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Jul- 2025 -2 July
Disney Backtracks on Expansion Plan, Starts Reverting Theme Park Area To Former State
Disney has pulled back on a recent decision to expand one area of Disneyland Park. As Disney continues to pour billions into its properties, there's a lot going on at its theme parks right now. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim – which is on the cusp of its 70th anniversary – is embarking on a major growth phase, which includes the expansion of Avengers Campus with two new rides (Avengers: Infinity Def
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2 July
No Wait Times? Crowds Disappear From Disney World Parks
This summer, something unexpected is happening at Walt Disney World Resort: the crowds are disappearing. For years, the theme parks have been packed during the summer months, especially leading up to the July 4 holiday. But in 2025, it seems that fewer guests are making their way to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Reports from Disney P
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2 July
11 Overlooked Disney Park Experiences That Bring the Most Magic
As an Annual Passholder living near Walt Disney World, I’ve wandered these parks in every conceivable way—from thrill‑packed Lightning Lane days to relaxed, sightseeing strolls. While every Disney outing has its charm, it's the quiet, unexpected moments that leave the deepest impact. Here are 11 simple but magical experiences you might be missing. 1. Being the Last Guest in the Park There's a cert
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2 July
Restrictions Have Ended for All Guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has officially lifted restrictions for guests at BouTiki, the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel’s largest merchandise location. This update comes a month after construction began, blocking guest access to half of the store. Located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House, BouTiki offers tropical-themed attire, resort-branded souvenirs, and exclusive Aulani merc
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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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