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Explaining Disney World NOW to Someone Who Hasn’t Been in Decades

It’s no secret that Disney World is constantly changing and adapting to the times!

Disney World has been through some big changes!

Over the last 50 years, we’ve seen updated rides, changed restaurants, the addition of new hotels, and even new theme parks get built. As technology and culture evolve, Disney World does its best to keep up, and so we get theme parks that are VERY different from what they were a few decades ago. But what about those guests who haven’t been in a few decades — what do you need to know about the changes? Well, today we’re breaking it down for you!

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VIDEO: Soarin’ Over California is BACK at Disneyland Resort!

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It’s not uncommon for Disney to CHANGE rides for a limited time!

Disney California Adventure

Particularly during the holiday season, we’ve seen Disney World and Disneyland Resort rides get special overlays, like the Jingle Cruise or Haunted Mansion Holiday. But starting today, one Disney California Adventure ride got some changes for the Food & Wine Festival!

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NEWS: Splash Mountain Currently Closed Despite Planned Reopening Today

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Ride closures happen in Disney World occasionally, whether for scheduled maintenance, bad weather, or unknown issues.

Tower of Terror temporarily closed

Expedition Everest is currently undergoing a lengthy refurbishment in Animal Kingdom and won’t be reopening until April. Splash Mountain has also been closed as scheduled maintenance is performed. It shut down in early January and is supposed to be reopening today, but the status of the ride is up in the air.

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VIDEO: Expedition Everest Ride Vehicles Were Testing in Disney World Today

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Before you head to Disney World, there’s one big thing you should do that a lot of people forget about — checking the list of refurbishments!

It’s very quiet over here right now!

Throughout the year, various Disney attractions will close briefly to get routine maintenance. Sometimes those refurbishments are short, only lasting a week or so, while other times they may stretch on for months or even years (we’re looking at you, Walt Disney World Railroad!). Right now, Expedition Everest is in the middle of a three-month refurb, and we noticed some changes at the ride today!

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A GIANT New Addition Has Arrived at Disney World’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Coaster

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We’re not-so-patiently awaiting the arrival of a bunch of new offerings in EPCOT!

Exciting things are coming to EPCOT!

The park is under a massive transformation, and we’ll soon have some exciting new attractions, dining options, and more. But what we’re probably most excited about arrives later this year…Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!

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Shocking Disney World Ride Malfunctions

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Have you ever had a ride you were on in Disney World break down? Or did you notice something that was very off during the ride, like Donald Duck being replaced by a plant?

Remember Plant Donald?

Ride malfunctions happen in Disney World sometimes, and can either be funny things to laugh at or a unique evacuation experience. Many of us have been stopped on a ride for a few moments at some point, but there have been more extreme instances! And then, there are the rides that seem to regularly have issues. So, we’re taking a look at the most infamous Disney World ride malfunctions!

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Wrong Answers Only: Describing Disney World Rides

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Disney World is home to dozens of rides across its four theme parks!

Big Thunder Mountain

Some of these rides are classics, lasting for more than 50 years, while others are brand-new, drawing in guests to see what the hype is all about. The rides are perhaps the biggest draw for guests to come to Disney World, but some of them are a little weird…if you really think about it. Today, we’re describing Disney rides literally, so you understand exactly what we mean!

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