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Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18​

The Beak and Barrel Tavern’s reservation launch has been rescheduled to the week of August 18, 2025, due to technical difficulties. The immersive experience will feature pirate storytelling, sing-alongs, themed cocktails, and small plates.

Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18

Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18

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Mother Gothel Could Make Surprise Debut at Tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party​

Mother Gothel from Disney’s Tangled is expected to make her first appearance at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom tonight. She may roam the park as part of the atmosphere entertainment.

Mother Gothel Could Make Surprise Debut at Tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mother Gothel Could Make Surprise Debut at Tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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Full Entertainment Schedule for 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Opening Night​

The 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom features a full entertainment schedule including the Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. The event, running on select nights from August 15 through October 31, 2025, offers exclusive entertainment, specialty treats, and after-hours access to attractions.

Full Entertainment Schedule for 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Opening Night

Full Entertainment Schedule for 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Opening Night

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Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18​

The Beak and Barrel Tavern’s reservation launch has been rescheduled to the week of August 18, 2025, due to technical difficulties. The immersive experience will feature pirate storytelling, sing-alongs, themed cocktails, and small plates.

Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18

Disney Reschedules Beak and Barrel Tavern Booking Launch for Week of August 18

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Mother Gothel Makes First Walt Disney World Appearance at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party​

Mother Gothel made her first appearance at Walt Disney World during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, greeting guests and joining the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade.

Mother Gothel Makes First Walt Disney World Appearance at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mother Gothel Makes First Walt Disney World Appearance at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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Disney World Sets New August 20 Launch Date for Beak and Barrel Tavern Bookings​

Reservations for The Beak and Barrel Tavern at Magic Kingdom will open on August 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET. The tavern, set to open August 29, 2025, offers a 45-minute immersive experience featuring pirate storytelling, sing-alongs, themed cocktails, and small plates.

Disney World Sets New August 20 Launch Date for Beak and Barrel Tavern Bookings

Disney World Sets New August 20 Launch Date for Beak and Barrel Tavern Bookings

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Replaces EPCOT for Late October 2025 Extended Evening Hours​

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host Extended Evening Hours on Monday, October 27, 2025, replacing EPCOT. This is the first Monday night event at Animal Kingdom since it entered regular rotation. The schedule for August and September shows EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios alternating on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Replaces EPCOT for Late October 2025 Extended Evening Hours

Disney's Animal Kingdom Replaces EPCOT for Late October 2025 Extended Evening Hours

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Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter Lobby to Be Refurbished Through September​

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter lobby will undergo refurbishment from August 25th through September. The lobby will remain open during the renovation, but guests may experience maintenance activity during the day. Specific details about the changes have not been released.

Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter Lobby to Be Refurbished Through September

Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter Lobby to Be Refurbished Through September

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More 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sell Out at Magic Kingdom​

Two more dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom in 2025 are sold out, bringing the total to several dates in August, September, and October. Tickets for the event, which runs through October 31, 2025, range from $129 to $199 per person.

More 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sell Out at Magic Kingdom

More 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sell Out at Magic Kingdom

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Annual Passholder Exclusive Merch Announced for 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival​

Disney has announced a lineup of Passholder-exclusive merchandise collections for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The collection will feature apparel and collectibles, including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, bags, and pins. These limited-release items will be available to Annual Passholders at select locations throughout the festival.

Annual Passholder Exclusive Merch Announced for 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

Annual Passholder Exclusive Merch Announced for 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

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Disney World Adds Four New Good-To-Go Days for Annual Passholders in August 2025​

Disney World added four new Good-To-Go Days for Annual Passholders in late August 2025, allowing park entry without reservations

Disney World Adds Four New Good-To-Go Days for Annual Passholders in August 2025

Disney World Adds Four New Good-To-Go Days for Annual Passholders in August 2025

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First Look Inside Jock Lindsey's Halloween Hangar Bar at Disney Springs​

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs has transformed into the Halloween Hangar Bar, featuring a limited-time menu with Halloween-themed food and drink offerings. The seasonal overlay runs through November 4, 2025.

First Look Inside Jock Lindsey's Halloween Hangar Bar at Disney Springs

First Look Inside Jock Lindsey's Halloween Hangar Bar at Disney Springs

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Permit Filed for New Disney Imagineering Facilities at Stolport, Supporting Cars Land and Villains Land​

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for two new buildings at Stolport, a WDI operations base at Walt Disney World. The new buildings will support the development of Cars Land and Villains Land, part of a larger expansion of WDI facilities at the WDW resort.

Permit Filed for New Disney Imagineering Facilities at Stolport, Supporting Cars Land and Villains Land

Permit Filed for New Disney Imagineering Facilities at Stolport, Supporting Cars Land and Villains Land

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Animal Kingdom Lodge Refurbishment: Samawati Springs Pool Slide Closing Early September 2025​

The Samawati Springs Pool Slide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will close for routine maintenance starting September 8, 2025. Guests can use the waterslide at the nearby Uzima Springs Pool during the refurbishment. The main pool and other amenities at Samawati Springs will remain open.

Animal Kingdom Lodge Refurbishment: Samawati Springs Pool Slide Closing Early September 2025

Animal Kingdom Lodge Refurbishment: Samawati Springs Pool Slide Closing Early September 2025

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Disney Adds Virtual Queue for Beak and Barrel Reservations After Technical Issues Halted Earlier Reservations​

Disney has implemented a virtual queue system for Beak and Barrel Tavern reservations to manage high demand. The virtual queue, accessible through the My Disney Experience app, aims to prevent technical issues that disrupted the original reservation opening.

Disney Adds Virtual Queue for Beak and Barrel Reservations After Technical Issues Halted Earlier Reservations

Disney Adds Virtual Queue for Beak and Barrel Reservations After Technical Issues Halted Earlier Reservations

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Construction Walls Down at The Beak and Barrel Tavern in Magic Kingdom​

Construction walls have been removed from The Beak and Barrel Tavern in Magic Kingdom, and reservations open tonight at 7 pm ET.

Construction Walls Down at The Beak and Barrel Tavern in Magic Kingdom

Construction Walls Down at The Beak and Barrel Tavern in Magic Kingdom

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Virtual Queue Opens for Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations at Disney World​

Virtual Queue Opens for Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations at Disney World

Virtual Queue Opens for Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations at Disney World

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Disney World's Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations Sell Out in Under Two Hours​

Reservations for Disney World’s Beak and Barrel Tavern, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed dining experience, sold out in under two hours. The tavern, offering a 45-minute immersive experience, will also be open on select nights during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Disney World's Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations Sell Out in Under Two Hours

Disney World's Beak and Barrel Tavern Reservations Sell Out in Under Two Hours

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Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Update: New Bar Now Taking Shape​

The lobby refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is progressing, with the new Victorian-inspired lobby bar taking shape. The main staircase is closed, but the smaller staircase and elevators are still accessible.

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Update: New Bar Now Taking Shape

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Update: New Bar Now Taking Shape

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: New Storyline, Music and Exterior Updates Announced​

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will reopen in 2026 with a new storyline, music, and exterior updates. The Electric Mayhem will be the focus, with guests experiencing a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of G-Force Records before boarding a supercharged limousine for a high-speed ride through Hollywood.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: New Storyline, Music and Exterior Updates Announced

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: New Storyline, Music and Exterior Updates Announced

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