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I Would Pay a Ridiculous Amount of Money for THIS Restaurant To Come to Magic Kingdom

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I love Disney villains. They are iconic, classy, wicked, and absolutely delightful. Even now, as I’m writing this, I’m wearing a Disney Villains t-shirt.

The Evil Queen

So you can imagine how thrilled I was to learn that a Villains-themed show is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, I’m one of those Disney fans that has been chasing the rumors of a Villains theme park for YEARS in Disney World, and you should have heard me screaming when Disney announced it was adding a Villains land to Magic Kingdom. Well, there’s something else I need to see come to Magic Kingdom, and it ties into that new land…a Villains-themed character dining experience.

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We’re WORRIED About Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Rules in Disney World

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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.

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Will Villains Land Be Family-Friendly in Disney World? Here’s What We Know

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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.

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TWO New Villain-Themed Lands Are Coming to Orlando Theme Parks – Which One Will You Choose?

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It’s taken years, but FINALLY the Villains are getting the representation they deserve in not one, but TWO Orlando theme parks!

The new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom will feature fan-favorite Disney Villains from popular Walt Disney Animation Studios films and two new attractions.

Disney World has announced that a brand new Villains Land will be coming to the open area of land behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom in the coming years, and Universal Orlando is getting ready to open Epic Universe on May 22nd, 2025, where one of the new lands is Dark Universe, celebrating all things classic Universal Monsters. While both of these lands focus on the villains in these stories, they’re going to be VERY different from each other, and we’re wondering which one will be visited more often!

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NEWS: Villains Land Expansion in Disney World Launches Ahead with Permit Approval!

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Magic Kingdom’s major expansion plans just passed another hurdle.

Cinderella Castle

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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Why Is No One Asking This Huge Magic Kingdom Expansion Question?

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We all know that Disney is working on a massive expansion for Magic Kingdom, with a brand-new Villains Land and a Cars-themed expansion in the works.

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But what many folks aren’t talking about is how these additions could shake up something as fundamental as the parade route. When Villains Land and Cars become reality, we might see Disney reroute the parade to start in a whole new location, so let’s talk about what that could look like.

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NEWS! Close-Up Look At NEW Villains Attraction Announced for Disney World!

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The Disney Villains are taking over Disney World!

The Evil Queen

The villains have already taken over the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at the top of Bay Lake Tower, but now they are claiming more property. As we patiently wait for more details about Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land, which will lie “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” a new villains attraction will be opening this summer at Hollywood Studios. Disney just released a new look at this upcoming stage show!

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3 Hints That a MAJOR Magic Kingdom Announcement Is Coming

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In 2024, Disney announced many upcoming changes for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

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It was revealed that Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will close to make way for two new Cars-themed attractions. We finally found out what will lie “Beyond Big Thunder” as the highly anticipated Disney Villains Land was confirmed. While we know that there are big things on the horizon for the Magic Kingdom, we have a feeling that another big announcement is in the works!

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8 Announcements That Are CHANGING Disney World for Good

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Disney World is changing in BIG ways.

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While there are so many exciting projects to look forward to in the years to come, there were eight Disney World announcements that really rocked the boat for Disney fans. Let’s take a look back at some of the most controversial Disney World announcements.

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NEW Permit Hints at REOPENING Timeline for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World

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We are nearing the closing date of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for its extended refurbishment closure at Magic Kingdom!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the massive construction crane

The popular roller coaster will close on January 6th and is set to reopen again in 2026. Disney hasn’t provided an official opening date but has only stated, “The attraction will reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.” However, we may have found a clue about a more concrete timeline.

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