Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is now open daily at 11 am, Walt Disney Presents is opening early due to demand for Taylor Swift’s Costumes, and EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons removes ping pong balls from candy dispensers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Hyacinth Hippo Vault Plush from Fantasia Now Available at Walt Disney World & Online

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Redesigned Ariel Bubble Wand Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Mickey & Minnie ‘The Whoopee Party’ Tote by Harveys Available Online

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Norway Pavilion Restroom Path Reopened at EPCOT but Walls Remain

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Toy Story Plush Toys Featuring Strawberry-Scented Lotso and Rex Arrive Online

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World Showcase-Branded Tables Appear in EPCOT

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Disney Conservation Fund 30th Anniversary Button Spotted at Disney World

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Scrim Covers Canada Pavilion Flowerbed in EPCOT

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Rare Holiday Decorations in EPCOT’s China Pavilion

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Disney Legend James Cameron’s Net Worth Surpasses $1 Billion

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Explore Key Now Showing Expanded Summer Availability on Disneyland Website

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Couple Visits Disneyland Every Year Since 1955

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Drainage Permit Approved for Cars & Disney Villains Areas at Magic Kingdom

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Universal Orlando Passholder Shrek Lanyard, Menu Items, and Discounts Announced for 2026 Bonus Benefits

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Construction Walls Down From Refurbished Garden House Sake Kiosk in EPCOT

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Tokyo Disney Resort Recalling Pocky Products

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Universal Files Trademark for ‘Celestial Goodnight,’ Possible Epic Universe Nighttime Show

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10 Disney Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Check Off Your Christmas List

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EDITORIAL: Disney Should Build an Attraction for Taylor Swift

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Disneyland Pin Tuesday: Star Wars, Holiday, and Inkwells of Evil Pins

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EPCOT Festival of the Arts Tents Arrive

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Crews Repairing MuppetVision 3D Theater For Monsters, Inc. Takeover

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Early Registration Now Open for Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic

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Disney’s ABC to Air Documentary on Rob Reiner

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Disney World Pin Tuesday: Force Awakens 10th Anniversary, Muppet New Year, and More

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Hard-To-Find Blue Castle Tumbler by Starbucks Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy Magic Kingdom Meet and Greets Temporarily Moving

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EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons Removes Ping Pong Balls From Candy Dispensers

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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Now Opens at 11am Daily

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Typhoon Lagoon Closing Date, Blizzard Beach Reopening Date Announced

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Walt Disney World Seasonal Water Park Passes Return

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Concrete Poured, Shutters Installed on New Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk

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Walt Disney Presents Opening Early Due to Demand for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Costumes

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bus Depot Expanded to Add More Gates

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Disney Adventure Ship Handed Over to Disney Cruise Line

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