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Is Star Tours Next? Disney World Files New Construction Permit for Aging Ride

Another longtime Disney World attraction has appeared in construction paperwork, raising questions about whether visitors could eventually face another temporary shutdown. Disney's Hollywood Studios has experienced plenty of changes over the years, with older experiences making way for new attractions and entertainment. However, not every construction project signals the end of an attraction. Some

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Two Attacks Reported at Disney World in Less Than Two Hours

Law enforcement was called to two separate battery incidents at Walt Disney World Resort late Monday night, November 2. The calls came from different parts of the property, and officials have released very little about either one. First Call Near Magic Kingdom The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the first 911 call at 9:21 p.m., logging it as “Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking So

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Disney World’s $479 Ride Upgrade Can Push One Magic Kingdom Day Near $700

If your ideal Magic Kingdom day starts on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and ends on TRON Lightcycle / Run, Disney has a way to give you more control over everything in between. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, that flexibility comes with a $479 price tag per person. Then there’s the ticket into the park. Pricing supplied from My Disney Experience lists the Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Premier Pass at

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Disney World Guest Calls Out Troubling Conditions at Magic Kingdom

Not everything at Magic Kingdom is looking quite as magical as visitors might expect. One Disney World guest recently shared a video showing concerning conditions at a children's playground, bringing attention to an area that families depend on during their visits. While Disney continues investing in major attractions and exciting new projects, the complaint raises questions about the upkeep of ex

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Brand New Kiosk Takes Over Former Disney Springs Kids Spot at Disney World

Okay, this one’s going to confuse some people. There’s a brand-new “ice cream” spot at Disney Springs, and it looks super real. But do not, we repeat, do not eat it. It’s slime. Kawaii Slime Company just opened its new location at Disney Springs, and it took over the spot where the face painting and temporary tattoo kiosk used to be. And honestly? Kids are going to lose their minds over this. RIP,

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Disney Takes Major Step Toward Bringing AI Into Traditional Character Meet-and-Greets

Disney is considering another major technological change, and this time, it could affect one of the most personal experiences available at its theme parks. For generations, visitors have enjoyed meeting characters from their favorite Disney stories. These interactions often involve hugs, photographs, and playful gestures. However, a newly approved patent suggests Disney could eventually introduce

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Disney World Confirms More Changes Coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Not every part of a Disney World attraction returns immediately after a major refurbishment. Sometimes, even after the ride reopens, certain features remain missing for weeks or months. That's been the case at Magic Kingdom, where one popular roller coaster has been operating without a familiar group of characters since earlier this year. Now, after months of questions and speculation, Disney has

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Disney World Gives 1971 Electrical Water Pageant a Noticeable Update

Walt Disney World has changed quite a bit since opening in 1971. New attractions have arrived, entire areas have been transformed, and some original experiences have disappeared completely. However, a handful of traditions have managed to survive through decades of expansion. One of those longtime favorites recently celebrated its 55th anniversary, and Disney appears to have made some noticeable a

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Construction May Block Magic Kingdom Area Roads Through December 2029

Drivers heading to Magic Kingdom Park could be dealing with work zones for three more years. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has asked for extra time to finish World Drive North Phase 3, a roadway expansion at Walt Disney World Resort, and the request would carry the project's permit to December 2, 2029. Why More Time Is Being Requested The current permit for the road-wideni

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Disney World Isn’t Finished Changing This 44-Year-Old EPCOT Pavilion

Walt Disney World has spent years transforming EPCOT, but some of the park's latest changes are happening in areas that have been around since opening day. While major attractions and large-scale construction projects usually attract the most attention, Disney has also been making smaller adjustments throughout World Showcase. Now, another project is moving forward at a pavilion that has welcomed

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