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Why Disney Adults (Including Me) Keep Asking for Row B1 on Soarin’ in Disney World

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EPCOT is home to some of the most iconic rides in all of Disney World.

Soarin’ Around the World

First, you’ve got Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, probably one of the most thrilling rides in the parks. Then there’s Living With The Land, and we’re sorry — that ride does NOT get the love it deserves. But a must-ride for so many people visiting EPCOT is in The Land pavilion. That’s right, it’s Soarin’ Over The World. But what if you wanted to ride in the BEST seat for that ride? Well, we’re going to tell you where we like to sit when we’re taking off on Soarin.’

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A Popular Disney World Ride Has Reopened!

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We’ve been trying to keep up with everything going on in Magic Kingdom, but y’all, it’s a LOT. We’ve got construction walls around Rivers of America, which closed recently to make way for a Frontierland Cars expansion. We’ve got construction happening over at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad…and BEHIND Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We’ve got a closing date for a huge refurbishment for a ride in Tomorrowland.

There she is!

Over in Fantasyland, one ride, Under The Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid, closed recently for a short refurbishment. Now, that ride was supposed to reopen yesterday, July 26th, but didn’t. However, we’ve got great news: Under The Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid seems to be open today.

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Heads Up! Lightning Lane Has CHANGED at EPCOT

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Well, just about everything seems to be changing in Disney World right now, and it’s enough to make your head spin. Magic Kingdom is getting a new expansion AND a new land. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting…yep, you guessed it…a new land.

Queue entrance to Test Track

There’s a huge change happening right now over in EPCOT, too. Test Track has been closed for over a year to be reimagined. Well, that reimagining is officially done, and Test Track is open to the public again. However, because of new demand for Test Track, Lightning Lane Multi Pass has also changed in EPCOT. Let’s break it down.

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This Is Not A Drill! Test Track is OPEN EARLY in EPCOT

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EPCOT may be the only theme park in Disney World that isn’t currently getting a new land or expansion, although, granted the park got a HUGE transformation several years ago.

Test Track!

However, that doesn’t mean you don’t have something new to look forward to in EPCOT. On the contrary…the new version of Test Track is set to open on July 22nd. Now, the ride has been open for early previews for SELECT Disney World visitors, but today, Test Track has soft opened for EVERYONE.

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CHANGES Hit Lightning Lane Multi Pass in Disney World Next Week

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This year has been a HUGE year for change in Disney World. Muppets Courtyard has closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make way for a Monsters, Inc. land. In Magic Kingdom, Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America have closed to make way for a new Cars expansion (plus a Villains land is coming to the park, too). Parts of DinoLand, U.S.A. have already closed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to make way for a new Tropical Americas-themed land.

Test Track will reopen soon

In EPCOT, Test Track has been closed for over a year so that it could get a completely new theme and upgrade. Well, that ride is reopening soon, and that’s going to change how you use Lightning Lanes in EPCOT. We’re going to break it down for you.

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NEW Change Arrives at “it’s a small world” in Disney World and Disneyland

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Change is in the air at both Disneyland and Disney World.

“it’s a small world”

In Disney World, three new lands are coming to three parks, while Disneyland is seeing a lot of updates RIGHT NOW as part of its 70th Anniversary Celebration. One of the biggest Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration updates has been made to “it’s a small world,” which just debuted a new verse in both Disneyland AND Disney World. We visited Disney World this morning and rode “it’s a small world” to check it out.

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Disney Just Dropped a Haunted Mansion Loungefly and Home Decor Collection Online!

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It might be cliche to say “Welcome, foolish mortals” every time we talk about Haunted Mansion…but we’re going to do it anyway. That’s because we are obsessed with this spooky ride that takes us to a swinging wake attended by 999 haunts.

Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom

If you love Haunted Mansion, too, we’re going to warn you now: dig out that credit card. That’s because The Disney Store has just dropped a brand new Haunted Mansion Loungefly and home decor collection. Yep, it’s time to go shopping for the things that bring you ghoulish delight!

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We Just Got an EXCLUSIVE First Look at the NEW Walt Disney Animatronic Show at Disneyland

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It’s happening! Disneyland’s newest attraction is about to open on July 17th, and we just got a sneak peek inside. We’re kinda freaking out, so let us show you this history-making attraction.

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Walt Disney — A Magical Life is a new show coming to the Main Street Opera House and will be a rotating show along with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Ever since this was announced at D23, fans have been shocked to hear that a Walt Disney animatronic is being built for the show. Did Imagineering showcase Walt’s legacy? Come with us and find out!

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Disney Just Shared NEW Behind-the-Scenes Looks at a Popular Ride Refurbishment

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Big changes are coming to Disney World, and some of them are already underway!

Main Street U.S.A.

From new lands inspired by Monsters, Inc. and the Disney Villains to attraction overhauls to update technology and make for a smoother ride, your next Disney World trip could include some very different plans! And today, we’re taking you behind the scenes of one ride update to show you what’s coming.

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Some People are Getting SUPER Lucky in EPCOT Right Now (Beep Beep) 🚙

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Something HUGE is happening in EPCOT right now.

EPCOT

Test Track has been closed for over a year, but it’s getting ready to reopen with a new theme on July 22nd. Now, we already got a preview of the ride (and Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Golden Oak residents, and Club 33 Members have been checking it out, too). However, some OTHER lucky Disney World visitors have been offered the RARE chance to ride the new Test Track before it opens! And by lucky…we mean SUPER lucky…as in maybe they need to go buy lottery tickets later.

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