Annual Passholder park passes were fully booked for today, the Haunted Mansion returned to normal operations, and construction walls are up on the walkway to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Daily Recap (7/19/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- According to recent reports, guests are once again able to experience the stretching room of the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom after it was skipped for several days earlier this week.
- The Disney Starlight Parade had another night of previews before its debut tomorrow, July 20.
EPCOT
- Test Track Gear Shop, the Test Track gift shop, has reopened at EPCOT amid Annual Passholder previews for the reimagined attraction.
- Disney has just confirmed that the attraction will have a soft opening (also known as technical rehearsals) on July 20 & 21.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A new section of construction walls have been added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, on the side of the guest walkway connecting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with Toy Story Land.
Disney Springs
- The Mr. Potato Head statue outside Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs has been replaced by a plant.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- While we usually visit Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for its titular snack, a new addition to the menu is a Deep Fried Banana.
- Disney has revealed a new themed map installed next to Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts.
New Merchandise
- A new adult Fantastic Four sweatshirt and a series of Avengers-inspired youth apparel is available at Walt Disney World.
- Carry all your booty in the new Pirates of the Caribbean drawstring backpack from Walt Disney World.
- Cuddle up with the new Spider-Man Cuddleez plush available at Walt Disney World.
- If a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar is your favorite Disney Parks snack, you’ll want to check out this new T-shirt available at Walt Disney World.
- Walt Disney World has two new Art Deco Mickey Mouse MagicBand+ designs.
Other Walt Disney World News
- As of this morning, all four theme parks at Walt Disney World no longer have available park reservations for annual passholders.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- As of the morning of July 19, Disneyland Park’s newest show, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, is not using a virtual queue.
- With the opening of its new Walt Disney show, the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland has received a new historical plaque.
New Merchandise
- A giant Disneyland 70 Collectible Key is coming soon.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris has released a new, limited edition figurine of the pirate musician trio from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- The arrival of tropical storm Wipha is affecting operations at Hong Kong Disneyland, which may not open on July 20 depending on the severity of the weather.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!