Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/8/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Cast Members at Magic Kingdom have new costumes, coinciding with an overhaul of the makeover experience’s packages and the introduction of a Fairy Godmother meet and greet.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World have simplified packages and added new Fairy Godmother meet and greet.
- Disney World has rolled out several new cold brew coffees, and we are trying all of them – including The White Rabbit at Magic Kingdom.
- The Honey-Lavender Cold Brew is a brand new coffee beverage at Walt Disney World, which arrived this week alongside several other new snacks and treats.
EPCOT
- After 10 years of guests requesting a change, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be getting updated Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff, inspired by those seen on the newer version of the attraction that opened at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2023.
- The Cold Crumb cold brew from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in EPCOT is one of five new themed coffee drinks available at Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- In a series of major announcements focused on Audio-Animatronics, Disney also revealed that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening in Summer 2026.
- Building droids at the Droid Depot and lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop are now more expensive, thanks to price increases hitting Disney World.
- Looking for an Indiana Jones-themed cold brew during your Disney World vacation? The Epic Cold Brew Spectacular certainly looks the part, but does it taste good?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2026, but Disney has already shared a first look at the Officer Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic figure guests will now find inside of the Tree of Life.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will get to experience Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before other guests.
- Disney Vacation Club Members can view the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before it opens to all guests on November 7.
- Disney announced details for Cast Member previews of Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
New Merchandise
- Disney World has revealed several price increases, and ear headbands and other select merchandise have increased in price as well.
- Walt Disney World has ended the MagicBand+ pre-arrival discount for resort hotel guests and Annual Passholders.
- New FuelRod kiosks have arrived at some Walt Disney World Resort hotels and select theme park locations, offering a new mobile charger option — and a price increase.
Other Walt Disney World News
- October marks the annual increase of pricing at Walt Disney World Resort, and this year’s updates applied to tickets, food, parking, merchandise, and more.
- Walt Disney World announced price increases between $20 and $80 for their Annual Passes.
- Annual Passholders have the opportunity to add Memory Maker, water parks, and more to their pass. Like the price of the actual pass, those add-on options are now more expensive.
- Disney World tours and Enchanting Extras have increased in price, in addition to the price increases seen across the Walt Disney World Resort.
- The Walt Disney World ticket prices have been raised, with the highest priced dates now over $200 for the first time.
- In addition to new record high prices on Annual Passes and regular daily admission tickets, Walt Disney World has increased the prices on the Lightning Lane service.
- Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort will face higher parking prices at the theme parks.
- As of today, select Walt Disney World Resort snack carts are now cashless.
- Food and beverage prices have increased across the board at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Walt Disney World dropped 13 different sauced chicken strip dishes all on October 8, and we reviewed every single one.
- In addition to a wave of 13 new sauced chicken tenders across Walt Disney World, the resort has also debuted several variations on the classic Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. These new, hand-dipped treats have extra toppings over the usual chocolate Mickey exterior.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The custom droid and lightsaber experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park have both increased in price.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World have simplified packages and a new Fairy Godmother meet and greet.
- A guest recently passed away on the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Park after suffering a heart attack.
Other Disneyland Resort News
- As usual, an array of price increases hit Disneyland Resort this October. The updates affect ticket prices and more.
- Disneyland’s Magic Key annual pass prices have been increased effective immediately, impacting all pass renewals and future sales.
- Theme park tickets for Disneyland Resort have increased to a new high of $224.
- All Disneyland Resort parking options have increased in price by $5 among a slew of parking increases.
- California residents can save over 50% off a Disneyland Resort 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket in early 2026.
- Disneyland has filed a permit for the site of the upcoming parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the resort, making this permit the first signs of construction of the new DisneylandForward expansion project.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- This year will mark the first holiday season for Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, and both The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park will participate in the celebration.
WDW News Today
Disney World & Disneyland Ticket & Other Price Increases, Frozen Ride Animatronics Being Fixed
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