Walt DIsney World News & Updates
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Parts of DinoLand closed Permanently
Boneyard & DINOSAUR still open for the time being. We will miss you Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures :(
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Kali River Rapids Closed for Refurbishment
Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom is currently closed for refurbishments. The reopening date is still TBD.
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Mandalorian and Grogu Storyline to be added to Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Hollywood Studios will incorporate new Mandalorian storylines, scheduled to go alongside the movie launch in 2026.
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Tough to be a Bug! to be replaced in Animal Kingdom
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” will open as the new 3D show inside the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom.
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Astro Orbiter closed for refurbishment
Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom will be closed from January to summer 2025.
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Gran Fiesta in EPCOT closed for Refurbishment
Gran Fiesta in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT will be closed January 6, 2025, and is expected to reopen on March 15, 2025
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DinoLand closures starting Jan 12th
If you’re a fan of DinoLand be sure to visit before January 12th, because parts of DinoLand USA are closing including TriceraTop Spin and the arcade area.
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Big Thunder Mountain to Close for at least a year
Our favorite, tears! Magic Kingdom park ride will close in January 2025 for refurbishment. Expect to see some new magic added (fingers crossed for some dynamite like Disneyland) and possible construction for the Beyond Expansion.
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Muppet*Vision 3D to close
Muppet*Vision 3D is closing to make way for the construction of the new Monsters Inc area.
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Rethemed to the Muppets!
Although we are sad that Muppet*Vision 3D will be closing, we are VERY excited that Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster will be rethemed to be Muppets & the Muppets Mayhem! Can’t wait to see what the Imagineers do with it!
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New! Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Officially Opened
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Wailulu Bar & Grill at the NEW Polynesian Island Tower, Opening December 17
Take in the views of the Seven Seas Lagoon while enjoying the Polynesian inspired surroundings. We can’t wait to try it!
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Spaceship Earth Lounge Opening 2025
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT will be getting a brand new lounge opening in Spring of 2025.
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Test Track Refurbishment
Starting June 17th 2024 Test Track will be closed for a retheming. It will be reopening late summer 2025. We are excited to see what cool innovations the Imagineers will bring us! Check out the first renderings here.
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New Pirates of the Caribbean-Themed Lounge Coming Soon
Late 2023 Disney announced that there would be a new Pirate themed Tavern coming to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. Opening in late 2025. Sign up here to stay in the know about when this will open.
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Disney to Roll out new Lightning Lane Premier Pass
Beginning Oct 30, 2024, Disney will introduce a new Premier Pass that allows one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience in a theme park. These passes are limited and come with a high price tag. Learn more about it here.
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The Cake Bake Shop Opened!
Stop by Cake Bake Shop to try their famous cakes and delicious dining choices. Breakfast is our favorite!
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Changes to TRON Virtual Queue
Starting September 9th, Tron Lightcycle Run will no longer have a Virtual Queue and will use only Lightning Lane Single Ride Pass and Standby Lines.
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New Villains Show Replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Summer 2025, a new Villains show will replace Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy in Hollywood Studios. Very excited to hear more!
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Country Bear Jamboree Refurbishment
Now back open to guests! Our Bear friends got an upgrade! New looks, new songs, new reinterpreted versions of Disney hits in the style of bluegrass, pop-country and rockabilly.
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Blizzard Beach Reopens
On November 4th Typhoon Lagoon will be closing and Blizzard Beach will be opening up for the Winter Season!
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Beyond Big Thunder Mountain Expansion
Disney has filed for permits, a huge step towards construction starting in this new area. At D23 this year Disney revealed HUGE expansion plans beyond Thunder Mountain! Get ready for Villains Land, we can’t wait! Get all the details here!
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Cars Land Replacing Tom Sawyer Island
During D23, Disney announced that plans are in the works to replace Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America with a new Cars Land! Guests can look forward to two new Cars-themed attractions.
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Encanto Expansion at Animal Kingdom!
Disney has announced they are working on a large scale expansion project that would retheme the Dinoland portion of Animal Kingdom to make way for a new area inspired by the tropical Americas. See a sneak peek here!
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Dinosaur to become Indiana Jones Ride
DINOSAUR will be closing and will be replaced by Indiana Jones. Closure date will be in 2025.
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Monster Inc Land coming to Hollywood Studios
We’re so excited for this announcement! Monsters Inc will be coming to Hollywood Studios! Guests will be able to ride Disney’s first ever suspended rollercoaster! Learn more here!
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Big Updates at Disneyland: A Coco Ride, Avatar, Walt Disney Animatronic Show, Avengers Expansion
We can’t wait for these! A Walt Animatronic is incredible! Read more about whats to come at Disneyland here!
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Say Goodbye to Genie+
Genie+ is no more! The new skip line service is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and Individual Lightning Lanes are called Lightning Lane Single Pass. Guests are now able to reserve rides and attractions prior to their park day! Learn more here.
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“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” to open in Hollywood Studios
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” a reimagined theatrical show returns to Animation Courtyard theater in Hollywood Studios Summer 2025.
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Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Rethemed to Princess & the Frog?
RUMOR - WIth the addition of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening up, there is the possibility to retheme Pecos Bill’s and build on the success of Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland. Fingers crossed for beignets!
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Frontierland Shooting Arcade closing to make way for DVC Lounge?
RUMOR - While there have been no official announcements from Disney yet, our sources say there is the possibility for the shooting arcade to be transformed into a new DVC lounge. More to come!
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1900 Park Fare
Reopening! Join your favorite Disney characters Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel & Princess Tiana at 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian for breakfast or dinner buffet dining.
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Victoria & Albert's Receives Michelin Star
Disney received its first Michelin star rating for Victoria & Albert’s in the Grand Floridian Hotel.
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D23: THE ULTIMATE DiSNEY FAN EVENT
During August 9, 10, and 11, Disney Fans flocked to the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California for a weekend full of Disney News, Panels, Signings, Events, Exclusive Merch and more! Lots of exciting global Disney news was announced, learn more here!
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Disney Legends Ceremony
During the D23 weekend, 14 new Disney Legends were honored during a star-studded ceremony. Honorees included Harrison Ford, James Cameron, Miley Cyrus, Frank Oz, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joe Rohde, Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, Steve Ditko, Mark Henn, Kelly Ripa, and John Williams. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Festival of the Arts started at epcot
The colorful and delicious Festival of the Arts has started in EPCOT January 17 to February 24, 2025