Central Florida was put under a cold weather advisory, themes were announced for the Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon, and the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run double rider line test has ended — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Rolling planters have been set up around the seating area of Tortuga Tavern in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
- As the more than one-year-long refurbishment progresses, more track has been removed from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The Voyage of the Little Mermaid Marquee sign has been removed from the front of the building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The modified single-rider line for groups of two at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has now ended.
New Merchandise
- Two new denim shirts have arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs, featuring Disney Villains and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.”
- Four new limited edition pins are available at Walt Disney World this week.
- A new Daredevil mask is available at Walt Disney World just a few weeks before the premiere of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
Other Walt Disney World News
- The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Walt Disney World area for Wednesday, January 22.
- The race themes for the 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World have been revealed and feature different eats of the day.
- The newest Annual Passholder magnet featuring Ray from “The Princess and the Frog” is now available at EPCOT.
Disneyland Resort
- Disney California Adventure is currently celebrating the Year of the Snake and its Magic Key holders by distributing a special keepsake button during the Lunar New Year Celebration.
- Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel pool deck will be closing for refurbishment early next month.
- Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can pick up a trio of free buttons at Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite 2025.
- New Stanley-style tumblers are available at the Disneyland Resort.
- We’ve found two new items at Elias & Co. in Disney’s California Adventure featuring beloved Disney cats.
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- Natalie Portman is rumored to return as Padmé Amidala in season 2 of the Disney+ series “Ahsoka.”
The Walt Disney Company
- Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experience, and Products, along with Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, will speak at this year’s SXSW 2025 conference.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Universal Orlando Resort area for Wednesday, January 22.
- Universal Orlando’s newest resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, is now open.
- We were among the first guests to visit Universal Stella Nova Resort — join us for a tour of our room.
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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