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Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Disney World announces major change to reservation system after plans for fifth park were revealed
Annual Disney World passholders are set for a major change to the reservation system, which will limit access to the Magic Kingdom. The famous Orlando theme park has begun sending out warnings regarding upcoming restrictions for its most dedicated guests, starting July 20. Previously, Annual Passholders were allowed to visit the parks without having a reservation on a good-to-go day or on any day after 2 pm. But starting July 20, they will need a valid reservation if they want to visit the Magic Kingdom at any time. The changes have reportedly been made due to the high demand of the new Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade, which debuts on July 20. As per Inside The Magic, notifications have been added to the Walt Disney World Resort website as well as the My Disney Experience app, reminding passholders that they'll soon need to make a theme park reservation if they want to enter the Magic Kingdom. Guests will still be able to visit Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios after 2 pm without making a reservation. The website reads: 'For dates starting July 20th, for a limited time, Annual Passholders will need to make park pass reservations for Magic Kingdom no matter the day of the week OR the time of day.' As per the Disney World website, prices range from $469 to $1,549 per year for annual passes, depending on the package. The Disney Pixie Dust Pass, Disney Pirate Pass, and Disney Sorcerer Pass are only available to Florida residents, while the most expensive option, the Disney Incredi-Pass, is available to anyone. The tier of membership chosen affects how many park reservation they can make per visit and what blockout dates (pass type is not valid for park admission) affect them. In April, Walt Disney World released its 2026 tickets, any eagle-eyed observers noticed the costs have increased. Prices for one-day tickets to Disney World in Florida have increased by roughly $10 for January to October 2026, depending on which package visitors choose. For example, the maximum price for a one-day ticket to Disney's Animal Kingdom rose from $169 in 2025 to $179 in 2026. Similarly a one-day visit to EPCOT will soon cost $194, up from $184 for tickets for January to October this year. Disney's Hollywood Studios currently costs up to $184 but will rise to $199 next year - the highest increase of any ticket so far. A one-day ticket to Magic Kingdom remained constant at $199. Earlier this year, Disney fans could hardly contain their excitement after a new Comprehensive Plan 2045 from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District showed potential plans for Disney to build a fifth sprawling theme park. The plans detailed a reserved development capacity for another 'major theme park' and two 'minor theme parks' that could be built over the next few decades. The expansion at the Orlando resort could be expansive - mirroring the scale of other popular parks such as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The documents allotted 400 to 500 acres for the new park which would be Disney's first all-new gate in over 25 years. It is thought that the two smaller parks will be water parks, spanning an estimated 147 acres each. Disney fans have been eager for a new park since the last grand opening was Animal Kingdom way back in 1998. Walt Disney World has not officially confirmed a fifth Florida theme park - but has reached out for comment.
Buzz Feed
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Buzz Feed
Disney Changed One Of The Most Popular Rides At Epcot And I Rode It 10 Times In One Day To Give You My Honest Review.
Background Test Track, an attraction that opened in March of 1999, has been on of the Epcot's most popular rides since it opened. When it opened the theming of the ride was that you were in a test car, acting sort of a as a crash test dummy, going through trials cars would need to pass before being put on the market. In April of 2012, the original Test Track closed for a re-theme and reopened in December of 2012. This re-theme was focused more on attributes cars could have and how to strike a balance between them. Riders could build custom concept cars on tablets before entering the ride and tap their ticket or Magic Band to touch points just before boarding the cars. The car concepts would then be displayed thought the ride to see how they did on tests. The concept cars, along with the car you were in, were tested on the car's speed, capability, efficiency, and responsiveness. The scores of every vehicle in the car would be displayed in ranked order of how they did on the given test. After getting off the ride, there were cars to see (and even purchase if you wanted) just like in the first version (the