Universal shared more details about the lands in Universal Kids Resort, we get our first look at Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 5, and Walt Disney World adds more DAS details — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/15/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Another Tom Sawyer Island building has been demolished, and crews are moving rubble in the Magic Kingdom construction site.
EPCOT
- Coral Reef Restaurant has a new menu board located outside the building, which is designed to celebrate the 1980s EPCOT Center.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Crews have removed the construction walls and scrims from the Toy Story Mania exit queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The photo op car has returned to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after a month-long absence.
- More of the trims and trappings of Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been torn down ahead of the area’s transformation.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Last night, a body was removed from Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. It was later reported that the sheriff’s office determined the incident to be an apparent suicide.
New Merchandise
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new pressed penny machine featuring Disney Villains designs.
- Walt Disney World has a new red Spirit Jersey bedazzled with rhinestones.
- In honor of The Beak and Barrel, Arribas Brothers has crafted a new Pirates of the Caribbean glassware set, now available at Magic Kingdom.
- Walt Disney World has new holiday T-shirts featuring the Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT logos.
- Celebrate the holidays with new beaded friendship bracelets by Little Words Project, now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The Walt Disney World website has added more details to their Disability Access Services (DAS) eligibility video call guidelines.
- Georgia residents can enjoy savings at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels this holiday season.
Disneyland Resort
New Merchandise
- The second of four Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar coasters that will connect to form a map has arrived at Disneyland Resort.
- Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion! Remind everyone that you’re a guest and not a ghost with this new “Foolish Mortal” ball cap from Disneyland Resort.
- Got a few thousand dollars to spare? There’s a new crystal-covered Beauty and the Beast figure available from Arribas Brothers at Disneyland.
- A new parks-exclusive Spider-Man sweater by Her Universe has swung into Disneyland Resort.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line has officially taken ownership of the Disney Destiny ship during a delivery ceremony.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Disney Store has added Goofy, Mochi, and Baymax headband plush to their lineup of options available online.
Other Disney Merchandise
- The 2025 holiday collection by Disney and Macy’s is now available online, with products including jewelry, beauty products, and apparel.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Members will be able to pick up an exclusive Grinch magnet this November.
- The shelves of Universal Studios Hollywood are a bit more moody and emotional with the arrival of Emo Minion merchandise.
- Universal Studios Hollywood has the new Universal Monsters apparel collection by Faith in Chaos, featuring Frankenstein’s Monster, Wolfman, Dracula, and more.
Universal Kids Resort
- Universal Destinations & Experiences revealed details of the themed lands that will make up Universal Kids Resort, opening in Frisco, Texas in 2026.
Entertainment and Media
- Pixar has shared the first official images of Woody and Buzz Lightyear from the upcoming Toy Story 5 film.
Disney+
- Kate McKinnon will join Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
WDW News Today
Police Respond to Tragedy at Contemporary, Snow Arrives Early at Disneyland
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!