Disney released a first look at the merchandise for Oogie Boogie Bash, Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane, and the full panel schedule for Destination D23 was released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Daily Recap (8/12/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A construction permit hints at new theming at the entrance to Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom.
- The Adventureland entrance archway in Magic Kingdom has been partially dismantled, either for an off-site refurbishment or to be completely replaced.
EPCOT
- EPCOT guests can once again pretend to drive a car with the return of the driver’s seat to the Morocco Pavilion’s Race Against the Sun exhibit.
- One Walt Disney World theme park is having physical gates added to the main entrance.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Walt Disney World filed a construction permit for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
New Merchandise
- This Pin Tuesday at Walt Disney World brought new Hocus Pocus pins, a Hatbox Ghost pin, and a Stitch medal pin honoring 25 years of Disney Pin Trading.
- Walt Disney World has more new Monsters University apparel, including shirts, a cardigan, and shorts.
Other Walt Disney World News
- A Walt Disney World survey going out to recent visitors asks guests about several different Disney Villains, including rare villains like The Horned King and Stromboli, possibly in preparation for the new Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom.
- With just over two weeks to go, Disney has announced the full panel schedule for Destination D23 2025.
- Tropical Storm Erin, currently in the Atlantic Ocean, is expected to become a hurricane later this week.
- Disney and Universal earned several nominations and took home some wins at the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
Disneyland Resort
- A Disneyland Resort directory that had not been properly updated in over 15 years was finally changed this week.
Disney California Adventure
- The Judge Doom treat trail set has arrived at Disney California Adventure for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2025.
New Merchandise
- Disneyland Resort shared a preview of some of the exclusive merchandise that will be available during Oogie Boogie Bash 2025.
- We have our first look at the Disney Villains-inspired merchandise coming to the 2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line was honored in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards as the #1 Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line.
Online Disney Merchandise
- BaubleBar released a new collection of Disney Halloween items, including jewelry, an ear headband, and bag charms.
- Harveys has crafted a new Disney tote bag, this one inspired by Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Tropical Storm Erin, currently in the Atlantic Ocean, is expected to become a hurricane later this week.
- Disney and Universal earned several nominations and took home some wins at the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
Volcano Bay
- Universal Orlando has announced that Volcano Bay Nights, the separately ticketed after-hours event at the water park, will return this fall.
Universal Studios Florida
- Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida has a new safety warning video.
- Richter’s Burger Co. at Universal Studios Florida is no longer offering mobile order, despite Universal Orlando Resort previously pushing it at every quick service restaurant.
- The Halloween Horror Nights 34 scare zones throughout Universal Studios Florida have new props and set dressing.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood announced another scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 2025: Carnival of Carnage.
- Universal Studios Hollywood is discontinuing youth Hogwarts robes, so they are currently discounted by $100.
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