The Holidays at Disneyland Begin In Today’s Daily Recap for 11/14/2025
Mike
Remy’s Ratatouille opens in 2D, the surprise release of the Lion King Villains popcorn bucket, and the holidays begin at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, November 14, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll …
Theming Added to New Guard Shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Shannen Ace
The new guard shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has more paneling since our last update. Located off Floridian Way, the new building is part of a reconfiguring project of the resort’s roadway entrance. New Polynesian Village Resort Guard Shack The shack now has panels on the wall below its front gable roof. Rather than …
Orlando International Airport Gets Zootopia 2 Security Bins
Shannen Ace
The TSA security bins at Orlando International Airport (MCO) are decorated with Zootopia 2 decals ahead of the film’s Thanksgiving release. It features several of the movie characters plus an ad for the movie. Zootopia 2 Security Bins An image of Gary De’Snake wrapped around Nick and Judy is inside the bin. Around the image …
Reopening Date and Look Inside Refurbished Sports Bar at Disney Village
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Paris announced the reopening date and shared a look inside the refurbished Sports Bar & Lounge in Disney Village. The bar has been closed for one year as part of the ongoing reimagining of Disney Village. Refurbished Sports Bar & Lounge Disneyland Paris announced the refurbishment and shared concept art in 2024. The Sports …
‘Merry Christmas’ 2025 Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler at Disneyland Resort
Jamie Rowland
A new holiday tumbler is available at Disneyland Resort featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto. The tumbler is one of many novelties available for the 2025 holiday season. Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler – $27.79 (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) The text “Merry Christmas” …
New Peppermint Mickey-Shaped Ornament Glow Cube at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Resort has a new peppermint-striped Mickey-shaped ornament-inspired glow cube for the holidays. Holiday Striped Mickey Mouse-shaped Glow Cube – $7.49 The Mickey “cube” is white with curved red and green stripes. A silver loop is on top, so it could be used as an actual ornament. The glow cube can be added to a …
BREAKING: Disney Networks Coming Back to YouTube TV With New Deal
Shannen Ace
Disney and YouTube TV have finally agreed to a new carriage agreement and Disney channels will be back on YouTube TV soon. They have been dark for over two weeks, starting on October 30. Disney and YouTube TV Agreement With the new deal, the full lineup of ESPN, including the direct-to-consumer ESPN Unlimited service, will …
2025 Holiday Travel Mug Now Available at Disneyland Resort
Jamie Rowland
The 2025 holiday travel mug is now available at Disneyland Resort, and it features Mickey, Minnie, and all of their pals. Holiday Travel Mug – $13.99 (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction) Mickey, Minnie, Horace Horsecollar, and Chip ‘n’ Dale are all dressed in their holiday …
Holiday Baymax, Chip ‘n’ Dale, & Mickey Snowman Novelties at Disneyland Resort
Jamie Rowland
Celebrate in the Merriest Place on Earth with straw clips and bottle toppers at Disneyland. Three new novelty items featuring Baymax, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and a Mickey snowman are available around the resort Holiday Baymax Straw Clip – $8.99 (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; …
Her Universe Disneyland 70th Anniversary Vault Collection Available Online
Jamie Rowland
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort with a new Her Universe collection available online. There are several items in the collection including a dress, skort, and several pieces of outerwear. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Dress – $129.99 This blue dress is spotted all over with small white dots, so it looks like the night sky. Among …
Chip ‘n’ Dale Join Holiday Brass Band at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Seasonal entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this winter includes Hollygroove Swingin’, a brass band accompanied by Chip ‘n’ Dale. There are several showtimes throughout the day. Hollygroove Swingin’ The quartet performs between Center Stage and Dockside Diner near Echo Lake at the following showtimes. They will perform daily through December 21, 2025. They perform a …
We Reviewed the Bakery Treats at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Dream Castle
Jamie Rowland
The Cinderella’s Dream Castle-inspired gingerbread display is now installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. As usual, the display also has a selection and treats and beverages, including a selection of fresh bakery case items to try. We’ve reviewed the bakery case treats, so you can decide if any are worth your time and money. There are three …
Toy Story 30th Anniversary Merchandise by Stoney Clover Lane Now Available Online
Alice Kennedy
Stoney Clover Lane and Disney are teaming up again, and this time it’s to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story. The collection features a backpack, duffel bag, and more. Toy Story 30th Anniversary by Stoney Clover Lane Toy Story 30th Anniversary Backpack – $228 The collection is inspired by the wallpaper in Andy’s room …
Downtown Disney District Decked Out for the Holiday Season
Shannen Ace
From Christmas trees to Frozen figures, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is ready for the holiday season. Decorations fill flowerbeds throughout the district. Downtown Disney District Holiday Decorations Greeting guests near Disneyland Hotel is a tall Christmas tree with white, blue, and green decorations. A silver star is on top. Fake gift boxes are …
