Hallmark has shared a collection of 75 Disney ornaments in their annual Keepsake Ornament Debut, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby has reopened, and Jeff Vahle has been appointed to the UCF board of trustees— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/11/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom has a new TRON: Ares-inspired drink available to celebrate the film’s release.
Disney Springs
- The statue of Buzz Lightyear that usually stands outside the Once Upon a Toy store entrance in Disney Springs has been removed from its pedestal and replaced by potted plants, likely as part of a routine refurbishment.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Amid a lengthy refurbishment, the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has now reopened for guest use with new furniture and carpet.
- The Paddock Pool and its aquatic play area, plus The Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, are all closing for routine maintenance.
New Merchandise
- Hallmark has shared a collection of 75 Disney ornaments in their annual Keepsake Ornament Debut, with designs inspired by the Haunted Mansion, Pixar, Disney Channel, and much more.
- A new series of Disney character-inspired charm bracelets are available online from BaubleBar.
- Animal Kingdom has a new Expedition Everest zip-up pullover, and it features the attraction’s Yeti surfing on Mount Everest.
- Prepare for the cooler months with a variety of Mickey Mouse sherpa hats that are now available at Walt Disney World.
- A set of new Disney Parks-themed Little Words Project bracelets featuring Mickey has arrived in Disney Springs and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle to the University of Central Florida board of trustees, despite former tension between the state and company.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Previously seen at Walt Disney World, the latest Disney Vacation Club member-exclusive merchandise collection is now available at Disneyland Resort.
- Read our full Guide to Rope Drop at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World!
New Merchandise
- A load of new Disneyland merchandise has hit the shelves, with several long-sleeved items arriving just in time for the colder months in Anaheim.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- Feeling a need for more Viking helmets, weaponry, and dragon merchandise? Commemorate your visit to Berk with a stop by Viking Traders in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe.
New Merchandise
- She’s alive! Universal Orlando Resort has a new dress and robe featuring the Bride of Frankenstein.
Entertainment and Media
- In a recent announcement from New York Comic Con, Marvel has confirmed that the new series VisionQuest will be coming to Disney+ in 2026.
- The legendary actress Diane Keaton, known for her roles in The Godfather, First Wives Club, Father of the Bride, and many more films has passed away at the age of 79.
- Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin, is voicing a koala version of himself in Zootopia 2.
WDW News Today
- Check out the last day of the WDWNT Fall Blowout Auction tomorrow with loads of Disney pins!
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!