BREAKING: Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever Will Both Be Permanently Retired Before Walt Disney World’s 50th

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Just announced by Disney, this summer is your last chance to come out and catch the current fireworks shows “before they sparkle into Disney history”. “EPCOT Forever” will conclude its planned limited-time run on September 28, and you have until September 29 to take in the spectacle of “Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom Park. … Read more

New Show Times for Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever

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Beginning in August, both Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever at EPCOT will be shown at earlier times. Happily Ever After will continue to show at 9:15 PM through August 9. Starting August 10, it will begin at 8:45 PM. EPCOT Forever will continue to start at 10:00 PM through August 1. … Read more

Hours Extended for Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom

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The newly reopened Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom has obviously been popular with guests. It was announced that the restaurant’s hours will now be extended to 10:30pm, which gives visitors an extra 30 minutes after the park closes to finish dining. The venue previously closed at 7PM, which caused irate crowds to form outside as … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Happily Ever After Slightly Modified Due to Hurricane Elsa at the Magic Kingdom

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Earlier, we reported that Disney had canceled tonight’s showing of EPCOT Forever and planned to present a modified version of Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom with reduced rooftop fireworks and no Tinker Bell. We stopped in to see the nighttime spectacular and found few differences. The pyrotechnics appeared unchanged. Despite the advertised changes, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/1/21): Fireworks Return to Walt Disney World, Steakhouse 55 Permanently Closed at The Disneyland Hotel, New Pixar’s “Coco” Scene Coming to Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Space 220 Restaurant Rumored to Open October 1 at EPCOT, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Happily Ever After” Returns to Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show, “Happily Ever After”, has returned after a year with no nighttime spectaculars. We witnessed a full show test from afar a few days ago, and Cast Members got their own special preview last night, but tonight was the first time guests got to see the show up close since March 2020. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cast Member Preview of Happily Ever After Fireworks at Magic Kingdom

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Last night was a very special night as Cast Members were treated to a special preview of the return of the Happily Ever After fireworks in Magic Kingdom, ahead of the official return to all guests on July 1st. Ready to begin! It feels like the first time in forever since we’ve seen this show … Read more

Casey’s Corner Reopening for Cast Member “Happily Ever After” Preview Night

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It was announced today that Walt Disney World Cast Member’s at tomorrow’s Cast Member-only preview of Happily Ever After Fireworks may be in for another treat in the form of our favorite Magic Kingdom hotdog joint. The event, titled “Magic Kingdom Cast Homecoming Ever After”, is set to start at 10:30 p.m. after the park … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/26/21 (Happily Ever After Fireworks Testing, New Haunted Mansion Anniversary Puzzle, Merchandise on Stitch Day, and More)

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Greetings from The Most Magical Place on Earth! It’s a big day at the Magic Kingdom as we prepare for the first testing of Happily Ever After in over 15 months. There are some other fun finds in the park, and we’re taking a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well. It’s going to be … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/25/21): Cast Members Go Maskless Indoors at Walt Disney World, Sign Removed From Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom, More Boo Bash Tickets Available, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Cast Members Will Preview Happily Ever After on June 29

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In anticipation of the return of fireworks to Walt Disney World on July 1, Disney is giving Cast Members a preview of the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular after the Magic Kingdom closes on June 29. A photo of passes to the event, called “Magic Kingdom Cast Homecoming Ever After” surfaced on Twitter today. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/23/21 (Plexiglass Removed From Pirates of the Caribbean Queue, Apple Watch Bands Added To MaDe Kiosk, New Princess Balloons Available On Main Street USA, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had lovely weather, with the rain holding off until the afternoon. We were able to get a good look around at all the new things here in the park. We found some things to show you, so let’s get started! On our way into … Read more

Park Passes Available for Annual Passholders for All Parks on July 1 for Fireworks Return

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Disney has just released additional park pass reservations for July 1, the day that Happily Ever After returns to the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever returns to EPCOT. The Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar now shows availability for all four parks for Annual Passholders on July 1. Resort Hotel guests and Theme Park Ticket holders … Read more

PHOTOS: More Changes Come to Magic Kingdom as Attractions Increase Capacity, Dividers are Removed, Guests Go Maskless Indoors, and More

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It’s been a big day for changes at the Magic Kingdom. We’ve covered several big stories today, but to help summarize all of our findings, here is your guide to the updates. Monorail Dividers between sections on the monorail have now been removed, along with the plastic dividers that created additional sections within the cabins. … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Hours Extended Through July 31, “Happily Ever After” and “Epcot Forever” Showtimes Released

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Operating hours have been extended at three of the Walt Disney World theme parks throughout July. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will now be opening at 8:00 AM instead of 9:00 AM from June 27 through June 30. It will still close at 9:00 PM. In July, Magic Kingdom will open at 9:00 AM every day. … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney World Bringing Back Fireworks in Early July 2021

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It’s the question everyone has asked since the reopening of the parks last summer: when will fireworks return to Walt Disney World? Well, the rumblings are that there should be nighttime spectaculars lighting up the skies by July. According to cast members at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, they have heard that fireworks would be … Read more