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Disney Starlight Parade Showtimes and Route Revealed for Magic Kingdom​

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, will debut on July 20, 2025. The parade will take place twice nightly at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., traveling from Main Street, U.S.A. to Frontierland.

Disney Starlight Parade Showtimes and Route Revealed for Magic Kingdom

Disney Starlight Parade Showtimes and Route Revealed for Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom Closing Time Extended for Starlight Parade Launch at Disney World​

Magic Kingdom will remain open until 11:00 pm nightly starting July 20th to accommodate the new Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade. The park will close at 11:00 pm through at least August 2nd, 2025.

Magic Kingdom Closing Time Extended for Starlight Parade Launch at Disney World

Magic Kingdom Closing Time Extended for Starlight Parade Launch at Disney World

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EPCOT's 'Heartbeat of Freedom' Fireworks Tag Set for July 4 After Luminous​

EPCOT will feature the “Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks tag on July 4, 2025, following Luminous: The Symphony of Us. The tag will include a high-intensity patriotic finale with additional fireworks.

EPCOT's 'Heartbeat of Freedom' Fireworks Tag Set for July 4 After Luminous

EPCOT's 'Heartbeat of Freedom' Fireworks Tag Set for July 4 After Luminous

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Walt Disney World Launches Major Dining Reservation Upgrades with Enhanced Search and Calendar View​

Walt Disney World has redesigned its dining reservation system, introducing a calendar view for availability, search by time range, and location filters. These updates aim to streamline the reservation process and make it easier to find dining options.

Walt Disney World Launches Major Dining Reservation Upgrades with Enhanced Search and Calendar View

Walt Disney World Launches Major Dining Reservation Upgrades with Enhanced Search and Calendar View

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Hollywood Studios Added to Disney World's Extended Evening Hours Schedule for August 2025​

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host Extended Evening Hours on August 29, 2025, for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select hotels. This is the only scheduled appearance for Hollywood Studios on the current summer calendar.

Hollywood Studios Added to Disney World's Extended Evening Hours Schedule for August 2025

Hollywood Studios Added to Disney World's Extended Evening Hours Schedule for August 2025

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Haunted Mansion Entry Gets Fresh Look with Completed Concrete Work​

The new concrete work at the Haunted Mansion entrance in Magic Kingdom is complete, featuring a cobblestone-style appearance.

Haunted Mansion Entry Gets Fresh Look with Completed Concrete Work

Haunted Mansion Entry Gets Fresh Look with Completed Concrete Work

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Walt Disney World's Future Could Include a Fifth Park, New Planning Document Reveals​

Walt Disney World could still eventually become home to a fifth major theme park. That's according to the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan 2045 from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), which explicitly reserves development capacity for a new "major theme park" and two "minor theme parks" to be added over the next two decades.

Walt Disney World's Future Could Include a Fifth Park, New Planning Document Reveals

Walt Disney World's Future Could Include a Fifth Park, New Planning Document Reveals

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Walt Disney Imagineering Files Multiple Construction Permits for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom​

Walt Disney Imagineering filed three construction permits for the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permits include areas previously part of the park’s backstage infrastructure and the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures store. The new land, set to debut in 2027, will feature attractions based on “Encanto” and “Indiana Jones”.

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Multiple Construction Permits for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Multiple Construction Permits for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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EPCOT's June 26 Disney After Hours Sold Out - Remaining Dates for Summer and Fall 2025​

EPCOT’s June 26, 2025 Disney After Hours event is sold out. Remaining dates for summer and fall 2025 are available, with tickets priced from $155 to $175.

EPCOT's June 26 Disney After Hours Sold Out - Remaining Dates for Summer and Fall 2025

EPCOT's June 26 Disney After Hours Sold Out - Remaining Dates for Summer and Fall 2025

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Disney World Ends $99 Down Payment Offer for Annual Passes​

Disney World has ended the $99 down payment promotion for Annual Passes. The down payment for Florida residents using the monthly payment option has returned to $205.

Disney World Ends $99 Down Payment Offer for Annual Passes

Disney World Ends $99 Down Payment Offer for Annual Passes

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Walt Disney Imagineering Files Demolition Permit for Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom​

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a demolition permit for Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The island will close on July 7, 2025, to make way for a new Cars-themed land.

