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Get ready to watch some incredible fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Credit: Disney Related: The Sad Truth About Why So Many Families Are Skipping Disney This Year There’s never a bad time to visit the Disney theme parks, as each new season brings a number of special, limited-time holiday events, parties, and other festivities. Some of the most popular times to take a Disney vacation are during Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, all of which offer unique experiences, merchandise, and food options. Other holidays like Easter and Thanksgiving are just as fun, with Disney World going above and beyond to make the theme parks feel special for each event. However, summer is one of Disney’s biggest times of the year, with places like Magic Kingdom in Florida putting on a big patriotic show for the Fourth of July. This weekend, Magic Kingdom will host its fan-favorite “Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” show. This 360-degree fireworks extravaganza “dazzles the skies” high above Cinderella Castle. The show will be held today, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025, at 9:20 p.m. As a result, sections of Magic Kingdom will close at 4 p.m., namely the grassy hub area located between Cinderella Castle and Casey’s Corner. A sign has been placed in front of this area notifying guests that it will close early. The hub grass will be closing at 4PM for the Fourth of July fireworks this evening pic.twitter.com/nB2RtplWCU — MickeyBlog.com (@MickeyBlog_)

A former Republican official thinks Disney adults need to be sent to detention facilities. Credit: Disney Related: Do You Know About This Magic Kingdom Hidden Gem? Conservative political strategist and commentator Scott Jennings had some harsh words for Disney adults during a recent segment on CNN. Jennings was part of a July 1, 2025, roundtable segment on CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, an hourly show that typically features guests of different political ideals and beliefs. Jennings, a former aide to George W. Bush, faced opposition regarding a few of his comments during the show. However, Jennings’ most out-of-pocket comment involved Disney World, specifically Disney adults, claiming they need to be sent to Florida’s new immigrant detention centers. It’s hard to deny the impact The Walt Disney Company has had on the theme park industry. What started as a small regional theme park in California quickly became a global operation, with Disney theme parks now being located in Europe, China, and Florida. However, Disney’s most popular theme park of the bunch is Magic Kingdom, which is one part of the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether they plan on enjoying classic dark rides or taking on the latest adventures, millions of guests enter Disney World’s gates each and every year. A major reason Disney has been able to excel comes down to the fact that the parks are fun for guests, both old and young. While there are certainly many experiences geared toward younger visitors, adults will have just

For decades, a trip to Disney World was the ultimate family vacation. But recently, it seems like the magic is disappearing. Parents looked forward to sharing “the happiest place on earth” with their kids, a place full of smiles and unforgettable memories. Now that dream trip is getting pushed aside. More and more families are hitting the brakes and saying, “Maybe not this year.” So, what changed? Disney’s Getting Way Too Expensive Let’s just say it: Disney has gotten seriously pricey. A few years ago, it felt expensive, but still doable if you planned ahead and budgeted smartly. Now? You can easily drop over $5,000 for a four-day family trip once you count the hotel, tickets, food, and a few souvenirs. And that doesn’t even include extras like skipping the lines, which used to be free but now come with a pretty steep price tag. Some park tickets now go over $200 per person on peak days. Want to use the Lightning Lane to skip the wait on big rides? That’ll be another $20 to $35 per person daily. Want the premier pass? Be aware that it can soar to $449 per person, per day. Even parking at the resorts or parks adds to the cost. And don’t get us started on how much a churro or Mickey pretzel runs you now. Credit: Disney All the “Free Stuff” Is Gone

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has announced an exciting new project, “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration,” set to bring the beloved Disney princess’s story to life in an immersive museum experience. In collaboration with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, this traveling exhibition will offer guests a unique opportunity to engage with the culture, music, and food of New Orleans through the lens of Princess Tiana’s world. Credit: Disney Tiana’s Joyful Celebration: A Journey into New Orleans Starting March 7, 2026, “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration” will open at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, marking the beginning of a nationwide tour. The exhibition is designed to transport visitors into the heart of New Orleans, where they will explore interactive, multi-sensory experiences inspired by the music, food, and vibrant culture of the city. The celebration kicks off with Tiana preparing for a grand parade in her childhood neighborhood, with the entire community and Tiana’s animal friends working together to make it an unforgettable event. In a bid to add a personal touch, guests will play an active role in helping Tiana’s preparations. From assisting with decorations to contributing to the music, costumes, and food, visitors will be encouraged to pitch in, bringing their own “special spice” to the celebration. The exhibition aims to highlight the importance of teamwork, creativity, and community- values central to Tiana’s journey. A Nationwide Tour to Follow After its debut in Indianapolis, the exhibition will embark on a nationwide tour in 2027, with stops in 12 additional cities across the

A year after Star Wars debuted its latest dual lightsaber-wielding villain in the form of Manny Jacinto’s Qimir/The Stranger in The Acolyte, the galaxy far, far away will get a new dual-wielding character this fall. Credit: Lucasfilm In the summer of 2024, Star Wars debuted its High Republic era series, The Acolyte, from showrunner Leslye Headland. The series was consistently under immense backlash online and was later cancelled, seemingly due to low viewership compared to its bloated budget. The series introduced a host of new characters to the franchise, including Amandla Stenberg’s twin sisters Osha and Mae Aniseya, their guardian Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith), Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), and The Stranger, AKA Qimir, played by Manny Jacinto. Credit: Lucasfilm With its unceremonious cancellation, the door was left open on many unanswered questions that will likely be wrapped up in supporting media, as Star Wars has done before. But now, Lucasfilm has just revealed its next Force user villain, effectively replacing Qimir as the latest bad guy in the franchise. Following the playful chaos of last year’s LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the saga continues this fall with a brand-new installment that once again turns Star Wars canon on its head—brick by brick. Credit: Lucasfilm The series will debut a new Star Wars villain in the form of Master Solitus, a former Jedi who has seemingly turned to the dark side. The character will be voiced by Beauty and the