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Disney World Is Rolling Out 60 Dramatic Changes for August 2025

Walking through Magic Kingdom right now feels like stepping into a new chapter of Disney history. Construction walls are popping up where you’ve strolled past for years, new attractions are moving in, and a few classics are saying goodbye. It’s a park in the middle of transformation — and while the rides and lands are big headlines, something else is stealing the spotlight.

Across Magic Kingdom, more than 60 special changes are making their debut this August. Here’s the full breakdown so you don’t miss anything.

A glowing Mickey Mouse pumpkin lantern hangs from a decorated pole at night during a Halloween party, with the illuminated Cinderella Castle shining in blue and purple hues in the background at a Disney park.
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Main Street, U.S.A. Favorites

  1. Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll – Iced cinnamon roll with Halloween sprinkles (Main Street Bakery)

  2. Mickey-shaped Pumpkin Cheesecake – Pumpkin cheesecake with graham crust (Main Street Bakery)

  3. Pumpkin Sundae – Pumpkin gelato with caramel sauce (Plaza Ice Cream Parlor)

Frontierland & Liberty Square Picks

  1. Buzzard Wings – Chicken wings with onions, jalapeños, and lime (Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café)

  2. Grilled Masa Flatbread – Corn cake topped with chicken, squash purée, and queso fresco (Pecos Bill)

  3. Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros – Orange sugar-coated churros with pumpkin sauce (Pecos Bill)

  4. Chocolate-Caramel Tart – Chocolate tart topped with TWIX pieces (Pecos Bill)

  5. Magic Potion Slushy – Color-changing blue raspberry slush (Liberty Square Market)

  6. Jack Pop – Marshmallow brownie (Liberty Square Market)

  7. Sally Pop – Raspberry cake (Liberty Square Market)

A green cake pop on a stick, decorated with an edible image of Sally from Disney's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and black icing accents, resting on a rectangular plate.
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Fantasyland Standouts

  1. Haunting Jalapeño Ranch Tots – Chili, cheddar cheese, and jalapeño ranch over crispy tots (Friar’s Nook)

  2. Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts – Apple cider doughnuts with caramel drizzle (Friar’s Nook)

  3. Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie – Flaky pastry filled with chicken and mozzarella, topped with buffalo-ranch (Friar’s Nook)

  4. Bowl of Bones – Pork wings with Cherry Coca-Cola BBQ sauce (Friar’s Nook)

A black bowl filled with glossy, saucy meat pieces garnished with sliced green chili peppers, set against a dark, colorful background that evokes the magic of a Disney adventure.
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  1. Undead Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Strips – Fried chicken strips in garlic-parmesan sauce (Pinocchio Village Haus)

  2. Phantasmal Fried Pumpkin Ravioli – Fried pumpkin ravioli with black garlic aïoli (Pinocchio Village Haus)

  3. Captain Hook Treasure Whoopie Pie – Chocolate pie with caramel filling and cereal topping (Pinocchio Village Haus)

  4. Scary Ghost Slushy – Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow ghost (Pinocchio Village Haus)

A dark chocolate cake with cream filling, topped with colorful candy pieces, a swirl of frosting, and a small chocolate skull, sits on a rustic gray plate with a greenish glow—perfect for any Disney-inspired celebration.
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Adventureland & Nearby Treats

  1. DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float – Mango soft-serve, pineapple juice, and chamoy (Aloha Isle)

  2. Cajun Crawfish & Sausage BOOtine – Waffle fries with Cajun crawfish gravy (Golden Oak Outpost)

  3. Beignets from Beyond – Powdered beignets with cookies & cream dip (Golden Oak Outpost)

  4. Hot Honey Lemonade – Sweet-spicy lemonade with chili-lime rim (Golden Oak Outpost)

  5. Mummy Treat – Chocolate-filled pastry wrapped in icing (Cheshire Café)

A clear plastic cup filled with a light-colored, icy drink, rimmed with red chili powder and drizzled with golden syrup. The dark background features faint, spooky Halloween-themed decorations inspired by Disney magic.
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Tomorrowland Bites

  1. Candy Bowl Sundae – Caramel soft-serve with candy toppings (Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies)

  2. Cauldron Cold Brew – Pumpkin-spiced cold brew with foam (Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies)

  3. Jalapeño Popper Dog – Hot dog with cream cheese, bacon, and hades relish (The Lunching Pad)

  4. Skull Cake – Banana cake with dulce de leche filling (The Lunching Pad)

  5. Ghoulish Blue Raspberry Slushy – Slush with black vanilla drizzle (The Lunching Pad)

A scoop of chocolate ice cream in a white bowl, topped with colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles, mini M&M candies, and pieces of nuts or caramel popcorn—perfect for a Disney-inspired sweet treat.
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Sleepy Hollow & Columbia Harbour House Sweets

  1. Creepy Kimchi Corn Dog – Corn dog with kimchi mayo dip (Sleepy Hollow Refreshments)

  2. Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae – Pumpkin funnel cake with gelato and caramel (Sleepy Hollow)

