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Celebrate Donald Duck’s Birthday With New Magic Shot at Disney World

Donald Duck’s official birthday is June 9th, when his debut cartoon, The Wise Little Hen, premiered in 1934. To celebrate our fine-feathered friend, Walt Disney World has a new Magic Shot featuring Donald holding a red Mickey balloon and “quacking a smile.” This adorable Magic Shot can be found for a limited time at the Celebrate Donald Duck’s Birthday With New Magic Shot at Disney World



Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World announced that Piston Peak National Park will be the new backdrop for the Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom. Disney says, “The big rally race will fit into the waters, landscapes, and storytelling.” On July 7, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat will permanently close as Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom





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



Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Debuts July 20 at Walt Disney World!

At long last, the brand-new Disney Starlight Parade will make its grand debut on July 20, 2025, at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! At long last, our Magic Kingdom evenings will end as they were intended to – with a beautiful, sparkling nighttime parade! In addition to its debut date, Disney also shared a Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Debuts July 20 at Walt Disney World!



Halloween Night 2025 Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Tickets went on sale for the general public on Thursday for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Halloween night is completely sold out for this year in what might be that night’s earliest ever sell-out. October 31st was the most expensive party night at $229 per ticket for Halloween Night 2025 Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party







NEW Marquee Revealed for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has just revealed the brand new marquee sign for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, the upcoming live stage production debuting on May 27th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Located within the park’s Animation Courtyard, the new marquee features a silhouette of Ariel sitting atop an ocean rock, set amongst a vibrant underwater NEW Marquee Revealed for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios