Disney is stopping a labor union strike, Astro Orbiter is broken, the Jingle Cruise return date was announced, Fort Langhorn was demolished — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/16/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- A Jingle Cruise return date was announced for the attraction’s returning holiday overlay.
- Fort Langhorn was demolished for the Magic Kingdom Cars expansion.
- Despite a major refurbishment this year, Astro Orbiter is not functioning properly.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The Zootopia: Better Zoogether show marquee is now visible.
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether will have Lightning Lane.
Resorts & Hotels
- As work continues on the widening and rerouting of Floridian Way, a new traffic circle is now visible from the air near Grand Floridian Resort.
New Merchandise
- Disney shared a preview of the 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Loungefly bag and more merch.
- New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Resistance merchandise includes apparel and pins.
- Get a custom crystal skull from the Mexico pavilion.
- Pirate Mickey and Pirate Stitch are featured on new pins.
- There’s a new Rapunzel plush in honor of the 15th anniversary of Tangled.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney says Patina Group restaurant workers cannot strike.
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
- Josh Brolin visited Avengers Campus to do the Thanos snap.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris added a new hotel to their list of partner hotels.
Walt Disney Studios Park
- The “Walt Disney Studios” sign has been removed from the park’s entrance before its rebranding.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Toy Story 30th anniversary merchandise launched on Disney Store.
- The Walt Disney World marquee jewelry by CRISLU is now online.
- Check out the llama Kuzco big feet plush.
- 3D light-up attraction poster figures are now available from Disney Store.
- The next pastel collection is inspired by Pascal from Tangled.
The Walt Disney Company
- Disney extended the contract of Chief Communications Officer Kristina Schake.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- For a limited time, Universal Express Single Attraction Access is available for select attractions.
- Guests can save on parking with a new discounted pre-paid option.
Islands of Adventure
- Universal Orlando Resort filed a construction permit for 7 acres at the Lost Continent.
New Merchandise
- The whole family can wear the new Dr. Seuss Thing 1 & Thing 2 apparel collection.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- A Casper the Friendly Ghost collection originally from Universal Studios Japan is now at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney teamed up with Volkswagen for a Zootopia 2 brand partnership.
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