  3. Madame Leota Séance Candle – Red velvet cake with cookies & cream mousse (Sleepy Hollow)

  4. Jack Pop – Marshmallow-filled brownie with chocolate topping (Sleepy Hollow)

  5. Sally Pop – Raspberry-filled yellow cake (Sleepy Hollow)

  6. S’mores Cup – Layers of graham, ganache, panna cotta, and marshmallow cream (Columbia Harbour House)

Three Halloween-themed popsicles designed to look like purple candles with melting white "wax" and orange flames, perfect for a halloween party, set against a dark background with red lights and eerie decorations.
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Casey’s Corner Loaded Favorites

  1. Chipotle BBQ Pork & Street Corn Fries – Fries loaded with corn, queso fresco, and BBQ pork

  2. Chipotle BBQ Pork & Street Corn Hot Dog – Hot dog topped with corn, cheese, and jalapeño ranch

  3. Chipotle BBQ Pork & Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs – Bite-sized corn dogs with BBQ corn topping

  4. Candy Corn Verrine – Layers of caramel, panna cotta, and candy corn

A magical, Disney-inspired layered dessert in a glass with yellow, orange, and white sections, topped with whipped cream, candy corn pieces, and caramel popcorn.
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The Plaza Restaurant Specials

  1. Pumpkin-spiced Coffee Barbecue Pork Sandwich – Coffee-rubbed pork on purple bun

  2. Skull Meatloaf – Caribbean-glazed meatloaf with mashed potatoes

  3. Ghostly Delight Sundae – Chocolate ice cream with marshmallow cream and cookies

  4. Goblins and Ghoulies – Spiced rum and amaretto cocktail

A short glass filled with an orange cocktail and ice cubes, garnished with three blackberries on a pick. In the blurred background, Disney Halloween magic appears with small skeleton decorations and a jack-o'-lantern.
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Be Our Guest Restaurant Dishes

  1. Beef Short Rib with Purple Potatoes – Braised with wine, figs, and peppers

  2. Roasted Beef Marrow Bone – Served with marmalade and baguette

  3. Poulet Rouge Chicken – With pumpkin seed sauce

  4. Pumpkin Crème Caramel – With sour cherry jam and brittle

  5. Apple Cider Margarita – Tequila with cider and Grand Marnier

  6. Castle Fog – Gin cocktail with blackberry liqueur

A roasted bone filled with savory, chopped meat garnished with herbs and pickled mustard seeds, served on a white plate with crispy toasted bread slices in the background—a dish inspired by classic Disney enchantment.
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Cinderella’s Royal Table Creations

  1. Supernatural Shrimp – Shrimp in Bloody Mary sauce

  2. Beef én Croute – Beef short rib in pastry with demi-glace

  3. Chicken Roulade – Chicken stuffed with truffles over pasta

  4. Creepy Cheesecake – Pumpkin cheesecake with spiced oranges

  5. Pumpkin Margarita – Tequila cocktail with pumpkin spice

  6. Violet Specter – Vodka and Chambord cocktail

A glass filled with shrimp cocktail, topped with shredded carrots and cilantro, garnished with dark tortilla chips, set against a moody, green-lit background—evoking a magical Disney-inspired ambiance.
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Cosmic Ray’s and Extra Chills

  1. Not A Poisoned Apple Slushy – Frozen cider with cinnamon whipped cream

  2. Minnie Witch Hat – Chocolate cookie with peanut butter mousse

  3. Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Strips – Korean BBQ drizzle over chicken strips

  4. Terrifyin’ Twice-spiced Chicken Sandwich – Hot honey chicken with pepper jack and jalapeño poppers

  5. Ursula Cone – Wild berry soft-serve in a black cone (Storybook Treats)

  6. Jack Pop – Marshmallow brownie (repeat at multiple locations)

A Halloween-themed Disney dessert shaped like a purple witch hat, decorated with chocolate mouse ears and a large orange bow, sits on a dark surface with spooky decorations and bats in the background.
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Spooky Snacks Galore

From purple potatoes and Caribbean-glazed meatloaf to pumpkin everything, Magic Kingdom’s seasonal menu is as creative as it is massive. The fact that you can find themed food in almost every corner of the park makes snacking part of the adventure. Just remember—once Halloween ends, so do these dishes. If you want them, you’ve got to hunt them down before they vanish into Disney foodie history.

Sarah Larson

Sarah is a theme park enthusiast who loves visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. She enjoys covering the latest attractions, park updates, hotel changes, and industry developments for theme park fans. A dedicated Marvel fan, she never passes up an opportunity to ride her favorite Disney attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. When it comes to Disney classics, Pirates of the Caribbean still holds the top spot on her list. At Universal, she’s a big fan of the thrills of VelociCoaster, but Men in Black: Alien Attack remains a personal favorite, where she proudly considers herself a professional "Galactic Defender."

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