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Disney World Just Made One of Its Most Confusing Decisions in a While…

Walt Disney World Resort has been quietly rolling out solar-powered trash cans across EPCOT since May, but the latest installation has guests doing a double-take. A Solar-Powered Can With No Sun in Sight WDWNT reported on July 8 that a trash can matching the design of EPCOT's new solar-powered waste receptacles had been found inside the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion, tucked near merchandise kiosk

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Disney World Debuts New Toy Story 5 Character Looks at Hollywood Studios

A visit to Toy Story Land now comes with something new for Disney and Pixar fans. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie have officially begun greeting guests in updated costumes inspired by Toy Story 5 (2026), marking the latest way Disney has connected its theme parks with one of its biggest movie franchises. Instead of giving the characters completely new wardrobes, Disney focused on adding meaningf

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Disney World Quietly Alters Lightning Lane, Forces Strategy Change at Animal Kingdom

Planning a day at Disney's Animal Kingdom may require a little more preparation than it did just a few months ago. The park has attracted growing crowds thanks to new experiences, planned expansions, and returning visitors who now view it as a full-day destination rather than a quick stop. As attendance continues to climb, the attractions drawing the biggest crowds are beginning to change as well.

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Fire Reported at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on July 8

First responders were dispatched to the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Contemporary Resort area on Wednesday afternoon following a fire alert. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. The Alert Logged at 1:27 p.m. At 1:27 p.m. on July 8, firefighters received a call about a fire in the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Contemporary Resort area. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActive

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Disney World Files To Overhaul America Area at EPCOT Following Reported Damage

The Fourth of July celebrations may be over at EPCOT, but the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion is dealing with an unwelcome post-holiday discovery. A construction permit filed on the same day the damage was photographed suggests Walt Disney World Resort is already moving to address it. What Came Off With the Decorations WDWNT reported on July 8 that Walt Disney World Resort had begun tak

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Disney Quietly Erases a Beloved Tomorrowland Tradition as Major Magic Kingdom Transformation Begins

For generations of Walt Disney World guests, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been more than just a relaxing ride above the crowds. It's been a time capsule—a slow-moving journey through the optimistic vision that has defined Tomorrowland since Magic Kingdom first opened. Longtime Disney fans know its narration almost by heart. Certain lines become part of the experience, creatin

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Police Respond After Guest Battered at EPCOT on July 7

A late Tuesday evening at EPCOT ended with a 911 call about a physical altercation at Walt Disney World Resort's second theme park. The Call Came In at 9:36 p.m. At 9:36 p.m. on July 7, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident at EPCOT. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the response on X (formerly known as Twitter): 🚨 Police Alert 🚓 –

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Disney World’s New EPCOT Spot Suffers Failure Just One Week Into Operation

Guests usually expect Disney's newest offerings to make a strong first impression. After months of planning, construction, and testing, opening week is when every detail is supposed to come together. That's why one of EPCOT's latest additions has drawn unexpected attention just days after making its debut. The location remains open, and visitors continue to stop by throughout the day. However, one

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Disney Brought Back a Dead Trend, and the Price Will Surprise You

Disney's most mysterious merchandise disappearance just got a sequel. NuiMOs, the tiny posable plush that owned Disney social media before ghosting the entire fanbase, have suddenly resurfaced on shelves at Walt Disney World. No announcement. No hype campaign. They just showed up at EPCOT like nothing ever happened. And the comeback carries a plot twist. The price dropped. Credit: Disney The Rise

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Disney World Guests Lose Magic Kingdom Late-Night Access as Hollywood Studios Gets Exclusive Perk

Planning a Walt Disney World trip this September? One upcoming schedule change may end up saving guests far more time than they expect. Disney is moving one of its September Extended Evening Hours events from Magic Kingdom to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The change affects only one night, but it has the potential to improve the guest experience across two different parks. Instead of keeping eligibl

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