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Disney World Sets May 14 Soarin’ Closure Ahead of U.S. 250th Overlay

The switch signals a broader late‑May push clustering reopenings, rethemes, and permanent removals across multiple parks.

Disney Files Set-Installation Permits for Animal Kingdom’s Indiana Jones Ride

Cinderella Castle Repaint Nears Finish at Magic Kingdom

DinoLand U.S.A. Closes at Animal Kingdom as Tropical Americas Project Accelerates

Disney World Confirms Four Major Ride Closures for February 2026

Imagineering Files Permit for New Signage at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Scaffolding Comes Down at Big Thunder Mountain as Testing Continues for Spring 2026 Return

Disney Extends Contemporary Resort Refurbishment to Late 2027

Disney World Raises Prices as Peak Magic Kingdom Ticket Hits $209

Disney Confirms Permanent Attraction Upgrades at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Disney World Permanently Closes Pandora’s ACE Avatar Maker After Eight Years

Disney Blocks Rivers of America From View as Piston Peak Work Ramps Up

Disney Signals Summer 2026 Operation for Typhoon Lagoon With Blizzard Beach Still Closed

Silt Removal Begins at Magic Kingdom’s Former Rivers of America for Piston Peak Build

Disney Removes First Riverboat Track as Rivers of America Demolition Ramps Up at Magic Kingdom

Disney Drops 'Exploding Dynamite' From Big Thunder Mountain Description, Clouding Finale Plans

Disney’s Villains Land Slips to Phase 2 as New ‘Project K’ Permit Filed

Disney World Prepares Next Phase of Park Overhaul With Four Imminent Attraction Closures

Disney Begins Frontierland Overhaul as Magic Kingdom Waterways Set to Close