Disney Parks
From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris and everything in between! Here’s the latest information on the beloved Disney Parks.
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Aug- 2026 -15 August
Disney Reimagines Figment After 43 Years for New 2027 Debut
Disney has a new version of Figment headed to Disney Lorcana in 2027, giving EPCOT’s purple dragon a fresh identity inside the trading card game. The change is notable for a character whose visual identity has been closely tied to Walt Disney World since his 1983 debut. What Disney has not announced is equally important. There is no verified announcement that Walt Disney World is removing or redes
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15 August
Disney Files New Carousel of Progress Permit as 2027 Overhaul Expands
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit tied to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom, adding electrical work to the growing list of projects underway during the attraction’s major reimagining. The new Carousel of Progress permit contracts Solotech, a company specializing in audiovisual technology and systems integration, for electrical work at the attraction. The filing do
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15 August
Going to Disney World This Month? 5 Major Closures in Effect Across the Resort
A trip to Walt Disney World rarely looks the same from one visit to the next, and August 2026 is a good example. Crews remain busy throughout the resort as Disney tackles refurbishments, attraction updates, and larger construction projects. That work may eventually deliver refreshed and updated experiences, but guests visiting right now have to deal with the other side of the equation. Several fam
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15 August
Disney World Is Changing Forever: 3 Major Additions Slated to Arrive in 2027
Three major Disney projects are officially headed for a 2027 debut, giving guests plenty to look forward to across the Florida resort. The lineup stretches beyond new rides. An entirely new land is coming, another Disney hotel is rising near Magic Kingdom, and a decades-old attraction will return with a very different story. Those are only the projects with confirmed 2027 timelines. Construction i
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14 August
The D23 Reality Check: Disney Unveils Billions in Expansion While Cast Members Protest Today
The Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center are vibrating with electric energy. Today marks the highly anticipated start of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Tens of thousands of diehard fans have descended upon Southern California to celebrate The Walt Disney Company's future. Inside the massive, air-conditioned pavilions this weekend, high-ranking executives will pull back the curtain o
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14 August
Disney World Guest Pulled From Dumbo Water Feature at Magic Kingdom
A video showing a Walt Disney World guest in the decorative water surrounding Dumbo the Flying Elephant has resurfaced online. The footage shows a woman, described by the uploader as “Grandma,” in the shallow water as people nearby move to help; it does not show the moment she entered the water. The clip was posted by TikTok account @itsonlyjessyy and was previously covered by Inside the Magic in
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14 August
Disney Reveals a New Magic Kingdom as D23 Shows the Park’s Biggest Transformation Yet
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom isn’t becoming an entirely new theme park. But the version millions of guests grew up with is undeniably disappearing piece by piece. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, Disney has offered its clearest look yet at the Magic Kingdom expansion reshaping its flagship Florida park. Physical models of Piston Peak National Park, new attraction
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14 August
Extreme Heat Forces Disneyland Paris to Cancel Shows, More Closures Possible
A dangerous Disneyland Paris heat wave is disrupting operations on Friday, August 14, with outdoor character meet-and-greets and shows canceled during the afternoon as France’s latest spell of extreme heat peaks. DLP Report, a Disneyland Paris-focused news account, reported the cancellations as temperatures climbed, while Météo-France’s national bulletin recorded 39°C (102.2°F) in Paris at 4 p.m.
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14 August
Disney World Refuses Free Aid for Disabled Guests, Imposes Mandatory Daily Paywall
Not every extra charge at Walt Disney World comes from adding something special to a vacation. For some guests, the money goes toward simply making a day in the parks more manageable. That distinction matters as Disney continues enforcing tighter requirements for Disability Access Service (DAS). Guests who don't qualify may need to consider other accommodations or options, while visitors with mobi
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14 August
Disney Pulls Back the Curtain on Surprise ‘Simpsons’ Attraction at D23
Disney has owned The Simpsons for more than seven years, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from walking through its U.S. theme parks. When Disney completed its roughly $71 billion acquisition of major 21st Century Fox assets in March 2019, it gained control of a huge collection of familiar characters and franchises. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie suddenly became part of that enormous Disn
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