This summer, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is adding excitement with rare Disney characters meeting guests as part of the Cool Kid Summer initiative. One notable new addition is Romeo McGrowl from the Country Bear Musical Jamboree, who can now be found greeting visitors in Frontierland.
In other news, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano has officially closed its doors permanently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with the restaurant’s menu recently removed.
At EPCOT, quick action from Cast Members contained a fire at a popcorn cart located in World Celebration earlier today. Fortunately, the situation was managed without major incident.
Construction updates in Disney Springs show new walls erected around the Cast Member entrance of the Days of Christmas store, while the decking around the newest DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort appears to be complete, with groundwork now in progress.
In a lighthearted moment, multiple sources reported a plane flying over both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort displaying a Gaza banner, capturing the attention of those in the area.
Looking ahead, Disneyland Resort is preparing for its 70th Anniversary celebration starting May 16, with Cast Members distributing carnations to mothers at Disneyland Park in a beloved annual tradition for Mother’s Day 2025.
On the Universal side, the new vampire-themed restaurant, Das Stakehaus, is being humorously highlighted in a recent skit from Saturday Night Live titled “The Deathly Diner.” Universal continues to move forward with technological enhancements, including the installation of ring lights around facial recognition cameras at the lockers for the upcoming Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
This recap highlights the ongoing developments and vibrant atmosphere at both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, ensuring that visitors can expect plenty of joy and activity this summer.