Jurassic Park River Adventure is closing for almost 11 months due to refurbishment, Florida residents can grab discounted Walt Disney World tickets, Cool Ship has landed at Magic Kingdom with a modernized exterior, and Disneyland Paris is doing drop tests for its upcoming Lion King log flume — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/16/25)
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- The new Cool Ship kiosk has been installed in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, revealing its modernized look. The updated kiosk has a completely updated style, and it is missing the titular spaceship on the roof.
- Teddi Barra has been missing from the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom for almost a week.
EPCOT
- The Disney Eats Instagram account shared a Reel of a fun new opportunity for budding pit masters: you can be BBQ Pit Expert of the Day at Regal Eagle Smokehouse!
New Merchandise
- This Pin Tuesday we celebrate the 25th anniversary of pin trading with, well, pins! Plus, we spotted a few villain box sets, which we were previously told were sold out.
- Disney Racers toys have finally returned to Disney World after a long absence. We spotted several character and attraction themed racer die-cast cars at Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Florida residents can enjoy a specially priced 3-Day, 3-Park Walt Disney World ticket starting at $70 per day.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- The Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland recently received updates all over, including new pavement and refreshed paint.
- Celebrate the 25th anniversary of pin trading with new Mickey and Friends pins and the latest installment in the Inkwells of Evil collection.
Disney California Adventure
- YouTuber Hey Brickey got to capture photos of Avengers Campus construction at Disney California Adventure from a high vantage point, granting us a new look at work on the land’s expansion.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
- Disney Villain Dr. Facilier has a new costume at Tokyo Disneyland, which has fewer Voodoo elements and a more preppy style than his previous film-accurate outfit. It was previously only seen at Oogie Boogie Bash.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland Paris is now conducting drop tests for the new Lion King attraction, which will be a water flume ride similar to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland announced an end date for their 20th anniversary celebration, plus a new Pixar summer event.
- Lord Henry and Albert of Mystic Manor will have rare meet and greets at Hong Kong Disneyland next spring.
- Hong Kong Disneyland announced more details about their ongoing 20th anniversary celebration.
Disney Cruise Line
- Castaway Club members sailing on Disney Cruise Line’s new Disney Destiny during its inaugural sailings will receive special gifts.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. Discovery have teamed up for another AI lawsuit.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Studios Florida has announced the lineup for next year’s Rock the Universe: Florida’s Biggest Christian Music Festival, which will be held January 23-24, 2026 at Universal Orlando Resort.
Islands of Adventure
- Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a nearly 11-month refurbishment in 2026.
Entertainment and Media
- “The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland” is an all-new 20/20 Special Edition event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disneyland plus a look ahead to the future.
- On the heels of a great run in theaters this summer, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will release on digital platforms this month and in physical form next month.
- Actor Robert Redford, known among Disney fans for his roles in Pete’s Dragon, Captain America: Winter Soldier, and Avengers: Endgame, has passed away at the age of 89.
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