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New McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Opens to Busy Crowds at Magic Kingdom​

The new McKim’s Mile House DVC Lounge at Magic Kingdom opened to busy crowds on March 18, 2025. The lounge offers comfortable seating, complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi, and charging cords, and is open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Opens to Busy Crowds at Magic Kingdom

New McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Opens to Busy Crowds at Magic Kingdom

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Disney Adjusts Early Entry Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom, Allowing Earlier Access to Tomorrowland​

Disney has adjusted the Early Entry process at Magic Kingdom, allowing resort guests earlier access to Tomorrowland. Guests can now enter the land at 7:45 am, ahead of the usual 8:30 am start time. This change allows guests to explore and queue for attractions before official Early Entry begins at 8:30 am.

Disney Adjusts Early Entry Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom, Allowing Earlier Access to Tomorrowland

Disney Adjusts Early Entry Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom, Allowing Earlier Access to Tomorrowland

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Disney's Magnolia Golf Course Adds 'Grumpy's Gauntlet' with Major Redesign​

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course has undergone a major redesign, introducing “Grumpy’s Gauntlet” with new landscaping, fairways, and bunkers. The course now features Disney theming, including quotes from Walt Disney and Arnold Palmer, and an 18-hole putting green. The redesign marks the biggest changes to the course since 2015.

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course Adds 'Grumpy's Gauntlet' with Major Redesign

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course Adds 'Grumpy's Gauntlet' with Major Redesign

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Disney's Grand Floridian Opens The Grand Cottage Kiosk and 2025 Easter Egg Display​

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has opened its Grand Cottage kiosk and Easter egg display for spring 2025. The display features 19 chocolate eggs and the kiosk offers seasonal desserts.

Disney's Grand Floridian Opens The Grand Cottage Kiosk and 2025 Easter Egg Display

Disney's Grand Floridian Opens The Grand Cottage Kiosk and 2025 Easter Egg Display

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Tropical Americas Update: Dino-Rama Demolished, Concrete Removal Underway at Disney's Animal Kingdom​

Demolition of Dino-Rama structures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is mostly complete, marking the beginning of concrete removal and site preparation for the Tropical Americas expansion. The expansion, set to open in 2027, will feature Encanto, Indiana Jones, and other attractions inspired by Central and South America.

Tropical Americas Update: Dino-Rama Demolished, Concrete Removal Underway at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Tropical Americas Update: Dino-Rama Demolished, Concrete Removal Underway at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Disney Moves Quickly on Zootopia Show Installation with New Theater Permits at Animal Kingdom​

Disney is rapidly transforming the Tree of Life Theater at Animal Kingdom for the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! 3D attraction. The attraction, set to debut in winter 2025, will immerse guests in the biomes of Zootopia.

Disney Moves Quickly on Zootopia Show Installation with New Theater Permits at Animal Kingdom

Disney Moves Quickly on Zootopia Show Installation with New Theater Permits at Animal Kingdom

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Disney Visa Cardmembers Get Early Access to Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World for Stays June–December 2025​

Disney Visa Cardmembers can book a 4-night, 4-day package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays between June and December 2025 and receive a free dining plan. The offer includes a Park Hopper ticket and is available for booking now through March 26, 2025.

Disney Visa Cardmembers Get Early Access to Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World for Stays June–December 2025

Disney Visa Cardmembers Get Early Access to Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World for Stays June–December 2025

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Scrim Installed Between Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Sunset Showcase as Villains Show Progresses​

A scrim has been installed between Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster and Sunset Showcase as the Villains show progresses.

Scrim Installed Between Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Sunset Showcase as Villains Show Progresses

Scrim Installed Between Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Sunset Showcase as Villains Show Progresses

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Large Crane Appears at Disney's Contemporary Resort for Roof Project​

A large crane is at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a roof project, but resort operations remain unaffected.

Large Crane Appears at Disney's Contemporary Resort for Roof Project

Large Crane Appears at Disney's Contemporary Resort for Roof Project

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Star Wars BDX Droids Are 'Just the Beginning': Disney Turns to AI for Next-Gen Robotic Characters​

Disney is using an AI-driven physics engine called Newton to enhance its robotic characters, including the BDX droids. The Newton engine, developed through a collaboration between Disney Research, NVIDIA, and Google DeepMind, improves robotic simulation and performance, enabling more realistic and engaging interactions with guests.

