Demolition Preparation Underway at Magic Kingdom, Disney Ignores Mass Protests

Demolition Preparation Underway at Magic Kingdom, Disney Ignores Mass Protests

Few theme park announcements have rattled Disney fans more than a decision revealed at the 2024 D23 Expo. Even at a company known for reimagining its parks, this particular move has reignited fierce debates over how far Disney should go in its quest for innovation — and what it risks losing along the way. The stakes are high. Over the next decade, Disney plans to spend $60 billion across its parks and experiences, although recent reports have ca…

Dark Day at Magic Kingdom: Disney Kicks off Park-Disrupting Demolition Plans

Walt Disney World has always evolved to meet the times, but not every change wins over its most loyal fans. As the company embarks on its most ambitious investment cycle yet, tensions are rising over what it chooses to preserve — and what it decides to leave behind. Disney announced plans in 2024 to pour $60 billion into its parks and experiences over the next decade, although the figure has recently come under scrutiny with reports suggesting t…

Work Begins on FronTIREland & Villians Land at Magic Kingdom

Following a successful early permitting process, early work is now underway behind Magic Kingdom for the Cars-themed expansion to Frontierland (FronTIREland), and an all-new Villains-themed land. Both themed areas are taking over land currently occupied by the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, which will be drained and demolished to make way for what Walt Disney World is describing as the largest expansion of Magic Kingdom in the park’s h…

Land Clearing Preparations Begin Behind Magic Kingdom for Cars-Themed Expansion

Land Clearing Preparations Begin Behind Magic Kingdom for Cars-Themed Expansion