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Farewell to Hollywood Studios’ ‘Earffel Tower’

Farewell to Hollywood Studios’ ‘Earffel Tower’

April 29, 2016

For more than a quarter century, a 130-foot water tower topped with an enormous pair of Mickey Mouse ears rose above the backlot of Disney-MGM…

What Do You Need to Know to Plan a Disney Vacation? | Disney World FAQ

What Do You Need to Know to Plan a Disney Vacation? | Disney World FAQ

April 11, 2016

Planning your first trip to Walt Disney World can be an exciting, but overwhelming project. There are so many different aspects of the trip that need…

How to: Make a Homemade Dole Whip (video)

How to: Make a Homemade Dole Whip (video)

April 11, 2016

If you’ve been to Disney World or Disneyland over the years, no doubt you have been exposed to the Dole Whip phenomenon. The iconic frozen dessert…

Where to Meet Olaf from Frozen at Disney World

Where to Meet Olaf from Frozen at Disney World

April 11, 2016

Since his debut in the 2013 blockbuster Frozen, Olaf has become one of the most sought-after characters for hugs and photos at Walt Disney World.…

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Disney World looks very different than it did even a year ago, and more changes are coming fast. In this video, we’re breaking down what is closed at Walt Disney World right now, what is about to shut down for refurbishment, and which attractions have recently closed for good. We cover current and upcoming closures at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, the resorts, and Disney transportation — including Carousel of Progress, the Walt Disney World Railroad, Coral Reef Restaurant, Typhoon Lagoon, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Disney Skyliner, and more. We’ll also look at major attractions that are now permanently gone, including DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A., Muppet*Vision 3D and Muppets Courtyard, Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Square Riverboat, and the Rivers of America. If you’re visiting Disney World in late 2026 or early 2027, this is the closure update you’ll want to see before finalizing your plans. Which closure would affect your trip the most, and which recently extinct Disney attraction do you already miss? Chapter List 00:00 Intro - What’s Closed at Disney World Right Now? 00:56 Carousel of Progress Reimagining 01:53 Walt Disney World Railroad Closure 02:43 Tortuga Tavern 03:17 Vacation Fun at Hollywood Studios 03:49 Coral Reef Restaurant Refurbishment 04:21 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Closing Permanently 05:02 The Magic of Disney Animation Opens 05:46 Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishment 06:23 Grand Floridian Cafe Closure 06:59 Turf Club Bar & Grill Refurbishment 07:40 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Closing Soon 08:24 Disney Skyliner January Refurbishment 09:14 DinoLand U.S.A. and DINOSAUR Are Gone 10:12 Muppet*Vision 3D and Muppets Courtyard 11:17 Tom Sawyer Island, Riverboat & Rivers of America 12:27 What These Closures Mean for Your Trip Get a FREE Disney vacation quote from a professional Disney vacation planner: https://disneynews.us/walt-disney-world-vacation-packages-for-2024/ Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains copyrighted material owned by Disney/Pixar. The use of this material is intended for educational purposes only, to provide commentary, analysis, and information to viewers. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video does not claim ownership of any Disney/Pixar content used, and all rights belong to their respective owners. If you have concerns about the content of this video, please contact us directly, and we will address the issue promptly.
Disney World Closures 2026: What’s Closed Now, Closing Soon & Gone Forever
Can you identify 25 Walt Disney World resorts from nothing but a picture of their lobby? In this Disney World GeoGuessr Challenge, you’ll see lobbies from Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Disney Vacation Club resorts across Walt Disney World, then try to name the correct resort before the answer is revealed. Some should be instantly recognizable, like Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Others dive into newer resorts and DVC properties like Disney’s Riviera Resort, Bay Lake Tower, Kidani Village, and Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. The resorts stretch across more than five decades of Walt Disney World history, from the Contemporary and Fort Wilderness in 1971 to the Island Tower and new Fort Wilderness cabins in 2024. Keep track of your score out of 25, then drop your final total in the comments. Also tell us which Disney World resort lobby you think is the best on property. Subscribe for more Disney World GeoGuessr challenges, location quizzes, Disney trivia, resort history, and Walt Disney World nostalgia. #DisneyWorld #DisneyGeoGuessr #DisneyResorts #DisneyQuiz #DisneyTrivia #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyVacationClub Get a FREE Disney vacation quote from a professional Disney vacation planner: https://disneynews.us/walt-disney-world-vacation-packages-for-2024/ Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains copyrighted material owned by Disney/Pixar. The use of this material is intended for educational purposes only, to provide commentary, analysis, and information to viewers. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video does not claim ownership of any Disney/Pixar content used, and all rights belong to their respective owners. If you have concerns about the content of this video, please contact us directly, and we will address the issue promptly.
