The Donald Duck Christmas Tree sipper is online, the recent Bay Lake Tower death was confirmed to be a suicide, The Hall of Presidents closed to become a shelter from the storm, Cool Ship will be replaced by Astro Fizz — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 27, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/27/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Astro Fizz will be the name of the new Coca-Cola snack kiosk in Tomorrowland replacing Cool Ship.
- The Hall of Presidents closed so guests could shelter from the storm.
EPCOT
- Mickey and Minnie are now meeting in travel-inspired outfits at the DVC ImaginAtrium.
- Christmas decorations have arrived at Living With the Land for its annual transformation.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The MuppetVision 3D marquee was ripped down.
- The Toy Story Land snack kiosk construction footprint is widening as work continues.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Bakso the Sumatran tiger was featured on the cover of TIME for Kids Magazine.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Scaffolding has shifted and some exterior columns are being prepped for repainting at the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort.
- The third death at Walt Disney World this month has been officially ruled a suicide.
New Merchandise
- Everything is fine with this new Loungefly Mini Backpack featuring Anxiety from Inside Out 2.
- Just ahead of Zootopia 2‘s release in theaters next month, three new custom headband plush have arrived at Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- The second flood watch this week was issued for Orlando.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders will be able to collect special holiday trading cards, possibly inspired by A Christmas Fantasy Parade.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- Club Mouse Beat is ending next spring to be replaced by something new.
Shanghai Disneyland
- A growing trend involves guests bringing plush toys for a dance party at Shanghai Disneyland.
Disney Cruise Line
- Hurricane Melissa intensified to a Category 5 hurricane, leading Disney Cruise Line to adjust some itineraries.
- The Wreck-It Ralph statue was unveiled for the Disney Destiny.
Disney Store Merchandise
- Disney Store is selling popcorn buckets online for the first time ever, starting with the Sulley Santa Popcorn Bucket.
- The Donald Duck Christmas tree sipper was also released online.
- Frozen and Tangled Urupocha-chan plush originally from Disney Store Japan and a Zootopia Collection from Shanghai Disneyland are coming to DisneyStore.com.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort announced that 3-Park Annual Passes are temporarily unavailable for purchase or renewal.
Entertainment and Media
- Ever wondered how Imagineers are able to make things in the Disney Parks look old and creepy? Now we know, thanks to the third Imagineer That! episode.
- Zootopia 2 movie-goers will receive a special Lorcana game card at Cinemark theaters around the world.
- Director Steven Soderbergh shared his thoughts on the failed Star Wars project, The Hunt for Ben Solo.
WDW News Today
- WDWNT is hiring a part-time night and weekend staff writer.
Space Mountain Potty Run, Guest Arrested for Not Leaving Disney Hotel, Astro Fizz Announced
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!