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Disney World Officially Closes U.S.A. EPCOT Location Permanently

American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT

Disney World gave guests extra time to experience one of EPCOT’s most meaningful offerings in the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday, but now the attraction has officially reached the end of its extended run. Credit: Disney Earlier this year, Disney announced that “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” would remain open through the Fourth ...

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Disney Issues Advance Warning to Guests Ahead of Permanent Magic Kingdom Road Closure

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Guests planning a visit to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this summer are being urged to leave extra travel time after Walt Disney World confirmed another major roadway change near Magic Kingdom. The resort itself is not closing, but an important roadway leading to the property soon will. Walt Disney World has started emailing affected guests ahead of the permanent closure ...

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It’s Official: Disney’s 2026 EPCOT Christmas Season Is Already Underway

A large, geodesic sphere with a silver, triangular panel exterior stands timelessly against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees line the foreground while a white, modern building curves gracefully on the left—a serene scene undisturbed by any tragedy at Disney World.

Disney is already looking ahead to one of EPCOT’s most beloved holiday traditions, even though the festive season is still months away. The first major sign that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is approaching has arrived, as Disney Live Entertainment has officially begun searching for new performers to help bring the Candlelight Processional to life later this year. ...

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Disney World Guests Experience Rare Attraction After Operational Failure

Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios

Technical issues don’t typically leave guests applauding a Disney park performance, but a recent showing of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios delivered an unexpected twist that many fans say they wouldn’t mind seeing again. Credit: rickpilot_2000, Flickr Instead of concluding with its traditional finale aboard the iconic Steamboat Willie riverboat, the long-running nighttime spectacular wrapped up in an alternate fashion ...

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Disney Springs Removes One of Its Most Popular Stores From Its Original Home

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

Disney Springs is always changing. New restaurants open, shops close, limited-time experiences come and go, and construction projects seem to pop up every few months. Even longtime Walt Disney World visitors know that no two trips to Disney Springs are exactly alike. Credit: Disney Now, one of the shopping and dining district’s most recognizable locations looks noticeably different. A fan-favorite ...

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Disneyland Is Selling $71 Tickets but Most Guests Won’t Qualify

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A Disneyland vacation isn’t exactly known for being inexpensive these days. Between admission, parking, food, Lightning Lane, and souvenirs, even a single day at the resort can become a costly outing for families. That’s why Disney’s newest ticket announcement is likely to grab plenty of attention—especially for those who live just minutes from the parks. Credit: Disney As Disneyland gets ...

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3 Things You Didn’t Realize Were Being Removed from Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Vibrant Carousel of Progress sign at Disney World, shaped like blue gears, celebrating Walt Disney’s classic attraction.

For generations of Disney fans, Carousel of Progress has been one of the most comforting attractions at Magic Kingdom. While thrill rides continue to evolve and entire lands transform around it, Walt Disney’s personal passion project has quietly remained one of Tomorrowland’s most recognizable experiences. Now, the attraction has officially closed for what may be its biggest overhaul in more ...

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Your Next PeopleMover Ride at Magic Kingdom Won’t Sound the Same Beginning Today

Cinderella Castle Tomorrowland Dusk

Guests riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom today may notice that something sounds a little different. With Carousel of Progress officially closing for its latest refurbishment, Disney has already adjusted the attraction’s onboard narration. It’s a small change that many guests might miss, but longtime Disney fans know the PeopleMover has always served as a moving tour ...

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Hiding in Norway: The Secret 1982 Infrastructure Disney Built for a Canceled EPCOT Pavilion

Spaceship Earth over the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

Walking around the 1.2-mile promenade of EPCOT’s World Showcase is a masterclass in architectural consistency. Ever since the Norway Pavilion made its grand debut back in May 1988, the permanent lineup of 11 international nations has remained entirely frozen in time. Despite decades of massive, multi-million-dollar transformations sweeping across the front of the park, the global promenade has stood as ...

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