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Disney World is busy, busy, busy right now!
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Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios are all getting in on the fun and growth of the Disney resort. It’s been a lot to keep up with, so we’re doing a weekly round-up of the biggest theme park news right here! Let’s dive in.
If you are already planning your 2026 Disney World vacation, there are some changes coming that could impact your favorite rides!
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2025 has brought a lot of changes to Disney World. Some of these include new shows and a new nighttime parade. Disney guests might also be aware of the several attractions that are closed for refurbishment this year, including Test Track and Astro Orbiter — both are set to reopen in 2025. However, looking ahead to 2026, there are rides that will be changing for good.
Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more.
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Keeping up with the latest construction permits Disney World files can be a great way to find out just what is going on around the parks and hotels, and we recently spotted some you might want to know about!
We are seeing Disney World undergo some major construction over the next few years, including updated rides and new lands.
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In 2025, there will be several rides that are seeing a refurbishment this year at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently receiving an overhaul and is scheduled to reopen in 2026. Astro Orbiter also closed earlier this year and is set to reopen this summer. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin has recently been added to that list as well so here is what we know about this ride update.
Disney World is undergoing some pretty intense refurbishments and adding some massive construction projects over the next few years.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment through at least the beginning of 2026, Dinoland U.S.A. has begun its transition into Pueblo Esperanza, It’s Tough to Be A Bug just closed to make way for Zootopia: Better Zoogether, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Disney more recently announced another massive closure that will take at least a year.
There are some BIG changes coming to Disney World in the future, and they will change how you do your park day!
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In Magic Kingdom, the new Villains Land and Cars attractions are coming. We will get the new Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern opening late 2025 and a new nighttime parade in the summer of 2025! Recently, Disney announced new changes for an iconic Tomorrowland ride, and that has guests grabbing a Lightning Lane for it!
Are you keeping up with the Disney news?
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2025 has been a busy year for theme park news watchers like you and me! DinoLand U.S.A. is closing, The Muppets are taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Lightning McQueen and Mater are driving to new frontiers. This week, Disney had even more news to check out, so we’re wrapping it all up here.
No matter how much planning you put into it, things can still go wrong on your Disney World trip.
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You could run into bad weather, miss out on that dining reservation, and in rare cases — be forced to evacuate a ride that has broken down. And, for folks in Magic Kingdom this morning, that’s exactly what happened!
There are over 20 rides and attractions in Magic Kingdom, and it’s basically impossible to visit every single one in one day. So how do you know which ones to prioritize?
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We’ve been on every Magic Kingdom ride LOTS of times, so we can tell you exactly which ones are worth the wait! [Read more…]
For many, Magic Kingdom is the epicenter of Disney World. Plenty of the resort’s most recognizable attractions are located in this park!
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From family-friendly rides like Mad Tea Party to thrills like Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom has a little something for everyone. It’s also the most popular park at Disney World, and even the lesser-known attractions can rack up long wait times. If you’re trying to hit every one on your wish list you may want to take advantage of Disney’s Genie+ service and use Lightning Lanes!
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