Disney announced that private previews will take place before the reopening of Test Track, which had been shut down for an extended time at Walt Disney World following an incident. Additionally, the old turnstile has been taken out of the PeopleMover. These updates and others are part of today’s daily summary.

Monday, June 16, 2025

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Daily Recap (6/16/25)

Walt Disney World
Disneyland Resort
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Store Merchandise
The Walt Disney Company
Universal Orlando Resort
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Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

The
the original entry turnstile for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
In the Magic Kingdom, it has vanished.
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Crews have
nearly done with swapping out the cobblestone paving
of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.
As the planned shutdown of Tom Sawyer Island approaches,
We’ve gathered all the essential information you need regarding the attraction.
And how to experience it before it vanishes.
Multiple team members were operating Big Thunder Mountain Railroad within Magic Kingdom.
On Monday as the attraction undergoes its year-long renovation continua
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Part of the rough new asphalt between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has been refined.
However, the newly poured concrete still appears markedly distinct from the existing pathway.

EPCOT

Disney announced
The new opening date for the revamped Test Track attraction.
at EPCOT.
Preview sessions for different groups will be held at Test Track within EPCOT.
prior to its formal reopening next month.
Updated Test Track signs indicating the entry points for standby lines and Lightning Lane.
And single-rider lines have been activated for the revamped EPCOT ride.
Earlier, the highly anticipated public grand reopening of the thoroughly revamped Test Track was announced, and now,
The initial preview window has been verified.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The upcoming area of DinoLand U.S.A. will shortly be phased out to accommodate the expansion of Tropical Americas within Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
As The Boneyard has established its closure date.

Disney World Resort Hotels

The Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk
features a new roller-coaster scene in one of its exhibit windows.
Reservations can now be made at Bourbon Steak Orlando.
A new eatery is set to debut at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort.

New Merchandise

Walt Disney World now features a new blue Dooney & Bourke item.
Shoulder bag with design of Mickey Mouse.
The upcoming range of Mini Mix-Its plush toys will be available at Walt Disney World.
spots Donald and Daisy all set for the summer.

Additional Walt Disney World Updates

Every lane of Interstate 4 situated immediately south of Walt Disney World
shut down on Monday because of a semitrailer fire.
Because of the recent truck crash on I-4,
The routes surrounding Walt Disney World are facing heavy traffic congestion, which could lead to considerable delays for motorists.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

The Disneyland Resort is introducing a special limited-time treat.
As revealed by Disney Eats on social media: Buffalo Chicken Beignet Slider.
Pride Night is back at Disneyland After Dark on June 16 & 18, 2025.
We get our initial glimpse of this year’s credentials, maps, and additional details.

Disney California Adventure

In less than seven days, the building sürecin
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The barriers surrounding a section of Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure have been removed.
revealing a new sign.

Downtown Disney District

The Earl of Sandwich has revealed when its pop-up spot at the Downtown Disney District will close.
and the start period for its new permanent site.

New Merchandise

A newly released platinum-coated limited edition
The Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary coin can now be obtained.

Disney Cruise Line

The Oceaneer Club aboard the Disney Dream
will feature a “Wreck-It Ralph” entry zone with statues of Vanellope and Ralph.

Disney Store Merchandise

The Disney Store has unveiled several products from the
Disney World Sorcerer Mickey merchandise line
online.
Celebrate 70 years of magic at Disneyland with
the latest Sleeping Beauty Castle line,
Now accessible via the Disney Store website.
The
Disneyland’s 70th anniversary edition of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Starbucks mug
It can now be found online at the Disney Store.

The Walt Disney Company

A fresh D23 Spotlight Series event is happening this month.
marks the 55th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives.

Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe

We have put together a complete list of merchandise along with their prices.
For Viking traders in “How to Train Your Dragon” – Isle of Berk
at Epic Universe.

WDW News Today

Test Track Set for Early Reopening as DinoLand Boneyard Prepares to Close Temporarily at Walt Disney World

That concludes our recap for today. We hope you had a good time reading through it. Thank you for joining us, and we’ll catch up with you again tomorrow.
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