A guest steals a Disney security radio and Deadpool is among the dozen-plus festively-dressed characters appearing at Disneyland this holiday season — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/30/25)
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Christmas decor is starting to arrive at Animal Kingdom as Disney World gets ready to jump into the holiday spirit for 2025.
Disney Springs
- Candy Cauldron has been casting its spell on Disney World guests since 1997, and Disney is sharing how the magic of candy apple making is made.
- A 26-year-old Jacksonville woman was arrested and accused of stealing a radio from Disney Security at Disney Springs.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- The Halloween golf cart parade has once again returned to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for 2025.
New Merchandise
- It isn’t just your imagination! There is a new Loungefly backpack featuring Figment at Disney Springs.
- As the holiday season approaches, the seasonal tote featuring Minnie and Mickey has debuted at Walt Disney World.
- A light-up Winnie the Pooh holiday sweater has arrived at Disney World, just in time for the 2025 Christmas season to start.
- Mickey’s glittery red head is featured on the latest crossbody bag from the Disney Parks and Loungefly ongoing collaboration.
- New open edition pins at Walt Disney World include Tiana’s Bayou Adventure pins, Pinocchio pins, and a holiday pin featuring Grogu from The Mandalorian.
- You’ll be singing “Yo ho” with the new Pirates of the Caribbean ear headband at Walt Disney World.
- Fantasia is celebrating its 85th anniversary, and you can show your love for the movie with new headwear that has arrived at Disney World.
- Ho-ho-hold on to your safari ears, folks! Over a dozen new pieces of holiday merchandise have just landed at Disney World.
- A new Disney Vacation Club Pandora charm and Mickey Mouse-inspired Rebecca Hook jewelry is now available at Walt Disney World.
- Merry Stitchmas! We spotted a light-up Reindeer Stitch Christmas figure at Disney World.
- “I brought you a cheering-up present.” Share your thoughts with a fluffy Winnie the Pooh journal, now available at Disney World.
- The holiday spirit is strong with this one. A brand-new holiday t-shirt featuring Grogu and seasonal tidings is available at Disney Springs.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) experienced significant ground delays Thursday night into Friday morning due to staffing shortages.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Santa and Deadpool and Mickey, oh my! The Disney Parks Blog has shared all the festively-dressed characters you can see and meet at Disneyland during the holidays.
Disney California Adventure
- Deadpool is home for the holidays as “The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special” returns to California Adventure.
New Merchandise
- Stitch, Grogu, Mickey and his Friends are featured on several holiday pins that just arrived at Disneyland.
- New Disneyland merchandise available at the resort includes a baseball jersey, “My Happy Place” keychain, and ball caps.
- Adorn your Pandora necklace or bracelet with a new charm inspired by Donald Duck, now available at Disneyland.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo Disney Resort announced official details for their 2026 New Year’s Celebration.
- Tokyo Disney Resort tickets for college students will go on sale at a special price soon. There will also be an opportunity for students to win tickets for various park experiences.
- Tokyo Disney Resort is hosting special events in the new year, including Minnie’s Funderland and a new stage show before the 25th anniversary.
- Guests can purchase 1-day tickets with the park hopper option once again at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Universal Orlando Resort
Islands of Adventure
- The Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Instagram account shared that passholders can get a free Halloween treat to celebrate the holiday.
Other Theme Park News
- We know SeaWorld isn’t our usual territory, but when a duck takes out a coaster rider, it’s hard to let that story fly by.
Entertainment and Media
- Disney costumes, creators, and actors were featured at Vogue World: Hollywood 2025.
WDW News Today
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!