We can finally thank the Phoenicians again, we say goodbye to a unique Pandora experience, a new show is coming to Disneyland, and reservations open soon for the Glimmering Greenhouses tour — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/2/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- Reservations will open soon for the Living with the Land – Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses tour, which is part of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays.
- Spaceship Earth has been closed for refurbishment since late August, but a reopening date has been set for the attraction.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- One of the unique experiences available to guests in Pandora – The World of Avatar is permanently closed.
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom later this fall, and we have your first look at the show marquee.
Disney Springs
- Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs has a spooky new churro donut for October — is it a tasty treat or a too-sweet trick?
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- As summer gave way to fall, we were invited to attend the Disney Supper Club at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood in the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
New Merchandise
- New Cars-themed plush accessories have arrived at EPCOT, so you can create your own headband with the lovable Radiator Springs characters.
- Several new adult and youth t-shirts available at Walt Disney World celebrate characters and park days.
- New Christmas ornaments featuring Mickey Mouse are now available at Disney World for the holiday season.
- A new collection of Mickey Mouse World Showcase-themed sweatshirts has arrived at EPCOT.
- A light-up attraction poster figurine featuring the Jungle River from Jungle Cruise is available at Magic Kingdom.
- Show your love for Disney’s All-Star Resorts with this new magnet, now available at Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- A new pedestrian bridge has just opened at Orlando International Airport (MCO). It will offer easier access to Terminal C and its offerings.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disney is seeking musicians, actors, vocalists, dancers, and other roles for a new show that is coming to Disneyland Park. The news was revealed in an audition posting for the resort.
New Merchandise
- A new collection of merchandise honors 70 years of the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Resort.
- We spotted a magical new Tinkerbell-themed sports jersey at California Adventure.
- The Jack Skellington grave popcorn bucket is now available to purchase at various locations around The Disneyland Resort.
- The last Pin Tuesday of the month brings a series of Mickey Mouse Club 70th anniversary pins, plus a Build-A-Pin inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, to Disneyland Resort.
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney has announced that the Grand Hall and other spaces on the Disney Destiny will have entertainment offerings, including a musical celebration and immersive storytelling experiences.
The Walt Disney Company
- In a post by Orlando Magazine, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle explained Disney’s approach to the recent closing of popular attractions for new offerings by claiming Muppets Courtyard and Dinorama are “underutilized areas.”
Universal Orlando Resort
CityWalk
- Three new photo ops themed to different Blumhouse franchises have opened at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!