Disney World GeoGuessr Challenge | Can You Guess the Resort From the Lobby?
Walt Disney World is spending billions of dollars constructing new lands like Villains Land, Monstropolis, and Tropical Americas. Yet scattered across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are massive buildings, stages, restaurants, and even an entire 11-acre island sitting completely dormant. Walk through some of these doors 20 years ago and you’d find packed attractions, cutting-edge technology, and bustling dining rooms. Today, they sit locked away, used for seasonal events, or left completely empty. In this deep dive, we explore the forgotten, underused, and abandoned spaces of Walt Disney World—and answer why prime theme park real estate stays quiet for decades. 📋 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why Does Disney Leave Prime Real Estate Empty? 01:05 Magic Kingdom: Stitch’s Great Escape & Merchant of Venus 02:25 Tortuga Tavern & Tomorrowland Terrace 04:16 Liberty Square: Heritage House & Enchanted Glade 05:44 The Lost Plaza Swan Boat Canals 06:51 EPCOT: Wonders of Life & The Abandoned Play Pavilion 08:27 Equatorial Africa & The Odyssey Restaurant 10:29 Original ImageWorks & Restaurant Marrakesh 12:42 Hollywood Studios: The Silent Jedi Training Stage 13:47 Animal Kingdom: Discovery River Amphitheater & Boats 16:03 Discovery Island: The Abandoned Bay Lake Preserve 17:35 What Should Disney Do With These Spaces? 💬 Which of these forgotten spaces would you bring back to life first, and what would you build there? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Disney World history, extinct attractions, and park secrets! #DisneyWorld #Epcot #MagicKingdom #ExtinctDisney #DisneyHistory #WondersOfLife #DisneyWorldSecrets #DisneyParks Get a FREE Disney vacation quote from a professional Disney vacation planner: https://disneynews.us/walt-disney-world-vacation-packages-for-2024/ Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains copyrighted material owned by Disney/Pixar. The use of this material is intended for educational purposes only, to provide commentary, analysis, and information to viewers. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video does not claim ownership of any Disney/Pixar content used, and all rights belong to their respective owners. If you have concerns about the content of this video, please contact us directly, and we will address the issue promptly.
The Abandoned & Forgotten Spaces Inside Disney World
After nearly two decades, Disney is officially reimagining EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth! 🔮 The new storyline will shift focus from human communication to the broader theme of human connection—reviving concepts from the overhaul project originally shelved in 2020. 👉 Want to know how Spaceship Earth got to where it is today? Click the linked video above for our COMPLETE documentary history covering every version from 1982 to today! #DisneyWorld #EPCOT #SpaceshipEarth #D23 #DisneyNews #DisneyShorts #EpcotCenter
Spaceship Earth is FINALLY Changing (After 20 Years!) 🔮 #disneyworld
The Headless Horseman rides down Main Street, U.S.A. to kick off Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom! 🎃🐴 Is the Boo-to-You Parade the best Halloween parade ever made? Let us know in the comments! #DisneyWorld #MickeysNotSoScary #HeadlessHorseman #DisneyHalloween #MagicKingdom #BooToYou #DisneyShorts
The Scariest Sight in #disneyworld History... 🎃 #halloween
Can you tell which Walt Disney World park you are in from just one picture? In this Disney World GeoGuessr Challenge, you will see 25 locations from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then try to identify the correct park before the answer is revealed. Some clues feature recognizable landmarks, but others dive much deeper into restaurant interiors, attraction queues, murals, shops, backstage gates, architectural details, and easy-to-miss corners of the parks. Knowing Cinderella Castle or Spaceship Earth will not help you much with some of these. Keep track of your score out of 25 and drop your final total in the comments. Also let us know which location fooled you the most and which Disney World park you know well enough that you could probably navigate it blindfolded. Subscribe for more Disney World GeoGuessr challenges, location quizzes, Disney trivia, park history, and Walt Disney World nostalgia. #DisneyWorld #DisneyGeoGuessr #DisneyQuiz #DisneyTrivia #MagicKingdom #EPCOT #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom Get a FREE Disney vacation quote from a professional Disney vacation planner: https://disneynews.us/walt-disney-world-vacation-packages-for-2024/ Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains copyrighted material owned by Disney/Pixar. The use of this material is intended for educational purposes only, to provide commentary, analysis, and information to viewers. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video does not claim ownership of any Disney/Pixar content used, and all rights belong to their respective owners. If you have concerns about the content of this video, please contact us directly, and we will address the issue promptly.
Disney World GeoGuessr Challenge | Can You Guess the Park?
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