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Apr- 2025 -28 April
Disney Could Be Facing Another Slow Summer
Disney World is Offering Discounted Rates to Attract Visitors Disney World has embarked on a strategic initiative to attract visitors this summer by offering discounted room rates, dining packages, and special ticket prices for adults and children. These promotions come in the wake of heightened competition, particularly with the impending launch of Epic Universe on May 22. This family-friendly at
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28 April
Disney to Retire Fan-Favorite IP as Major Theme Park Closure Approaches
Big shakeups are officially happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and if you’re a fan of the Muppets, you might want to plan one last visit. Disney is officially starting the multi-phase closure of the Muppets Courtyard area next week, all in preparation for a brand-new land themed to Monsters, Inc.. Here’s the full scoop on what’s closing, what’s coming, and why you’ll want to say your goodby
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28 April
Get Ready for an Exclusive Adults-Only Lounge at Disney World — Opening Soon!
Walt Disney World has always been synonymous with family fun, but over the years, a new audience has started to emerge—adults looking for an escape within the magical world of Disney. As the resort continues to evolve, it’s becoming clear that Disney is shifting its focus to cater to adults as well, offering them a place to unwind without the usual kid-centric activities surrounding them. Enter GE
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28 April
Mayhem Incoming: Disney Resurrects Virtual Queue for Star Wars Madness
Attention Disney shoppers! If you’ll be at Walt Disney World for May the 4th (Star Wars Day), you’re going to want to set those alarms extra early — because Disney’s bringing back the Virtual Queue system… and you’ll need it to snag some brand-new, limited-edition Star Wars merchandise! Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss out! Virtual Queue for May the 4th — Here's How It Works Fi
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28 April
Oops! Epic Universe Fans Spot Construction Fail During Previews
Epic Universe is almost ready to open its gates, but a small construction mistake has fans buzzing ahead of the big day. Universal’s newest theme park is set to officially welcome guests on May 22, and from everything we’ve seen during Passholder Previews, it’s going to be nothing short of incredible. Five massive themed lands, cutting-edge rides, and jaw-dropping theming are all coming together t
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28 April
Magic Kingdom Abandons Walt’s Classic Vision, Gives Main Street a Makeover
Magic Kingdom Park is nearly finished transforming much of the Main Street, U.S.A., area. The focus of this renovation has been the popular Emporium gift shop, which has been undergoing gradual modernization since January. The Emporium, which occupies nearly the entire left side of Main Street, U.S.A. (as guests face Cinderella Castle), has been a central retail hub for Walt Disney World Resort vi
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28 April
Guests Turned Away From Disneyland, Hundreds Line Up Outside Park Gates
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Disneyland Resort experienced an unexpected parking crisis when the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure reached full capacity for the first time since the COVID-19 closures. The Mickey & Friends Parking Structure serves as the main parking garage for Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney. While it is the most used parking area, Disneyland
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28 April
Going To Disney World in May? Prepare for Major Closures
May is usually a pretty sweet time to visit Disney World—spring break crowds have thinned out, the weather isn’t too brutal yet, and summer events are just getting started. But if you're heading there this May, you’ll want to brace yourself for a few pretty big closures across the parks. Rather than sprinkle closures across the calendar, Disney’s dealing with some hefty projects all at once. Here'
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28 April
Disney Leaves Theme Parks Behind, Shifts Focus to Resort Hotels
Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed a shift in focus towards expanding its resort hotel offerings instead of pursuing further theme park development. The Oriental Land Company (OLC), which operates Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea under license from The Walt Disney Company, announced its long-term plans this week with the release of its 2035 Long-term Management Strategy document. This strategy o
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28 April
Disney Parks Announce Focus on “Foreign” Guests in the Next Decades
Tokyo Disney Resort is shifting its focus toward attracting more international visitors over the next decade. On Monday, the Oriental Land Company (OLC), which operates Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea under license from The Walt Disney Company, released its 2035 Long-Term Management Strategy document. This forward-looking document highlights OLC’s plans to attract more overseas guests and enh
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