Two more rides have been added to Express Passes at Universal Epic Universe, we tried the latest treat from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs, and another new boat joined the “it’s a small world” fleet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The online description for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is hinting at even more changes coming to the attraction.
• The last new “it’s a small world” boat has debuted at Magic Kingdom, following the addition of three new boats earlier this month.
• Join Nana for a photo report from two Halloween parties.

EPCOT

• The exterior facade of The Odyssey building in EPCOT has been decorated ahead of its return as Brew-Wing Lab for the 2025 International Food & Wine Festival.

Disney Springs

• A brand new treat has arrived at Disney’s BoardWalk, and we think it completely changes the game for Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs.

New Merchandise

• New puzzles available at Walt Disney World feature some retro characters and attractions, including Dreamfinder from Journey Into Imagination, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and the classic Country Bear Jamboree.
• A new Coco collection at Walt Disney World includes an ear headband, handbag, apparel, and more.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

• This autumn, Harbour Galley at Disneyland is offering new pumpkin cookies and a whipped cream cheese dip.
• The festive Halloween Treat Mix-in Popcorn with candy corn, M&M’s, and more has returned to Disneyland park.
• Dine like one of the 999 Happy Haunts with a new Haunted Mansion Bride Sundae at Disneyland park.

Disney California Adventure

• Magic Key Terrace, a dining venue available to Magic Key holders and their guests, has unveiled a new menu at Disney California Adventure.

New Merchandise

•  A spooktacular Oogie Boogie Moon Glow Cube is now available at Disneyland Resort for Halloween.
• A new Coco sipper is available at Disneyland Resort for Day of the Dead celebrations. 
• This year’s Halloween Travel Tumbler is themed to Disney Villains and is available now at multiple locations around Disneyland Resort.
• Disneyland has a few new bracelets from the Little Words Project available in stores, including designs for the Haunted Mansion and Halloween.
• After previously appearing at Walt Disney World, the Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket has arrived at Disneyland Resort for Halloween 2025.
• Give your drink a glow-up with the new Halloween Candy Glow Cube at Disneyland Resort.
• A Mickey Ghost Popcorn Bucket is coming soon to Disneyland Resort as a late addition to the Halloween Time offerings.

Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe

• You’ll now be able to use Express Pass for two more rides at Universal’s Epic Universe, in addition to the existing list of attractions.

Universal Studios Florida

• Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025, and at Universal Orlando, you can eat an Evil Mr. Cupcake before the event has even begun.
• Even more track has now been removed in the New York section of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit as demolition of the former attraction continues.
• Several new details and Easter eggs have been added to the upcoming Museum of Antiquities Tribute Store for Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Studios Florida.
• Entertainment Weekly has provided a first look at the houses coming to this year’s Universal Halloween Horror Nights, including a detailed look at the Five Nights at Freddy’s house, a tribute to Bray Wyatt, and a disgusting feces scent coming to the Terrifier house.

New Merchandise

• An Art the Clown Terrifier popcorn bucket is now available at Universal Orlando Resort ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

Entertainment and Media

• Premium Live Events will move to ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service earlier than originally announced with the upcoming Wrestlepalooza event.

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!