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3 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in 2026

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There’s nothing worse than getting hyped for a ride at Disney World only to find out it’s closed when you get there.

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Some fan-favorite attractions are going behind construction walls in 2025 and won’t be back until sometime in 2026. Whether you’re planning your next trip or just trying to stay ahead of the changes, here’s what we know so far about the upcoming closures at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A couple of these are big, so if they’re on your must-do list, you’ll want to plan around them.

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SURPRISE! A Popular Magic Kingdom Attraction Has Finally Reopened Following 5-Month Closure!

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Okay, so a WHOLE LOT is going on in Magic Kingdom at the moment. In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed to get a bit of an upgrade, and a new Cars expansion, Piston Peak, is being built over what was once Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Then a Villains land is moving in behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom

In Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closing soon to get some updates. Astro Orbiter just reopened after a refurbishment. In Fantasyland, the indoor playground in the Dumbo queue has been closed since February and was supposed to open in spring 2025 (it didn’t). Well, as of today, that playground has partially opened and kids can play in it again.

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REVIEW: Not Enough People Talk About This Disney World Dining Spot

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’re probably trying to figure out where to eat out of all the options. That’s what we’re here for! We like to go around trying all the different foods at Disney World, so we can tell you what’s worth it and what’s not.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We recently stopped by Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a popular quick-service location at the park. We tried a few different things, and now we’re bringing you our full review!

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“This Is Not a Party, This Is a Journey” — Why Magic Kingdom’s NEW Parade Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before

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Magic Kingdom’s NEW nighttime parade is just a few days from its grand opening! Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away debuts on July 20th, 2025, and we recently got the chance to hear from Cast Members about what to expect with the new parade.

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Tara Anderson, Show Director at Disney Live Entertainment, and Katie Marks, Producer at Disney Live Entertainment, spoke about Disney Starlight and why this new parade will be unlike anything you have seen before. We were already excited for this new parade, and now we are even more excited!

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Here’s Exactly What to Look Forward to When Test Track Reopens in EPCOT

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We’re just weeks away from Test Track’s official reopening after over a year of refurbishment, and with the attraction already in previews, we have an idea of how EPCOT is about to change!

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Deemed Test Track 3.0 by many fans — due to it being the third iteration of the attraction, after the late 1990s original and the early 2010s refurbishment — is the latest version of EPCOT’s iconic E-Ticket. We have already had the opportunity to ride a few times and we’re here to share a few ways EPCOT is about to change!

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Something NEW Has Popped Up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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This is the one of the BEST things we have seen in Disney World this week! We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the adorable BDX droids in Disney World, and they have finally arrived! Back in March, Disney announced these Star Wars droids would be making their way to three new locations: Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris — you can already spot them at Disneyland Resort.

BDX DROIDS!

After five months of anticipation, you can now see the BDX droids in Disney World! You will find them bopping around in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When we heard they had made it to Batuu on the East Coast, we knew we had to go find them!

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NEW Change Arrives at “it’s a small world” in Disney World and Disneyland

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Change is in the air at both Disneyland and Disney World.

“it’s a small world”

In Disney World, three new lands are coming to three parks, while Disneyland is seeing a lot of updates RIGHT NOW as part of its 70th Anniversary Celebration. One of the biggest Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration updates has been made to “it’s a small world,” which just debuted a new verse in both Disneyland AND Disney World. We visited Disney World this morning and rode “it’s a small world” to check it out.

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5 Major Problems We’re Expecting from Magic Kingdom’s NEW Pirates Lounge

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Disney World’s new pirate-themed lounge, The Beak and Barrel, is set to open soon! While we’re excited to experience this new swashbuckling experience, some things have us concerned.

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Opening later this year in the Magic Kingdom Adventureland, this Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired lounge is described by Disney as a “rambunctious watering hole (that would) offer a welcoming haven for all pirate-kind, big and small, and everyone in between. Here, bandits and buccaneers-to-be from every corner of the seven seas are welcome to join together and raise a toast to the pirate life!”

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It’s Official: This is The BEST Place To Watch Disney’s New Nighttime Parade!

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After a long, long, LONG time, the day is almost here!

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Disney World has finally gotten its all-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight! This nighttime spectacular has been anticipated for a long time, and now it is debuting in Magic Kingdom on July 20th. The question is, where’s the best spot?

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Former Disney World Cast Members Reveal the Top Reasons They Had To Call 911 for Guests

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Disney World may be the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” but it’s also a massive complex that sees millions of visitors each year, which in turn means there are often emergencies that require intervention from 911 emergency services.

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Whether it’s medical emergencies, unruly guests, injuries, or even the miracle of life, there are countless reasons for 911 calls to be made from Disney World. 911 calls made from Disney property are connected to emergency services from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Reedy Creek Fire Department.

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