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Disney Parks Announce Closures, Refurbishments, and New Bookings.

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • Magic Kingdom Schedule Changes: Walt Disney World has confirmed scheduling adjustments at Magic Kingdom resulting in increased guest restrictions. Travel agents should review these changes carefully for clients planning visits. 3

  • FriendShip Boat Service Resumes: Transportation has been restored at Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts, with the FriendShip boat service back in operation. This provides guests with a convenient travel option within the resort area. 4

  • Big Top Souvenirs Reopens: Following a six-month refurbishment, Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom has reopened, offering new merchandise inspired by The Haunted Mansion. 7

  • New EPCOT Dining Counters: Ahead of the International Food & Wine Festival starting August 27, new dining counters have been installed in EPCOT’s World Showcase. 12

Disneyland Resort

  • 2027 Vacation Bookings: Starting today, vacation packages and hotel room reservations for 2027 are open through the Walt Disney Travel Company, valid for arrivals throughout next year. 5

  • Upcoming Attraction Closures: Disney California Adventure will see temporary closures for several attractions beginning September 8, including notable rides such as Mark Twain Riverboat and Indiana Jones Adventure. 6

  • New Parking Structure: In alignment with the DisneylandForward expansion, construction of a new parking structure and transportation hub has begun at Disneyland Resort. 10

Sources

  1. [1]Frontier Trading Post Closed at Magic Kingdom· wdwnt.com
  2. [2]18 Attractions and Locations Under Construction at Disney World· disneyfoodblog.com
  3. [3]Magic Kingdom Operating Schedule Confirms Guest Restrictions· insidethemagic.net
  4. [4]Disney Restores Free Transportation at Two Disney World Resorts, Effective Immediately· insidethemagic.net
  5. [5]Booking Date Revealed for 2027 Disneyland Resort Vacations· wdwnt.com
  6. [6]Upcoming Closures Announced at Disney California Adventure· insidethemagic.net
  7. [7]Big Top Souvenirs Reopens After Refurbishment· wdwnt.com
  8. [8]2027 Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages & Hotel Bookings Starting Soon· disneytouristblog.com
  9. [9]Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Shrouded in Scaffolding Ahead of Refurbishment· insidethemagic.net
  10. [10]Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure· wdwnt.com
  11. [11]Magic Kingdom Crowd Levels on Not-So-Scary Party Days· touringplans.com
  12. [12]New Dining Counters Installed at EPCOT Ahead of Food & Wine Festival· laughingplace.com

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