food IS a theme park
So a LOT is going on in Magic Kingdom right now.
Rivers of America
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure just opened recently, as did an all-new version of Country Bear Jamboree. Construction may begin soon on an all-new Cars land PLUS a new Villains land is on the way, too. Well, now, we’ve got another change to warn you about coming up soon: a classic Magic Kingdom attraction will temporarily close.
So we’ll admit it — our heads are still REELING from that WILD Disney Parks and Experiences Panel at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event.
Magic Kingdom
Like, y’all — we expected Disney to make some announcements about new additions coming to Disney World, but Disney completely blew our expectations out of the water. Now, we’re just trying to sort through all the awesomeness, like a Monsters, Inc. land, a new Cars land, a new Villains Land (we still can’t believe this announcement happened), and more. So we’ve taken all of those Disney World announcements and put them into a timeline of when they’re actually coming to Disney World.
D23 just wrapped up this past weekend, and there was so much news that dropped!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
We are still recovering from the weekend, and all that took place at D23. While new movies and shows were announced and new Disney Legends were inducted, arguably some of the most exciting news came from the Disney Parks Panel, where Josh D’amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, made several announcements about the future of the parks. While some of these announcements are exciting, some fans are mourning what will be lost to these new projects.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought us HUGE Disney parks news!
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom was one Disney park that got a lot of attention on August 10th during the Horizons — Disney Experiences Showcase. We learned that a new nighttime parade, Villains Land, and Cars Land will all be coming to Magic Kingdom soon! The parade, Disney Starlight, will debut in summer in 2025 and preliminary work on Villains Land has already begun. Disney shared that work on Cars Land will start early in 2025, and now we have spotted the first permit that might mean the very early processes will soon begin!
It has been a HUGE weekend of announcements and we got a sneak peek at so many new attractions that will be coming to Disney World in the next few years during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Cinderella Castle
We learned more about Pueblo Esperanza which will be replacing DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as found out about a Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom also got some big news with BOTH a Villains land and a Cars land announced for the park. There have been some discussions on where these new lands will be going in Magic Kingdom, and we just got some confirmation on where they will be located.
Disney parks have gone through some massive changes over the years, with each transformation bringing the House of Mouse further into the future.
Disneyland
These updates, new rides, lands, and even whole theme parks can mean we have to say goodbye to beloved attractions. But, not all former Disney park experiences are remembered quite so fondly, with some just being downright strange. And so, Dear DFB Reader, it’s now that we feel we must tell you about Disneyland’s weird abandoned catfish attraction.
After over a year, an ICONIC Disney show is FINALLY back!
Disneyland
Disneyland has plenty of great attractions, top-notch food, and wildly entertaining shows — but over the past year, it’s fair to say something has been missing. If you’re a big fan of Fantasmic! at Disneyland and/or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then its notable absence at Disneyland Park has been disheartening, to say the least. Well, get ready to “dream a fantastic dream” again, Fantasmic! is BACK!
We are celebrating all things Star Wars in Disneyland.
©Disney
Not only are we in the middle of Season of the Force, but we’re also attending Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite, which is bringing tons of snacks, entertainment, characters, and more to Disneyland. This special ticketed event has returned this year with some brand-new entertainment and RARE characters. So, let’s take a look at it, shall we?
Disneyland’s Fantasmic! is still closed, at least for a little while longer.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
The nightly performances of Fantasmic! were put on pause after the Maleficent dragon in the show caught fire. The show is temporarily suspended until further notice, but Disneyland has decided to offer some NEW nighttime entertainment to make up for the missing show.
Update: The Liberty Square Riverboat is up and running again, just a few hours later!
Less than a week after reopening, the Liberty Square Riverboat is temporarily closed once more.
Liberty Belle
After being unavailable for months as the Rivers of America area was drained and refurbished, we were excited to see the Liberty Belle back on the water. But after being open for only 5 days, the Riverboat is closed again.
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