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Disney World Changes 54-Year-Old Main Street Area at Magic Kingdom

A three-week mystery on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park has come to an end. The Curtains Come Down On Wednesday, WDWNT reported that the black curtains that appeared in late July over the custom glass-blowing station at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers on Main Street, U.S.A., had been removed. The outlet shared a photo of the restored workspace, which shows the station looking largely a

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Disney World Is Wiping Away Decades of Park History With Controversial 2026 Decisions

Walk through Disney World in 2026 and you'll find plenty that looks familiar. Look a little closer, though, and it's becoming obvious just how much is changing. This year has already brought permanent closures, major attraction transformations, new resort policies and the disappearance of traditions that had survived for decades. Some decisions were expected. Others caught guests off guard. And wh

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Disney World’s Space Mountain Keeps Going Down Ahead of Reported 2027 Overhaul

Space Mountain has survived more than five decades at Walt Disney World, but keeping the Tomorrowland classic running hasn't always been easy lately. Magic Kingdom guests have encountered several instances of unexpected Space Mountain downtime, including closures that have lasted for extended stretches. The latest example came this week, when the coaster temporarily disappeared from the attraction

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11 Years After EPCOT Closure, Disney Suddenly Revisits Classic Attraction at D23

Disney is reaching deep into EPCOT's past ahead of D23, and the timing couldn't be much more interesting. A former attraction that hasn't played at the park in nearly 11 years is getting fresh attention just weeks before a milestone anniversary. Disney hasn't announced plans to bring the experience back, but its sudden appearance in the D23 conversation gives longtime fans a reason to wonder wheth

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Disney Just Filled a Gap It Created Itself … And It Costs $399

Disney shut down outside photographers at its resorts a couple of months ago. This week, it launched a $399 photo service at some of those resorts. Fans noticed immediately. Some setup. Look, Disney is a business, and businesses find revenue. Not a scandal, just the job. Usually, it sits quietly in the background, too. Nobody is shocked a churro costs what it costs, or that Lightning Lane exists,

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Disney vs. Universal: Ranking Every Single Coaster, From Best To Worst

The battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort isn't just about food, shows, or immersive lands. For plenty of visitors, it comes down to one thing: roller coasters. Disney has built its reputation on storytelling and family-friendly adventures, while Universal has become the destination for bigger thrills. After riding the coasters across both resorts, here's how they stack up

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Days Before Disney Reveals Theme Park Changes, Magic Kingdom Resort Area Gets New Name

There's a lot happening at Magic Kingdom right now, and most of it is visible from the ground. Cinderella Castle has already been repainted as part of the park's shift into a new icon era. Frontierland is mid-transformation, with the Rivers of America gone and the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park set to take its place. And work continues, mostly out of view for now, on the long-teased Villain

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Accident With Injuries Reported at Disney World on August 12

On Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement responded to an accident with injuries near Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a Deluxe Resort hotel at Walt Disney World. Here's everything we know about the incident. Accident at Disney World on August 12 At 2:17 p.m. on August 12, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call about a vehicle crash with injuries on a roadway near Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a

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Disney World Expands Reservation-Free Entry for Annual Passholders With 3 New Dates

Planning a last-minute Walt Disney World trip just became easier for Annual Passholders on three August dates. Disney has added August 13, August 17, and August 26 to its list of “Good to Go” days for Annual Passholders. On those dates, eligible Passholders can skip one of the normal steps involved with visiting the parks: making a theme park reservation. It's a small calendar update that could ma

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China Area Blocked off at EPCOT, Disney World Stays Silent

A dining area that reopened at the Lotus Blossom Café in EPCOT's China World Showcase Pavilion just days ago is already closed again, and Walt Disney World Resort hasn't said a word about why. Back Behind Barriers WDWNT reported on August 12 that rolling planters had been installed to block off the right-side dining room of the Lotus Blossom Café, just three days after the space reopened from its

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