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NEW Details Revealed — A Long-Abandoned Magic Kingdom Land Is Set for a Major Overhaul

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Magic Kingdom is about to look completely different!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World’s original park has seen many changes in the recent years including the addition of TRON Lightcyle / Run, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and an overhaul to the Country Bear Jamboree. 

Even more changes are on the horizon as the Magic Kingdom expansion progresses with the addition of Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” and the Cars expansion on Tom Sawyer Island. While construction has yet to start on the Cars expansion, Disney recently shared new details about this new area of the park!

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NEWS: Villains Land Expansion in Disney World Launches Ahead with Permit Approval!

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Magic Kingdom’s major expansion plans just passed another hurdle.

Cinderella Castle

The permit for the park expansion has just been approved by the South Florida Water Management District signaling the first major move towards the park’s updates. The permit was first filed in August 2024 with a few additions and expansions added throughout 2024.

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Everything That Has to Permanently Close to Make Way for the ‘Cars’ Expansion in Disney World

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More permanent closures are looming in Disney World.

The endangered Tom Sawyer Island

So far, the first closure phase of DinoLand U.S.A., has already taken place in January of this year. In March, It’s Tough to Be Bug! will close its doors to be re-themed to a Zootopia show opening this Winter. Starting in May and going into June, Muppets Courtyard will undergo a phased permanent closure.

While a closing date has yet to be announced, multiple attractions in Magic Kingdom will have to close to make way for the new Cars expansion. 

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3 Hints That a MAJOR Magic Kingdom Announcement Is Coming

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In 2024, Disney announced many upcoming changes for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom

It was revealed that Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will close to make way for two new Cars-themed attractions. We finally found out what will lie “Beyond Big Thunder” as the highly anticipated Disney Villains Land was confirmed. While we know that there are big things on the horizon for the Magic Kingdom, we have a feeling that another big announcement is in the works!

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5 Game-Changing Updates Announced for Magic Kingdom in 2025

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It’s safe to say that starting in 2025, Magic Kingdom is about to look VERY different.

Magic Kingdom

“The Most Magical Place on Earth” has a lot planned for 2025. Long refurbishments, massive (and we mean MASSIVE) construction, and new entertainment have been announced for Disney World. Let’s go over these changes and see just how much the future of Magic Kingdom will be impacted!

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The PROBLEM with the Year-Long Closure of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom

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Major changes are about to hit Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

It was announced that Disney World would be getting eight new rides, which is super exciting, but in order to enjoy these rides, we have to deal with construction. You can expect to see construction in all four parks starting in 2025. Not only does construction mean walls around the parks, but it also means that we can expect lengthy closures, like Big Thunder Mountain’s year-long closure in Magic Kingdom.

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The One Popular Villain That’s MISSING From Disney World’s Huge Announcement

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Man, Disney sure loves to keep us on our toes especially when it comes to the Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom

As you know, earlier this year Disney rocked our worlds with the announcement of the new Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, and now they’ve just shared with us which of the biggest and baddest villains are going to call the new land home. But amidst all the fanfare over the roster of baddies that’ll be there, there’s one very notable name missing, so you know we’ve gotta talk about it!

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We’ve Got Some Bad News About Disney World’s New Rally Race Ride

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While Lightning McQueen and his friends may have moved out of Hollywood Studios, they will eventually have another home in a different Disney World park!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is now closed

This past August, at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, it was announced that Disney World would be getting some significant upgrades, including eight new rides! Two of those new rides will be located in Magic Kingdom as part of a brand-new Cars expansion. While we are super excited for Cars to come to Magic Kingdom, we have some bad news about the rally race ride that will be part of this expansion.

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The SNEAKY REASON We Think Another Magic Kingdom Expansion Might Be in the Works

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HUGE changes are coming to Disney World!

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We are still not over all the exciting announcements that came from D23 this past August. Disney World is about to get so many new additions across all four parks. Hollywood Studios will be home to an all-new Monsters Inc.-inspired land. And while it was not announced at D23, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will close to make way for a new Disney Villains stage show. EPCOT will have an all-new Spaceship Earth-themed lounge as well as Test Track 3.0. Animal Kingdom is getting a massive overhaul as DinoLand U.S.A. will close to make way for a Tropical Americas-themed land named Pueblo Esperanza, which will include three new rides! Plus, the Tree of Life will get a brand new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Magic Kingdom is also going to see quite a few changes, but could there be even more on the horizon?

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Where Is Villains Land Going in Magic Kingdom?

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Something dark and foreboding is coming to Magic Kingdom in Disney World, and we must give you fair warning…

The Evil Queen

Those dastardly Disney Villains are moving in! In August 2024, Disney officially announced that Magic Kingdom is expanding the theme park with a brand new Villains Land! In order for you to be fully prepared for this wicked new addition, we’re chatting about exactly where their new lair — I mean, Land — is going to be located in Disney World’s original theme park. [Read more…]

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