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Jul- 2026 -16 July
Disney World Reassembles Germany Pavilion Experience at EPCOT, Closures Linger
World Showcase regulars know the rhythm of EPCOT better than almost anyone. Pavilions get scrims, shops get walls, and the park’s slow, careful maintenance cycle rolls on in the background of a million vacation photos. But the Germany Pavilion has…
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15 July
Fire Erupts out of Disney World Resort as Large Black Smoke Fills the Air
A large fire has broken out at Walt Disney World Resort, with multiple reports, video, and photos showing a beloved location filled with black smoke. Fire Spills out Above Disney World When guests book a stay at one of Walt…
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15 July
Disney Reveals Opening Date For New Additions at Orlando Park
For years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has carried a reputation it never quite asked for: the half-day park. Guests love Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, and the thrills of Sunset Boulevard, but there has always been a lingering sense that the…
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15 July
Disney Issues Final Statement After Chemical Reaction Confirmed at Cinderella Castle
For months, Walt Disney World fans noticed something unusual happening on the rooftops of Cinderella Castle. Small sections of paint appeared to bubble and lift, leading to plenty of speculation online. Some guests wondered whether Florida’s relentless heat was to…
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15 July
Walt Disney World Doesn’t Have to Feel Like This
There is a funny irony at the heart of Walt Disney World. This is the company that made Inside Out 2, a film that gave millions of people the most accurate on-screen portrayal of anxiety they had ever seen, complete…
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15 July
Disney World Opens Exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite, Offers Room to Guests
There are hotel rooms, and then there’s the Cinderella Castle Suite — a space so exclusive that most Walt Disney World guests don’t even know it exists, let alone that it can never be booked through normal means. Credit: Disney…
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15 July
Disney World Confirms Polynesian Resort’s Closure Status Following Indefinite Shutdown
Disney World has finally shared an update on the future of Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort–or, at least that’s what we thought. Credit: Chad Sparkes, Flickr The beloved outdoor lounge has been closed since April while…
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14 July
Florida Parasite Outbreak: Disney Guests Advised to Change Dining Plans Immediately
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation usually means deciding which attractions to prioritize, where to eat, and how to beat the Florida heat. This summer, though, some visitors are adding another consideration to their vacation plans after a growing Cyclospora…
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14 July
Disney Removes Access to Magic Kingdom for Multiple 2026 Dates
If you’ve been putting off buying tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World just offered another reminder that waiting can be risky. Disney has now sold out two additional party dates for the 2026 season, continuing a trend…
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14 July
Disney World Issues Final Response To “Gutting” Carousel of Progress Ride
For decades, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress has been one of the most unique attractions at Magic Kingdom. Unlike thrill rides that rely on speed or special effects, this Tomorrowland classic has always been about storytelling, nostalgia, and Walt Disney’s…
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