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11 Disney World Closures With NO Reopening Date

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This week was a BIG one for Disney World. We saw lots of new announcements for Disney+ Day on September 8th, and the D23 Expo this weekend is bringing even more news! But amid all the exciting changes, there are a few warnings we need to bring to your attention.

Hollywood Studios

If you’re visiting the Disney World parks this week, make sure you know about a few CLOSURES that are currently happening in each one. Some attractions, restaurants, and shows are going to be unavailable for a while — check this list so that you don’t experience disappointing surprises on your next trip. [Read more…]

The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World Last Month!

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Disney World is constantly changing!

EPCOT

Sometimes we see those changes coming and sometimes we don’t. Last month, a few things definitely caught us off guard. Here are the three most unexpected things that happened in Disney World in August!

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WATCH OUT for These 11 Closures in Disney World

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If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World vacation, we know you’ve been busy! There’s a lot to keep track of, with hotel reservations, dining reservations, Park Passes, and more. Don’t worry — we’re here to help you out.

Magic Kingdom

We have lots of great resources to keep your Disney planning on track. Check out our ultimate guide to planning a Disney World vacation for all kinds of helpful information. We’ve also got a packing list to help you fill your suitcase with all the right things, and you may want to grab one of our DFB Dining Guidebooks to help you decide which restaurants to visit while you’re in the parks. Right now, we can help you avoid some unpleasant surprises during your upcoming vacation by letting you know what’s going to be CLOSED at the parks and hotels this week. [Read more…]

Fantasmic! Will Be Opening in Disney World SOON!

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We’ve been waiting for what feels like FOREVER for Fantasmic! to return to Hollywood Studios in Disney World.

Fantasmic! billboard

We’ve kept an eye on construction, and Disney even said the show would be returning, but they didn’t give us any update on when that could possibly be except for saying that it would happen in 2022. We also found out that NEW things would be coming to the show when it returns, and now, we FINALLY might see the reopening of the show SOON!

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All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in September

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September is usually a great time to visit Disney World. Because teachers and kids are back in school and the holidays are right around the corner, it’s usually a quieter time in the parks with lower ride wait times. But if you’re getting ready for a September trip, make sure you know ahead of time what’s going to be CLOSED in the Disney World parks!

Magic Kingdom

We’ve got a full list of the attraction, restaurant, park, and hotel closures in Disney World for the month of September so that you can be prepared before you get to the parks. Take a look here. [Read more…]

8 Attractions, a Restaurant, and More Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

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Do you ever wonder how Disney World does it all? Between restaurants, gift shops, rides, shows, character meet-and-greets, and more, there’s a LOT that goes into keeping the theme parks running smoothly.

Magic Kingdom

In order to keep everything in spit-spot shape, Disney sometimes has to close down attractions for refurbishments. They might touch up the paint, check the safety features, clean various elements, etc. There are a few closures happening next week in the parks, so find out what’s NOT going to be available during your upcoming vacation here! [Read more…]

1 Disney World Attraction Will REOPEN This Week as 8 Others Remain CLOSED

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Before you head out on your next Disney World trip, let’s go through the checklist! Hotel reservations? Check. Park Pass Reservations and tickets? Double check. A list of all the best snacks and treats? Oh yeah. So what are you missing?

Ready to go?

You may want to take a look at what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World before you leave for your vacation. That way, you’ll be prepared for the closures and they won’t come as a nasty surprise during the trip. To make that easy for ya, we’ve got a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED at Disney World next week. [Read more…]

7 Disney World Attractions Are CLOSED With No Reopening Date In Sight

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Disney World has been BUSY this week with preparations for the Halloween season. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially kicked off on August 12th, and we had a blast bringing you all of the latest updates from the event. We also saw new Halloween merchandise, treats, decorations, and photo ops in Magic Kingdom. But what’s still MISSING from Disney World?

Halloween is here!

Amid all the spooky chaos, there are still some rides and attractions that are unavailable right now. Let’s take a look at everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

7 Long-Term Closures Continue In Disney World Next Week

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Do you know what REALLY powers Disney World magic? No, it’s not pixie dust — it’s refurbishments!

Construction walls in EPCOT

OK we know that sounds a bit strange. But it’s kind of true! Disney World is known for being a bright, clean, and fun place to be, and a lot of that is true because the Imagineers are consistently updating, repainting, and generally refurbishing all of the attractions. Unfortunately, that can mean that certain rides, attractions, shops, and hotel amenities are unavailable for a while during those updates. So that you’re prepared before your next trip, here’s a complete list of CLOSURES in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in August

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Disney World vacations involve a LOT of planning. You need to get park tickets and park pass reservations, decide the best way to travel to the parks, make dining reservations, and choose a hotel. And even once you’ve done all that, you’re STILL not finished!

It takes a lot of planning to get here!

One of the most fun parts about visiting Disney World is going on rides and visiting the various attractions throughout the parks. So it can be very disappointing if you arrive at a certain attraction only to find out that it’s CLOSED. To help you plan for any of these closures, we’ve got a complete list of what’s going to be closed in Disney World in August!  [Read more…]

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