Walt Disney World Updates

By Kate Cohen
Updated June 13, 2025

 

For many people, theme Parks are full of nostalgia and sweet memories of times gone by.  

But that doesn’t mean theme parks are stuck in the past.  

New attractions, designs, and features are constantly being added and updated throughout every theme park, plus calendars full of exciting events throughout the year.    

 

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Here are the new and exciting Walt Disney World Updates in Orlando to look forward to on your next visit.  

 

Key Takeaways

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Magic Kingdom this Fall  

Press Release Date: May 12, 2025 

 

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return in fall 2025 on select nights from Aug. 15 through Oct. 31.  

This separately ticketed event is the ultimate family-friendly Halloween event.  

Guests in 2025 can look forward to returning activities like trick-or-treating, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade, and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular.  

There will also be a few spooky ride overlays, brand new event merch, and specialty Halloween food and beverages for purchase.  

Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will go on sale May 22, 2025.  

While you don’t need a theme park ticket in addition to your special event ticket, guests exclusively attending the event can only access Magic Kingdom beginning at 4 p.m.  

 

New Details Released about EPCOT’s 2025 International Food & Wine Festival  

Press Release Date: May 12, 2025 

 

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It’s time to rev up your appetite. EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival 2025 is just around the corner.  

This year’s festival will be held Aug. 28 through Nov. 22, 2025.  

Guests can enjoy exceptional flavors as they dine at over 35 Global Marketplaces preparing dishes that are unique to the festival.  

Discover new dairy delights with Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you sample a variety of cheeses throughout the park while collecting stamps on your passport.  

Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way for younger visitors to learn about different foods from around the world.  

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings together live music and delectable cuisine with concerts from new and returning favorites.  

You can access all the exclusive International Food & Wine Festival attractions and activities with your daily admission to EPCOT.  

 

The Beak and Barrel: Coming Soon to Magic Kingdom 

Press Release Date: May 6, 2025  

 

An artist's rendering of a dimly lit tavern with glowing lights, long tables, and an anchor-shaped chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

 

The Beak and Barrel is a brand-new pub and eatery coming to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom.  

This pirate-themed destination was founded by legendary Pirate Rum Runner Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn and her parrot first mate, Rummy.  

The Mess is the central space at The Beak and Barrel with long tables and an anchor adorned with candles and dripping wax hanging from the ceiling.  

A skull-shaped bar boasts a variety of beverages and brews, and you may spot Rummy patrolling the bar’s ledge while greeting patrons and keeping an eye on the crew.  

Once a room inspired by the finer things in life, the Captain’s Quarters has seen its fair share of use and wear over the years.  

A glowing fireplace creates a cozy, mysterious atmosphere, above which hang five ships in bottles representing an alliance between pirates from every corner of the world.  

More details about The Beak and Barrel will be coming soon.  

 

GEO-82 Lounge Opening Date Announced  

Press Release Date: April 28, 2025 

 

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Looking for a new hangout for cocktails and small bites while you’re exploring EPCOT? 

The GEO-82 Lounge is a new, sophisticated adult-exclusive lounge located within Spaceship Earth.  

Enjoy signature cocktails like the Brown Butter Old Fashioned and the Strawberry-Black Pepper Sour, paired with small plates like truffled ahi tuna and jumbo lump crab gâteau.  

The GEO-82 Fireworks Experience includes Champagne poured tableside along with a tower of sweet and savory treats, all with an incredible indoor view of the EPCOT nightly fireworks show.  

GEO-82 opens at EPCOT on June 4, 2025.  

 

Enjoy Every Disney Update when You Stay at a Rosen Inn Hotel 

 

A winding hotel surrounded by green grass, mature trees, and a beautiful pond with an elegant fountain. Check out all the Walt Disney World Updates when you stay at a Rosen Inn.

 

Our four Rosen Inn hotels are in the International Drive Entertainment District of Orlando, putting you in close proximity to every Orlando theme park.  

When you stay at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista, a Walt Disney World Resort Good Neighbor Hotel, you can even enjoy complimentary shuttle services to the theme parks.  

Additional amenities like seasonally heated pools, free Wi-Fi, and onsite dining with Kids Eat Free dining programs make Rosen Inns even more appealing for a family-friendly stay.  

We look forward to hosting you for your next Disney vacation – or staycation! 

 

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