Don’t Miss This!

• Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Debuts!: Magic Kingdom’s first nighttime parade in almost a decade is officially lighting up Main Street U.S.A., and you won’t want to miss this dazzling spectacle!
• Test Track 3.0 Speeds into Epcot!: The reimagined Test Track, with a nod to its World of Motion roots, has officially reopened, offering a thrilling new ride experience at Epcot!
• Rivers of America Transformation Underway: Say goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat as Magic Kingdom clears the way for an exciting new Cars-themed area and Villains Land in Frontierland!
• Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando: Enjoy live concerts, delicious BBQ, and refreshing drinks every weekend through August, featuring acts like the Bon Jovi Tribute and Avery Anna this upcoming weekend!

• MickeyBlog News for July 28th, 2025: Test Track 3.0 Debuts and Animation Courtyard Changes

  Test Track 3.0 has officially debuted at EPCOT, offering a new experience inspired by its predecessor, World of Motion. Additionally, Star Wars: Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play and Dance! at Hollywood Studios will permanently close on September 25, 2025, to make way for a reimagined Magic of Disney Animation experience, which will recreate the animation building in California and feature a new Sorcerer Hat landmark.

• Rivers of America Closes to Make Way for Magic Kingdom Expansion

  As of Monday, July 7, 2025, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom have permanently closed to facilitate the construction of a new Cars-themed area, now known as Piston Peak National Park, and a portion of Villains Land in Frontierland. The Walt Disney World Railroad will also operate on a modified route, excluding the Frontierland station, due to this construction.

• Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Officially Lighting Up Magic Kingdom Nightly

  The new ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ nighttime parade has officially begun at Magic Kingdom, marking the park’s first new night parade in nearly a decade. The parade features floats from Moana, Peter Pan, Frozen, and Encanto, and is expected to draw large crowds, especially along Main Street U.S.A. and the Hub.

• Bands, Brew & BBQ

  August 2-3, 2025 at SeaWorld Orlando: Enjoy live concerts, delicious BBQ, and refreshing drinks featuring a Bon Jovi Tribute on Saturday and Avery Anna on Sunday.

• Flavors of Florida

  Ongoing until August 10, 2025 at Disney Springs: Indulge in specialty drinks, desserts, and entrees showcasing Florida’s culinary diversity across 45 Disney Springs restaurants.

• Audubon Park Community Market

  Every Monday at Audubon Park Garden District: A weekly gathering for locals featuring growers, ranchers, fishermen, chefs, artists, handicrafters, musicians, and neighbors.

• Wekiwa Springs State Park

  Just a short drive from downtown Orlando, this park features crystal-clear springs perfect for swimming, kayaking, and picnicking, offering a peaceful retreat into Florida’s natural beauty.

• East End Market

  This culinary hub offers a variety of local vendors, from farm-to-table delights and bakeries to unique shops and a lively artistic vibe in the Audubon Park Garden District.

• Magic Kingdom: Moderate
• Epcot: Moderate
• Universal Studios Florida: Moderate
• Islands of Adventure: Moderate