Disney+ is raising subscription prices, the Halcyon lives on in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Shanghai Disneyland is getting an expanded Soaring attraction, and Nexstar holds firm on not airing Jimmy Kimmel — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/23/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- The wheelchair-accessible boardwalk path in EPCOT’s Canada pavilion is currently closed for refurbishment.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Crews have installed a tall tower crane at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for construction of the new Encanto ride in the Tropical Americas land.
- Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has posted a message teasing the new Encanto attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu includes a reference to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the now-closed Star Wars hotel in Walt Disney World.
New Merchandise
- This week’s Pin Tuesday brings us another pin in the Dining Series, as well as Tiana’s sweet treats.
- Take home your favorite Disney candy with the new Fantasyland trash can container from Disney World.
- New merch has landed at various outposts around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including a droid travel tumbler and a trio of Millennium Falcon tees.
- Wear your favorite dragon on your feet! New Figment novelty socks have arrived at Disney World, as well as other pairs that feature more Disney characters.
Shanghai Disneyland
- Shanghai Disney Resort announced an expansion plan for Soaring Over the Horizon, their version of Soarin’.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Disney Store has an all-new Madame Leota light-up figure, so you can bring home a smaller version of the iconic Haunted Mansion medium.
- New pairs of Crocs, featuring Mickey and Friends as well as The Nightmare Before Christmas, are available online at Disney Store.
Other Disney Merchandise
- The legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr shared some exciting news on his official Instagram: you can get an autographed version of his Funko Pop figure!
- As TRON: Ares prepares its final upload to theaters on October 10, we got a look at some more limited edition tie-in merch: trios of Funko Pop! figures and a collection of Adidas Lightblaze sneakers.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney and Selfridges are collaborating for the Christmas season, promising decorated window displays, an in-store façade, and more.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Celebrate Halloween at Universal Studios Hollywood with the new Minions Halloween collection featuring Bob and his bear, Tim, in various costumes.
Entertainment and Media
- Nexstar Media Group, which owns about 30 local ABC TV stations, announced that they will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it returns.
- After 14 years, stealth elves Wayne and Lanny are returning with a new Disney Channel film: Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol.
Disney+
- Disney has announced several price increases for Disney+ and its associated bundles.
WDWNT
Redesigning the Magic Kingdom – Adventureland – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 79
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