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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed
This popular ride in Disney World will be closed for at least a year, reopening sometime in 2026 with a “little bit of new magic.” If you wanted to ride it one last time, you were able to do so on Sunday, January 5th, but now you will have to wait at least a year before hopping on “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” once again. With the closure, we noticed Disney made another small but impactful change at Magic Kingdom!
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It’s a sad, sad day, friends. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially CLOSED for a lengthy refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We spent the ride’s final day keeping an eye on crowds and wait times, and now that the ride has officially closed we’re back in the park to see if anything has changed at the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness. While we don’t have many details on the ride’s refurbishment so far, we can’t wait to see what Disney has planned!
What does Disney World look like on a sold-out day?!
Cinderella Castle
In early 2024, Disney World got rid of its park pass reservation system for the majority of its guests — those with date-based tickets. However, Annual Passholders and other people with specific tickets still need to make reservations. Park pass reservations can “sell out” on busier days, meaning that those folks will be blocked out from visiting the parks that are “sold out” — and that’s exactly what happened on Monday, January 6th.
Look, we get it. When you’re climbing in and out of the Space Mountain rockets, the last thing you want is some fussy dress or flappy skirt. And when you’re traversing all over EPCOT under the scorching rays of the relentless sun, as they so nicely put it on Living with the Land, you don’t want to wear a layered look with multiple parts and pieces. You probably want athletic shorts, a simple tank top or t-shirt, and a good old pair of sneakers. Sorry, Mickey! But we can’t all look that good in Disney World.
Mickey and Minnie in the Imagination Pavilion
But there are exceptions to every rule! So even though we just told you it makes the most sense to wear comfortable clothing to Disney World, there is one park where that special outfit might deserve its chance to shine.
People from around the world travel to Disney World all throughout the year, but those who live close to the Most Magical Place on Earth have the chance to visit the parks whenever they please.
Magic Kingdom
Many Florida residents will often get Annual Passes if they intend to visit Disney World often throughout the year. However, Disney also offers special tickets for Florida residents, including the Discover Disney ticket which is making a comeback in 2025! Here’s what you need to know if you’re a Florida resident and hoping to snag this discounted ticket for the parks.
It’s a new year in Disney World and Disney has already revealed its first free Disney Dining Plan offer of the year.
Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich
In case you missed it, you can now get the Disney Dining Plan FOR FREE if you book a vacation package with a hotel room and theme park tickets for the following dates: May 27th through June 26th and July 7th through August 6th, 2025. You’ll need to book your package by February 10th, but if you’re interested in how to best use those Dining Plan snack credits in EPCOT (one of our favorite places in Disney World to grab a snack), we’ve got you covered.
Another day, another new Disney World snack! Okay, okay, technically this snack isn’t exclusive to Disney World, but we’re excited about it all the same.
Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom
Disney World is home to several different Starbucks locations (though you may find them under different names in the parks!) and that means when new snacks come to Starbucks, they come to Disney World too! A new vegan snack has rolled out and we’re spilling everything you need to know about it in this review.
Picture this: You’re strolling through Disney World on your vacation a few years from now, and as you make your way out of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you suddenly enter… the town of Springfield from The Simpsons. Wait, what?
The Simpsons land at Universal Hollywood
Technically, Disney owns Fox — which is the home of Homer, Bart, and the rest of the Simpsons family — so it’s not too far of a stretch. And, according to a new survey being sent to Disney park guests, it could actually happen.
Happy New Year! It’s 2025, and a LOT of exciting things are coming to Disney World this year.
Trader Sam’s Tahitian Torch
We’ve got new shows, a new nighttime parade, new lands beginning construction, and SO MUCH MORE to look forward to. We’ve even got a few new dining spots, including a Pirates of the Caribbean tavern and a Spaceship Earth lounge. However, now that the New Year has started, Disney World has been busy adjusting some of its existing restaurant menus, so let’s see what’s changed this week.
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