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Carousel of Progress Update: New Scenes, Eras & Finale Revealed for 2027 Reopening

There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow! Walt Disney Imagineering just shared a detailed look at what’s ahead for Carousel of Progress, sharing new information about the upcoming Magic Kingdom attraction overhaul — and it’s much more than the addition of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic! The attraction will close on July 6th, 2026 (meaning the last Carousel of Progress Update: New Scenes, Eras & Finale Revealed for 2027 Reopening

Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Hey howdy hey! Hold on tight, it’s getting a little adventurous in this week’s vintage Disney roundup. We’re heading into the globe-trotting world of The Rescuers, where courage and friendship comes in the smallest packages. Released in 1977, The Rescuers arrived during a rebuilding era for Disney animation, following a string of films that helped define the studio Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Hey howdy hey! We’re embarking on a Fantasyland-filled expedition for this week’s vintage Disney roundup — more specifically, featuring the one and only Matterhorn mountain found at Disneyland Park. But first, a quick Disney history lesson! The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened on June 14th, 1959, as part of a major expansion at Disneyland Park, also including the Monorail and Submarine Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site

More than 60 years after Walt and Roy O. Disney first revealed their vision for what would become Walt Disney World, the City of Orlando has officially commemorated the moment with a new plaque marking the historic announcement site. The dedication took place in the Thornton Park District in Downtown Orlando, where the Disney brothers Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site