Epic Universe is getting multi-day and park hopper tickets (but no annual passes) in 2026, plus plans reveal the Monsters, Inc. coaster show building outline — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/23/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom’s daytime Festival of Fantasy Parade is not scheduled to perform on two dates next month. These could be potential filming dates for the annual Disney ABC holiday special featuring Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime parade.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The agenda for the next Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors meeting includes details of the Monsters, Inc. land under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Last week we got our first look at some new and returning food items for this year’s Disney Jollywood Nights, and now we have a preview of even more delightful dishes available exclusively at the holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The latest construction progress includes more signage being installed and areas blocked off for the Zootopia: Better Zoogether show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Disney Springs
- Crews have added construction walls around the former NBA Experience entrance in Disney Springs, where Level99 will soon open.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Emergency services personnel were present earlier today at Bay Lake Tower, which is located near Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
New Merchandise
- Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse since 2009, has designed an Expedition Mickey Mouse collection. It’s coming soon exclusively for multiple Disney Parks.
- Stay hydrated with this new pink Walt Disney World Corkcicle tumbler, now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- New Star Wars toys have arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World, including a Hera Syndulla plush doll that has returned after quickly selling out earlier this month.
- Who would win in a battle of galactic proportions? New Stormtrooper and Chewbacca merchandise have arrived at Disney’ World’s Hollywood Studios so you can choose sides.
- Winter is coming, and you don’t want to be caught out in the cold without appropriate gear. Disney World has a Mickey Mouse castle tee in several colors and a sherpa-lined hoodie.
- Harveys, a popular company that makes handbags out of seatbelts, has a new Bambi tote available at Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
New Merchandise
- We spotted a new sparkly blue pair of Minnie ears at Disneyland Resort, and these happen to be the latest merch drop celebrating the park’s 70th anniversary.
- Disney Doorables figures based on Disney Parks vehicles have arrived at Disneyland Resort after first being released online.
- Disneyland Resort released a new series of Disneyland 70th anniversary apparel by Her Universe as part of the resort’s Vault Collection.
- Disneyland shelves are looking fuller with the new pieces of merchandise that have recently arrived featuring pirates, cats, emotions, and more.
- A new Disney California Adventure holiday t-shirt featuring Toy Story characters is available at Disneyland Resort.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- In an ongoing story, it has been reported a young child at Tokyo Disneyland was injured by a safety belt while riding The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast and later rushed to the hospital.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Do you want to build a snow-Mickey? The latest holiday merchandise drop at Disney Store does just that.
- Add Santa Mickey and Minnie Mouse charms to your Pandora bracelet for an extra touch of holiday charm, now available online.
The Walt Disney Company
- The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index has been released, revealing global theme park attendance numbers, including the numbers for Disney and Universal parks.
- The Walt Disney Company has named Rochelle Knock the new Disney+ and Networks Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa.
- YouTube TV users could lose access to Disney-owned networks next week due to a roadblock in renewal agreements.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Tickets are now on sale for Epic Universe for the year of 2026, including discounted single-day tickets for Annual Passholders and a new park-hopping option.
- Epic Universe tickets are now available for 2026, and it looks like the park will not yet be added to Annual Passes.
- Dine around an enchanted tree at The Oak & Star Tavern and The Plastered Owl Bar in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.
- Celestians and travelers can enjoy a quick coffee from Starbucks in Celestial Park at Epic Universe. Check out this full tour of the location and some of the products they offer.
Universal Studios Florida
- Bob Gale, co-writer and co-producer of Back to the Future, suggested fans start a letter-writing campaign to bring the Back to the Future ride back to Universal parks.
New Merchandise
- Several new LEGO sets that feature Universal owned or licensed properties are now available, bringing your favorite movies to life.
- Trim your Christmas tree full with moments from your favorite movies. Several Hallmark ornaments featuring Universal owned and licensed properties are available online.
Entertainment and Media
- Following Adam Driver’s reveal of his cancelled Ben Solo movie, Star Wars fans literally took to the skies above Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to express their anger.
- A plethora of celebrities visited Disney Parks around the world this fall, celebrating Halloween, birthdays, and more.
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!