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TWO Disney Springs Stores Closed This Week With No Replacements in Sight

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It’s been quite the week in Disney World, with the reopening of a major ride over in Magic Kingdom (that’s had some rough days following — we hope it sorts itself out soon), but Disney Springs has also seen lots of changes this week.

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If you’re heading to Disney World soon and plan to do lots of shopping around Disney Springs, you may notice that some of your favorite stores have closed their doors, some of them a bit unexpectedly. In addition to all the other changes going on around the resort, we feel it’s important to keep up-to-date with it all!

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FINALLY. This Is the Week We’ve All Been Waiting for in Disney World!

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This week is about to be a BIG one in Disney World, because one of the BIGGEST closures will finally go away!

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That’s right, this week is FINALLY the time when one of Magic Kingdom‘s most popular attractions reopens for visitors. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen its doors to the public on May 3rd, and we couldn’t be more excited. The best part? That’s not the ONLY ride that took some big steps forward this week!

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Heading To Disney World Soon? Here’s Everything That Might Be CLOSED During Your Trip

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While Disney World is full of lots of closures and construction projects right now, and sometimes it feels like no progress is being made, the truth is that things ARE moving along, and every now and then, we get a glimpse at that!

There’s a NEW pool in Disney World!

This past week, a pretty big project at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort finished up, resulting in a NEW pool that guests can enjoy! That’s not all, though, because we also got new updates on some of the big projects going on in the parks, and with each passing week, we’re moving closer and closer to those walls coming down.

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25 Disney World Closures You Need To Know About Ahead of Your Next Trip

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There are 25 closures across Disney World right now! Whether you’re headed to the theme parks or a resort, there’s likely a closure right now that could impact your trip.

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Sounds like a lot? Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple — here are all the closures you need to know about this upcoming week, along with all the most recent updates we have for each one!

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Don’t Forget! 2 NEW Closures Begin in Disney World This Week

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It’s been a big week in Disney World for rides, restaurants, and everything in between, and we’re here to keep you updated on it all!

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A Magic Kingdom ride officially reopened this past week, and we got the official reopening date for another! As if that wasn’t enough, we also got a big update about a long-closed spot in EPCOT, and, while it’s not as joyous, we also know about another pool closure coming to a popular hotel. Sounds like a lot? Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple — here are all the closures you need to know about this upcoming week, along with all the most recent updates we have for each one!

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The Disney World Closures (And Reopenings!) You Need To Know About This Week!

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While we got lots of Disney news this past week about deals and discounts to help make your next trip more affordable, we were grateful that it was another week where major closures didn’t happen around the resort.

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While there was one closure in Disney Springs, and we found out another one is on its way, we also heard some INCREDIBLE news about a former beloved spot at Disney’s BoardWalk, AND a Disney World ride that’s been under refurbishment for months now actually reopened EARLY! If you’re visiting Disney World soon, these are the closures you need to know about happening before your trip begins.

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MASTER LIST of All Closures in Disney World This Week

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For the first time in what feels like forever, Disney didn’t have any major closures or massive changes happen in the past week, and there aren’t a number of them lined up for this week either!

A closure is hitting Disney Springs this week!

Now, three out of the four parks are still majorly under construction, meaning there are walls practically everywhere, and this week, one store is closing in Disney Springs, but it feels like we’re officially towards reopenings versus closures, which is a HUGE achievement.

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This Disney World Hotel Reopened One Restaurant…Then Announced A Closure For Another

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This past week in Disney World, one of our FAVORITE spots opened back up after being closed for SIX years — there was a time when we didn’t even know if we’d ever be able to dine there again, and now, we can!

It’s finally back open!

This past week, on March 19th, the Garden View Lounge in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has finally opened back up its doors for guests to experience its beloved tea experience. Reservations for opening day, as well as the weeks following, booked up fast, but keep checking back for reservations! However, in true Disney fashion, that wasn’t the ONLY upcoming change announced last week.

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Disney Released MAJOR Opening and Closing News This Week!

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There are so many construction projects in Disney World right now, it’s a little hard to keep track of them all. That’s why we’re here, though, to help you stay updated on them all!

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For months now, we’ve been anxiously awaiting updates on NUMEROUS of Disney World’s upcoming attractions across the different parks, and now, all in one week, we got a TON of updates spanning Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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Believe It or Not, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is About to Get Even More Complicated

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If you’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently, you’ve probably noticed that the park is in the middle of a HUGE transformation — and it’s only going to get more noticeable.

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Construction walls, land expansions, and long-term projects are already changing how the park operates day-to-day. Well, Disney’s about to add another major layer to the mix as early as this May. Here’s what you need to know about an offering that could make Animal Kingdom a little more crowded than usual…

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