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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…]

A Popular Show Will CLOSE Temporarily Next Month in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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If you’re looking for unique entertainment, you’ll want to fast-walk over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Tree of Life

A stage show themed after our favorite fish? They’ve got that. Tumbling monkeys? YUP, they have that too. Characters flying in the sky? That’s also a thing. And, of course, Animal Kingdom also has…you guessed it — (real) animals. But next month, one animal show will be closing for a short refurbishment. 

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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…]

We Can’t Predict the Future…But We DO Know What’ll Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week!

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Minnie ears? Check. Rain gear? Check. Water bottle? Check. Sounds like you’re almost ready for your Disney World trip! But there might be one thing you’re forgetting.

Disney World

Disney World is constantly changing, which means that rides, attractions, and hotels are being updated all the time. That also means that sometimes certain areas have to close for a while so that those updates can be made. It can be really sad to finally make it to your favorite attraction, only to realize that it’s not available during your trip! So to help you prepare for your next visit, take a look at everything that won’t be available next week in Disney World. [Read more…]

How to Fix 39 Things You’ll Hate About Disney World

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We LOVE Disney World…but also, we sometimes HATE Disney World.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Okay, we don’t hate ALL of Disney World, but like any other place, there are some things in the parks that might not be the most enjoyable. Whether it’s the manic weather or the hefty bill we have to foot at the end of our trip, there are some things in Disney World that we despise. But many times, you can actually avoid those problems!

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Don’t Let These Disney World CLOSURES Ruin Your Vacation

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There is so much that’s magical about Disney World. Meeting your favorite characters, riding exciting roller coasters, taking that first bite of a DOLE Whip…so many great things to experience. But what about the not-so-magical parts of the parks?

Magic Kingdom

Unfortunately, you’ll need to plan for a few less-than-magical realities if you’re going to Disney World soon. The weather might not cooperate — it can be very hot one minute and then storming the next. Or maybe a restaurant is out of your favorite snack (in which case, we can recommend a few backup options). And you might encounter some ride and attraction closures during your next visit to the parks. To make sure you don’t get caught off guard, here’s a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

Terrible Changes Disney World Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice

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It’s no secret that Disney World is changing…like ALL THE TIME.

Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom

We’ve had new rides, new lands, and new restaurants to get excited about, all within just the last year. However, sometimes there are changes that Disney prefers to sweep under the rug — those that they honestly hoped you wouldn’t notice!

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WARNING: 10 Closures Might Impact Your Disney World Vacation

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We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises.

Magic Kingdom!

It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

All the Shows and Rides That Are CLOSED In Disney World This Week

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Getting ready to head to the Disney World parks? You’ve probably already made dining reservations, secured those park passes, and even started on your packing list. So what are you forgetting?

Let’s go to Disney World!

You might not have thought to see what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there. Disney often closes attractions to update them or make changes, and those refurbishments could affect your upcoming trip. See a complete list here of what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World this coming week. [Read more…]

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