Cinderella’s Dream Castle-Inspired Gingerbread Display Installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Alice Kennedy
The Cinderella’s Dream Castle-inspired gingerbread display is now installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. With it comes an array of prepackaged snacks, specialty drinks, and merchandise to purchase this holiday season. Gingerbread Display This year’s gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is Cinderella Castle decked out with the retired Dream Lights. Behind the castle is a …
Passholders Can Drink a Yule Log at Walt Disney World This Holiday Season
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can purchase an exclusive Yuletide Log Mocha this holiday season from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in EPCOT. If you buy every drink and fill up a stamp card, you receive a prize. Passholder Joffrey’s Drinks The Yuletide Log Mocha is available at the Joffrey’s kiosk between the Canada and …
Holiday Juggling Show Featuring Donald Duck Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has new “streetmosphere” entertainment for the holidays featuring jugglers and Donald Duck. They perform daily for the majority of the holiday season. The Record Setters Holiday Juggling Show The Record Setters are a pair of jugglers who perform various acts. You’ll find them between Center Stage and Dockside Diner near Echo Lake …
Characters in Hollywood Studios are Ready for the Christmas Season with Festive Accessories
Jamie Rowland
Several of the characters that typically meet and greet outdoors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have donned festive accessories for the official start of the Christmas Season. We have photos of Woody, Jessie, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, and more. Woody & Jessie Woody and Jessie meet in Toy Story Land just outside of Toy Story Mania. They …
Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket Returns to Disneyland
Shannen Ace
The popular Mickey and Minnie gingerbread house popcorn bucket is available at Disneyland Resort for another holiday season. This bucket debuted during the 2024 holiday season. Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket – $36.99 Though it’s all plastic, the bucket is made to look like pieces of brown gingerbread covered in candy and icing. Candy …
Magic Kingdom Joffrey’s Offering Limited Menu Due to Bees
Shannen Ace
The bees are at it again, forcing Joffrey’s Revive in Magic Kingdom to lock away their syrups and sauces. Bees have caused problems for Joffrey’s before. Joffrey’s Revive Affected by Bees This is not the first time this has happened; bees infamously shut down one of theEPCOT locations in 2021. That year, they began putting …
Christmas Tree Truck Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
The new Christmas tree truck popcorn bucket featuring Mickey and Friends is now available throughout Disneyland Resort. It’s available for $36.99 and features Mickey driving a red truck, as his friends hold a Christmas tree in the back. Christmas Tree Truck Popcorn Bucket – $36.99 The truck is red with Christmas lights along its bed. …
Construction Permit Filed for Enchanted Tiki Room at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World filed a new construction permit for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Magic Kingdom. Disney has not announced a refurbishment, but the permit is likely for more general refurbishment work rather than major changes to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Construction Permit The Notice of Commencement contracts PCL …
Santa Mickey Sipper Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Ho ho ho! Christmas has officially arrived at Disneyland Resort and guests can take this new Santa Mickey sipper home for the holidays. Santa Mickey Sipper – $29.79 This is a plastic figure of Mickey Mouse dressed as Santa Claus, including black boots, a red coat, and a red hat. Over his shoulder is a …
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jamie Rowland
The New Year’s Eve fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will return on December 31, 2025. The show takes place on the façade of the Chinese Theatre, and will begin at 11:57 p.m. on December 31 to ring in the new year. Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve Fireworks Last year, fireworks returned to Hollywood Studios after …
REVIEW: Breakfast Churro at Disneyland Festival of Holidays 2025
Mike
Classic churro rolled in coffee-flavored sugar served with maple and bacon dipping sauce. Breakfast Churro Review *NEW* Breakfast Churro – $7.50 Review out of 7: 5 overall The churro itself is a 4/7. It’s still a great Disneyland churro but we don’t get any of the coffee flavoring, and overall it just tastes like a …
Celebrate Christmas in Florida With DOLE Whip Lime Holiday Sundae at Disney Springs
Shannen Ace
Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs has a new seasonal treat available perfect for a warm winter holiday: the Tropical Holiday Tree Sundae. It’s a lime-flavored DOLE Whip with coconut soft serve. Swirls on the Water is in the Marketplace area, located between Rainforest Cafe and the bridge. Tropical Holiday Tree Sundae – $7.29 …
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets Only Available for Two Dates
Shannen Ace
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 is almost completely sold out. Just two dates still have tickets available now that the event on December 14 is sold out. The special-ticketed event takes place on select nights in November and December. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ticket Availability Since our post a few days ago, December …
