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Okay, so not EVERYTHING goes according to plan in Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We’ve seen everything from ride evacuations to extended ride closures to characters having funny “oops” moments. Sometimes we even see a few funny things happen while we’re riding rides and something goes wrong. We’ll also NEVER forget plant Donald (he’s something of a legend here at DFB now). But last night, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was having some ISSUES, and we just had to share.
Welcome, Foolish Mortals. We’re about to talk about Disney World’s Haunted Mansion.
Haunted Mansion
Now, the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom is one of our FAVORITE rides in Disney World, and it doesn’t even have to be spooky season for us to enjoy it. We’ve seen a LOT of changes happening at Haunted Mansion over the past few years. Most recently, Candle Man was added (and only Haunted Mansion EXPERTS understand who and what that is). However, Disney World’s version of the ride also recently got the infamous Hatbox Ghost, an addition that still remains controversial with many fans. Well, something ELSE may have just changed at Haunted Mansion — and we have so many questions.
So we’re guessing there’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’re probably also a Disney+ subscriber.
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That’s because we’re all massive Disney fans, and we all have Disney+ subscriptions, too, so we can get our fix of Disney movies, Star Wars movies and TV shows, ALL THE MARVEL, and Disney Channel shows anytime we want (seriously, sometimes you just want to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol even if it’s June, right?). Well, if you ARE a Disney+ subscriber, you can now get early access to some pretty sweet merchandise.
There are a LOT of things at Disney World that make us smile (no wonder we’re addicted — it’s our happy place!).
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From seeing Cinderella Castle (and, before you ask, NO, that sight never gets old) from having a magical moment with characters (we will ALWAYS stand in line for hugs with Mickey) or from seeing a baby animal in Animal Kingdom for the first time, we have a LOT to smile about ALL the time. Speaking of baby animals, Disney is now giving you a way to keep up with the NEWEST Animal Kingdom baby…from home!
Disneyland is BUSY right now — a lot of stuff is going on in the parks and at Downtown Disney.
Disneyland
Downtown Disney is getting LOADS of new restaurants plus a newly revamped sweets shop (YES!!!). California Adventure is getting a new Avatar-themed land and a new Coco ride. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is getting ready to open SOON in Disneyland. Haunted Mansion is getting a new queue and dedicated gift shop. Well, we just got our first look at the new gift shop because the construction walls are DOWN.
Well, a lot is happening in Magic Kingdom right now.
Magic Kingdom
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened earlier this year, but Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed in 2025 for almost an entire year for a refurbishment. We’re already starting to see some construction happening around that ride. On top of that, a new Cars expansion is coming to Frontierland, which will permanently close Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Also, an entire new Villains land is set for the park at some point. Now, MORE change is on the way. A classic Disney World attraction will be closing soon for refurbishment.
Fasten your seatbelts because things are changing in Disney World!
EPCOT
So yes, we’re getting an expansion AND a new land in Magic Kingdom, a whole new land in Animal Kingdom, and a new show AND a new land in Hollywood Studios. EPCOT has a whole new version of Test Track to look forward to in 2025. However, there’s one change in EPCOT that’s coming sooner than you think: NEXT WEEK. We’re just wanting to remind you about it so you’re not caught by surprise.
Okay, so there is a LOT of new stuff coming to Disney World, and we’re honestly having a time keeping up with EVERYTHING.
Island Tower construction
We’re getting a new expansion and land in Magic Kingdom. We’re getting a new land and a new show in Hollywood Studios. We’re getting a new land in Animal Kingdom. EPCOT is getting an updated ride. IT IS SO MUCH. However, something else that’s new that’s coming SOON is the Polynesian Village Resort’s new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower, Island Tower. Island Tower will feature a new restaurant, Wailulu Bar & Grill, and now we’ve got another look inside that dining spot.
UPDATED November 10, 2025
Okay, so if you’re planning a Disney World trip in 2025, well, you’ve got a LOT to look forward to, and that includes a lot of NEW things.
Magic Kingdom
If you haven’t been to Disney World in the past year or so, you’ve got some new restaurants to check out (like The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers and Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs). Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom is still also pretty new. We’ve seen new shops open up in Disney Springs recently, as well. However, a LOT of NEW things are opening — and have opened — for the FIRST TIME EVER in Disney World in 2025.
Happy Holidays from DFB. The holiday season is officially in FULL swing at Disney World now that the holiday decorations are up, the hotel gingerbread displays are ready, and the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom has happened.
Mickey Linzer cookie
We’ve been busy checking out all the holiday snacks around Disney World, too. BUT we’re doing our weekly thing where we take a look at Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed — and we’ve got some updates to share with you this week.
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