Scott Gustin

NEW: The Halloween overlay at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs debuts on Aug. 19.

Magic Key sales have been paused for new purchases on all 4 passes. Renewals are still available.

Prior to today, the Inspire Key and Believe Key were available to buy new.

NEW: Disney Cruise Line has revealed a new look at Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots on the stern of the Disney Destiny. The characters were installed earlier this week by the team at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

The music from "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" is set to be released in the US tomorrow on streaming platforms. The 19-minute album features 11 tracks, including music from the floats, the Starlight Anthem, and the closing song.

NEW: Test Track will soft open to all guests on Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21. The ride officially opens on Tuesday, July 22.

NEW: "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" will have a soft open performance TONIGHT at 9pm at Magic Kingdom. The parade will make its official debut on July 20.

NEW: Disney CEO Bob Iger will ring the NYSE opening bell live from Disneyland Resort on Thursday morning in celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. Opening bell is 930am ET.

NEW: Music from the “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade will be released on streaming platforms soon, though no exact release date has been announced. The new nighttime parade debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20.

Here are my thoughts on the Walt Disney animatronic — what I loved, what fell short, and why it dazzles in person even when it’s practically (im)perfect.

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NEW: Disney has shared has shared a first look at the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic.

Disneyland Resort shared photos of a new Main Street, U.S.A. window honoring Lillian Disney, unveiled today during a private ceremony. The tribute, revealed on the couple's 100th wedding anniversary, continues a tradition Walt started when Disneyland opened 70 years ago.

NEW: A virtual queue will be in place for Walt Disney – A Magical Life when it opens July 17 at Disneyland Park. There will be 2 daily opportunities to join the VQ:

NEW: Jollywood Nights returns to Walt Disney World again this year. Tickets on sale July 22, resort guests can purchase starting July 16.

Dates:
Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

Disneyland and Walt Disney Imagineering shared a new look at the attraction poster for "Walt Disney - A Magical Life."

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NEW: Walt Disney World has shared the list of performers for the 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

NEW: When Test Track officially reopens on July 22, it will offer a traditional standby line and Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Disney has confirmed there will be no virtual queue.

NEW: Test Track will be available using Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

Test Track will be a "Tier 1" attraction during pre-planning, along with Frozen Ever After and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Soarin' moves to the second tier.

NEW: Annual Passholder previews for Test Track will take place July 13–19 (excluding July 17).

Passholders with an EPCOT reservation can join the 7 a.m. virtual queue. A second opportunity at 1 p.m. will be open to all Passholders.

NEW: Disneyland shared a first look at the new marquee for "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," opening July 17 at the Main Street Opera House.

A young girl reportedly fell from the Disney Dream on Sunday, prompting her father to jump in after her. Crew members quickly rescued them from the ocean and safely returned them to the ship within minutes, according to a statement from Disney Cruise Line.

The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park has reopened following a 5-month refurbishment.

The show features a recorded performance of the oath of office by President Donald Trump - the same as the show during Trump's first term.

NEW: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will temporarily close starting Aug. 4 for the addition of a new show scene, updated vehicles, and other enhancements. It will reopen next year. Last day to ride in 2025 is Aug. 3.

NEW: Spaceship Earth at EPCOT will close for routine refurbishment beginning August 25 and is scheduled to reopen later this year.

NEW: Universal Destinations & Experiences announces its second location for Universal Horror Unleashed in Chicago.

The upcoming venue will be located on Chicago Avenue at the former Tribune Distribution Center, situated between the River North and West Town districts.

The Walt Disney World Monorail System is being updated this week to feature logos that glow in the dark. The update builds on LED enhancements added during the resort’s 50th anniversary when all 12 trains were outfitted with lights that illuminate the beam beneath each train.

Earlier today, Walt Disney Imagineering filed permits for demolition, infrastructure prep, and utility work on Tom Sawyer Island.

July 6 is the last day to experience Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle at Magic Kingdom.

NEW: Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland will no longer be offered as a Lightning Lane attraction starting July 1.

NEW: Disney Starlight, the new nighttime parade debuting at Magic Kingdom on July 20, will run twice nightly at 9pm and 11pm. The parade will begin on Main Street U.S.A. and travel along the parade route towards Frontierland.

NEW: Disney+ reveals 16 new Disney Parks POV experiences that will start streaming on July 17 for Disneyland's 70th including Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones Adventure, Incredicoaster, Hollywood Land, Pixar Pal-A-Round, Haunted Mansion, and more.