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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed
This popular ride in Disney World will be closed for at least a year, reopening sometime in 2026 with a “little bit of new magic.” If you wanted to ride it one last time, you were able to do so on Sunday, January 5th, but now you will have to wait at least a year before hopping on “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” once again. With the closure, we noticed Disney made another small but impactful change at Magic Kingdom!
Gather ’round my internet besties because it’s time to get PARASOCIAL!
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Real relationships are “out” for 2025 and being obsessed with strangers’ relationships is SO “in.” Okay, let’s be real, that’s been “in” basically ever since social media gave us unfettered access to most celebrities and random people on the internet. But, I digress, because LOVE IS REAL and this latest celebrity engagement proves it.
A new nighttime parade called Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is coming to Magic Kingdom this year and we couldn’t be more excited!
Magic Kingdom
However, along with all the other changes that are hitting the park soon — Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closing to make way for the new Cars-themed land, the new Villains Land being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (and therefore Big Thunder’s closure for at least a year), the new Pirates Tavern coming to Adventureland, and more — we’re starting to realize that there’s a lot more to this new parade that meets the eye. Honestly, we’re a little nervous — here’s why.
Target has some GREAT deals on Disney outfits — and you have to HURRY! The sale section is full of great deals, but you have to dig around if you really want the goods. Luckily, we did the work for you!
Target
We found some of the BEST deals on Disney outfits, and they’re all on sale on the Target website! You don’t even have to leave your house to take advantage of these sales, so come with us and let’s see what’s available now.
It’s a sad, sad day, friends. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially CLOSED for a lengthy refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We spent the ride’s final day keeping an eye on crowds and wait times, and now that the ride has officially closed we’re back in the park to see if anything has changed at the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness. While we don’t have many details on the ride’s refurbishment so far, we can’t wait to see what Disney has planned!
What does Disney World look like on a sold-out day?!
Cinderella Castle
In early 2024, Disney World got rid of its park pass reservation system for the majority of its guests — those with date-based tickets. However, Annual Passholders and other people with specific tickets still need to make reservations. Park pass reservations can “sell out” on busier days, meaning that those folks will be blocked out from visiting the parks that are “sold out” — and that’s exactly what happened on Monday, January 6th.
Look, we get it. When you’re climbing in and out of the Space Mountain rockets, the last thing you want is some fussy dress or flappy skirt. And when you’re traversing all over EPCOT under the scorching rays of the relentless sun, as they so nicely put it on Living with the Land, you don’t want to wear a layered look with multiple parts and pieces. You probably want athletic shorts, a simple tank top or t-shirt, and a good old pair of sneakers. Sorry, Mickey! But we can’t all look that good in Disney World.
Mickey and Minnie in the Imagination Pavilion
But there are exceptions to every rule! So even though we just told you it makes the most sense to wear comfortable clothing to Disney World, there is one park where that special outfit might deserve its chance to shine.
Disney Magic Keyholders, this is a perk you need to know about!
Disneyland
From exclusive popcorn buckets to dining discounts, there are several perks to being a season ticket holder to the original Disney theme park! Now there’s a new one that might really save you some cash.
ATTENTION D23 Gold Members, you’ll want to see this.
Disneyland
Since launching back in 2009, D23 — the official Disney fan club — has offered discounts to members on everything from merchandise to special events to exclusive access to the Disney archives to entry to locations like the Walt Disney Family Museum. Now, a new offer from the club is making it easier to visit the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
Calling all Starbucks fans! Get ready to spend some serious money.
Starbucks in Disney Springs
It’s not uncommon for us to see Disney and Starbucks collaborate on new tumblers, and we’re big fans of whenever that happens. We often think these tumblers are beyond adorable and perfect to add to our collection, and if you feel the same way, we’ve got great news — TWO new ones have just dropped online!
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