Heaps of Halloween merchandise arrived at Walt Disney World, a new Crush Annual Passholder magnet was announced, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is now closed for a major refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, August 4, 2025.
Daily Recap (8/4/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has officially closed at Magic Kingdom ahead of its major overhaul to add new vehicles, blasters, targets, and more.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom is closing for its lengthy overhaul, and we have a last look at the existing attraction prior to its upcoming enhancements.
EPCOT
- In the latest viral video of guests causing a scene at Walt Disney World, a woman was escorted out of EPCOT and reportedly arrested after getting into an argument with security.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Two more new permits have been filed for DinoLand U.S.A. as its transformation into a Tropical Americas land continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
New Merchandise
- A new pastel Halloween merchandise collection featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as ghosts is now available at Walt Disney World ahead of the fall season.
- Spooky season at Walt Disney World is right around the corner, and new Halloween merchandise has arrived.
- A new collection of Winnie the Pooh Halloween merchandise is available at Walt Disney World.
- Walt Disney World has a new Cinderella Castle tote bag created by Dooney & Bourke.
- For Halloween 2025, Walt Disney World has a new collection of Disney Villains merchandise.
- Four new Little Words Project bracelets are available at Walt Disney World, including a redesign of the “Most Magical” bracelet previously available.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has confirmed the character that will be highlighted for the next Annual Passholder magnet: Crush from Finding Nemo.
Disneyland Resort
- For five days this month, Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders will get 50% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchases.
New Merchandise
- A new Fantasmic ear headband and Maleficent dragon plush are the latest additions to a line of merchandise celebrating the iconic Disneyland nighttime spectacular.
Disney Cruise Line
- Guests aboard the current sailing on the Disney Treasure were surprised with multiple Disney Lorcana activities and the opportunity to collect five exclusive promo cards.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- As Halloween Horror Nights 34 approaches, Universal has announced the haunted houses that will be part of the 3- and 6-house Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror tours.
Islands of Adventure
- Dolores the Aquilops from Jurassic World Rebirth is now appearing in Universal Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort.
- A video circulating on TikTok depicts a guest who climbed multiple stories to a prohibited area at Port of Entry in Universal Islands of Adventure.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney considered using AI to create a deepfake of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the upcoming live-action Moana.
WDW News Today
Muppets Store Is No More, Encanto & Tropical Americas Update
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!