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NEW Genie+ Option Added To Magic Kingdom!

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Even two years after Disney World’s historic closure and reopening, we’re still seeing some restaurants, character experiences, and entertainment JUST starting to return to the parks. Fantasmic! only returned last year, and the character meet-and-greets at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom only returned a week ago.

Ariel’s Grotto

We recently learned that ANOTHER character meet-and-greet was returning to Magic Kingdom: Ariel will soon be greeting guests again from Ariel’s Grotto. Now, we know even more details about that experience.

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A Character Experience Is Finally REOPENING in Magic Kingdom

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Disney World is slowly returning to “normal.”

Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle

Over the past several years and months, Disney has been hard at work bringing back fan favorites like the more complete version of Festival of the Lion King, the Harmony Barber Shop, Victoria and Albert’s, and more! While some things are still modified or closed, that will all be changing for one attraction soon.

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Big Thunder Mountain Has Reopened From Its Refurbishment in Disney World

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We’ve got good news from Magic Kingdom!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

In December, it was announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad would be closing for a brief refurbishment in January. If you’ve been looking forward to your trip later this month and were crossing your fingers the refurb wouldn’t drag on, you’re in luck — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened today!

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BREAKING: Reopening Date For the TRAIN in Magic Kingdom!

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HUGE NEWS for Disney World fans: the Walt Disney World Railroad is finally BACK! We’re heading to Magic Kingdom now to check it out.

The Walt Disney World Railroad

The Walt Disney World Railroad is a Magic Kingdom attraction that’s been closed for multiple years now, but it is finally reopening to guests TODAY! We got the chance to ride the train and check out the new changes and couldn’t wait to share more details with you! [Read more…]

BREAKING! The TRAIN IS COMING BACK TO MAGIC KINGDOM!

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The Walt Disney World Railroad closed in Magic Kingdom in 2018 (can you believe it’s been that long?!) due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run, and we’ve really missed it over the past few years!

Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for a LONG time!

Although we’ve seen railroad testing and updates on the changes that have been made to the beloved train, Disney had not revealed a reopening timeline for this classic attraction…until NOW.

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NEWS: Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Date Revealed

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While Disney World and Disneyland have dropped COVID-19 restrictions, other Disney Parks around the world are still being affected by COVID-19.

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Shanghai Disney Resort has undergone multiple closures throughout the last few months due to COVID-19, with only select areas of the resort undergoing a phased reopening. Now we have more news about Shanghai Disneyland!

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Disney World’s Magnolia Golf Course Is Reopening SOON With a Discount!

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We’ve got some great news for Disney golf fans!

Disney’s Palm & Magnolia Golf Course

Earlier this year, Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course closed for a lengthy refurbishment. Then in June, Disney revealed what the new golf course would look like when it was done. We didn’t know when that would be, but now Disney has announced when the golf course will be reopening!

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One of EPCOT’s Most Expensive Restaurants Has Reopened!

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Two and a half years later, things are STILL reopening and returning in Disney World.

EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion

We’ve seen the slow reopening of hotels, gift shops, and restaurants around the property, and some things haven’t yet returned to normal. But today, we’re one step closer at EPCOT, thanks to some big restaurant news!

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Opening Date and New Menu Details for Takumi-Tei Restaurant in EPCOT

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Dining along with the natural elements? Count us in. 

The water room!

This tranquil experience can be found at Takumi-Tei restaurant in EPCOT. We’ve been missing its presence in the parks, as it hasn’t made its post-pandemic return yet. But some guests just received an email from the restaurant announcing a return date for this unique dining experience!

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NEWS: Shanghai Disney Resort to Begin Phased Reopening

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Although the U.S. no longer considers COVID-19 a pandemic, it is still affecting many around the world.

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COVID-19 shut down every Disney resort in 2020 and while some parks like Disney World were able to open months later, some Disney resorts have closed several times. Shanghai Disney is one resort that has closed several times due to COVID-19 and the latest closure happened on October 31st, 2022. Now, Shanghai Disney has announced the beginning of another reopening.

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