McDonald’s and Universal have teamed up for an Epic Universe giveaway, a dog was left unattended in a vehicle at Disneyland, and the World of Disney store is now hosting a daily opening ceremony — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Daily Recap (9/7/25)
Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- The El Ranchito del Norte merchandise kiosk has reopened in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion after five and a half years.
Disney Springs
- A magical new opening experience is available for select guests at World of Disney in Disney Springs each morning.
New Merchandise
- You can now hydrate in style with a Figment water bottle and matching holder.
- Two new caps, inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas and Fantasmic, are now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disneyland Resort
- An individual has shared a video online of a rogue firework going in the wrong direction during the nighttime fireworks at Disneyland Resort and accidentally striking in the middle of a busy freeway.
- According to a post online, a Disneyland Resort guest left their dog alone in the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
New Merchandise
- Have you ever wanted to look like a boat snack? Now is your chance, as the Hei Hei plush hat has arrived at Disney California Adventure.
- Two of the popular character sweatshirts previously available at Walt Disney World are now available at Disneyland Resort.
- We spotted several new pieces of villains and Halloween merchandise in the Downtown Disney District, including Her Universe, Jack Skellington, Yzma, and more.
- The Peg-Leg Pete shoulder plush has landed at Disneyland Resort and is ready for some high-flying adventures.
Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
- An Epic Universe Slush is now available at Orlando-area McDonald’s locations, offering a treat and giveaway opportunity in a themed cup.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- We spotted new Harry Potter merchandise in Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Universal Studios Hollywood’s Creative Director for Halloween Horror Nights has taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to defend complaints about the number of animatronic figures in the Five Nights at Freddy’s house.
Universal Studios Japan
- WDWNT was able to experience Universal Studios Japan’s version of an R.I.P. Tour during Halloween Horror Nights 2025.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!