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Even more news on Magic Kingdom‘s expansions dropped this week! If you read our update from Valentine’s Day, then you’ll know that the area is already flat and level.
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They’ve already started on the foundations of some small structures, but we have some new permit approvals that reveal more about upcoming changes. Here’s what we know!
In case you missed it, Disney is currently developing its first-ever Villains Land! It will be located in the Magic Kingdom, and fans absolutely lost their minds when it was first announced at D23 in 2024.
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Since then, we have seen work begin on the land, and Disney has even teased some of the details coming to the land. As we eagerly await new details, rumors have started circulating online that Disney has “scrapped” Villains Land, but what does that actually mean? We’re breaking it down here.
Magic Kingdom’s massive expansion is finally coming to life! Villains Land and Piston Peak were first announced in 2024 at the D23 Expo, and we’ve been patiently awaiting updates ever since.
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Construction is underway for both lands, which means the park has lots of construction walls right now. Now, a new document reveals more of what we can expect from Maleficent and Lightning McQueen!
EVERYONE, STAY CALM! After years of begging and LOTS of patience, Villains Land in Magic Kingdom is finally taking shape.
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The massive expansion plan isn’t the only change coming to Magic Kingdom, though! As the Villains are planning their exciting entrance, Lightning McQueen and Mater are revving their engines for the brand new Cars Land. We’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for updates, and the newest construction photos have us over the moon!
Something wicked is coming to Magic Kingdom, and we simply cannot wait, so when Disney shared a new look at the inspiration for this land, we took our seats quickly to learn a thing or two.
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At D23 in 2024, Disney FINALLY announced the expansion that fans have been waiting for: a land dedicated entirely to the Disney Villains. We’ve already seen concept art for the land, and we know a little bit about what it will offer. There will be new dining and shopping available, as well as TWO major attractions in the space. It seriously looks incredible from the artwork! But recently, we got a better look at what will inspire this new area.
There’s been a big shift at Magic Kingdom and it has us thinking 5 years ahead.
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In case you missed it, there are currently no more Virtual Queues at Disney World. That’s right, TRON Lightcycle/ Run ended their virtual queue earlier last year, but now Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have ended theirs. But, we could see the effects of this for a while — let us explain.
Something wickedly good is coming to Magic Kingdom!
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At the D23 Disney fan convention in 2024, we got the announcement that a new Villains Land would be coming to Magic Kingdom! Ever since we cannot stop thinking about the potential of this area. With only one piece of concept art so far, fans are concerned that some of the elements might not come to life.
Magic Kingdom’s major expansion plans just passed another hurdle.
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The permit for the park expansion has just been approved by the South Florida Water Management District signaling the first major move towards the park’s updates. The permit was first filed in August 2024 with a few additions and expansions added throughout 2024.
2025 is a big year for Disney World!
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We have new attractions opening while saying goodbye to a few. We will see some rides closed for refurbishment. Let’s take a look at all of the changes coming and how it will affect your 2025 Disney trip!
Man, Disney sure loves to keep us on our toes especially when it comes to the Magic Kingdom.
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As you know, earlier this year Disney rocked our worlds with the announcement of the new Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, and now they’ve just shared with us which of the biggest and baddest villains are going to call the new land home. But amidst all the fanfare over the roster of baddies that’ll be there, there’s one very notable name missing, so you know we’ve gotta talk about it!
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