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Disney World Reveals Temporary CLOSING DATE for Two More Attractions

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OK, we’re gonna come right out and say it. Disney World is a bit of a chaotic mess right now. In Magic Kingdom, two rides are closed for updates, an entire section of the park is closed to make way for a Cars expansion, and a Villains Land is being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, two sections of that park are also closed to make way for a Monsters, Inc. land and a re-imagining of Animation Courtyard. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is doing a phased closure of Dinoland, U.S.A., to make way for Pueblo Esperanza. Whew.

Philharmagic

Well, we’ve got even more closure news to share with you. In Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is set to close on November 1st, while Vacation Fun in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will temporarily close on October 20th. WHAT IS GOING ON, DISNEY?

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Disney Files Permit for HUGE New Theme Park Expansion

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Disney World isn’t the only U.S. resort getting a ton of updates: Disneyland is getting ready to make way for some huge expansions, too.

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We’ve already seen Downtown Disney get some new restaurants…with more on the way. A new Coco ride will be coming soon to Disney California Adventure. A brand-new Avatar land is also on the way, as well as a MASSIVE Avengers Campus expansion with two new rides. Disneyland is also planning a new parking and transportation hub, and a new permit shows that work for that hub might be starting soon.

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NEWS: Disney World Shares NEW LOOK Inside 3 (!!!) Park Expansions

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Disney World is SO busy with construction right now, with new lands, expansions and updated rides on the way.

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Of course, the new lands and expansions are probably the most interesting of the new additions coming to Disney World, and if you want to get an up-close look at several of these, you’ll want to head to Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s because Walt Disney Presents now has 3D models of Pueblo Esperanza, Monstropolis, and Piston Peak! We’re about to spend our WHOLE day analyzing these 3D models, because, you know, Disney Adults. Anyway, let’s see what’s new!

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We’ve Got Some Bad News About Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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It’s no secret that Disney World is in its construction era, including Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Right now, Muppets Courtyard is being dismantled so Disney can convert it into a brand new Monsters, Inc. land. In Toy Story Land, some construction walls have popped up, making us think a new snack spot is arriving soon. Then there’s Animation Courtyard, which is currently being reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios. Well, we’ve got an update about the construction at The Walt Disney Studios…and it’s not a pretty one.

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OH NO, NOT TODAY. We Need to STOP THIS in Disney World Before It Becomes a Trend

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There’s a reason why Walt Disney World is known as the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” The resort has been the most popular vacation destination in the world for over 50 years and has crafted countless memories for millions of guests. However, that doesn’t mean everything is perfect all the time.

The Haunted Mansion Entrance

From unbearable weather to ride closures and massive construction projects, there’s plenty at Disney World that makes us cringe. Judging by recent reader responses to our query about things that annoy you on Haunted Mansion, we’re not alone in that. In fact, there was one thing that some of you mentioned that we think it deserves its own spotlight. We HOPE this trend stops soon.

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Something NEW Is Coming to Epic Universe Next Month!

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Before you know it, Halloween will be behind us, and the last Halloween Horror Nights will have passed at Universal Orlando.

The GRINCH!

That means one thing…the holiday season is coming soon! Universal recently shared that the holiday season will start this year on November 21st and run through January 4th. However, Universal also shared everything you’ll be able to see and do at the parks this holiday season — and even Epic Universe will have some holiday surprises this year!

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CONFIRMED: A Popular Disney+ Perk Is Back!

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Okay, we’ll admit it…we spend entirely too much time watching Disney+ because, well, all our favorite movies and TV shows are on there and new ones drop ALL the time. Where else are we going to get our Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel fixes?

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Well, if you subscribe to Disney+, did you know you get access to some pretty cool perks every month? There are freebies, upgrades to other services, giveaways, and so much more. There are also discounts on merchandise, and if you’re a Funko collector, you’ll be happy to know that the Funko discount for Disney+ subscribers has returned!

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Disney Just Dropped 4 MAJOR Ride Announcements

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Disney World just decided to drop ALL the news on us this week, and y’all, we’re still recovering.

Frozen Ever After

So among all the price increases on food and drinks, tickets, annual passes, parking, and more, Disney also dropped some pretty big ride announcements. Just in case you missed those, we’re breaking them down for you so you can stay updated.

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One of the Best Disney World Restaurants Is Getting MORE Expensive This November

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Fall is often the time of year when Disney World generally announces a ton of its price increases, and well, that’s what we saw this past October.

View from California Grill

Not only are tickets and Annual Passes getting more expensive, but parking has also gone up in price, too. We also saw price hikes for food and drinks at Disney World restaurants across the resort. That includes California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which will get a price hike on November 7th.

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Disney World Reveals NEW Changes To Magic Kingdom Experience

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Magic Kingdom is changing in a HUGE way. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is getting a huge upgrade. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting an update. A new expansion is coming to Frontierland, while a whole new land is being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Recently, we learned about some changes coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Fantasyland. One of those changes was a meet and greet with the Fairy Godmother during that experience. Disney also announced it would be simplifying its packages for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique…well, now, we’ve got all the details on those new packages.

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