ride is sponsored by General Motors), but this iteration also had interactive areas to see who designed the best car of the day, tweak your car's design, and make a car commercial to email to yourself or a friend. This version of Test Track closed in June of 2024. Test Track 3.0 Before the ride I joined the virtual due on the My Disney Experience app at 7:00 am and got a spot in group 29 for the day. I went to Epcot and my group was called to ride around 10:45 am, I headed over as soon as I was called. The exterior had a new Test Track sign outside as each previous iteration had. I scanned my Magic Band and entered the line. The first room the line was in looked mostly the same, except it had new concept cars in place of the old ones, and a small window at the top of the room where you could see cars going up to the seatbelt check for the ride. The room you enter next, previously had the tablets to create your own concept car, but that feature is no longer a part of the ride. It is now a room themed to General Motors (still sponsoring this iteration of the ride). It features some of the eco-friendly initiatives of the company, as well as some smaller concept cars. Then you just have one more hallway before you reach the loading dock, and this looks the same as all the versions that had come before. On the Ride The ride vehicles look pretty much the same and the seatbelt check is also the same. My first ride was a bit of a let down, however, upon a second ride I realized the ride had an audio track that your car was meant to play, and my car's audio was off. The track for the ride was identical to the previous version so fans of the old version will know the car's next move, but the inside theming was totally different. Riding again After the first ride guests were invited to re-ride as long as they used the single rider line. I did this nine times. All ten rides took me about two hours, and many of my re-rides were essentially a walk on. I will, for say my first three rides I was in the back row, and then for my fourth ride I was sat in the front. I felt that it really improved my experience a pretty significant amount to be placed there. I am on the shorter side, but I felt it was harder to see in the back row than it was in pervious versions. There were little Disney touches that could be spotted by eagle eyed fans thought out the ride, but for the most part it was pretty devoid of Disney touches as previous versions were. So how was it? The ride updated ride was very similar to previous versions, and as someone who has ridden all three versions, and rode 2.0 with some frequency, it did feel very familiar due to the track being the same. I did miss the interactivity of the custom concept cars that were introduced in Test Track 2.0 in this version, but the new interior scenes were quite cool. To me, this version felt a little more like an ad for GM than previous versions did. It felt that the ride was an ad for the future of the company and their tech, rather than cars in general. This wasn't necessarily a negative for me, just an observation I had. The final room was quite cool with a large overhead screen you saw right before you exited to the outdoor track. I will say I miss the doors that used to open to take you outside, now there is just an opening the you go though, which takes the suspense out of what's to come. The audio track was fun and having ridden with and without it, I can say it is definitely a vital part of the ride. After the ride, the area to get your ride photo is the same, but the fun interactive parts of the rooms after the ride are gone. I think this will be sad for many, especially those with children. I used to see people in there with kids even without riding. I believe it was a popular spot for non-riders to wait with kids while the rest of their party rode. The cars on display are still there (as are the car salespeople), with a lovely sports car being the first you see post ride. I did miss the interactive parts of the exit queue as I'm sure will be a common consensus. My final thoughts I talked to many other guests about what they thought and the overall consensus was that this was not an upgrade. I don't know if it is just people being sentimental for what used to be there. I suspect this may be the case as many I talked to still said how they missed Test Track 1.0. I would agree with the majority, however, that this is not my favorite version of the ride. It did grow on me the more I rode it, but as of right now I would not consider this to be my favorite of the Test Track versions. Overall, I was just happy to have Test Track back! Even though so far this isn't my favorite version of the ride I can't wait to ride it more and try to notice even more details. The ride felt like it was a good blend of elements of what I knew and loved, and new innovation. If you have a trip to Epcot planned soon I would say Test Track remains a must do!
