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Updates on New Experiences and Procedures at US Disney Parks

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • New Early Entry Procedures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: All guests can now enter Disney's Animal Kingdom earlier, with parking tolls opening at 6:30am and gates at 7:15am, ahead of the 7:30am Early Entry for all 2.
  • New Magic of Disney Animation Experience: Replacing the Star Wars Launch Bay in August, this new attraction at Hollywood Studios will offer character drawing classes led by Disney Animation artists 4.
  • Frontierland Additions: Three new features will premiere in Magic Kingdom's Frontierland beginning today 5.
  • Park Hours, Transportation, and Dining Updates: New park hours, dining reviews, and transportation changes, including the Skyliner maintenance and bus service updates for Disney Springs, are confirmed 78.
  • Fall Decorations and Halloween Party: Magic Kingdom will start fall decorations and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party earlier in August 10.
  • Germany Pavilion Gift Shop Reopens: After six years, the gift shop in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion is reopening to guests 11.

Disneyland Resort

  • Disneyland Resort Park Hours for August 2026: Operating hours for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for August have been announced 3.
  • Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary: In celebration, 'Soarin' Over California' returns for a limited time, and new outfits for Mickey and Minnie will debut 6.
  • D23 Day at Disneyland Resort: Scheduled for August 13th, this special day includes rare character appearances and exclusive offerings 12.

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