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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

Closer look at new blasters and ride vehicles coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. The ride will follow the same path and will still spin as before. Ride vehicles will have screens and blasters will be handheld.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

A new meet-and-greet with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde is coming to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They will meet at the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot in new Zootopia 2 outfits. First look at new costumes.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

Setlist teased for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World:

During the ride “you’ll hear The Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits... Hopefully G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon!”

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

New concept art showing enhancements coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: bat-filled cave and Rainbow Caverns, plus deeper storytelling around founder Barnabas T. Bullion.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 18

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is having a soft open performance tonight at 9pm at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The new nighttime parade officially debuts on July 20 at 9pm.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 17

I am begging Walt Disney World to give TRON Lightcycle Run a red TRON: Ares overlay with the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack when the film comes out.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 17

Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be Official Lyric Video
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Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Nine Inch Nails

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 17

TRON: Ares — Official Trailer:
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Tron: Ares | Official Trailer

YouTube video by Disney

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jul 17

Disney released the new trailer for TRON: Ares today, featuring Nine Inch Nails single “As Alive As You Need Me To Be.”
🎧Single out now, soundtrack out Sept 19
🎬 Film opens Oct 10

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 26

Universal has announced a second Universal Horror Unleashed location — Chicago! The new year-round immersive horror experience debuts first in Las Vegas on Aug. 14, 2025. The venue will be on Chicago Avenue at the former Tribune Distribution Center, between River North and West Town.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Jun 19

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 16

Test Track reopens at Walt Disney World on July 22.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 14

Chicago on the eve of No Kings Day: Pride shines bright. A tower is swallowed by fog. The name below begins to fade.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 11

I’m glad you’re going in October — the later in the season the better! Halloween in the parks is great but can also be HOT. 🥵

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 11

Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Aug. 22–Oct. 31, and Plaza de La Familia returns to Disney California Adventure Aug. 22–Nov. 2.

Oogie Boogie Bash returns to DCA select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31. Tickets on sale to public June 26, Inspire Magic Key pre-sale June 24, all Magic Keys June 25.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 6

Disney shared details and concept art for a new parking and transportation hub coming to the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The hub will provide 6,000 parking spaces plus a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard and new esplanade experience. Construction slated to begin in fall of 2026.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 6

This is only my speculation but I suspect we’ll be seeing pieces of the Monsters Inc. ride get a new home in the Monsters Inc. coaster coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 6

The new Avatar area coming to Disney California Adventure will be built in the current Hollywood Backlot area. No construction timeframe for Avatar, but Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in early 2026.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 6

Disneyland Resort has announced that the new Coco attraction coming to Disney California Adventure will be near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are currently “predominantly backstage.” Construction begins backstage this fall.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 3

💯 I’ve kept an open mind about this because Radiator Springs is so stunning at DCA that I’m hopeful if they can do this as well it could be great.🤞

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Jun 3

Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle will all close at Magic Kingdom on July 7 (last day to experience is July 6). Here’s a new look at the Cars-themed replacement in the works.

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · May 27

First listen to the music of Disney Starlight! youtu.be/mJo6DxYf-8Y

FIRST LISTEN: Behind-The-Scenes of the Music & Magic of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

YouTube video by Disney Parks

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · May 27

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will debut at Magic Kingdom on July 20, 2025. Here’s a first look at the finale float and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy’s costumes.

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