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Video captures smoke billowing into Disney's EPCOT park after weekend fire
Video captures smoke billowing into Disney's EPCOT park after weekend fire Show Caption Hide Caption EPCOT fire breaks out at Disney, no injuries reported A fire broke out backstage at Disney's EPCOT World Showcase. No injuries were reported. A fire erupted backstage at Walt Disney World's World Showcase at EPCOT, according to local reports. On Saturday, at around 7:20 p.m., a fire broke out backstage at the Disney theme park in Orlando, Florida, local outlets Fox 35 and Click Orlando reported. The flames broke out in a walk-in cooler at the backstage area, where only employees are allowed, at France Pavilion. While no one was harmed, the ride 'Remy's Ratatouille Adventure' had to be evacuated due to the flames, according to Fox 35. USA TODAY has reached out to Walt Disney World for more information. The cause of the fire has not been released yet. Videos and pictures of black plumes of smoke billowing into the sky were posted to social media. "EPCOT France burning was not on my 2025 bingo card," wrote user @authenticallyamandaliss on the video she posted to TikTok of the smoke. "First day of my Disney trip was definitely interesting." Did the Ratatouille ride at EPCOT reopen? As of Sunday morning, the Ratatouille ride is open, according to the My Disney Experience app. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. You can connect with her on LinkedIn, follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is Epcot open today? Fire at Disney World theme park in Orlando evacuated Ratatouille ride
A fire broke out at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park near the France Pavilion on Saturday, March 22. Photos and videos on social media show a thick black plume of smoke rising over the area. Guests on a Ratatouille-themed ride nearby were evacuated. The incident began backstage when a walk-in cooler caught on fire, according to reports. There are no known injuries. A Disney official who spoke with CBS News said the fire was quickly extinguished by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District fire department. Here is what we know about the fire at a Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida. The fire at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park near Orlando, Florida, started backstage of the France Pavilion. That section at Epcot is located within the park's World Showcase, according to Fox 35. Riders were evacuated from "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" due to the March 22, 2025, fire at Epcot, a Walt Disney World Resort theme park in Orlando, Florida, Fox 35 reported. The incident was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a Disney representative told CBS News. No injuries were reported. The fire was quickly extinguished by 7:20 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Epcot opened during regular hours on Sunday, March 23, 2025. "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" is also open, according to the My Disney Experience app. Epcot operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Disney World fire at Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida: No injuries
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nearly half of Magic Kingdom's attractions shut down Monday night, reports say
The same night that the Philadelphia Eagles were celebrating their Super Bowl win at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, nearly all the rides shut down at the park, according to reports by local outlets WKMG News 6 and WOFL. There were also some social media posts about the issue. "My brother is at Disney World right now & everything just stopped," @MelissaElrod20 wrote in the post on X. "People are stuck in rides everywhere [and] all the lights inside the rides are on. He said it's pandemonium in the streets at the Magic Kingdom." "This is crazy," wrote a Reddit user in the Walt Disney World subreddit. "Several ride queues emptied out in front of me. [I] go to the next ride, and it's being emptied." Hours before the park was set to close at 10 p.m. local time, the My Disney Experience app listed 18 out of the park's 40 attractions as "temporarily closed," reported local news outlet News 6. Guests use the My Disney Experience app to view the wait times of rides and the app also shows which rides are out of service. At 8 p.m. on Monday, only five rides were available to ride, according to News 6. Attractions guests were able to ride included the following, according to the news outlet: The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square Jungle Cruise in Adventureland Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Tomorrow Land Tron Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland As of Tuesday morning, at 8:45 a.m. ET, some of the rides that were listed as "temporarily unavailable" on Monday have wait times and seem to be available on the My Disney Experience app. Rides without wait times listed on the rides will not open until 9 a.m. ET. USA TODAY has reached out to Walt Disney World for comment. Although there were claims online that the shutdown was due to a power outage, what actually caused the park's attractions to be shut down remains unclear. While the rides shut down before the park closed, Magic Kingdom was scheduled to host a "Disney After Hours" ticketed event, according to Walt Disney World's website. The event allows guests who purchased a separate ticket, priced from $175 to $185 plus tax, to stay from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., after the park closes for regular ticket or annual pass holders. However, by 10 p.m., the time the event was set to start, only three rides were shut down, reported WOFL. On the list were the following: Space Mountain in Tomorrowland Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland "It's a Small World" in Fantasyland It is unclear if the event was affected by the ride closures. On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles, the winners of the big game that happened the night before, also made the traditional visit to the Magic Kingdom. In a video posted to Walt Disney World's Instagram, Jalen Hurts, the Eagle's quarterback, can be seen on a parade float with Mickey and Minnie Mouse driving down Main Street USA. It is not known if the Philadelphia Eagles were affected by the ride shutdown. As of Tuesday, at 8:45 a.m. ET, the only rides that were listed on the theme park app as unavailable were previously closed for refurbishment before Monday night's shutdown. The rides "closed for refurbishment" are: Astro Orbitor in Tomorrowland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. You can connect with her on LinkedIn, follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Magic Kingdom rides were temporarily shut down Monday night: Reports
