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

October 29, 2025 Sightseers AI

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 Sightseers AI

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.

WDW: Main Street Electrical Parade extended

August 5, 2010 West Center Street

The Main Street Electrical Parade is sticking around a bit longer.

Walt Disney World Parade Celebrates Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees

February 12, 2010 West Center Street

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ — The Magic Kingdom Philharmonic Band came marching down Main Street, U.S.A. Monday behind New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. He was riding in a pewter convertible with Mickey Mouse, waving to cheering fans. He’d earned the ride – and the adulation – Sunday night by marching the Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida. Celebrating Super Bowl heroes

What’s new for WDW

February 11, 2010 Walt Disney World

Official WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. A wave of new ships, entertainment and activities at sea. A relaunch that brings together the world’s top family destination with the worldwide leader in sports. Fantasyland Expansion (groundbreaking 2010) – This three-year construction project will result in the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. For the first time, guests will be able to step into their favorite Disney