Disneyland Holiday Map Arrives at Disneyland for the 2025 Holiday Season
Mike
The new holiday guidemap at Disneyland Park has arrived. The new festive map became available for guests visiting Disneyland Park on November 14 as holiday celebrations began across Disneyland Resort. New Holiday Guidemap Debuts at Disneyland Park Mickey and Minnie, in their holiday outfits, adorn the cover of the map. “GUIDEMAP” appears in a white …
Construction Walls Installed in Front of Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Alice Kennedy
Nearly a month after Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom permanently closed, construction walls now surround the snack stand. It was located towards the entrance of DinoLand. DinoLand Construction Walls Trilo-Bites and Dino-Bite Snacks closed last month as part of the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. The area will become a new Tropical Americas land. Construction …
World of Disney at Disney Springs Decorated for Christmas 2025
Shannen Ace
Christmas has arrived at Disney Springs, including the flagship shop, World of Disney. Décor includes a large train, garland with ornaments, holiday banners, and a Christmas tree. World of Disney Christmas Decorations The illuminated panels and lights around the top of the store are now red and green. There’s a train engine in the center …
Pink Winter Castle Mug & Tumbler, Hanukkah Mug at Disney World
Shannen Ace
A new Mickey Hanukkah mug has arrived at Disney World, along with two pink wintry castle cups, featuring pink bows and snowflakes. These items can be found at various places across Disney World property. Holiday Castle Tumbler – $44.99 This is a bright pink tumbler with a slim base for fitting in a cup holder. …
Cocoa & Spice and Everything Nice? We Tried the Passholder-Exclusive Joffrey’s Hot Cocoa
Shannen Ace
Joffrey’s at Disney World is offering new holiday drinks exclusively to Annual Passholders. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Cocoa & Spice, but is it everything nice? Passholder Joffrey’s Drinks If you purchase one of the five special drinks from November 13 through December 30, you’ll receive a card, and with each drink you purchase, …
Chadwick Boseman Receiving Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star This Month
Shannen Ace
Black Panther‘s Chadwick Boseman will be honored posthumously with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star later this month. Traditionally, only one posthumous star is awarded in each category per year and there is a waiting period of at least two year’s after the person’s passing. Chadwick Boseman Walk of Fame Star Boseman’s star ceremony will …
Santa Claus Meet and Greet Opens at Disney Springs
Shannen Ace
Santa Claus has arrived at Disney Springs to meet and greet with guests during the holiday season. Guests will need to join a virtual queue if they hope to meet him at Santa’s Marketplace, next to Disney’s Pin Traders in the Marketplace area. Disney Springs Santa Claus Meet and Greet The Santa Claus meet and …
NEW Attraction Poster Debuts at the Magic Kingdom Inspired by Disneyland Classic
Tom Corless
Attraction posters are among the most beloved staples of the Disney castle parks around the world, so it’s always exciting when a new one joins the ever-growing collection. Seemingly at random, a new poster for Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbiter attraction has debuted at the Magic Kingdom. Guests can see the new poster as they enter or …
Storybook Land Canal Boats Reopens at Disneyland with New Tangled Scene
Shannen Ace
Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland reopened after a three-month refurbishment with a brand-new Tangled scene and other improvements. Storybook Land Canal Boats Reopens Construction walls came down from the Fantasyland attraction two weeks ago, giving us our first look at the freshly painted Monstro. The biggest change for the attraction is the addition of …
Chef Skinner’s Scooter Returns to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure After Missing for Months
Shannen Ace
Chef Skinner’s red Vespa has returned to the area outside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France pavilion of EPCOT. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Scooter Photo Op Chef Skinner’s old-fashioned scooter and Colette’s sleek black scooter are parked in a corner outside the attraction. They are periodically removed for refurbishment since so many guests interact with them …
Disney Springs Kicks Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony
Alice Kennedy
The holiday season has officially started, and Disney Springs kicked off the festivities with a tree lighting ceremony on November 13. One family was chosen from the audience to blow some pixie dust onto the tree. Tree Lighting Ceremony The pixie dust brought it to life with twinkling lights and officially marking the start of …
New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Exhibit Features The Muppets Christmas Carol & More Classics
Alice Kennedy
Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has debuted a brand new holiday exhibit featuring costumes and props from The Muppet Christmas Carol and other films. Walt Disney Presents Walt Disney Presents is located between Animation Courtyard and Pixar Plaza, behind Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The marquee has been updated to advertise the new …
Meet Santa and Other Festively Dressed Characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jacqueline Peluso
Get ready to snap some photos with your favorite characters this holiday season in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Join Santa Claus for a meet and greet in DinoLand U.S.A., as well as Donald, Daisy, and Chip ‘n’ Dale in holiday outfits around the park. Santa Santa Claus is meeting guests on the patio of Restaurantosaurus one …