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Disney's Hollywood Studios Extends Fantasmic Schedule on January 2 and 3, 2025

Disney's Hollywood Studios has adjusted its entertainment schedule for January 2 and January 3, 2025, by adding a third performance of Fantasmic! On these dates, the park's…

2 years ago · Dec 31, 2024 | 9:22am ET

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Walt Disney World Updates January 2025 Hours at Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has announced several updates to park hours for mid-January 2025, providing extended evening availability and earlier entry times at Disney's Animal Kingdom and…

2 years ago · Dec 31, 2024 | 8:52am ET

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Disney's Guest Survey Hints at Future Simpsons-Themed Lands and Park Experiences

Disney has recently been surveying guests about their interest in various franchises and potential new experiences tied to its expansive portfolio of brands, including The…

2 years ago · Dec 30, 2024 | 12:40pm ET

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Free Disney Dining Plan Returns for Summer 2025 at Walt Disney World

Starting January 2, 2025, Disney will offer a complimentary dining plan with select Walt Disney World vacation packages for summer travelers arriving from May 27, 2025.. Free…

2 years ago · Dec 30, 2024 | 9:10am ET

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First Disney After Hours Event of 2025 at Magic Kingdom Now Sold Out

The first Disney After Hours event of 2025 at Walt Disney World, scheduled for January 6 at Magic Kingdom, has officially sold out. This popular late-night experience offers…

2 years ago · Dec 29, 2024 | 11:00am ET

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All Four Disney World Parks Sell Out Lightning Lane Premier Pass During Christmas Week 2024

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for more dates as Walt Disney World's holiday season reaches its peak. Notably, December 29, 2024, marks the first date during the…

2 years ago · Dec 29, 2024 | 8:25am ET

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Disney's Hollywood Studios Adds Fireworks to New Year's Eve Schedule

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is joining Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Eve celebrations with a special fireworks show scheduled for December 31, 2024 . The display will begin at…

2 years ago · Dec 28, 2024 | 8:30am ET

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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Set for Upgrades at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom . The project involves installing new projectors, with…

2 years ago · Dec 27, 2024 | 11:18am ET

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EPCOT Canada Pavilion Construction Update - Is a Bar or DVC Addition on the Way?

A new exterior-facing kiosk window is taking shape at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion, part of a still unknown project. The construction is focused on the Hotel du Canada area, a part of…

2 years ago · Dec 27, 2024 | 11:00am ET

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Holiday Crowds Push Disney's Premier Pass to Record Sell-Out Dates

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for even more dates during the busy 2024 Christmas holiday season at Walt Disney World . With Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's…

2 years ago · Dec 26, 2024 | 11:00am ET

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Christmas Day Wait Times at Walt Disney World: TRON Leads with 3-Hour Queue

Christmas Day at Walt Disney World often brings large crowds, festive energy, and extended wait times, and 2025 is no different . By 3 pm, many attractions across all four parks…

2 years ago · Dec 25, 2024 | 3:00pm ET

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Christmas 2024 at Walt Disney World: Which Parks Are Still Available for Reservations?

With the holiday season in full swing, Walt Disney World theme park reservations are becoming harder to secur e. Magic Kingdom is fully booked for multiple days around Christmas…

2 years ago · Dec 24, 2024 | 10:10am ET

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Swiss Family Treehouse Reopens at Magic Kingdom with Partial Access

The Swiss Family Treehouse has officially reopened today at Magic Kingdom following a month-long refurbishment . Guests can once again climb through the iconic structure in…

2 years ago · Dec 23, 2024 | 10:21am ET

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Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours for Early January 2025

Walt Disney World has released updates to park hours across Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom for the second week of January 2025 . These…

2 years ago · Dec 23, 2024 | 7:30am ET

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2024

Walt Disney World's Lightning Lane Premier Pass has now sold out for several key dates during the 2024 holiday season, including Magic Kingdom on both December 25 (Christmas Day)…

