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Jul- 2026 -6 July
Disney Launches Casting for EPCOT’s 2026 Candlelight Processional Months Ahead of Return
It may only be the middle of summer, but Disney is already thinking about Christmas. Preparations are officially underway for the return of the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, one of the most beloved performances offered during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The first major sign came this week as Disney Live Entertainment opened auditions for the Voices of Liberty, beginning
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6 July
Starting This Week Disney Springs Visitors Must Go to a New Location for This Fan Favorite
Regular visitors know that Disney Springs is rarely the same from one year to the next. Stores relocate, restaurants debut, and construction projects constantly reshape different corners of the shopping and dining district. This time, one of Disney Springs' most recognizable businesses has temporarily packed up and moved. If Ghirardelli is usually one of your first stops, you'll want to make a sma
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6 July
One U.S. Air Force Flight Revealed More About Magic Kingdom Than Disney Has in Months
For Disney fans who follow every construction permit, crane installation, and new set of construction walls, getting a meaningful update on Magic Kingdom's biggest expansion can sometimes feel like detective work. Disney shares concept art and occasional announcements, but the day-to-day progress behind those walls usually remains a mystery. Ironically, one of the biggest updates in months didn't
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6 July
July 16 Disneyland Begins Selling $71 Tickets for a Limited Time
A trip to Disneyland doesn't usually come with bargain pricing, which is why Disney's newest announcement is generating plenty of excitement among local residents. To celebrate the resort's upcoming 71st anniversary, Disneyland is introducing a special ticket offer that gives eligible Anaheim residents the chance to visit for significantly less than standard admission. Beginning July 16, qualifyin
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6 July
These 3 Beloved Carousel of Progress Features Are Officially Gone
Few attractions at Walt Disney World carry as much history as Carousel of Progress. Originally created for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair under Walt Disney's direct supervision, the attraction has continued entertaining guests for more than six decades while celebrating the promise of innovation and tomorrow. Now, another chapter is coming to an end. Carousel of Progress has officially closed a
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6 July
Disneyland Theme Park Tickets “Unavailable” Through August 2026
A discounted summer evening admission offer that Disneyland Resort unveiled just one week ago has already sold out. Guests who waited to purchase these tickets to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are now out of luck, at least for now. The Offer That Came and Went On June 30, Disneyland Resort announced $59 evening admission tickets for both Disneyland Park and Disney California
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6 July
Magic Kingdom Removes Classic PeopleMover Narration After Carousel of Progress Closes
A refurbishment at one Tomorrowland attraction has already created a noticeable change at another. Following today's closure of Carousel of Progress, Disney has updated the narration aboard the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, removing the attraction's traditional mention from the ride's audio tour. While the adjustment is relatively minor, it reflects Disney's ongoing effort to keep at
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6 July
On July 6, Guests Walked Into a Completely Different Adventureland at Magic Kingdom
Overnight construction activity has added a new visual element to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park. Let's take a look at the latest refurbishment update from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Scrim Appears in the Jungle WDWNT reported on July 6 that construction scrim had appeared alongside the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland, seemingly overnight. The fabric facing guests approaching fro
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6 July
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Jungle Cruise Gorilla Camp
Get ready for a wild adventure on the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom, where the unexpected is always just around the riverbend! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdo
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6 July
Overnight Lockdown: Disney Wastes No Time Encasing Carousel of Progress in Construction Walls
If you ever doubted how quickly the operational wheels turn at Walt Disney World, this morning provided a stark reality check. Less than twelve hours after the final audience exited the building, the modern era of a Magic Kingdom classic was officially boarded up. Credit: Anna Fox, Flickr On Monday, July 6, 2026, guests stepping into Tomorrowland were met with a striking sight: the sweeping concre
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