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NEWS: Permit APPROVED for Tropical Americas-Themed Land at Animal Kingdom

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The new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom park has now cleared a major regulatory hurdle!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

In 2023, Disney announced that the DinoLand, U.S.A. area of Animal Kingdom would be transformed into a new land themed to the Tropical Americas. Some DinoLand, U.S.A. closures have already begun, and a groundbreaking ceremony for the new land — officially named Pueblo Esperanza — took place earlier this year. And now, Pueblo Esperanza has cleared an important regulatory hurdle in development!

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Disney Just Dropped a HINT About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party This Year!

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Boo to you!

Boo To YOU!

It may only be February, but Disney likes to celebrate the holidays early! In just about six months, Halloween decorations will start to pop up in Magic Kingdom as it prepares for the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season. Although tickets and dates have not been announced for the 2025 Halloween party season, Disney is currently preparing for the Halloween season, and you could have the opportunity to be part of a fan-favorite parade!

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NEW RULES for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train That Disney Adults Are Begging For

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Despite being open for over a decade now, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train remains one of the most popular rides in all of Magic Kingdom.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

It’s a family coaster fit for riders of almost all ages, and while kids especially love it, many adults do, too! However, there are a lot of Disney adults out there who wish certain aspects of the ride could be changed. We polled our team, full of Disney adults, and here are the three new rules they wish would be implemented on the attraction.

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As the President of the PeopleMover Fan Club, I’m Begging You To Do This in Disney World. Please!

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Listen. LISTEN. You GOTTA hear me out with this one.

PeopleMover

I know PeopleMover isn’t the most EXCITING Magic Kingdom ride out there (especially when you consider it’s in the same land as coasters like TRON and Space Mountain). But I LOVE PEOPLEMOVER, Y’ALL. I love it with EVERY fiber of my being. It’s just a nice, easy-going train ride above Tomorrowland that you rarely EVER have to wait in a long line. (I am not saying you NEVER have to wait a long time for it, but — on average — it can easily be a 5-10 minute wait, tops.)

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Guide To Happy Hours and EVERY Place To Find Them In Disney World

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Who doesn’t love saving money on dining? We know we do!

Wine Bar George

Happy Hours are common at many bars and restaurants, but Disney isn’t known for being home to a ton of them…or are they? Turns out, there are a LOT of different Happy Hour locations in Disney World that you may have no idea about! Happy Hours are a great way to save a few dollars on drinks and dining options, so if you’re planning on spending a day outside of the parks and instead will be exploring Disney Springs or Disney World Resort hotels, here are the Happy Hours you can’t miss!

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This Is the Silliest Travel Gadget Yet — So Why Do We Want It?

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Listen, we get it. Travel is a hassle. You have to remember what to pack, plan your itinerary, and get yourself to the airport on time. That’s a lot to juggle! But once you’re on the plane, you can sit down and relax, right? Maybe not. It’s not easy to relax on an airplane. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the experience!

The airport is a chaotic place

We’ve tried all kinds of weird travel gadgets. We’re talking neck pillows of all shapes and sizes, backpacks, carry-on bags, and bag tracking devices. But something new caught our attention, and we need to talk about it.

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See Jalen Hurts as the Star in This RARE Disney Parade!

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Something special happened in Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World has some big things going on like new attractions in the works, classic lands closing permanently, and new shows set to hit the stage soon! While all of these things aren’t happening today necessarily, we did happen to spot one major celebrity in Magic Kingdom today.

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These Are Hands Down the BEST Ways To Use Snack Credits in Disney World, and I Will Not Be Taking Any Questions

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So you’re headed to Disney World! First, congratulations — you’re in for a great time!

Dole Whip from Aloha Isle at Disney World

But we have to talk about something VERY important, and by very important, we mean FOOD. So if you’re going to Disney World, you may have already purchased the Disney Dining Plan with your vacation package. So you’ll definitely want to know how to stretch out that dining plan so you get your money’s worth, right? Well, that’s why we’re here. We’re going to tell you which snacks in each park are a great value on the Dining Plan so you get the most bang for your buck.

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Disney Reveals NEW DETAILS for the Upcoming Storyliving Residential Community — Cotino

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Do you want to live in Disney?

Cinderella Castle

We know we do! While we can’t live directly in the parks, we can live out our fairytale dreams in Storyliving by Disney Community! There are several of these Disney communities being built around the U.S. and we have been following the developments for several years now. Now we have another new look at one of the communities called Cotino!

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The BEST Counter Service Restaurants in Disney World in 2025

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If you’re looking for the best eats at Disney World, you’ve come to the right place!

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We visit Disney World every day, which means we’re constantly trying food — both familiar and brand-new! With 2025 in full swing, we specifically want to take a close look at the BEST counter-service options in Disney World, so let’s jump in a look at the must-visits this year at the Most Magical Place on Earth!

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