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Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

Disney World Confirms Fantasyland Area Closure at the Magic Kingdom

Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom

There’s been an update in the ongoing refurbishment in the Pete’s Silly Sideshow area of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Here’s what families need to know before their next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Fantasyland Construction Update at Magic Kingdom Park Credit: Disney Fanatic In January, the four-character meet-and-greets housed inside the Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent closed so the ...

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Disneyland Cuts Hours at Both Theme Parks, Effective August 8

A bustling day at disneyland with visitors enjoying the view of the iconic fairy tale castle.

Disneyland Paris Resort has updated its operating hours beginning August 8, 2026. The change affects both Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park). Here’s what to know before your next visit to the European Disney parks. Disneyland Paris Resort Cuts Hours at Both Theme Parks Credit: Tom Page, Flickr The official Disneyland Paris Resort website now ...

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Disney World Reveals New Look for EPCOT World Showcase Area, Effective July 1

Spaceship Earth Epcot Disney Imagineers Scoff New Designs

Walt Disney World Resort is putting the finishing touches on a new Quick-Service dining location coming to the EPCOT World Showcase. With just weeks to go until La Poutinerie joins the line-up of the Canada World Showcase Pavilion, Central Florida Disney Park guests are getting a first look at the restaurant taking over the former Refreshment Port location. La Poutinerie ...

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Disney Announces Rebrand, Will Return Focus To “Kids and Family” Entertainment

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

On June 15, Disney Branded Television announced it would rebrand as Disney Kids & Family. This division of The Walt Disney Company already focused on televised entertainment targeted at children and families, such as the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Disney Branded Television Announces Rebrand Credit: Ludo Studio Debra OConnell, who took over as Chairman of U.S. Entertainment Television for ...

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Disney Closes Frontierland Area After Fire Breaks Out

A Disneyland Paris cast member directs guests away from a popcorn cart on fire in Frontierland

Yet another popcorn cart fire recently interrupted operations at Disneyland Paris Resort. A European Disney Park guest shared a video of Disney cast members responding to the incident in Frontierland on Instagram. Here’s everything we know about the emergency response, which follows a previous popcorn cart fire in the Central Plaza area near Sleeping Beauty Castle earlier this month. Another ...

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Dolly Parton Announces Plan To Bring New Experience Nationwide

A blonde woman in a sparkly white outfit stands with her arms outstretched in front of the Dollywood sign. The background features trees with autumn foliage and a stone wall below the sign that reads "Dollywood" with the tagline "Love every moment." The scene embodies the spirit of Dolly Parton.

On June 11, Dolly Parton announced that she’s taking her signature style nationwide. Here’s what fans of America’s country music sweetheart and her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, need to know. Dolly Parton Hits the Road Credit: Kristopher Harris, Flickr On Thursday, Dolly Parton and her team announced her new coffee brand, Cup of Ambition, on Instagram. The Light, Medium, and ...

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After 32 Years, Disney Removes Tomorrowland Feature From Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle Tomorrowland Dusk

This week, Walt Disney World Resort removed a feature from Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park that dated back to 1994. This update comes amid other refurbishment projects in the futuristic-themed land at the original Central Florida Disney park, including rock repainting. Tomorrowland Removal at Magic Kingdom Park Credit: Justin Callaghan, Flickr On June 10, WDWNT reported that Disney cast members had removed ...

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