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Demolition Permit for Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Demolition Permit for Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom at Capacity for Annual Passholders on Starlight Parade Opening Night​

Magic Kingdom is at capacity for Annual Passholders on July 20, 2025, the opening night of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. However, passholders can still enter Magic Kingdom using Park Hopping or checking for reservation changes.

Magic Kingdom at Capacity for Annual Passholders on Starlight Parade Opening Night

Magic Kingdom at Capacity for Annual Passholders on Starlight Parade Opening Night

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Walt Disney World Adds Glow-in-the-Dark Logos to Monorail Fleet​

Walt Disney World is adding glow-in-the-dark logos to its monorail fleet, enhancing the nighttime experience. This new feature complements the undercarriage beam lighting introduced during the resort’s 50th anniversary.

Walt Disney World Adds Glow-in-the-Dark Logos to Monorail Fleet

Walt Disney World Adds Glow-in-the-Dark Logos to Monorail Fleet

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Main Street U.S.A. Railroad Station Refurbishment Ongoing at Magic Kingdom​

The refurbishment of the Main Street U.S.A. Railroad Station at Magic Kingdom continues, with work now focused on the right side of the building. The left side has reopened to guests, and the train station remains operational.

Main Street U.S.A. Railroad Station Refurbishment Ongoing at Magic Kingdom

Main Street U.S.A. Railroad Station Refurbishment Ongoing at Magic Kingdom

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Disney World Updates Summer 2025 Extended Evening Hours Schedule: Magic Kingdom Returns September 3​

Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours will return to Magic Kingdom on September 3, 2025. The schedule for the summer of 2025 includes various parks, with EPCOT and Animal Kingdom having the most dates. Extended Evening Hours are available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and select hotels.

Disney World Updates Summer 2025 Extended Evening Hours Schedule: Magic Kingdom Returns September 3

Disney World Updates Summer 2025 Extended Evening Hours Schedule: Magic Kingdom Returns September 3

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New Map Reveals Massive Size of Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Building at Disney's Hollywood Studios​

A new GIS map reveals the massive size of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, measuring approximately 365 feet by 330 feet. The coaster will recreate the iconic door vault sequence from the movie, with guests suspended beneath their vehicles, narrowly missing doors and other elements.

New Map Reveals Massive Size of Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Building at Disney's Hollywood Studios

New Map Reveals Massive Size of Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Building at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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First Look at EPCOT's Reimagined Test Track Ride Vehicle and On-Ride Photo​

Disney Digital Creative Andrés Aranguibel shared a first look at the redesigned ride vehicle for the reimagined Test Track attraction at EPCOT. The vehicle, labeled “03,” features a darker color scheme and seats six riders. The new on-ride photo set showcases a futuristic skyline and floating vehicles, reflecting the attraction’s updated storyline.

First Look at EPCOT's Reimagined Test Track Ride Vehicle and On-Ride Photo

First Look at EPCOT's Reimagined Test Track Ride Vehicle and On-Ride Photo

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Astro Orbiter Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Months-Long Refurbishment​

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom has reopened after a months-long refurbishment. The attraction, which underwent a full rebuild and system testing, is now open.

Astro Orbiter Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Months-Long Refurbishment

Astro Orbiter Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Months-Long Refurbishment

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First POV Videos of Reimagined Test Track Shared as Cast Member Previews Begin at EPCOT​

As Cast Member previews for the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT officially begin today, the first on-ride POV videos are surfacing online, giving us an early glimpse at the updated attraction ahead of its July 22, 2025 reopening.

First POV Videos of Reimagined Test Track Shared as Cast Member Previews Begin at EPCOT

First POV Videos of Reimagined Test Track Shared as Cast Member Previews Begin at EPCOT

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Disney Confirms Early August Closure for Buzz Lightyear Ride Makeover at Magic Kingdom​

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will close on August 4, 2025, for refurbishment. The updated attraction, featuring new set elements, ride systems, and gameplay, will reopen in 2026.

Disney Confirms Early August Closure for Buzz Lightyear Ride Makeover at Magic Kingdom

Disney Confirms Early August Closure for Buzz Lightyear Ride Makeover at Magic Kingdom

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