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This week at the Kingdom: Disney theme park headlines for the week of October 27, 2025

October 29, 2025 The Turnaround

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.

Disney announces ‘Piston Peak National Park’ Magic Kingdom expansion

June 5, 2025 The Turnaround

Disney has announced a major new addition to Magic Kingdom, Piston Peak National Park, based on the world of Pixar’s Cars and part of the largest expansion in the park’s history.

An appreciation of Big Thunder Mountain’s theming

March 27, 2024 Todd DeFeo

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Big Thunder Mountain may be Walt Disney World’s best-themed attractions.

Magic Kingdom’s new Tron coaster won’t open for the park’s 50th

January 5, 2021 West Center Street

A new E-Ticket attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will not open for the park’s 50th anniversary, according to a report.

New year, new parade at the Magic Kingdom on Jan. 1, 2021

January 1, 2021 Todd DeFeo

With the flip of the calendar to 2021, the cavalcades in the Magic Kingdom have lost their holiday theme.

Goofy, Max help celebrate holidays in the Magic Kingdom, Dec. 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Goofy, Max and gingerbread people helped celebrate the holidays at the Magic Kingdom with a cavalcade through the park.

Views from the Magic Kingdom, Dec. 28, 2020

December 28, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World are in full holiday swing.

Walt Disney World announces July 11 reopening date

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its Orlando gates July 11, but even in the Magic Kingdom, the specter of COVID-19 will require a range of safety measures and protocols.

Carousel of Progress still turns 40 years later

January 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Forty years after its debut in the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress remains one of the most endearing rides.

Space Mountain delights Disney guests for 40 years

January 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

One of Walt Disney World’s most beloved attractions turned 40 years old this month.