2 years ago · Dec 22, 2024 | 8:30am ET

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Disney's Blizzard Beach Closed December 21-22, 2024, Due to Cold Weather

Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is closed today, December 21, and will remain closed through December 22, 2024, due to cold weather in Central Florida. With lows dipping into…

2 years ago · Dec 21, 2024 | 8:30am ET

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Swiss Family Treehouse Reopening Pushed Back at Disney World

Guests awaiting the return of the Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom will need to wait a little longer. Disney has updated the refurbishment calendar, pushing the reopening…

2 years ago · Dec 21, 2024 | 8:30am ET

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Ahead of Christmas

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass continues to see strong demand during the busy holiday season, with Magic Kingdom and EPCOT selling out for December 21, 2024 . Additionally, Magic…

2 years ago · Dec 21, 2024 | 8:05am ET

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¡Celebración Encanto! Now a Full-Time Attraction at EPCOT

Disney has announced that ¡Celebración Encanto! is now a full-time addition to the entertainment lineup at EPCOT . In a post shared on social media, Disney stated, "¡Celebración…

2 years ago · Dec 20, 2024 | 8:05am ET

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Record Christmas Holiday 2024 Crowds Expected at Orlando Airport: What Disney Guests Need to Know

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is bracing for its busiest holiday season yet, with an estimated 2.9 million passengers expected between December 20, 2024, and January 5…

2 years ago · Dec 20, 2024 | 7:50am ET

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Bluey Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in 2025

Walt Disney World will soon welcome Bluey, the Emmy-winning animated series that has become a global sensation, as part of an expanded collaboration between Disney and BBC…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 3:00pm ET

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New Walt Disney World Annual Passholder 2025 Merchandise Revealed

Walt Disney World has unveiled a sneak peek at the annual passholder-exclusive merchandise lineup for 2025. The collection includes a T-shirt, hat, and water bottle, all featuring…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 9:26am ET

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Test Track Construction Update: New Entrance Area Progress at EPCOT

The latest construction images reveal significant work on the entrance area, with crews focusing on the installation of the steel structure that will form the base of the new…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 8:30am ET

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Dense Fog Advisory Impacting Walt Disney World and Surrounding Areas This Morning

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10:00 AM EST this morning for several Central Florida counties, including Orange and Osceola, where Walt Disney World is located . The…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 8:13am ET

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Disney+ Subscribers: Kids Sail for 50% Off on Select Disney Cruise Line Voyages

With a new Disney Cruise Line special offer, third and fourth Guests under 18 sail for half price with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom during select cruises on the Disney…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 8:00am ET

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Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 Officially Sold Out: Final Night Concludes Holiday Event

Disney Jollywood Nights is now effectively sold out for 2024, with the final date that had tickets available, December 18, now over. The last night of the event, December 21, had…

2 years ago · Dec 19, 2024 | 7:30am ET

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EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2025 Brings Disney Broadway Exhibit to CommuniCore Hall

EPCOT's Festival of the Arts is returning in 2025, from January 17 to February 24, 2025, with new additions centered at CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. Once Upon a Stage: 30 Years of…

2 years ago · Dec 18, 2024 | 1:35pm ET

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Disney World's Hall of Presidents Closing for Refurbishment in January 2025

According to the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar, the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is scheduled to temporarily close for refurbishment starting January 20, 2025…

2 years ago · Dec 18, 2024 | 10:36am ET

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Scaffolding Removed from Swiss Family Treehouse Ahead of Reopening at Magic Kingdom

Progress is underway at the Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom as scaffolding is now being removed from the structure . The attraction, which has been closed for…

2 years ago · Dec 18, 2024 | 10:06am ET

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First Story Rises at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Resort Construction Site in Walt Disney World

Progress continues at the construction site for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort scheduled to open in 2027 at Walt Disney World. Photos from this week…

2 years ago · Dec 18, 2024 | 9:40am ET

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