We took a last look at “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” before its permanent closure, the “Lilo & Stitch” trailer garnered the second-highest views for Disney live-action movies, and new park-themed jewelry debuted at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros has officially reopened in the Mexico Pavilion following its months-long refurbishment, and the ride has been refreshed with brighter lighting and refreshed scenes.
- After missing the start of the festival, the Groot topiary is playing music once again for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- We visited “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” before its last day of operation.
- While Walt Disney World fans are familiar with the name of Bakso, the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the name of his dad is now a closely guarded secret.
New Merchandise
- A new jewelry collection called Always Dreaming by Disney features charm necklaces, earrings, and bracelets inspired by Disney Parks and classic animated movies. The jewelry is available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom.
Entertainment and Media
- A new article by Deadline has confirmed the trailer for Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” has become the second most viewed Disney live-action trailer of all time.
Disney+
- The Disney+ original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been confirmed to receive a third season.
- The full panel schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan has been revealed, and it provides more information about upcoming announcements and a new Star Wars turn-based game.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Additional concrete facade walls at Universal Studios Store have been painted blue after others recently received a fresh coat of bright yellow paint as expansion work continues in CityWalk.
- This year’s “secret” Mardi Gras coins being handed out by parade performers feature a nod the event’s 30th Anniversary.
Epic Universe
- Additional work, including the installation of the dragon’s head, has nearly been completed on the sculpture in front of The Blue Dragon Restaurant.
- A new Chocolate Frog tin, which comes with a collection of cards including a Newt Scamander collectible trading card, is now available ahead of the grand opening of Epic Universe.
- An Epic Universe rain jacket is now available for purchase at Universal Stella Nova Resort ahead of the park’s opening.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!