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Missed the Ray Passholder Magnet? Disney World Passholders Can Get It by Mail, Minnie Mouse Magnet Available Next​

Disney World Passholders can no longer pick up the Ray magnet at EPCOT. Instead, they can receive a Minnie Mouse magnet at Creations Shop from February 17-28, 2025. Passholders who visit EPCOT during this time may be eligible to receive the Ray magnet in the mail later this spring.

Missed the Ray Passholder Magnet? Disney World Passholders Can Get It by Mail, Minnie Mouse Magnet Available Next

Missed the Ray Passholder Magnet? Disney World Passholders Can Get It by Mail, Minnie Mouse Magnet Available Next

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Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Get Extended Hours for Early March 2025​

Walt Disney World has announced updated operating hours for early March 2025, extending evening hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom will also have earlier entry times and later closings on select dates.

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Get Extended Hours for Early March 2025

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Get Extended Hours for Early March 2025

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Disney World's Cars-Themed Land Gets Green Light as Environmental Permit Is Approved​

Disney World has received approval for its environmental resource permit, allowing construction to begin on a new Cars-themed area at Magic Kingdom in 2025

Disney World's Cars-Themed Land Gets Green Light as Environmental Permit Is Approved

Disney World's Cars-Themed Land Gets Green Light as Environmental Permit Is Approved

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Disney Files Permit for Haunted Mansion Work - Could It Include Disneyland's Attic Scene Update?​

Disney has filed a permit for general construction at the Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, potentially signaling updates similar to those recently made at Disneyland. The permit, valid through October 2025, suggests show-related changes rather than infrastructure upgrades.

Disney Files Permit for Haunted Mansion Work - Could It Include Disneyland's Attic Scene Update?

Disney Files Permit for Haunted Mansion Work - Could It Include Disneyland's Attic Scene Update?

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Walt Disney Imagineering Adds More Trailers at STOL Port for Magic Kingdom Expansion​

Walt Disney Imagineering has expanded its presence at Walt Disney World, adding trailers at the STOL Port site near Magic Kingdom. This expansion is in preparation for the addition of Cars Land and Villains Land, two large-scale additions to the park. The expansion is part of a broader increase in Imagineering’s on-site presence, with trailers also added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney Imagineering Adds More Trailers at STOL Port for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Walt Disney Imagineering Adds More Trailers at STOL Port for Magic Kingdom Expansion

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Phineas and Ferb Make a Comeback for the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival​

Phineas and Ferb topiaries have returned to EPCOT for the 2025 Flower and Garden Festival, delighting fans after an 8-year absence. The topiaries are located in World Celebration near Communicore Plaza.

Phineas and Ferb Make a Comeback for the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Phineas and Ferb Make a Comeback for the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Drop Virtual Queue, Standby Line Begins Late February​

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will transition to a standby queue on February 25, 2025, eliminating the need for a Virtual Queue. The Lightning Lane Single Pass option will remain available for those who want to bypass the standby queue.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Drop Virtual Queue, Standby Line Begins Late February

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Drop Virtual Queue, Standby Line Begins Late February

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Disney Ends Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom​

Disney will transition Tiana’s Bayou Adventure from a virtual queue to a traditional standby queue on February 25, 2025. Lightning Lane access will still be available for guests purchasing Lightning Lane Multi pass.

Disney Ends Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Disney Ends Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Added to EPCOT Early Entry​

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be added to EPCOT’s Early Entry lineup on February 25, 2025, the same day it transitions from Virtual Queue to standby. This change allows Early Entry guests to experience the ride with a shorter wait before regular park guests arrive. The attraction will continue offering Lightning Lane access for expedited entry.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Added to EPCOT Early Entry

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Added to EPCOT Early Entry

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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Changes Again as Vice Chair Departs​

Charbel Barakat, Vice Chair of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board, has left his position, marking the latest change in the board’s leadership. New appointees John Gilbert and Scott Workman have been added to the board, while the Chair position remains open.

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Changes Again as Vice Chair Departs

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Changes Again as Vice Chair Departs

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EPCOT's 'Forces of Nature' Show Extended Into Summer 2025​

EPCOT’s ‘Forces of Nature’ show, featuring aerial stunts and acrobatics, will continue through June 2025, with six daily performances.

EPCOT's 'Forces of Nature' Show Extended Into Summer 2025

EPCOT's 'Forces of Nature' Show Extended Into Summer 2025

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Former NBA Experience at Disney Springs Could Be Home to a New Interactive 'Level99' Gaming Attraction​

The former NBA Experience at Disney Springs may be replaced by a new interactive gaming attraction called Level99. Level99 offers a variety of mental and physical challenges in immersive environments, with a focus on social and competitive gaming experiences.

Former NBA Experience at Disney Springs Could Be Home to a New Interactive 'Level99' Gaming Attraction

Former NBA Experience at Disney Springs Could Be Home to a New Interactive 'Level99' Gaming Attraction

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Elsa Topiary from Frozen Gets a New Look at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025​

Elsa topiary at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival now features a blue cape. More topiaries and themed gardens will be installed as the festival’s March 5 opening approaches.

Elsa Topiary from Frozen Gets a New Look at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025

Elsa Topiary from Frozen Gets a New Look at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025

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Level99 Officially Coming to Disney Springs, Largest Location to Date Confirmed​

Level99, an immersive social entertainment experience, is expanding to Disney Springs with its largest location yet. The venue will feature over 60 challenge rooms, duels, an interactive art hunt, and a full-service restaurant and bar. The company plans to hire over 100 employees for the new location

Level99 Officially Coming to Disney Springs, Largest Location to Date Confirmed

Level99 Officially Coming to Disney Springs, Largest Location to Date Confirmed

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