Walt Disney World
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Aug- 2022 -16 August
Several Pre-COVID Experiences FINALLY Returning to EPCOT
EPCOT's massive transformation is well underway. Amid all the Disney Park excitement, we're thrilled with the news that several pre-COVID experiences are finally returning! With large chunks of EPCOT currently under construction, EPCOT is still making progress on the introduction of its four neighborhoods, including World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase. Photo: Matth
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16 August
Magic Kingdom Nighttime Spectacular Changes Reportedly Coming After Fan Disappointment
Walt Disney World Resort announced it would be testing fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park during the midnight hours between August 15 and August 16, 2022. Now, morning reports share Disney is reportedly making changes to its current nighttime spectacular. Credit: Disney It wasn't long ago when we said goodbye to the fan-favorite nighttime spectacular called “Happily Ever After” at Magic K
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15 August
Video: EPCOT Daytime Show Finally Comes to Life
When Disney Parks Experiences and Products announced the creation of a brand new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT called HarmonioUS, they also promised a brand new daytime show featuring a fountain display in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon. Related: Mickey Mouse Stage Show Sparks ‘Disney Adult’ Dance Mob “These show elements will become a defining feature of EPCOT,” said Zach Riddley, Imagineer
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15 August
Splash Mountain Characters Removed from Another Disney Parade
Disney World magic makers have removed characters and references to Splash Mountain from another Parade as we get ever closer to its retirement. Previously, we at Disney Fanatic reported that the log flume ride’s theme song and arguable Disney anthem, “Zip-a-dee-doo-dah,” was eliminated from Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park upon its return after a Covid-justified hia
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15 August
Closing Date for Magic Kingdom Classic Is Revealed
Walt Disney World Resort has been in upheaval lately when it comes to Disney Park ride closures or Disney Park attraction renovations — at least, it seems that way to Disney Guests, who are unaware of the inner workings that lead to rides' alterations or closures! Most Disney fans are busy being upset about the upcoming permanent closure of the classic Disney ride called Splash Mountain R
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14 August
Cast Members Lash Out After Guest Breaks Disney Property
With Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris Resort Guests brawling in fistfights, climbing on attractions, and disrespecting Disney employees, it's no wonder that many Disney Cast Members seem like they have had enough. One social media influencer recently shared a “hack” involving breaking Disney 3-D glasses during a Disney trip, and several Cast Members hav
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12 August
Guest Rides ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ 28 Times in One Day During Special Fundraiser
The Walt Disney Company and its locations (especially Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) have gone through many ups and downs lately, with negative news running rampant — but Disney magic does present itself again occasionally. This summer, one former Cast Member has used his visit to the Magic Kingdom to raise thousands of dollars for charity! Tomorrow is the big and crazy day!
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12 August
Discussion: Should EPCOT, Disney Springs Have a Curfew?
Disney’s Theme Park rival Universal Studios announced that it was instituting a curfew at its shopping and dining center, CityWalk. All Guests under the age of 18 that are not accompanied by an adult or staying on Universal property or seeing a movie will be asked to go home after 9:00 pm. Read More: Universal Adds Curfew After Fight Breaks Out While, yes, this new rule comes after a massive fight
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12 August
‘Splash Mountain’ Fans Collect Last-Minute Memorabilia and Mourn Loss of Ride
The classic Magic Kingdom ride Splash Mountain is heading to the wayside as its replacement Disney Park ride, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, arrives. Splash Mountain fans were originally angry about the closure of the Magic Kingdom attraction, with a petition gaining traction as fans submitted their signatures — but now that the Disney Park ride's closure grows closer and reality has set in, fans
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11 August
Disney Removes Mickey Wreaths from Fall Decorations
Fall is on its way (even though summer might make that change hard to believe), and Walt Disney World Resort is clearly ready for it. However, the Magic Kingdom's usual autumn decorations might look a bit different this year, since the recognizable Mickey Mouse wreaths are not being used! Mickey Mouse wreaths have become a fall staple for many Disney fans (including Walt Disney World Resort fans w
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