Universal has allegedly not contacted the family of the guest who died after riding Stardust Ricers at Epic Universe, Disney sent a letter to Character.AI over several of its AI-based chatbots, and Walt Disney World announced several 2026 discounts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/30/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- After some strange queue procedures were seen being tested at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind over this past weekend, the process has changed again.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Although it’s closing in just a few months, DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new on-ride photo.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Four years after the team changed their name, Disney has replaced the outdated Cleveland Indians pennant at their All-Star Sports Resort.
New Merchandise
- This week’s Pin Tuesday brings us three pins for the 70th anniversary of Mickey Mouse Club, as well as Nightmare Before Christmas.
- Disney has recently revealed images of select merchandise items that will be available for the upcoming 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
- Disney World has a new soft Figment blanket, perfect for getting cozy during the upcoming cooler months.
- A highly detailed figure of Figment is now available at Disney World. He’s part of the Articulated Figure collection by Disney.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has a special offer for guests to save up to $250 per night on a 4-night, 4-day or longer stay at select resort hotels.
- Guests visiting Walt Disney World from January to April 2026 can save up to 25% on their resort stay.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can enjoy up to 35% off resort hotel stays in early 2026.
- Florida residents can take advantage of a special offer to save up to 30% at select Disney World resorts.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- At Disneyland Park, the Tarzan jack-o’-lantern representing Adventureland has been replaced by a jack-o’-lantern featuring José from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
Downtown Disney District
- For the first time in the United States, a LEGO Store is seeking to unionize. Downtown Disney’s LEGO Store announced that they are organizing with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).
New Merchandise
- New ear headbands featuring Pirates of the Caribbean and Elsa from Frozen 2 are now available at Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, a Phantom Manor-inspired restaurant overlay, is now open at Disneyland Paris for the 2025 Halloween season.
- To celebrate the Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Hotel has been decked out with autumn decor.
The Walt Disney Company
- In another recent story involving Disney’s concerns with AI-based companies utilizing copyrighted characters, the company has now sent a warning to Character.AI over several of its AI-based chatbots.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Universal has allegedly not contacted the family of the guest who died after riding Stardust Ricers at Universal Epic Universe and their attorney says multiple riders have come forward with their own stories of injuries on the ride.
CityWalk
- A Blumhouse 15th anniversary experience has arrived at Universal CityWalk Orlando but is not yet open.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- We got a glimpse of the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicles now on the coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Entertainment and Media
- Comcast Corporation, the parent company of NBCUniversal, has announced that Mike Cavanagh will be joining longtime leader Brian Roberts as Co-CEO starting next year.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
