A guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Morgan & Morgan takes Steamboat Willie to court, the PeopleMover is unexpectedly closed, and the 2025 Candlelight Processional has its celebrity narrators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/18/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is currently closed and surrounded by construction walls. This closure was not announced ahead of time, contrary to usual operating procedures for refurbishments.
- The refurbishment of the Adventureland sign at Magic Kingdom is complete, with all props back on the land’s bridge.
EPCOT
- Disney released the full list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional 2025 at EPCOT.
- Disney announced the booking date for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages available during the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
- Disney has announced full details of the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- A construction crane has been spotted in the middle of the ongoing demolition of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- The bridge that connected two sections of The Boneyard in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been completely demolished.
- Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going through an exterior refurbishment.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The grand staircase in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has reopened after six weeks, fully revealing a new carpet and mural.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney Vacation Club announced 2026 Moonlight Magic dates, plus added three 2025 events.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at programming the new Oogie Boogie animatronic on Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland.
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland has reopened its unthemed extended backstage queue and introduced a new rule about cell phone use.
- Disneyland Resort officially announced its Disney Ambassadors for 2026-2027: Michele Mary and Oralia Neria Felix.
New Merchandise
- Arribas Brothers is offering a custom Halloween Villains tree at Crystal Arts in Disneyland Park.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo DisneySEA
- This year’s Halloween Harbor Greeting at Tokyo DisneySea has set sail, and we’ve got the full video of it for you to enjoy!
The Walt Disney Company
- Florida’s largest law firm, Morgan & Morgan, has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to declare that its use of Disney’s Steamboat Willie is protected against trademark claims.
- Hundreds of Union actors and writers marched outside of Disney’s Alameda Avenue gate to protest ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- An Epic Universe guest passed away Wednesday night after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster, according to NBC affiliate WESH 2.
- The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has both identified the guest who died after riding the Epic Universe roller coaster Stardust Racers as well as revealed the cause of death.
Universal Studios Florida
- Even outside of scare zones and houses, guests at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 will encounter characters throughout Universal Studios Florida. Check out our full guide!
Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Studios Japan announced the details of the 2025 Christmas celebration, Universal Christmas Joy, including a new food festival and a new nighttime show.
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- Before season 2 has even aired, Daredevil: Born Again has been renewed for season 3.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!