Astro Fizz is no longer behind walls, a new joke and prop has debuted on the Jungle Cruise, and we got our first look at Zootopia: Better Zoogether!— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 31, 2025.
Daily Recap (10/13/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Crews have removed construction walls from around Astro Fizz, a new snack kiosk in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, indicating it will open soon.
- The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom now has Christmas displays of special treats, although Halloween isn’t quite gone yet.
- Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom has a brand-new prop and joke to go along with it.
- Disney World has changed the Haunted Mansion queue again by removing the large industrial fans that were installed a few months ago.
- A photo of Richard Nixon and his family visiting Disneyland has been added to The Hall of Presidents at Disney World.
EPCOT
- A TikTok user posted a video showing a Living with the Land boat starting to sink and guests being evacuated at EPCOT.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The entrance sign and more have been revealed for the Zootopia: Better Zoogether attraction, which opens on November 7.
- Disney shared first look footage of Zootopia: Better Zoogether, the brand-new Tree of Life show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Watch the full Zootopia: Better Zoogether show in the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- We finally have our first look at the flooring and shelves of the Birdcage Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian.
New Merchandise
- A set of six can-style glass tumblers is now available at Walt Disney World. All six glasses are inspired by Mickey Mouse designs through the “ears.”
- George the Janitor is featured on the next Muppets 70th anniversary magnet, now available at Disney World.
- An interchangeable Loungefly crossbody bag featuring Marie from Aristocats has arrived at Disney World.
- A new reusable tote bag is available at Walt Disney World with a holiday twist!
- Walt Disney World has a new Pirates of the Caribbean t-shirt featuring the pirate skeleton at a ship’s wheel.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney Parks shared spooky black and white Halloween phone wallpapers on their social media stories.
- The animal residents of Walt Disney World Resort celebrated Halloween with their own jack-o’-lantern toys and treats.
Disneyland Resort
New Merchandise
- Some of Disney’s most chaotic animals are featured on new t-shirts available at Disneyland Resort.
- A new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure keychain has splashed into Disneyland Resort.
- Ready to make the holidays super? Now you can with these new Marvel-themed ornaments now available at Disneyland Resort.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company has pledged $1 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
- Disney has given back to children’s hospitals by gifting patients costumes, books, toys, accessories, and more.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- The WWE YouTube channel shared a video of the Wyatt Sicks touring their titular Halloween Horror Nights house at Universal Orlando.
- Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida has received new merchandise inspired by the upcoming Wicked: For Good.
Entertainment and Media
- All Disney-owned channels are gone from YouTube TV as the two companies battle over a new carriage deal.
- Disney executives say Google isn’t interested in striking “a fair deal” after the company pulled Disney networks off YouTube TV Thursday night.
- A YouTube executive has shared their perspective of the ongoing negotiations, calling Disney “unnecessarily aggressive and assertive.”
WDW News Today
Tom’s Honest Review of Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Family Luggage Fight, Disney Security Robbery, Tom is a Pirate Parrot
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!