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Jul- 2025 -2 July
Disney Tears Down Hundreds of Trees for Frontierland Overhaul at Magic Kingdom
In a major shift to the landscape at Magic Kingdom, Disney has begun tearing down hundreds of trees in preparation for a large-scale overhaul of Frontierland. This dramatic change is part of the ongoing development to make way for a new area based on the Cars (2006) franchise. This tree removal is part of Frontierland’s planned transformation, which has already seen significant changes in recent y
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2 July
Disney Sneaks In Yet Another Price Hike—This Time It’s at EPCOT
If it feels like everything at Disney World costs a little more these days, that’s because… it does. And now, even one of EPCOT’s most charming and kid-friendly experiences isn’t immune. Disney has quietly raised the price of its popular festival scavenger hunts at EPCOT, starting with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak at the 2025 Food & Wine Festival. The price is now $11.99 plus tax, up from $9.9
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2 July
Patriotic Attractions Cut From Disney World in Major Move
Over the years, Disney World has changed a lot. But for guests visiting around the Fourth of July, something feels especially different now. That feeling? It’s the quiet vanishing of the park’s most patriotic experiences. For decades, Disney World managed to blend fantasy and Americana. You could meet a princess, then stroll over to a steamboat ride that paid tribute to 19th-century America. Latel
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2 July
Is Disney Bringing Back This Abandoned Land to Hollywood Studios?
It’s been a long time since Disney fans dared to dream of this land at Walt Disney World. But that dream might just be inching closer to reality—and it all starts with one surprising update: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is officially being rethemed to feature the Muppets. Yes, that means Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and the whole chaotic crew could soon be zipping through loops in true Muppet fashion. B
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2 July
Internet Turns on Disney Cruise Dad After Heroic Rescue
What started as a heart-stopping rescue turned into an all-out internet pile-on. A dad jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell from the fourth deck of a Disney cruise ship—and somehow, people online decided he’s the villain of the story. That’s right. Instead of calling him a hero, the internet lit up with judgment. From Hero to Headline Fodder The rescue itself was incredible. T
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2 July
TIMELINE: Tropical Rains Set to Drench Disney World
The sun may still be shining over Cinderella Castle—for now. But if the forecast holds, Disney World guests could soon be swapping sunglasses for ponchos. A few sprinkles here and there are nothing new for Florida, but this week’s weather could be a bit more persistent than your typical afternoon shower. Central Florida is bracing for a stretch of tropical moisture that could bring days of on-and-
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2 July
Six Flags Is Closing a Beloved California Theme Park After Nearly 50 Years
On a recent Investor Day call, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed what many industry watchers had long suspected: California’s Great America will be shutting down. The Santa Clara theme park, a fixture in the Bay Area for nearly 50 years, is now on track to close after the 2027 season—unless the company chooses to extend its lease. This news arrives amid a sweeping reassessment of asset
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2 July
When is the 5th Disney World Park Coming?
This might be the biggest theme park tease of all time. Disney has had us sitting on edge, desperately waiting for the 5th theme park. At this point, it almost feels like a running joke. Whenever Disney files a new permit or clears a chunk of land, fans cross their fingers and whisper the same four words: “Is this the fifth park?” Well, thanks to a recently resurfaced document, we now know that Di
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2 July
Major Changes to Disney PhotoPass: Upgrades to Improve Theme Park Photos
Walt Disney World is raising the bar on its Disney PhotoPass service, giving visitors the chance to capture higher-quality memories thanks to a significant upgrade in the equipment used by photographers. The new camera system, recently spotted in use at EPCOT, is expected to enhance the photos that guests take home from the parks. A Major Shift in Equipment For nearly a decade, Disney relied on a
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2 July
Disney Reportedly Reboots Live-Action ‘Hercules’ Movie
Disney’s slate of animated-to-live-action remakes has seen plenty of success, and plenty of turbulence. Now, Hercules—a title that’s been in the works for several years—is reportedly experiencing yet another creative shift, leaving its future unclear once more. In the wake of back-to-back box office hits like Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), and The Lion King (2019), Disney committed h
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