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Jul- 2025 -21 July
You Won’t Be Riding This Fan-Favorite Magic Kingdom Ride This Week
Well, there goes your perfect Fantasyland lineup. If you were hoping to hop aboard one of Magic Kingdom’s most kid-friendly—and air-conditioned—rides this week, we’ve got some bad news. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, the dark ride nestled inside Prince Eric’s Castle, has officially closed for refurbishment. That’s right. As of Monday, July 21, Disney has taken the ride offline for
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21 July
U.S. Officials Warn Tourists to Rethink Disney World Trips This Week
Every year, families from all over the world circle Walt Disney World on their calendars as the highlight of their summer vacations. Theme park magic, unforgettable characters, fireworks—what could possibly get in the way? Well, this week, something has. The U.S. government just dropped a serious warning, and if you’re heading to Florida for a theme park getaway, you may want to rethink your plans
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20 July
A Fan-Favorite Snack Stand at Disney Just Shut Down—And People Are Panicking
If you know, you know. That’s the only way to explain the hype around one of Disney’s most surprising snack spots. Tucked along the breezy path between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s a small stand that’s made a huge impression. Of course, we're talking about Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. It’s not flashy, it’s not famous like Dole Whip, but for fans who’ve discovered it, it’s basically sacr
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20 July
Magic Kingdom’s New Parade Deserves Better Than This Reaction
When Disney brought back nighttime parades to Magic Kingdom with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, fans were supposed to rejoice. After years of nothing but fireworks to close the night, the dream of floats glowing down Main Street was alive again. And this time, it was led by the Blue Fairy, featured Moana on luminous waves, and wrapped with a star-powered train carrying beloved characters
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20 July
They Didn’t Listen: Disney World Leaves “Loyal” Guests Outside the Gates
You can tell people over and over again—but some lessons still have to be learned the hard way. That’s exactly what happened this past weekend at Disney World. Despite Disney sending out emails, app notifications, and plenty of online chatter, tons of Annual Passholders still showed up to Magic Kingdom thinking they'd be able to stroll in after 2 p.m. like they always have. Instead, they were stop
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20 July
Is Disney World in Danger? Magic Kingdom Empty, Fails To Draw Summer Crowds
Walt Disney World Resort should be in the middle of its busy summer season, but recent reports suggest crowds aren’t showing up at Magic Kingdom Park. Despite the early debut of a highly anticipated nighttime parade, the flagship park was described as a “ghost town” on Saturday, July 19. A surprise performance of the brand-new Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade was held on Friday, July
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20 July
Soft Openings at Disney World: A Response to Past Opening Failures
Implementing Soft Openings at Disney Parks Disney World has initiated soft openings as a strategic move to introduce new attractions gracefully. The primary aim of these soft openings is to create a controlled environment that allows guests and cast members to acclimate before the official launch. By deploying this approach, Disney can identify and troubleshoot potential issues early, enhancing ov
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20 July
Magic Kingdom Guests Spot Growing Hole at Park, Concern Grows
Walt Disney World Resort guests have noticed something unusual near Magic Kingdom Park: a growing hole in the ground. However, the pit is just one piece of the largest-ever expansion at the original Central Florida Disney park. The ongoing Magic Kingdom expansion project includes the construction of a new Disney Villains land “beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad” and a reimagining of Tom Sawyer I
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19 July
EPCOT Eatery Slammed as “Appalling” by Disney World Visitors
Not every update at Walt Disney World lands the way Imagineers hope. For EPCOT, a park built on evolution, change is expected—but lately, not always welcomed. Since opening in 1982, EPCOT has gone through several identity shifts. Once focused on edutainment and global culture, the park has leaned more heavily into Disney IP in recent years. When the company announced a bold multi-year transformati
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19 July
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away to Preview Tonight with Two Exclusive Showings
Disney fans are in for an unexpected treat tonight as Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will make its debut in two exclusive preview performances at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., ahead of its highly anticipated official opening tomorrow, Saturday, July 20. A Magical Show Emerges While the full details of the show remain under wraps, the preview performances offer a thrilling first glimpse of the
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