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Jul- 2025 -9 July
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns to Magic Kingdom: Dates and Highlights for 2025
The holidays are just around the corner, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning to Magic Kingdom in 2025, delivering a festive atmosphere filled with exclusive character meet-and-greets, parades, and holiday-themed entertainment. Guests can celebrate the season with Mickey and his friends from November 7 through December 21, 2025, on select nights, marking the return of one of D
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8 July
Crowds Didn’t Show for the Final Day of Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort bid farewell to two of its oldest attractions: Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The closures marked the end of an era for the original Frontierland as Walt Disney Imagineers prepare to build the Cars (2006)-themed Piston Peak National Park in their place. But what caught many off guard was the unexpectedly low attendance on the f
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8 July
Magic Kingdom Locks Guests Out of Frontierland Area So Demolition Can Begin
Walt Disney World Resort is moving forward with major changes to the Magic Kingdom, and guests are beginning to notice. On July 7, 2025, just one day after the final operations of Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat, construction crews moved into the Frontierland area to start demolition. These changes are part of the transition to the upcoming Piston Peak National Park, inspired by
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8 July
Disney World’s DINOSAUR Is a Huge Hit, but It’s Still Closing Forever
Are you ready to say goodbye to this Disney World icon? Related: ‘Star Wars’ Pivots Away From Rey for First Post-Sequel New Jedi Movie: Report Fans scrambled this morning at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a chance to scoop up some new DINOSAUR-inspired merchandise. Lines that typically only extend a short distance suddenly stretched far beyond the entrance to the Dino Institute Shop. As soon as the s
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8 July
Disney Begins Erasing All Signs of Shuttered ‘Star Wars’ Hotel
If there was any lingering hope that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser might somehow return, Disney just sent a clear message: it’s gone for good. Almost two years after the final voyage aboard the Halcyon, Disney has finally covered up one of the last remaining signs directing guests to the former hotel experience. The sign, once located near the service road to the Starcruiser terminal, now sp
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8 July
Disney Quietly Closes Key Halloween Area at Magic Kingdom
If you’re heading to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, you might want to take a second look at your game plan—because a major area of the park just went offline, and it’s going to affect how you experience Halloween in a big way. Without much fanfare, Disney has closed off Frontierland’s iconic riverfront section. That means no more strolling along the Rivers of Am
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8 July
You’ve Been Warned: Stay Away From This Popular Area of Magic Kingdom
It’s your perfect Disney day. You’ve conquered rope drop, knocked out a few headliners, and now you’re casually strolling through Magic Kingdom. But suddenly… everything stops. People are packed along the sidewalks. Cast Members start roping off sections. You’re trapped in a slow-moving sea of strollers, balloons, and confused guests. What's going on? What Is the Festival of Fantasy Parade? The Fe
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8 July
Disney Quietly Confirms Parade Will Skip Dozens of Nights
Well, it’s official—Magic Kingdom’s newest nighttime parade, Starlight: Dream the Night Away, won’t be performing every single night. And if you’re a Disney fan already planning your holiday trip, that might just change your entire strategy. The new parade is set to launch July 20, 2025, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment additions we’ve seen in years. Disney has co
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8 July
Why Grandparents Are Skipping Disney World More Than Ever
Disney World has always been a special place for families to come together. For years, it was common to see grandparents strolling through the parks hand-in-hand with grandkids, soaking up the magic. But in 2025, that’s happening less and less. Many older visitors are choosing to sit out the Disney vacation, and it’s not hard to understand why. The Calm Corners of the Park Are Disappearing For gue
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8 July
Disney World’s Fifth Park: New Data Shows How Successful It Would Be for Florida
As Walt Disney World celebrates new beginnings across its parks, Central Florida stands at the edge of a tourism boom unlike any before. Big ideas are in motion—and perhaps the biggest yet still lies ahead. In May 2025, all six major theme parks in the Walt Disney World Resort area were open for the first time in six years, a milestone that coincided with rising travel numbers and new developments
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