Star Wars BDX Droids Are 'Just the Beginning': Disney Turns to AI for Next-Gen Robotic Characters

Star Wars BDX Droids Are 'Just the Beginning': Disney Turns to AI for Next-Gen Robotic Characters

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Bob Iger Confirms Disney Parks Expansions Moving Forward at Shareholders Meeting​

Bob Iger confirmed that Disney Parks expansions are moving forward, including new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris. He also highlighted Disney Cruise Line’s expansion, with new ships set to launch later this year.

Bob Iger Confirms Disney Parks Expansions Moving Forward at Shareholders Meeting

Bob Iger Confirms Disney Parks Expansions Moving Forward at Shareholders Meeting

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Bob Iger Reveals Disney May Develop Figment Content Beyond EPCOT​

Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged the popularity of Figment, a beloved character from EPCOT, and expressed interest in exploring new projects featuring Figment beyond the park. Iger plans to ask Disney’s creative teams to consider developing series or short-form videos showcasing Figment’s appeal.

Bob Iger Reveals Disney May Develop Figment Content Beyond EPCOT

Bob Iger Reveals Disney May Develop Figment Content Beyond EPCOT

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Disney Parks Crowding and Pricing Concerns​

Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed concerns about park crowding and rising prices at the 2025 shareholder meeting. He acknowledged strong demand and highlighted recent expansions that increase capacity and provide value. Iger also noted that Disney offers budget-friendly options and continues to explore ways to improve accessibility.

Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Disney Parks Crowding and Pricing Concerns

Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Disney Parks Crowding and Pricing Concerns

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Disney's Star Tours Getting Another Update? New Imagineering Permit Hints at Changes​

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The filing lists ThemeWorks, Inc. as the contractor, with work described as "Install set elements."

Disney's Star Tours Getting Another Update? New Imagineering Permit Hints at Changes

Disney's Star Tours Getting Another Update? New Imagineering Permit Hints at Changes

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Fire Near Ratatouille Ride Forces Closure of EPCOT's France Pavilion​

A fire broke out in a walk-in cooler backstage at EPCOT’s France Pavilion near the Ratatouille show building. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The France Pavilion reopened to guests, but both Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Impressions de France remained closed.

Fire Near Ratatouille Ride Forces Closure of EPCOT's France Pavilion

Fire Near Ratatouille Ride Forces Closure of EPCOT's France Pavilion

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EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire​

EPCOT’s France Pavilion is fully operational after a fire broke out in a backstage cooler near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire

EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire

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Bridge Connecting Main Street U.S.A. to Fantasyland Under Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom​

The bridge connecting Main Street U.S.A. to Fantasyland is under refurbishment, with a section walled off. The walkway remains open, but the timeline for completion is unknown.

Bridge Connecting Main Street U.S.A. to Fantasyland Under Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

Bridge Connecting Main Street U.S.A. to Fantasyland Under Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Main Street Emporium Shortcut to Adventureland Closed Again for Construction at Magic Kingdom​

A new phase of construction at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Emporium has closed the Disney Clothiers section, blocking the shortcut to Adventureland. Guests must now exit the Emporium and use the exterior entrance.

Main Street Emporium Shortcut to Adventureland Closed Again for Construction at Magic Kingdom

Main Street Emporium Shortcut to Adventureland Closed Again for Construction at Magic Kingdom

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Disney Vacation Club Announces 'Château de Voyage' at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion​

Disney Vacation Club is opening Château de Voyage, the first in-park Welcome Home Center, at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion this spring. The center will showcase a model room from Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and provide information about DVC Membership.

Disney Vacation Club Announces 'Château de Voyage' at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

Disney Vacation Club Announces 'Château de Voyage' at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

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More 'Good-to-Go Days' Announced for Annual Passholders at Disney World in April 2025​

Walt Disney World has announced two more ‘Good-to-Go Days’ for Annual Passholders in April 2025, allowing reservation-free park access on April 1st and 2nd.

More 'Good-to-Go Days' Announced for Annual Passholders at Disney World in April 2025

More 'Good-to-Go Days' Announced for Annual Passholders at Disney World in April 2025

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