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We’ve got some GREAT news for folks planning a trip to Disney World in 2025!
Magic Kingdom
Not only is there a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom, but a brand-new Villains-themed show is debuting in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too. A new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is opening in 2025, too, along with the reimagining of Test Track at EPCOT. But, that’s not all because Disney just dropped even MORE news we think you’ll be pretty excited about!
Are there any Disney souvenirs that you collect?
Disney World has TONS of souvenir options!
Coffee mugs, Mickey and Minnie ears, Spirit Jerseys, and keychains are some popular items that people collect from their trips to Disney World, but there are SO many more options. There are popcorn buckets, home decor, all kinds of toys, magnets, Loungefly backpacks, and so much more. Over the years, the options have varied, and some items Disney has stopped producing altogether, which can be pretty sad for anyone collecting those items. Unfortunately, we’ve noticed one item has started disappearing from the parks and other Disney stores recently.
With a team full of theme park reporters, we here at DFB have tried DOZENS of hacks in Disney World over the years!
Beauty and the Beast Sing Along
From hacks that’ll help you save money to tricks for how to get on rides faster to the ultimate snack hacks, if there’s a new tip out there, chances are that we’ll try it out to see if it works. And along with that list, we’ve tried quite a few MagicBand hacks over the years…now we’re sharing our favorites!
Who’s ready to get dressed up and go to a Disney Park?
Pictured: @tymaxham
Well, if you’re interested in doing just that, you may be interested in Dapper Day, which is an unofficial event at both Disney World and Disneyland where visitors are encouraged to dress up in their vintage BEST and have a little old-fashioned fun in the parks. Now that we’ve enjoyed the Dapper Day events in 2024, it’s time to look forward to 2025. So if you’re wanting to know about Dapper Day events in 2025, we’re going to tell you all about them.
It seems like EVERYTHING is changing in Orlando. Disney World is about to go through some MAJOR changes in all four of its parks with new lands, new rides, expansions, and more.
Inside Terminal C at MCO Airport
Universal Orlando will be opening Epic Universe next year, which will also include three new hotels. Well, Orlando International Airport is also changing in some HUGE ways, so apparently, 2024 and 2025 is the YEAR OF CHANGE in Orlando. So let’s talk about what’s recently changed and will be changing at our favorite airport.
There are lots of things at the Disney World parks that we love.
Aladdin and Jasmine on the Magic Carpets
We love seeing characters wandering the parks and meeting guests (and even riding some rides with guests!). We are HUGE fans of the EPCOT festivals. And shopping at the stores in the parks is one of our favorite pastimes. There are lots of things that Disney does well that make us keep coming back for more. However, there is one trend that we’ve noticed at the Disney World parks that we wish Disney would get rid of, but we’re afraid that Boomers are going to be mad if Disney does away with it.
We got to sail on the Disney Treasure, and it was a blast!
Welcome to the Disney Treasure!
We boarded Disney’s newest cruise ship thanks to a media event, and during our sailing, we experienced SO many of the offerings onboard. From entertainment to lounges to the rotational dining offerings, we had a blast! And now, we’re taking you along with us to one of the ship’s more exclusive dining locations.
Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The Holiday season is one of the busiest at Walt Disney World, with events including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays (including performances of the Candlelight Processional) drawing in huge crowds. Of course, the Holiday season culminates on New Year’s Day! We headed into Magic Kingdom on the first day of 2025 to see what the crowds were looking like.
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at Disney World.
New Year’s Eve 2024
Disney World knows how to celebrate, and that is why so many people choose to ring in the New Year at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Last night, Disney World welcomed 2025 with DJs, dance parties, and fireworks, which drew huge crowds to the parks. With crowds comes longer wait times for attractions, and since there are so many people trying to ride these attractions, it can make wait times and crowds even worse when rides temporarily close. We were shocked by the number of attractions that were temporarily down on New Year’s Day 2025 at Disney World.
2025 is a big year for Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
We have new attractions opening while saying goodbye to a few. We will see some rides closed for refurbishment. Let’s take a look at all of the changes coming and how it will affect your 2025 Disney trip!
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