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Key Updates for Disney Parks: Attraction Openings, Closures, and New Policies

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Disneyland Resort

  • Soarin' Across America Now Open: The popular attraction, Soarin' Across America, has launched at Disney California Adventure for the Fourth of July celebrations, providing a limited-time experience featuring iconic American landmarks and a new spiel from Captain Patrick 1311.

  • New Evening Ticket Option: Disneyland Resort has introduced a $59 Evening Ticket to accommodate summer visitors. The ticket quickly sold out for July 12 at Disneyland Park, but availability remains for Disney California Adventure. This option offers a budget-friendly visit during busy summer months 6.

Walt Disney World

  • Temporary Closure of 'it's a small world': A small fire incident at the 'it's a small world' attraction led to a brief evacuation and closure at Magic Kingdom. The ride has since been reopened after safety checks 25.

  • Permanent Intersection Closure: The intersection at Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way near Magic Kingdom will close permanently on July 13, affecting access routes. Guests should reroute via World Drive northbound 7.

  • Wilderness Lodge Evacuation: Air conditioning issues have caused Disney's Wilderness Lodge to evacuate guests temporarily. Maintenance is ongoing to resolve the comfort concerns 12.

Sources

  1. [1]Soarin' Across America Now Open at Disneyland· disneyfoodblog.com
  2. [2]Evacuation and Temporary Closure of 'it's a small world' Due to Smoke Incident· insidethemagic.net
  3. [3]Soarin' Across America Opens at Disney California Adventure for 4th of July· wdwnt.com
  4. [4]Magic Kingdom Guests Locked Out of Attraction Passes· insidethemagic.net
  5. [5]Fire Incident at 'it's a small world' Attraction in Magic Kingdom· wdwnt.com
  6. [6]New $59 Evening Ticket Introduced at Disneyland· insidethemagic.net
  7. [7]Intersection Outside Magic Kingdom & Polynesian Village Resort Closing Permanently· wdwnt.com
  8. [8]EPCOT Annual Passholder Reservations for July 4 No Longer Available· wdwmagic.com
  9. [9]Intersection Outside Magic Kingdom & Polynesian Village Resort Closing Permanently· wdwnt.com
  10. [10]Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire Removed From Schedule· wdwnt.com
  11. [11]Soarin' Across America Debuts at Disney California Adventure· laughingplace.com
  12. [12]Evacuation at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Due to Air Conditioning Issues· wdwnt.com

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