In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up, we take a look at a special holiday overlay at Jock Lindsey’s, an iconic Hollywood Studios ride will soon be closing, and we receive several updates on Disney merchandise.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of August 17, 2025.
Pick Your Potion with the Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Bath & Body Works has announced a spooky new collection featuring brand new fragrances, inspired by two of the most iconic Villains, The Evil Queen and Maleficent.
Disney Confirms New Date For Beak and Barrel Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern Reservations: Disney plans to resume reservations for The Beak and Barrel on Wednesday, August 20, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Disney Store Japan and China Merchandise Coming to DisneyStore.com: A friendly gang of plushy passengers has just arrived from Disney Stores in Japan and China at the Disney Store, and we think you will agree that cuddly companions take cuteness to a new level.
Inside Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs has undergone a fun and frightful transformation with Halloween decor, eerie eats, and sips. The Hangar Bar will feature the ghoulish digs now through November 4.
Disney Reveals The Beak and Barrel Signage At Magic Kingdom: Disney has unveiled the first glimpse of the new signage for The Beak and Barrel, a soon-to-open Pirates of the Caribbean–themed tavern inside Magic Kingdom. Images surfaced online showing how the location is being reimagined with pirate-inspired details that capture the spirit of the attraction.
The Electric Mayhem Coming To Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will come speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. The high-speed hijinks of The Muppets will be joined by tunes from the Electric Mayhem and will be ready to rock!
Biggest Disney news this week: Electric Mayhem replacing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster or Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar?