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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.

42 Years Later, EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Forever Changed

A beige pyramid-shaped structure with a terraced design rises against a bright blue sky, reminiscent of EPCOT's iconic architecture. The building features decorative elements and green accents. In the foreground, lush green trees partially obscure the view, inviting you to savor an afternoon of leisure and drinking.

The Mexico World Showcase Pavilion is undergoing a transformation decades in the making, with multiple updates altering the appearance and experience of this original EPCOT staple. As Walt Disney World Resort continues large-scale refurbishment efforts, guests visiting the pavilion are noticing significant changes to both its exterior and its beloved attraction, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. Major Changes ...

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Major Changes Coming to Mexico Pavilion at Disney World—What Guests Need to Know

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Walt Disney World Resort is continuing refurbishment work around the EPCOT World Showcase. Inside the Magic has previously shared updates on a years-long mystery project in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion, but today, we’re traveling around the World Showcase Lagoon over to EPCOT’s version of Mexico. Crews have been working on different parts of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion over ...

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Disney Replacing Starbucks—Here’s What You’ll Find Instead

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.

Guests looking for their morning pick-me-up will have to seek it elsewhere, as multiple Starbucks locations remain shuttered at one international Disney park. Starbucks is one of a few third-party companies operating inside the Disney theme parks. It has multiple locations at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and global Disney destinations. Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, ...

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Disneyland Shuts Down Entrances, Denying Entry to Guests Amid Sudden Disruption

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Disneyland Resort has blocked off another section of theme park entrances as the Southern California Disney park prepares for its upcoming 70th-anniversary celebration. Phased construction began last year when Disneyland Park introduced “tapstiles,” which let guests use MagicBand+ and other digital theme park tickets. Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney will begin celebrating Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary ...

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Disney Moves On: ‘Snow White’ Fades as Next Live-Action Film Takes the Spotlight

A girl and a blue alien creature are lounging on a hammock by the ocean, celebrating Stitch Day at Disney. The girl plays a guitar while the creature listens, surrounded by palm trees and tiki torches under a sunset sky.

Walt Disney Studios has released the full trailer for the live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025), crashing into theaters on May 23, 2025. Initial teasers for the remake of the 2002 Walt Disney Animation Studios film featured tributes to the original ad campaign, with Stitch crashing into other animated classics and eventually running onto the field before the Super Bowl. On March 12, ...

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Disney World Unveils a New Look for Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, edited with a vintage filter.

Walt Disney World Resort has completed a lengthy construction project at The Plaza Restaurant, which has been part of Magic Kingdom Park‘s Main Street, U.S.A., since the original Central Florida Disney park opened on October 1, 1971. The Plaza Restaurant is a turn-of-the-century-themed Table Service dining location offering casual fare at mid-range prices ($15 to $34.99). It offers iconic American ...

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Disney Confirms New McDonald’s Opening Inside Theme Park – Here’s What to Expect

A vibrant scene at a Disney theme park features a fairytale castle with blue and pink towers. People are seen walking and enjoying the sunny day. Inset is a McDonald's drive-thru sign. The juxtaposition forces an element of modern commercialism into the magical setting, blending fantasy with reality.

As Disneyland Paris Resort continues multiple refurbishment projects, one new building is taking shape. McDonald’s has begun construction on a new location in the Disney Village area of the only European Disney park. In September 2023, Disneyland Paris Resort announced a new McDonald’s location would open near Lake Disney in Disney Village. Construction walls appeared shortly thereafter, and crews broke ...

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Celebrity Duo Banned From Disneyland After Interaction With Pluto

Black & white photo of Pluto in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle from Disneyland Park with text reading banned.

Even celebrities aren’t immune to The Happiest Place on Earth’s strict rules. Scrubs star Donald Faison recently shared a wild story about how he and a friend were banned from Disneyland Resort after a surprising encounter with Pluto. A Dream Meet-and-Greet Goes Off the Rails Faison, best known for playing Dr. Chris Turk on Scrubs, co-hosts the podcast “Fake Doctors, ...

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After 54 Years, Disney World Changes Main Street, U.S.A.

A bustling street scene at a theme park featuring people walking down the main street with the iconic castle in the background. Balloons, decorated shopfronts, and flags add to the festive atmosphere. The sky is partly cloudy, capturing a lively and vibrant moment.

Walt Disney World Resort’s most iconic street is getting a facelift, and Disney Parks fans are taking notice. One of Magic Kingdom Park’s most historic locations, The Plaza Restaurant, is currently undergoing visible changes, marking yet another evolution of Main Street, U.S.A., since its debut in 1971. A Beloved Piece of Disney Park History The Plaza Restaurant has been a ...

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