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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.

After 53 Years, Disney World Changes Controversial Jungle Cruise Attraction Again

Jungle Cruise

Walt Disney World Resort has made another significant change to the Jungle Cruise attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, officially removing a popular free souvenir that had been offered to guests for years. This move marks the latest shift for an attraction that has been continuously evolving since its opening more than five decades ago. In 2022, Magic Kingdom introduced the ...

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Easter Celebrations at Disney Parks Cancelled Due to Budget Cuts

The Easter Bunny and Mrs Bunny at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disneyland Resort has cut one of its most popular Easter offerings for 2025, reportedly citing “budget cuts.” Easter isn’t as big a celebration at the Disney parks as Christmas, but it’s still a popular time for visitors. Locals and out-of-state guests flock to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as public schools and many employers give families time off. ...

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Major Work Begins Near Big Thunder Mountain at Disney World as Crews Move In

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Construction crews continue to work on the year-long Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment at Magic Kingdom Park amid multiple other changes in the Frontierland area. The roller coaster remains blocked off by construction walls and inaccessible to guests. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been part of Magic Kingdom Park’s Frontierland since 1980, one year after its sister attraction opened at ...

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Disney Park Introduces New Guest Security Measures After 19 Years

Mickey and Minnie outside Disney train station

Nearly two decades after opening in 2005, an international Disney park is now rolling out its most intrusive security measures yet. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have enforced strict security protocols for years, particularly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Guests must walk through metal detectors before entering the parks. While bag checks have largely been eliminated ...

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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

mexico-pavilion

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

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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