<p>In another act of fan expression, a #TheHuntForBenSolo advertisement has been added to a billboard in New York City&#8217;s Times Square. The Hunt for Ben Solo Following Adam Driver’s reveal of his cancelled Ben Solo movie via a recent Associated Press interview, Star Wars fans flew a “Save #TheHuntForBenSolo” banner over Disney Studios&nbsp;in Burbank to &#8230; <a title="The Hunt for Ben Solo Movement Continues with Billboard in Time&#8217;s Square" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/hunt-ben-solo-movement-billboard-times-square/" aria-label="Read more about The Hunt for Ben Solo Movement Continues with Billboard in Time&#8217;s Square">Read more</a></p>

<p>The iconic arch that used to stand at the entrance to Animation Courtyard has been completely demolished at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios, seemingly overnight. Arch Demolished Most of Animation Courtyard at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios closed to guests on September 24, including Star Wars Launch Bay and the Disney Jr. theater. The area is being reimagined as &#8230; <a title="BREAKING: The Animation Courtyard Arch Has Been Completely Demolished" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/arch-completely-demolished-overnight-animation-courtyard/" aria-label="Read more about BREAKING: The Animation Courtyard Arch Has Been Completely Demolished">Read more</a></p>

<p>Universal Orlando Resort announced the dates and details of their 2025 holiday offerings, including the return of the Universal Holiday Tour, Tribute Store, and more. 2025 Holiday Dates Universal Orlando Resort will celebrate the holidays from November 21, 2025, through January 3, 2026. Universal Holiday Tour The Universal Holiday Tour includes a walking tour and &#8230; <a title="Universal Orlando 2025 Holiday Details Announced Including New Who-Ville Tree Lot, Green &amp; Red Coconut Club Theme" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/universal-orlando-2025-holidays/" aria-label="Read more about Universal Orlando 2025 Holiday Details Announced Including New Who-Ville Tree Lot, Green &amp; Red Coconut Club Theme">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios has a new preview center of Walt Disney World&#8217;s upcoming Monsters, Inc. land, Cars area, and Tropical Americas land. Walt Disney Presents The preview is inside Walt Disney Presents, near the end of the gallery. Since 2021, this Walt Disney Imagineering Presents case housed a display dedicated to the Disney Cruise Line &#8230; <a title="Preview Center of Monsters Inc. Coaster, Cars Land, and Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Now Open at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/preview-center-monsters-inc-coaster-cars-land-tropical-americas-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about Preview Center of Monsters Inc. Coaster, Cars Land, and Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Now Open at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Mickey&#8217;s PhilharMagic will close for 3-week refurbishment in November at Magic Kingdom. Refurbishment Mickey&#8217;s PhilharMagic is closing for a 3-week refurbishment in November. The last day of operation is October 31, but the Disney World website does have hours listed for the attraction beginning November 23. This is the start of the busy Thanksgiving week. &#8230; <a title="Mickey&#8217;s PhilharMagic Closing Next Month for Refurbishment at Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/mickeys-philharmagic-closing-next-month-for-refurbishment-at-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about Mickey&#8217;s PhilharMagic Closing Next Month for Refurbishment at Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today&#8217;s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom &#8230; <a title="Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/price-increases-hit-across-the-parks-daily-recap-10-8-25/" aria-label="Read more about Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)">Read more</a></p>

<p>EPCOT Center Drive was temporarily closed this morning after a fatal crash, the family of the guest who dies after riding Stardust Racers has issued a new statement, and the Disney Springs Lime Garage is closing for maintenance — all this and more in today&#8217;s daily recap for Monday, October 6, 2025. Walt Disney World &#8230; <a title="EPCOT Center Drive Temporarily Closed After Fatal 5-Vehicle Crash: Daily Recap (10/6/25)" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/epcot-center-drive-closed-daily-recap-10-6-25/" aria-label="Read more about EPCOT Center Drive Temporarily Closed After Fatal 5-Vehicle Crash: Daily Recap (10/6/25)">Read more</a></p>

<p>A new collection of Mickey Mouse World Showcase-themed sweatshirts has arrived at EPCOT. Location We found the collection for sale in Disney Traders, which is located in the World Showcase Plaza. The full collection includes 11 sweatshirts, representing every pavilion in World Showcase. Each sweatshirt matches the t-shirt collection that debuted back in January. Each &#8230; <a title="Mickey Mouse World Showcase Sweatshirt Collection Debuts at EPCOT" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/mickey-mouse-world-showcase-sweatshirt-collection-debuts-at-epcot/" aria-label="Read more about Mickey Mouse World Showcase Sweatshirt Collection Debuts at EPCOT">Read more</a></p>

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's preferred framing for the issue of a new pipline creates a challenge and a potential trap for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

<p>Construction walls have arrived at Animation Courtyard in Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios following most of the area&#8217;s closure. Animation Courtyard Construction Walls Construction walls block the far right archway entrance, and stretch back into the courtyard. They also run to the left of the archway, which will be demolished as part of the area&#8217;s reimagining. For &#8230; <a title="Construction Walls Up at Animation Courtyard in Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/09/construction-walls-animation-courtyard-disneys-hollywood-studios/" aria-label="Read more about Construction Walls Up at Animation Courtyard in Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios">Read more</a></p>

Universal Orlando has filed new permits signaling the planned demolition of a large section of The Lost Continent, one of the original lands at Islands of Adventure. In a statement to the Orlando Bus...