A Tropical Storm alters Disney Cruise Line itinerary, construction has begun at the former Galactic Starcruiser, and the menus have been revealed for Jazzy Holidays — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 26, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Disney World website has shared the exclusive menu for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby, part of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Today is the first birthday of Bakso, the tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on September 26, 2024. Cast Members threw him a birthday party and WDWNT was lucky enough to be invited.
Disney Springs
Rothy’s at Disney Springs has reopened from a brief refurbishment.
The Mr. Potato Head statue has been restored to the front of Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
The birdcage bar has more wood paneling and framing, and the new Bell Services desk has reopened during the remodel of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby.
New Merchandise
New letterman jackets at Walt Disney World are inspired by Orange Bird, The Emperor’s New Groove, Mickey Mouse, and Chip ‘n’ Dale.
Halloween may be in full swing but the winter holidays are just around the corner and Walt Disney World already has some Christmas merchandise available.
Walt Disney World has two more collections of Mickey-shaped ornaments, plus a holiday garland.
A new black sequin-covered Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World.
The villain-themed baseball jerseys have been spotted all over the parks, and we just found Cruella de Vil at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
New glass Christmas trees with ornaments are now available at Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
Construction materials have arrived at the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel of Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
Guests walking through Tomorrowland are being greeted with blue construction walls blocking off Tomorrowland Terrace.
Disney California Adventure
After closing for an extended refurbishment in August, Radiator Springs Racers is revving its engines to reopen tomorrow in California Adventure.
New Merchandise
Disneyland has a new Soarin’ shirt, so you can show your love for the attraction.
New pirate Goofy and Clarabelle Cow Mini Mix-Its are now available at Disneyland.
Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase Halloween merchandise at Disneyland.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris will introduce a new version of their Disney Junior Dream Factory show in 2026 called Minnie’s Dream Factory.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line changed the itinerary of a Disney Wish sailing this weekend due to potential tropical storm conditions.
Disney Store Merchandise
Halloween season is in full swing, and DisneyStore.com has opened its online costume shop, full of outfits and accessories for kids and kids at heart.
The Walt Disney Company
TV station group Nexstar will join Sinclair Broadcast Group in stopping the preempting of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Universal Studios Hollywood
Dates have been announced for Fan Fest Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the first fandom experience was revealed.
WDW News Today
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Disney After Hours Events Announced, Tiger Has Wild Birthday Party
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Jamie Rowland
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