Disney+ is giving away a $16,000 Walt Disney World trip, new Annual Passholders only have a little longer to get a Disney gift card, tapstile effects return to Walt Disney World parks, and Gonzo is gone-zo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/10/25)
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Gonzo is gone-zo from the MuppetVision 3D clock tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the show’s sign has been covered.
New Merchandise
- Select Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party merchandise items are now available during the day for all guests at Magic Kingdom.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World has reactivated at least some of the special lighting effects on entrance tapstiles.
- Walt Disney World announced the end date for their special offer giving new Annual Passholders a Disney Gift Card.
- Walt Disney World filed a new permit related to their Central Florida affordable housing project.
Disneyland Resort
New Merchandise
- As a late addition to the Disneyland Resort Halloween offerings, a new Mickey Ghost popcorn bucket has arrived at both parks.
- A new shirt themed to Oga’s Cantina has landed alongside last month’s glassware drop at Disneyland Resort.
- Disneyland Resort is ready to celebrate Plaza de la Familia with a new sipper inspired by Pixar’s Coco, which is shaped like Dante in his Alebrije form.
- A new puzzle available at Disney California Adventure features the classic Disney attraction Country Bear Jamboree.
Disneyland Paris
- Walt Disney Imagineering shared new concept art for the Halloween overlay of The Lucky Nugget Saloon at Disneyland Paris.
- Disney announced Mrs. Claus will make her Disneyland Paris debut during Disney Enchanted Christmas 2025 and more details of the holiday celebration.
Disney Store Merchandise
- There’s a new Maleficent dress, exclusive to Disney Parks Dress Shop, available online at the Disney Store.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Guests are now able to take their brownie leftovers outside the Pizza Moon restaurant, following a recent policy change.
Islands of Adventure
- Confisco Grille and Mythos Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure will soon feature brand new menus.
CityWalk
- The main Starbucks location at Universal Orlando CityWalk has now reopened to guests following a nearly three month closure as the building was refurbished.
Hotels
- The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort has recently shared a first look at one of the newly-renovated guest rooms.
New Merchandise
- Fans of Terrifier can now buy even more merchandise themed to the horror franchise, as Universal Orlando Resort has received some new Terrifier-themed sunflower sunglasses.
- The HamiKuma popcorn bucket has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights 2025.
- More merchandise themed to The Legend of Zelda is making its way to Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe.
Entertainment and Media
- Zootopia is coming to the stage in a musical that is currently in development by Disney Theatrical Productions.
- In a recent interview, actor Josh Gad, perhaps most famous as the voice of Olaf, recently provided an update on the production status of Frozen III.
- In an episode of the House of R podcast, Tony Gilroy talked about what Andor characters he will miss and the potential of a spin-off.
Disney+
- Disney+ is currently running a sweepstakes for subscribers to enter for a chance to win a Walt Disney World vacation including tickets, airfare, ground, transportation, a VIP tour, and gift cards, with a total value over $16,000.
- The Disney animated film Elio will stream on Disney+ on September 17.
WDW News Today
Gonzo is Gone-zo, Museum Tours Open
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
