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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Need Magic Kingdom Park Reservations Beginning July 20

Walt Disney World has announced that for a limited time, beginning July 20, 2025, Annual Passholders visiting the Magic Kingdom at any time of day (including after 2:00 pm) must have a theme park reservation. This change is coming due to anticipated high demand upon the opening of the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Need Magic Kingdom Park Reservations Beginning July 20

MORE Disney Starlight Parade Details, But Still NO Opening Date

Originally announced at last August’s D23 Expo, Disney has been preparing the debut of Magic Kingdom‘s brand-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a production that blends modern entertainment technology with familiar storytelling charm. Guided by the Blue Fairy’s magic, the parade aims to bring the dreams and wishes of beloved Disney and Pixar MORE Disney Starlight Parade Details, But Still NO Opening Date

Watch Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks from the Rivers of America Before It’s Too Late!

If you’re the type who prefers enjoying Disney fireworks without the shoulder-to-shoulder Main Street crowds, Frontierland’s Rivers of America offers one of the most peaceful – and underrated – spots to watch Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. But here’s the kicker: this serene, reflective vantage point won’t be around much longer. Sadly, the entirety of Rivers Watch Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks from the Rivers of America Before It’s Too Late!

Full Pricing for 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Nights

Since Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale for Walt Disney World Resort Guests, pricing for each event night has been revealed! The event is held on select nights at Magic Kingdom and features exclusive entertainment, character meet & greets, trick-or-treating, themed food and beverages, special attraction overlays, Halloween-themed parade and fireworks spectacular. Full Pricing for 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Nights

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets Now Available for Disney Resort Guests

Tickets for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are now available for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, including Disney-owned resorts, the Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. This early access purchase window is open exclusively for eligible guests and begins one week before tickets go on sale to the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets Now Available for Disney Resort Guests

Whatever Happened to Stitch’s Great Escape and Why Did Disney Close It?

When Stitch’s Great Escape! closed its doors on January 6, 2018, few knew that it was never going to reopen, as it was listed as a “seasonal operation.” Leaked photos surfaced later that year, showing Stitch’s animatronic completely dismantled, and by 2020, Disney confirmed the attraction’s permanent closure. Fast-forward to 2025, and the building that Whatever Happened to Stitch’s Great Escape and Why Did Disney Close It?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Dates Are Here!

Goblins and ghoulies, are we ready for next Halloween? It’s a boo-ti-ful morning, as Disney has announced the dates for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights at Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the separately ticketed annual celebration at Walt Disney World, offers guests a spellbinding lineup of exclusive entertainment, special character encounters, trick-or-treating Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Dates Are Here!