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After 54 Years, Disney World Updates Original Haunted Mansion Attraction

One of Magic Kingdom Park's most recognizable original attractions is getting a visible refresh, and a detail revealed this week suggests the Haunted Mansion will look noticeably different when the scaffolding finally comes down. The Cupola Tells a Story WDWNT reported on June 24 that the cupola — the rounded structure that sits at the very peak of the Haunted Mansion's roofline — has emerged from

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Disney Confirms Major Summer Closures as Multiple Experiences ‘Off Limits’ This July

July is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year at Walt Disney World, but not every change will involve something new. Disney has confirmed that several guest experiences will temporarily close over the coming weeks, including one of Magic Kingdom's most recognizable attractions. At the same time, the resort continues introducing fresh entertainment, dining, and updated attractions,

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Passholders Rejoice As Disney World Restores Key Holiday Perks For The 2026 Season

Disney fans finally have their first detailed look at the 2026 holiday season, and Annual Passholders have more than one reason to celebrate. Along with bringing back popular Christmas celebrations across the resort, Disney has confirmed the return of several exclusive perks that could help lower the cost of a holiday trip. The offers arrive just as many guests begin planning vacations for one of

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Magic Kingdom’s Closed-Off Area Is Finally Coming Back After 6 Months

Six months. That is how long Magic Kingdom guests have been walking past a wrapped-up, construction-walled section of Storybook Circus, wondering when one of the park's most popular character meet-and-greet spots would finally reopen. The wait is officially over. Pete's Silly Sideshow has a confirmed reopening date, and it is arriving at exactly the right moment. The Date Everyone's Been Waiting O

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Disney World Makes Resort-Wide Announcement, Confirms Magic Kingdom Attraction Change

Guests visiting Magic Kingdom during the holidays should be aware of an important entertainment change arriving later this year. Few times of year are busier at Walt Disney World than the Christmas season. Decorations cover the parks, seasonal snacks arrive across the resort, and special-ticket events draw thousands of guests eager to experience Disney's holiday offerings. Now, Disney has announce

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Disney World Gives Second Chance to Restricted Hollywood Studios Guests

Disney's Hollywood Studios continues to change, and one of its newest additions is already earning attention for something happening before guests ever board the ride. Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened in May after Disney completed an extensive retheme of the longtime Hollywood Studios attraction. The coaster had previously operated as Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring

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Disney World Announces 20% Hotel Discount for ALL Guests, Booking Opens June 25

Walt Disney World Resort is making the holiday season more accessible for families this year. Unlike most Disney vacation discounts, this one doesn't require a special membership or subscription to unlock. What the Discount Covers Starting Thursday, June 25, all guests can save up to 20% on select stays at Disney Resorts Collection hotels for travel between October 4 and December 24, 2026. The off

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Mystery Surrounds Disney’s Newest Ride Transformation After Sudden 28-Hour Shutdown

For theme park fans, some ride closures come and go without much attention. A few minutes here. An hour there. Most guests barely notice before operations return to normal. But every now and then, a shutdown stretches just long enough to spark questions. That is exactly what happened this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where one of Walt Disney World’s newest attraction transformations quietly

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Disney World Attractions Risk Government-Backed Shutdown This June

An urgent weather warning issued for Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon is putting Walt Disney World Resort guests on notice, and the conditions described could force outdoor attractions across all four theme parks offline. The Warning Issued Wednesday The National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, issued a special weather statement for Orange and Osceola counties on June 24, covering the

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Disney World Officially Retires Christmas Tradition After Over 25 Years

Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed what many guests feared after last holiday season: one of the most beloved annual traditions at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the life-size Gingerbread House, is gone for good. The End of an Era at the Grand Floridian Beginning in 1999, Walt Disney World Resort's pastry team constructed a life-size Gingerbread House for the holiday season in the gran

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