food IS a theme park
Big food news has been announced for Magic Kingdom!
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While this park isn’t necessarily known for having fantastic food choices overall (that’s more EPCOT or Animal Kingdom), we have been extremely excited about the new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge that was announced to be coming to Adventureland in 2025! We still haven’t heard a ton about it, if we’re being honest, however, we just got a look at the MENU and we’re looking forward to experiencing it even MORE now!
One by one, Magic Kingdom is dropping rides. Some closures are permanent (lookin’ at you, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat) while others are just temporary, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Lightning Lane sign
On August 4th, another Magic Kingdom ride closed for an extended refurbishment — Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. And, now that this ride has closed, there are even fewer Lightning Lane Multi Pass options at this park! I’m a Disney World expert, and even my head is spinning with all of these changes, so here’s what you need to know.
Magic Kingdom is looking pretty different these days!
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A huge piece of Frontierland recently closed for good, Big Thunder Mountain is still closed for a lengthy refurbishment, and now, another popular Magic Kingdom attraction has hung up the “closed” sign. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has officially closed for a huge reimagining, and we’re taking you with us to see what has changed already!
We’ve got some BIG news to tell you about, Disney fans!
Cinderella Castle
Disney is in the middle of MULTIPLE construction projects in Magic Kingdom. Prepare to see “Please pardon our pixie dust” signs EVERYWHERE. Now, most of the time, Disney keeps its construction work behind walls. However, behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, it looks like Disney is clearing land for its new Villains Land, and we have a NEW LOOK at the latest progress!
Magic Kingdom is going through a lot of changes over the next few years — so much so that it’s sometimes hard to keep track of them all.
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Astro Orbiter has been put back together following a months-long refurbishment, we have a closing date for Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat to turn into the new Piston Peak land, and we know that Villains Land construction is underway behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (which is also under construction right now), but believe it or not, that’s not all! There’s also a change coming to the Walt Disney World Railroad you won’t want to forget.
Big changes are coming to Magic Kingdom!
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The park is adding a new Cars land, the Villains are moving in, and Buzz Lightyear is getting a makeover! Now, a new permit has been filed confirming more upcoming changes!
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.
Animal Kingdom construction
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.
Disney has finally announced that an entirely new land will be arriving in the unused land behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, and we can’t wait.
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However, some Disney fans are feeling a little apprehensive about this new addition because it’s questionable if a Villains Land truly fits in Magic Kingdom, the park that’s arguably most friendly for kids and families. However, some kids love Disney Villains, but how much will this land really be friendly towards younger kids? Here’s what we know so far.
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.
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