A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The Oaxacan Wood-Carving Shop’s Final Days Disney Tips reported in late August that cast members had confirmed the permanent closure of ...
Read More »Update: Disney to Shutdown Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Replacement Could Be Coming in 2028
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure hasn’t even been open for three years, but Walt Disney World is already preparing to take the Magic Kingdom attraction offline for a significant refurbishment. And while the upcoming closure should give Disney an opportunity to address some of the ride’s most noticeable problems, guests probably shouldn’t expect everything to be fixed at once. Disney has confirmed ...
Read More »HBO Retcons ‘Harry Potter’ After 25 Years, Corrects Original Movie Mistake
HBO is preparing to send audiences back to Hogwarts, but fans shouldn’t expect the Wizarding World to look exactly as they remember it. The upcoming Harry Potter television series is giving the franchise a visual overhaul as Warner Bros. Discovery attempts something particularly difficult: adapting J.K. Rowling’s seven novels again while separating the new series from eight movies that remain ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Unexpectedly Shuts Down Slinky Dog Dash, Coaster Offline
One of the toughest attractions to miss at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has suddenly disappeared from the park’s operating lineup. Slinky Dog Dash has now remained closed for an unusually long period, leaving guests without one of Toy Story Land’s signature experiences. The roller coaster failed to open at all on August 31. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomed guests back on ...
Read More »Hollywood Studios at Disney World Adds 4 New Experiences Replacing Star Wars Attraction
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been an ever-changing park at Walt Disney World this year, and it is not finished. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster reopened with the Muppets. The Mandalorian and Grogu joined Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Monstropolis got a partial 2027 opening timeline at D23. That is a substantial amount of change for one park in a single year, and ...
Read More »Warning Issued for Disney World Guests To “Change Dates,” Cancel 2026 Trips
There is almost never a truly bad time to visit Walt Disney World. But there are certainly times when waiting a few extra months could give you a lot more for your money. That is the dilemma facing guests with trips planned for late 2026. Disney World remains packed with attractions, entertainment, restaurants, and seasonal events. There is no shortage ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Issues Unexpected Replacement Notice to Frontierland Area
Frontierland is already in the middle of one of the biggest periods of change in Magic Kingdom history, but Disney isn’t finished making adjustments around this corner of the park. This time, the change involves a longtime restaurant. The Diamond Horseshoe is preparing to swap out its current dining experience for something different. That change wasn’t necessarily expected to involve ...
Read More »Disney World Locks In Crucial Passholder Perk Across Multiple Parks for September
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have another reason to pay close attention to the calendar as September gets underway. The end of summer can be an interesting time around the resort. Halloween festivities are already in full swing, fall crowds are beginning to arrive, and Passholders may be looking for opportunities to squeeze in another park day without adding another ...
Read More »Disney Closure: Magic Kingdom to Shut Down Classic Walt Disney Railroad on September 28
The Walt Disney World Railroad has already been a very different experience at Magic Kingdom for more than a year. What was once a relaxing trip around the entire park has been reduced to a short shuttle between Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland, with the familiar Frontierland portion removed while Disney works on its massive expansion of the park. Credit: ...
Read More »Disneyland Confirms Main Street Removal, New Look for Historic Theme Park Area
After almost three weeks, the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland Park has reopened. The historic entertainment venue on Main Street, U.S.A., is no longer showing the Sherman Brothers Tribute, So Much That We Share, and has instead returned to showing older Mickey Mouse cartoons. Main Street Cinema Reopens at Disneyland Park Credit: Disney Main Street Cinema reopened on August 31 ...
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