbishment.
- The first Oogie Boogie Bash of 2025 is here, and we have a first look at this year’s event map, wristband, and treat bag.
- Aunt Cass Cafe is serving up some limited-time autumnal dishes, including Walt’s Chili in a Mickey-shaped bread bowl.
- One of the main highlights of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure is the rare villains available to meet on the treat trail.
New Merchandise

- Oogie Boogie Bash has returned for 2025 at Disney California Adventure, and along with the first party of the year is a wave of new merchandise items.
- Toydarian Toymaker and Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland have a few new items, including special Halloween merchandise.
- Magic Key Holders can celebrate the spookiest time of the year with a new, exclusive light-up Kuzco’s Poison Sipper at Disneyland Resort.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe

- Starting on August 16, Universal Orlando Team Members are now allowed to use their comp tickets for Epic Universe admission.
Universal Studios Florida

- Several new props, set dressings, and details have arrived in preparation of Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Studios Florida.
Entertainment and Media

- After a frenzy of online rumors, it has reportedly been confirmed that Deadpool, played by actor Ryan Reynolds, will be appearing in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday.
- Actor Terence Stamp, known among Disney fans for his roles in The Haunted Mansion and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has passed away at the age of 87.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!