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Disney World To Abandon Beloved Restaurant Again, Will Close in July

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If you’ve been enjoying a rare slice of peace and perks in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion lately, here’s your heads-up—it’s all about to disappear. Disney World is once again preparing to shut down the temporary Annual Passholder lounge inside Restaurant Marrakesh, leaving the beloved (and often forgotten) restaurant empty… again. This isn’t the first time Disney has left Marrakesh sitting idle, ...

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National Hurricane Center Issues Storm Warnings for Disney World This Fourth of July

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Weather Alerts for Disney World This July 4 The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued alerts concerning a low-pressure system near Florida’s east coast, posing significant weather risks for Disney World this Fourth of July weekend. This system has a medium likelihood—estimated at 50%—of developing into a subtropical or tropical depression as it gradually shifts northward. Forecasters anticipate heavy rainfall, ...

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Updated Disney World Rule Limits Food & Beverage Options, Effective Immediately

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A few years ago, Walt Disney World Resort updated its list of banned items, prohibiting guests from bringing ice into Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Still, not many Disney Park guests know about this change. TikTok user @mimimouseears recently posted a video reminding guests that they can no longer bring loose ice ...

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Disney Guests Trapped 60 Feet up as Temperature Climbs, No Rescue in Sight

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On June 13, several Walt Disney World Resort guests were trapped on the Disney Skyliner after the gondola system abruptly shut down. One Disney Park guest shared her experience waiting for rescue while temperatures inside the non-air-conditioned gondolas climbed. The Disney Skyliner system opened in September 2019. The newest transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort joins the Monorail, watercraft ...

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Disney Finally Breaks Ground on Its North Carolina Expansion Project

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In December 2023, The Walt Disney Company announced its plans to build its next development in Chatham County, North Carolina. Disney’s Asteria will include 4000 residential units on 1,500 acres, green space, community buildings, neighborhood parks, and access to the development’s natural beauty, including the Haw River. Disney expects sales to begin on the new development in 2027. Despite some community opposition, Disney’s ...

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This Ride Helped Build Magic Kingdom—And Disney Is Set To Shut It Down

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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 ...

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