This week’s Disney headlines highlight continued popularity for Magic Kingdom, character returns at classic attractions, reopening milestones, and behind-the-scenes operational news across Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts worldwide.
Magic Kingdom
The Magic Remains
Magic Kingdom retained its title as the most-visited theme park in the world for 2024, reaffirming Disney’s dominance in the global theme park market.
Source: ClickOrlando
The Goat Returns
The fan-favorite dynamite-hauling goat has returned to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World following refurbishment, restoring a quirky detail beloved by longtime park guests.
Source: WDWNT
EPCOT
Spaceship Earth Reopens
After an extensive refurbishment, EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth has reopened with refreshed lighting and show effects, signaling continued investment in the park’s transformation.
Source: WDW Magic
Gone Swimming
A park guest reportedly jumped a fence and entered the Canada pavilion’s pool at EPCOT’s World Showcase, prompting quick intervention from security and renewed discussion of guest behavior in the parks.
Source: Inside the Magic
More Disney News
Cyberattack Reported
Reports indicate a possible cyber incident affecting internal Disney World systems, though park operations continued largely unaffected while investigations proceed.
Source: Inside the Magic
Disneyland Layoffs
Disneyland Resort announced job reductions across several departments amid company-wide cost-cutting measures, underscoring ongoing restructuring within Disney Parks & Resorts.
Source: Deadline
Poor Paris Profits
Disneyland Paris reported a 45% drop in profits tied to legacy financial arrangements dating back to the resort’s 30-year-old development deal, adding pressure on Disney’s European operations.
Source: Forbes
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