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EPCOT Is Opening LATE on These Two Days in January

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We have a heads up if you are heading to Disney World in January 2026! While we always recommend checking the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date information on park hours, we have a warning about an adjustment to park hours in January 2026. The good news is that the change is only happening for two days, but we don’t want you to be caught by surprise.

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EPCOT will be opening late two days in January, and we want to make sure you know about it! Generally, EPCOT opens at 9 AM, but during the Disney World Marathon Weekend in January, EPCOT will open a bit later on two days.

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In Just 7 Days, Disney’s Animal Kingdom CHANGES in 2 Major Ways!

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Something NEW is arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in just ONE week! Recently, it has felt like closure after closure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There have been many closures to prepare for the new land, Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical Americas-themed land coming to Animal Kingdom in 2027. Additionally, Kali River Rapids and Harambe Market are both temporarily closed for refurbishment.

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This time around, though, something is OPENING! It is not technically a new location, but it is a brand-new show at a previously inhabited location. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens in just a week, on November 7th, 2025, and we can’t wait. This new show is taking the place of It’s Tough to Be a Bug, with a fresh new look and a whole new story. Whether you are a fan of Zootopia or are just looking for somewhere to sit for a bit, we are happy to welcome this new addition to Animal Kingdom. Plus, a NEW meet and greet is arriving in Animal Kingdom! A new show AND a new meet and greet — that is two major upgrades for Animal Kingdom.

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BREAKING: Spaceship Earth SOFT OPENS in EPCOT 7 Days Early

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Y’all. We have some AMAZING news from EPCOT. Spaceship Earth has soft opened seven days (yep, a whole WEEK!) ahead of its original reopening date.

We’ll admit we’ve been missing hearing Dame Judi Dench’s narration on Spaceship Earth in EPCOT since it’s been closed. The ride closed in August for a refurbishment. Well, Spaceship Earth was not supposed to reopen until October 25th, but y’all, we visited EPCOT today and were met with a lovely surprise: Spaceship Earth has soft opened.

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Heads Up! The Opening of a NEW Texas Theme Park May Be Delayed

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Texas seems to be a new HOT spot for theme parks, and even Universal is building its Universal Kids Resort there, which is set to open in 2026.

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Even experts think more theme parks will be coming to Texas soon. One that’s currently under construction is Cotaland, a theme park located in Austin, TX, near the Circuit of The Americas racing circuit. Well, that theme park was supposed to open in October, but now it seems that its opening may be delayed.

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Disney’s NEW ‘Moana’ Themed Restaurant Is Opening THIS MONTH

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Disney recently announced a NEW Moana-themed restaurant, and it is opening very soon!

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The brand-new restaurant themed to Moana will be opening on September 12th, 2025, at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Yes, we have definitely been considering booking a trip over there for this restaurant opening.

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BREAKING: Opening Timeline Announced for Disney’s NEW World of Frozen Land

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It’s been a WILD weekend, y’all. First, we marathoned the first day of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Then we hurried on over to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to attend Destination D23, which is the biggest Disney fan event of the year.

Now, we’ve had some news already coming out of Destination D23, like the announcement of a new movie, not to mention more details about upcoming movies. We also learned a little more about Disney World’s upcoming Villains land, and got some news about a new Disneyland documentary. Well, now we’ve got some more Disney Parks news for you because Disney dropped the opening timeline for its new World of Frozen land coming to Disneyland Paris.

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ALL the Hidden Details at Disney World’s New Beak and Barrel Lounge

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Magic Kingdom‘s newest lounge, The Beak and Barrel, is now open!

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The menu is full of a few snacks and multiple exclusive cocktails and mocktails, but what’s really impressed us is how many secrets and hidden details there are in here. There are so many you don’t want to miss, but these 8 secret details are our personal favorites!

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Why August 29th Will Be a HUGE Day for Disney Fans

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Okay, we’re not sure what Disney was doing this year when it planned its schedule, but we’ve been running ourselves ragged trying to keep up with everything. We do it for YOU, dear Disney friends!

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So we’ve already been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland, but Disney’s busy season is JUST getting started. That’s because a lot of things are about to kick off…ALL ON THE SAME WEEKEND, which just also happens to be Labor Day Weekend. What were you thinking, Disney? Anyway, this is why August 29th is a big day for all of us!

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Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking Magic Kingdom Reservations for August 29th

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Avast ye mateys, it’s nearly time to set sail.

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The Magic Kingdom will see a massive opening on August 29th, as the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Beak and Barrel is finally opening! I’ve been writing about Disney World for nearly 7 years, and I can’t say I recall quite this much anticipation for a lounge!

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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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