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EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025​

EPCOT will open on February 23, 2025, at 10 am due to the 2025 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025

EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025

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EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change​

EPCOT is testing a new rope drop process, directing guests to different areas after park entrance to manage crowds. This change, likely permanent, aims to improve guest flow towards popular attractions like Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After.

EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change

EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Gets Extended Evening Hours in May 2025, Replacing EPCOT​

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host Extended Evening Hours on May 5, 2025, replacing EPCOT. This event offers eligible guests additional time in the park after regular closing, with select attractions typically available. Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, following regular park hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Gets Extended Evening Hours in May 2025, Replacing EPCOT

Disney's Animal Kingdom Gets Extended Evening Hours in May 2025, Replacing EPCOT

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Mickey and Minnie's Meet-and-Greet at Adventurers Outpost Temporarily Closing This Week​

Mickey and Minnie’s Meet-and-Greet at Adventurers Outpost will be closed from February 25th to 27th, 2025, for refurbishment. Guests can still meet other characters during this time.

Mickey and Minnie's Meet-and-Greet at Adventurers Outpost Temporarily Closing This Week

Mickey and Minnie's Meet-and-Greet at Adventurers Outpost Temporarily Closing This Week

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Magic Kingdom's February 24 Disney After Hours Event Now at Capacity​

The February 24, 2025, Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom has sold out. The event offers exclusive access to the park with shorter wait times and complimentary snacks. Ticket prices range from $175 to $185 (plus tax), with discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.

Magic Kingdom's February 24 Disney After Hours Event Now at Capacity

Magic Kingdom's February 24 Disney After Hours Event Now at Capacity

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Tropical Americas Construction Update: Dino-Rama Demolition Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom​

Demolition continues in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, clearing the area for the Tropical Americas expansion.

Tropical Americas Construction Update: Dino-Rama Demolition Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Tropical Americas Construction Update: Dino-Rama Demolition Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Disney Launches Official Webpage for Magic Kingdom's 'Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away'​

Disney launches the official webpage for Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom. The parade, inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade, will feature characters from Disney and Pixar stories.

Disney Launches Official Webpage for Magic Kingodm's 'Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away'

Disney Launches Official Webpage for Magic Kingodm's 'Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away'

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opens Standby Queue as Virtual Queue Ends at EPCOT, Hits 170-Minute Wait​

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT has transitioned from a Virtual Queue to a traditional standby queue, with wait times reaching 170 minutes. Guests can now enter a physical queue for the attraction throughout the day, with Lightning Lane passes available for purchase.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opens Standby Queue as Virtual Queue Ends at EPCOT, Hits 170-Minute Wait

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opens Standby Queue as Virtual Queue Ends at EPCOT, Hits 170-Minute Wait

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Tiana's Bayou Adventure Now Using Standby Queue at Magic Kingdom​

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom has transitioned from a virtual queue to a traditional standby queue. Guests can now join the physical queue or use Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Premier Pass.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Now Using Standby Queue at Magic Kingdom

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Now Using Standby Queue at Magic Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin Demolished Overnight as Dino-Rama Clearing Nears Completion at Animal Kingdom​

TriceraTop Spin has been completely demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the Tropical Americas expansion. The demolition of Dino-Rama is complete, leaving behind rubble and debris as construction progresses towards the new Encanto-themed attraction and Indiana Jones adventure.

TriceraTop Spin Demolished Overnight as Dino-Rama Clearing Nears Completion at Animal Kingdom

TriceraTop Spin Demolished Overnight as Dino-Rama Clearing Nears Completion at Animal Kingdom

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EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Menus: Full List of Food and Drinks​

New additions at the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival include Beach Grub’s Seafood Bake and S’mores Bar, along with a variety of seasonal dishes and beverages across multiple outdoor kitchens. The festival runs from March 5 to June 2.

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Menus: Full List of Food and Drinks

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Menus: Full List of Food and Drinks

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Levels Out After Early Morning Rush​

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’s standby queue experienced an initial rush, peaking at 170 minutes, but stabilized around 60 minutes after the first hour. The best time to ride may be late morning or early afternoon, after the initial rush clears out.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Levels Out After Early Morning Rush

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Levels Out After Early Morning Rush

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Disney Unveils EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Passholder Exclusive Merchandise​

Disney has unveiled the exclusive Annual Passholder merchandise for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including a t-shirt, cap, mug, and pins. The merchandise will be available at select locations within EPCOT during the festival, which runs from March 5 through June 2, 2025.

Disney Unveils EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Passholder Exclusive Merchandise

Disney Unveils EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Passholder Exclusive Merchandise

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EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind Standby Line: How Wait Times and Guest Flow Compare on Day 2​

EPCOT’s Cosmic Rewind standby line experienced a morning surge with wait times peaking at 80 minutes. The indoor queue can accommodate a one-hour wait, with the outdoor queue only used when wait times exceed 70 minutes. Early Entry guests continue to have the shortest wait times, while regular park guests should expect a surge at park opening.

EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind Standby Line: How Wait Times and Guest Flow Compare on Day 2

EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind Standby Line: How Wait Times and Guest Flow Compare on Day 2

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Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Topiary Moves to New Location for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025​

The Groot topiary at EPCOT has been relocated to a more visible spot for the 2025 Flower and Garden Festival. The move may be related to the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind standby line.

Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Topiary Moves to New Location for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025

Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Topiary Moves to New Location for EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025

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Disney Files Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Ahead of Muppets Retheme​

Disney has filed a permit for a full repaint of the iconic red guitar at the entrance to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This suggests that the exterior of the attraction will likely remain largely unchanged during its upcoming Muppets-themed reimagining.

Disney Files Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Ahead of Muppets Retheme

Disney Files Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Ahead of Muppets Retheme

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Italy Pavilion Bell Tower at EPCOT Covered in Scaffolding for Refurbishment​

The bell tower at EPCOT’s Italy pavilion is undergoing refurbishment, with scaffolding covering the structure. The pavilion, inspired by Italian cities, remains open during the work.

Italy Pavilion Bell Tower at EPCOT Covered in Scaffolding for Refurbishment

Italy Pavilion Bell Tower at EPCOT Covered in Scaffolding for Refurbishment

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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Unveils New Snow White and Evil Queen-Inspired Wedding Gowns​

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings and Allure Bridals have unveiled two new wedding gowns inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The collection includes a classic ivory ballgown and a bold black gown.

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Unveils New Snow White and Evil Queen-Inspired Wedding Gowns

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Unveils New Snow White and Evil Queen-Inspired Wedding Gowns

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Woody's Lunch Box Construction Progress at Disney's Hollywood Studios: More Shade for Guests​

Construction at Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is progressing, with new structural elements added for more covered seating and shade for guests. The expansion project, which began in January 2022, aims to increase covered seating capacity.

Woody's Lunch Box Construction Progress at Disney's Hollywood Studios: More Shade for Guests

Woody's Lunch Box Construction Progress at Disney's Hollywood Studios: More Shade for Guests

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Disney Vacation Club Members Can Save on VIP Tours at Disney World in Spring and Summer 2025​

Disney Vacation Club Members can save 20% on Disney Private VIP Tours at Walt Disney World Resort for select dates in spring and summer 2025. Reservations now open.

Disney Vacation Club Members Can Save on VIP Tours at Disney World in Spring and Summer 2025

Disney Vacation Club Members Can Save on VIP Tours at Disney World in Spring and Summer 2025

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