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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 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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Disney World Announces More Updates to 54-Year-Old Main Street, U.S.A.

Exterior shot of The Emporium on Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom Park, one of many Disney world stores

Magic Kingdom Park’s busiest shopping destination is getting another round of updates as Walt Disney World Resort continues to enhance the guest experience. The Emporium, the largest retail location on Main Street, U.S.A., has been undergoing renovations throughout 2025, and the Magic Kingdom has now introduced even more changes to the beloved 54-year-old shop. Expanding the Retail Experience Guests who ...

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Disney Just Banned a Popular Princess Accessory—But Why?

Cinderella Castle

Magic Kingdom Park has quietly made a change impacting Disney Princess fans of all ages. Crystal Arts, a shop on Main Street, U.S.A., has abruptly stopped offering its build-your-own-tiara experience for guests. Crystal Arts is one of multiple Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations operated by Arribas Brothers. The luxury glass and crystal arts brand also has a location at ...

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Think About This Before Booking Your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle Unsplash Greg Park

Planning a magical Disney Parks vacation starts with selecting the right Disney Resort hotel. But with dozens of Walt Disney World resorts to choose from, how do you pick where to stay? With over 25 unique Disney Resort hotels offering different themes, amenities, and price points, finding the best fit for your family can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for ...

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Disney World’s Next Big Change? Frontierland Faces a Major Overhaul

Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has provided new details on the Cars (2006) rides coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park. At D23 2024, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to bulldoze Tom Sawyer Island and fill in the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom Park. In their place, Frontierland will be home to two all-new Cars attractions–not copies of the rides in Cars Land at ...

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Major Disney Parks Expansion Announced: What It Means for the Theme Park Industry

A view of a theme park with people walking in the foreground and a castle with blue and gold turrets in the background. Lamp posts and landscaped greenery line the path under a partly cloudy sky.

The Walt Disney Company recently teased plans to integrate the video game Fortnite with its in-person theme park experiences, thereby spreading the Disney parks across the world. After multiple collaborations for themed skins and other in-game items, The Walt Disney Company officially partnered with Epic Games last year. In February 2024, Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games, acquiring an ...

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