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Aug- 2026 -9 August
Entry-Gates to Close at 6 P.M. Through End of October for Magic Kingdom Daytime Guests
If you’re heading to Disney World throughout the months of August, September, and October, be ready for some major shifts in hours and entertainment options. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Magic Kingdom Park Hours Shift as Entertainment Options Change Indefinitely Halloween…
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8 August
“Someone Should Lose Their Job”: Disney Fans React to Disney World Halloween Change
A few days ago, we covered the news that Disney was replacing the iconic Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cast member costumes with something considerably more subdued. At that point, everything came from a costume reference sheet that had been posted…
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8 August
Is Disney’s Resort Lockdown Over? Surprising New Mobile Order Test Changes Everything
Walt Disney World guests were shocked this summer when the resort implemented strict new digital boundaries and transportation rules to curb offsite visitors. The June 2026 updates effectively locked down premier resort hotels, preventing day guests from using quick-service mobile…
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8 August
Disney Confirms Format Overhaul for Magic Kingdom Entertainment, More Changes Possible
Some Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party traditions do not announce when they change. You just show up and find out. Powerline Max has been one of the most reliably beloved parts of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since 2022. Max Goof, dressed…
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8 August
Confirmed: 3 Major Disney World Ride Changes Now in Effect at Magic Kingdom
There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes from getting on a ride expecting one thing and getting something else entirely. It happens more often than people realize at Walt Disney World, and most often during special events. You…
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8 August
Disney World Quietly Fixes the Biggest Complaint About Magic Kingdom’s Bar
For most of its history, Magic Kingdom did not serve alcohol at all. That was intentional, and it was Walt’s position. The park opened in 1971 as a place where the rules were different from the rest of the world,…
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8 August
Disney Execs Apologize After Space Mountain’s 48-Hour Meltdown
If you visited Magic Kingdom over the past two days, your trip to Tomorrowland was likely met with massive crowds, locked doors, and a rare push notification from a Disney executive. Credit: Disney Space Mountain, the iconic indoor roller coaster…
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7 August
Disney Confirms 7 Halloween Party Changes, Replaces Fan-Favorite Magic Kingdom Experience
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially kicks off tonight at Magic Kingdom, bringing back one of Walt Disney World’s most popular after-hours events. While longtime favorites are returning, guests who attend this year’s party will also notice several updates throughout the…
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7 August
Disney Just Got the Green Light for a Major Grand Floridian Expansion—Here’s What’s Changing
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is officially heading into its next major construction phase. On August 7, 2026, state regulators officially granted Walt Disney World the environmental permit needed to kick off a massive 3.6-acre exterior expansion project at…
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7 August
Disney World Drops New & Returning Halloween Novelties as The Season Kicks Off
The day is finally here! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opens tonight at Magic Kingdom, which means Halloween season at Walt Disney World is officially underway. After months of showtime announcements, character lineups, and ticket dates quietly selling out, the first…
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