Star Wars Trading Post has closed at Disney Springs to make way for a Santa Claus meet and greet, the Cake Bake Shop is finally open, and we tried a giant mozzarella stick from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 25, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

A collage of festive foods: a sandwich with meat and cheese, a burger with stuffing and cranberry, an eclair with blue frosting, and a citrus cocktail with rosemary garnish.

Walt Disney World released the full list of exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party food and beverages, as well as some festive menu items that will be available during regular Magic Kingdom park hours.
Magic Kingdom Park Pass reservations for Christmas Day 2024 are no longer available to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and New Year’s Eve reservations are no longer available to all other guests.
Magic Kingdom guests will get a rare viewing of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during the day in early November.
Another new section of themed Adventureland pavement has been added in Magic Kingdom, filling a gap on one side of the walkway near Island Supply by Sunglass Hut.
Between Short n’ Sweet Tour performances, pop star Sabrina Carpenter visited Magic Kingdom and met Mickey Mouse.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A bird with a rust-colored head, white chest, and dark wings perched on a branch in an enclosure.

Disney shared a new blog post about how their veterinarians and scientists at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are helping revive the Guam kingfisher, a bird that has been extinct in the wild since 1988.

Disney Springs

A Cinderella statue stands behind a barrier on the left. The right image shows an area marked "Springs" with barriers outside a building entrance.

The Cinderella statue normally found outside one of the entrances to World of Disney at Disney Springs has been removed, likely for refurbishment.
Star Wars Trading Post, one of two “Star Wars” gift shops at Disney Springs, has closed — seemingly permanently.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Collage of dishes from a cake bake shop: Key lime pie, a plate with mozzarella, tomatoes, and bread, a cocktail with a lime slice, and a burger with a cross-section showing the patty and toppings.

After lengthy delays, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers has opened at Walt Disney World.
With The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers now open, we grabbed a few cake slices to try from the bakery.
After touring the Cake Bake Shop earlier, we stopped by the restaurant to try some of the location’s dinner items.
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs has unveiled its newest menu item: the Giant Mozzarella Stick!

New Merchandise

With the opening of The Cake Bake Shop at Walt Disney World, the bakery/restaurant also has merchandise available.
A new red Mickey Mouse icon collection is available from the Disney Store as part of the site’s 31 Days of Drops counting down to Halloween.
Two new Lug bags inspired by Tigger and Minnie Mouse are now available at Walt Disney World.

Other Walt Disney World News

An 80-year-old man suffering from severe urinary incontinence because of prostate issues was arrested for peeing in the bushes at Walt Disney World’s Transportation & Ticket Center last month.

Disneyland Resort

Decorative window display at the Disneyland Gift Shop showcases "Raymond" written in lights, set against a magical swamp background with trees and a glowing firefly, perfectly capturing the enchanting spirit of New Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

A survey sent to Disneyland Resort guests suggests they’re considering adding a haunted maze and other entertainment to Oogie Boogie Bash.
Disneyland Resort has announced holiday dining experiences that will be available at resort hotels this winter.
Disney Parks has shared pictures of new signs in Bayou Country at Disneyland, including the land’s main sign featuring various critters.
Ray’s Berets, one of two new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shops, is now open at Disneyland park.
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, a Country Bears re-theme of Hungry Bear Restaurant, is now open in Disneyland park.
The Disneyland Railroad has reopened with updated Bayou Country narration including reference to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
More snow has been added to Sleeping Beauty Castle and holiday decor is up in New Orleans Square.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Left: A whimsical figure of a bear with a blue balloon hanging from a tree, reminiscent of Pooh's Hunny Hunt Figures. Right: A bee, with a blissful smile, hovers near its beehive. Both figures are delightfully cartoonish.

Tokyo Disney Resort has released a new collection of Pooh’s Hunny Hunt figures this week.

Shanghai Disneyland

Display featuring Donald Duck at Shanghai Disney Resort, with small figurines and bright yellow background.

McDonald’s locations in China are currently offering Shanghai Disney Resort toys featuring Donald Duck, in honor of the character’s 90th birthday earlier this year, and a chance to win a trip to the Disney park.

Disney Cruise Line

Four people stand on a ship deck, with two wearing mascot costumes, and two in formal attire. A red and black funnel with Disney character accents is in the background.

The Disney Treasure is marking its final construction milestone today with its delivery ceremony in the Netherlands.
(Sponsored content) We compiled the most exciting things to look forward to on the Disney Adventure.

Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort

A person holds a detailed, ornate wand in a store with a display in the background showing other wands and a sign indicating a price of $75.

1-Day tickets for the grand opening day of Epic Universe are sold out for Annual Passholders after going on sale on Thursday morning.
The limited edition 2024 collector’s wand has finally arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort.
Join us for the latest photo report from around Universal Orlando Resort.
The last sign of Hello Kitty was removed from the former Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida as it’s transformed into a Wicked experience.
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that one of its upcoming hotels, Universal Terra Luna Resort, will open later than previously announced.

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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