Five years ago, the Walt Disney World Resort, like many other public locations across the globe, shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A part of that historic closure will be officially over by June 30. Magic Kingdom Park is at the very epicenter of Disney World’s multi-park overhaul. While work is underway over at the former DinoLand U.S.A. ...

Large sections of land were cleared and bulldozed as the Magic Kingdom expansion continues, removing the legacy and iconic locations we have all come to love. Magic Kingdom Expansion Sees Expedited Work as Large Amounts of Land Cleared In just a matter of days, two iconic Magic Kingdom attractions—Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island—will close their gates for good. ...

It’s not every day you see a meme go viral for capturing the emotional rollercoaster of Disney World fans, but that’s exactly what happened this week, featuring President Donald Trump. The video, posted by @Cynical_Disney, cuts to Trump with an emphatic declaration in response to Disney’s latest round of Magic Kingdom changes. Of course, it’s not a real quote about ...

Just weeks before Tom Sawyer Island closes for good at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort has filed new demolition permits for the original Frontierland area. At D23 Expo 2024, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed that Walt Disney Imagineering was building two all-new Cars (2006) attractions in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park. This expansion will take over much ...

Some changes have been made to an iconic Magic Kingdom ride. Related: REPORT: Three New Parks Approved for Disney World, Florida Expects Booming Attendance The Walt Disney World Resort has updated the operating hours of the Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom, giving guests an extra hour to enjoy the attraction before it closes in July. As shown on the ...

Guests have defaced another part of Disney World, adding to a troubling pattern of vandalism that continues to plague the resort. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many Disney World guests have claimed that overall behavior in the parks has taken a turn for the worse. Frequent visitors have reported an uptick in entitlement, impatience, and confrontations—ranging from line-cutting to aggressive outbursts ...

Walt Disney World has updated the hours of its most popular theme park. Related: Disney Drops Surprise Update on 2026 Disneyland Expansion Following the recent announcement regarding the new Disney Starlight nighttime parade, Disney World has officially extended Magic Kingdom’s park hours. Beginning July 20, Magic Kingdom will close at 11 p.m., giving guests more time to spend inside the ...

Starlight Parade Timing and Schedule The highly anticipated Starlight Parade at the Magic Kingdom is set to debut on July 20. It will feature two scheduled showtimes: 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. This arrangement allows visitors to select their preferred viewing time, thereby enhancing their overall park experience. At 10 p.m., a classic fireworks show, “Happily Ever After,” will take ...

One of the most iconic attractions in Walt Disney World history is officially going dark—again. While it’s not the first time the Walt Disney World Railroad has hit the brakes, this one feels different. Disney just filed a construction permit for the Frontierland station, confirming what the company already shared: the ride that helped lay the foundation for Magic Kingdom ...

Disney World guests were “eaten alive” as the ongoing Magic Kingdom construction might have led to an unwanted pest invading the Resort. Disney World Guests Nearly ‘Eaten Alive’ as Invasive Pest Breaks Barrier Due to Heavy Construction When you think of Magic Kingdom, you probably picture fireworks, Dole Whips, and Mickey-shaped everything—not swatting mosquitoes in the dark. But one family’s ...