Hurricane Helene approaching led to the cancelation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disneyland opened late due to an oil leak, and Disney+ has launched a new program allowing customers to pay for extra people to have access as it rolls out anti-password-sharing measures — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Walt Disney World has moved to cancel one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights this week ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida.
• The day before Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida the scrim has been removed from the scaffolding near the City Hall Restrooms in Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

• Join us in the latest photo report from EPCOT to celebrate Pin Tuesday and catch up on the latest Tiny Village Drama at the Germany pavilion.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Disney Parks Blog has released the full list of food and beverages that will be available for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney Springs

• Marketplace Starbucks in Disney Springs has reopened after a brief two-week closure for a small refurbishment.
• The previously reported upcoming Disney Springs pop-up featuring Harry Styles’ beauty and lifestyle brand, Pleasing, promoting a new “Fantasia”-themed collaboration with Disney, has revealed images for some of its upcoming line of merchandise.

New Merchandise

• The Disney Eats Churro collection is coming to the Disney Store in October, and a new preview has been shared online. 
• When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, spooks come out for a swingin’ wake… wearing this new Haunted Mansion pullover.

Other Walt Disney World News

• The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a new update, confirming that Tropical Storm Helene has strengthened into Hurricane Helene, and is expected to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane.
• Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed its first closure ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall this week, as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is set to temporarily close.
• A new court ruling in favor of Walt Disney World could potentially rake in millions in property tax refunds from Orange County Public Schools.
• Walt Disney World has announced more closures and cancelations as Hurricane Helene approaches the state of Florida.
• Caramel Apples have returned to Walt Disney World.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland park opened late on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, due to an oil leak in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
• A woman was arrested at Disneyland this week after lying about her kids ages.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• Disney has finally cracked down on password sharing for Disney+, as new measures have rolled out to try to convert shared accounts to paid users.

The Walt Disney Company

• Hundreds of employees are being laid off from The Walt Disney Company this week, according to Deadline.
• With Universal’s recent decision to stop requiring disabled guests to apply for an IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC), we must wonder if Disney will also change their controversial disability access policies.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Universal Volcano Bay will be closed for one day due to Tropical Storm Helene.
• The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a new update, confirming that Tropical Storm Helene has strengthened into Hurricane Helene, and is expected to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane.
• Starting today, subscribers on Peacock will be able to stream “The Making of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.”

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