Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/9/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- After mysteriously disappearing from The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard earlier this year, the Hidden Mickey Shroud has rematerialized at Walt Disney World—and it’s had a literal glow up.
EPCOT
- Over five years after the restaurant closed, Disney has removed the Restaurant Marrakesh lettering from its entrance sign.
- Walt Disney World has added physical gates to the tapstile entrances of EPCOT again.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will once again play September all day on September 21, 2025.
- Today’s EPCOT Photo Report shines through dreary weather with Pin Tuesday drops, snacks, and fun. Could you ask for a better Tuesday?
- We Tried the New Seasonal Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Treats in EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The official Walt Disney World website added reservation information for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby during Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Disney filed a permit to reconfigure the main entrance of Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and make parking lot changes.
New Merchandise
- It’s another pin Tuesday and there are new pins to be on the lookout for! There is a new Stitch pin, one with Chip and Dale for Rosh Hashanah, and a mystery The Haunted Mansion set available at Walt Disney World.
- A collection of seven glassware pieces from Arribas Brothers commemorating the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now available in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The special lighting effects on entrance tapstiles, including for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members, have been missing for several days.
Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney District
- Disneyland Resort has informed WDWNT they plan to reopen the now-closed Downtown Disney District entrance.
New Merchandise
- It’s Pin Tuesday at Disneyland Resort! Here are the newest pins released today at Disneyland Park, including five exclusive Disneyland Vault Opening Day Attraction designs.
- Oogie Boogie Bash guests at Disney California Adventure can now purchase a Loungefly bag themed to the event.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort announced details of their annual Disney Christmas celebration, including a new Christmas parade.
Disney Store Merchandise
- If the cool, autumn weather has you ready to do “The Monster Mash,” you’ll want to check out these Disney Store exclusive shirts from RSVLTS. Both feature classic Disney characters with a Halloween twist!
- Something witchy this way comes! A shiny new pair of BaubleBar Minnie Mouse ears is now available online at the Disney Store for the spookiest of seasons.
The Walt Disney Company
- Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa announced special discounts for guests who stay at the Hawai’i resort in early 2026, with extra savings for Disney Visa Cardmembers.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Studios Florida guests can declare they are celebrating at Halloween Horror Nights with a new complimentary wristband.
WDW News Today
Our Thoughts on Destination D23 – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 77
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
