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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.

New Tree of Life Attraction Will Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in November

Zootopia poster featuring Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps alongside Flash the sloth, set against the lush backdrop of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrating the Zootopia experience in the park.

Walt Disney World Resort has finally announced the grand opening date and shared more details about a new attraction coming to the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The opening-day attraction, It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, closed permanently on March 17, 2025. Walt Disney Imagineering first announced plans to replace It’s Tough To Be A ...

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Weeks After Bringing It Back, Disney Removes a Classic Frontierland Favorite

Construction in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom

Just weeks after a classic part of Frontierland returned to Magic Kingdom Park, the structure disappeared again. Walt Disney World Resort has made no public statements about its installation or removal. Credit: Disney On July 9, Inside the Magic reported that a hanging wooden “Frontierland” sign had finally returned to Magic Kingdom Park. The sign hangs from wooden posts near ...

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Unlock Disney World’s Most Exclusive Hotel Perks—Here’s How

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of accommodations, from budget-friendly options to luxurious stays. For guests looking for an elevated experience, Club Level accommodations provide exclusive perks, including private lounges, personalized concierge services, and more. This guide will explore which Disney Deluxe Resorts offer Club Level experiences, what guests can expect, and how to decide which Walt Disney World ...

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EPCOT Entrance Removed, Thousands of Guests Face Roped-off Park

Classic Disney Characters at EPCOT Sphere_Feature Image

Walt Disney World Resort has officially removed some recently installed gates at the main entrance to EPCOT. Last week, Disney Park guests first noticed some weighty metal gates at the World Celebration entrance to EPCOT. This entrance, closest to Spaceship Earth, serves guests using the Monorail, Disney bus transportation, or EPCOT’s parking lot. Credit: Inside the Magic The swinging metal ...

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Nintendo Officially Joins Disney World Florida

Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge at Universal Studios Japan

Nintendo has finally made its way into Walt Disney World Resort — but not in the way many fans might think. After months of mystery construction, a new Bandai Gashapon kiosk has debuted in the EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion, offering collectible capsule toys inspired by some of pop culture’s most beloved characters. Back in June 2025, construction walls appeared ...

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Bulldozers Onsite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Park Demolition Confirmed

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Resort is pressing full steam ahead with the construction of a Monsters, Inc. (2001) land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, wiping out the former Muppets Courtyard area. Here’s the latest construction update. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney Imagineering announced plans to build a long-rumored door roller coaster inspired by Monsters, Inc. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Early concept ...

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Disney Security Take Children Away From Woman at EPCOT

A Disney World security guard in uniform waves to a smiling young girl and an adult man, both raising their hands in greeting, at an outdoor checkpoint.

Walt Disney World Resort security reportedly escorted multiple children away from their mother after an altercation at EPCOT. Another Disney Park guest shared a video of the incident on TikTok. There have long been complaints about increasingly rowdy behavior stemming from a “drinking culture” at EPCOT. The family-friendly theme park is known for “Drinking Around the World,” where adult guests ...

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Are Walt Disney World’s Favorite Restaurants Permanently Closed?

Three smiling children hold hands with Donald Duck

Walt Disney World Resort is constantly evolving, with exciting refurbishments and updates across its iconic hotels and restaurants. At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, a major reimagining is underway, affecting both the Deluxe Resort’s lobby and dining experiences. Some restaurants have already reopened with fresh concepts, while others remain closed with no definitive reopening dates. Let’s dive into what ...

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Magic Kingdom Bought Out in October, Disney Will Close Park to All Guests

View of the entrance to Disney World, featuring a railway station in the background, bustling with visitors under a cloudy sky.

Even more Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates at Walt Disney World Resort have sold out. This hard-ticketed event takes over Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from August through October, locking all other guests out of the original Central Florida Disney park for the evening. Inside the Magic most recently reported that the October 10 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event ...

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Starbucks Removed From Disney World Indefinitely

Two hands holding iced coffee cups with Disney Parks logos and playful Mickey Mouse silhouettes reflect the excitement of a sunny day. Could these refreshing delights be part of the elusive Disney Starbucks secret menu? Trees and a blurred green sign complete this magical moment.

One of the biggest Starbucks locations at Walt Disney World Resort has been closed for months without any word on a reopening date. Here’s what we know about the closure. In February, Walt Disney World Resort and Starbucks announced that the coffee giant’s location in the West Side area of the Disney Springs shopping and dining district would close for ...

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