A Tropical Storm alters Disney Cruise Line itinerary, construction has begun at the former Galactic Starcruiser, and the menus have been revealed for Jazzy Holidays — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 26, 2025.
Daily Recap (4/1/25)
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The Disney World website has shared the exclusive menu for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, part of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Today is the first birthday of Bakso, the tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on September 26, 2024. Cast Members threw him a birthday party and WDWNT was lucky enough to be invited.
Disney Springs
- Rothy’s at Disney Springs has reopened from a brief refurbishment.
- The Mr. Potato Head statue has been restored to the front of Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The birdcage bar has more wood paneling and framing, and the new Bell Services desk has reopened during the remodel of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby.
New Merchandise
- New letterman jackets at Walt Disney World are inspired by Orange Bird, The Emperor’s New Groove, Mickey Mouse, and Chip ‘n’ Dale.
- Halloween may be in full swing but the winter holidays are just around the corner and Walt Disney World already has some Christmas merchandise available.
- Walt Disney World has two more collections of Mickey-shaped ornaments, plus a holiday garland.
- A new black sequin-covered Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World.
- The villain-themed baseball jerseys have been spotted all over the parks, and we just found Cruella de Vil at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
- New glass Christmas trees with ornaments are now available at Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Construction materials have arrived at the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel of Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Guests walking through Tomorrowland are being greeted with blue construction walls blocking off Tomorrowland Terrace.
Disney California Adventure
- After closing for an extended refurbishment in August, Radiator Springs Racers is revving its engines to reopen tomorrow in California Adventure.
New Merchandise
- Disneyland has a new Soarin’ shirt, so you can show your love for the attraction.
- New pirate Goofy and Clarabelle Cow Mini Mix-Its are now available at Disneyland.
- Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase Halloween merchandise at Disneyland.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris will introduce a new version of their Disney Junior Dream Factory show in 2026 called Minnie’s Dream Factory.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line changed the itinerary of a Disney Wish sailing this weekend due to potential tropical storm conditions.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Halloween season is in full swing, and DisneyStore.com has opened its online costume shop, full of outfits and accessories for kids and kids at heart.
The Walt Disney Company
- TV station group Nexstar will join Sinclair Broadcast Group in stopping the preempting of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Dates have been announced for Fan Fest Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the first fandom experience was revealed.
WDW News Today
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Disney After Hours Events Announced, Tiger Has Wild Birthday Party
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!