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Saturday Is the Last Day for This Disney Springs Kid Friendly Activity

The face painting kiosk at Disney Springs is closing permanently on September 26. That is Saturday. Some context. The kiosk is run by Enjoy Your Face, which operates face painting locations around Walt Disney World. Reports say the Disney Springs stand shuts down for good at the end of the day Saturday. No reason given. No replacement named. Credit: SJ Grant, Flickr Relax, Face Painting Is Not Dea

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Classic Disney World Attraction Breaks Down, Fix Could Take More Than 3 Weeks

Magic Kingdom has plenty of attractions that have changed dramatically over the decades, but some rides feel almost inseparable from the park itself. “it’s a small world” certainly falls into that category. The Fantasyland boat ride has entertained Walt Disney World guests since Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. It has also sent countless guests back into the park with its incredibly catchy music play

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Disney World Confirms Closure Status of 55-Year-Old Magic Kingdom Attraction

Peter Pan's Flight has returned to operation at Magic Kingdom following an unscheduled closure that stretched from Monday, September 21, into the afternoon of Tuesday, September 22. Timeline of the Closure The Fantasyland attraction went down during Monday's operating day and did not return before the park closed. No refurbishment had been scheduled for the ride, and Disney did not issue a public

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Disney World Confirms More Generic Theming for Hollywood Studios Lands

Disney's Hollywood Studios is the latest park to receive Walt Disney World Resort's updated trash can design, though this time around, the new additions have arrived without the themed touches guests have come to expect elsewhere. An Ongoing Rollout Across the Resort For several months now, Walt Disney World Resort has been steadily replacing older flat-top trash cans throughout its theme parks, h

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Disney World Reveals Seven Changes Coming to Disney Springs

Walt Disney World Resort filed a wave of construction permits for Disney Springs this week, touching everything from the lifestyle district's iconic footbridge to several popular shops and restaurants. The Disney Springs Footbridge Takes Center Stage The most notable of the seven filings concerns the bridge spanning the lagoon that connects the Marketplace and Town Center neighborhoods at Disney S

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Disney World Quietly Cut Alien Swirling Saucers’ Capacity Days Before Its Lilypad Debut

Half of Alien Swirling Saucers is closed. In the spot where a rocket belongs, there are now rolling planters. Disney has said nothing about it. Some context. Guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios found only one side of the Toy Story Land ride running on Tuesday, September 22. No announcement. No reopening date. No explanation of any kind. And this is happening three days before the biggest change t

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Don’t Book Your 2027 Disney World Hotel Before Checking These 4 Discounts

If you're already pricing a Walt Disney World vacation for 2027, don't assume the first hotel rate you see is what you'll ultimately have to pay. Disney has rolled out four separate offers covering stays during the first seven months of the year, and some of the discounts are substantial. Annual Passholders can save up to 35%. Disney Visa Cardmembers have an offer reaching 30%. The general public

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Disney World Unexpectedly Shuts Down Peter Pan’s Flight, Replacements Appear Outside

A classic Magic Kingdom attraction has unexpectedly remained closed for a second day, and Disney has put something unusual outside while guests wait for it to return. Peter Pan’s Flight has been unavailable since September 21. As of 1:40 p.m. on September 22, the Fantasyland attraction was still closed, with Disney providing no public explanation for the extended downtime. There is also no announc

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14 Years Later, Disney World Sneaks “Extinct” Safari Icon Back Into Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has brought plenty of experiences to an end over its history, but occasionally a piece of the past gets another opportunity to be seen by guests. That’s now happening with a familiar piece of Kilimanjaro Safaris history that disappeared when Disney overhauled the attraction more than a decade ago. The return hasn’t come with a major announcement. In fact, guests could spend

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Stitch Suddenly Vanishes From Disney World Area Without Warning, Return Uncertain

Stitch has been missing from one of his most familiar Disney World locations since July, and September is quickly passing without any sign of his return. Guests haven't completely lost the popular Disney character. Stitch remains available elsewhere around Walt Disney World, but one particularly recognizable version of him has been missing for months now. Reports indicate that the removal isn't pe

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