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Mickey's Magic Minute • Feb 9

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In this weekend issue:
🎬 Phineas and Ferb Revival Premieres Summer 2025
The hit animated series returns in summer 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+, featuring its original cast and creators, as Phineas and Ferb embark on new adventures while Candace attempts to bust them once again.
🏈 Super Bowl LIX Champion to Celebrate at Walt Disney World
The winner of Super Bowl LIX will visit Magic Kingdom on February 10 for a victory parade, continuing the tradition of the MVP’s iconic "I’m going to Disney World" commercial.
⚡ Magic Kingdom’s $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out Again
The Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which provides access to all Lightning Lane attractions in Magic Kingdom, continues to sell out despite its steep price, including over Valentine’s Day weekend.
🐜 It’s Tough to Be a Bug Closing at Animal Kingdom in March
The long-running 3D show will close permanently on March 17, 2025, making way for Zootopia: Better Zoogether, a new attraction opening in winter 2025.
🌸 EPCOT Begins Early Preparations for 2025 Flower & Garden Festival
With the festival kicking off March 5, 2025, work has begun on the butterfly garden near The Land Pavilion and the playground area in World Celebration.
🍕 Disney Fans Host ‘PizzeRizzo Prom’ Before Muppets Courtyard Closure
Ahead of Muppets Courtyard’s closure in June 2025, fans threw a farewell PizzeRizzo Prom, celebrating the beloved area before it transforms into a Monsters, Inc.-themed land.
🎟️ Disneyland Offers Free Park Tickets to L.A. Wildfire Heroes
Firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical workers who battled the L.A. wildfires will receive two complimentary Park Hopper tickets valid from May to August 2025.
🚢 Disney Cruise Line Announces 2026 Itineraries with New Ships & Ports
New summer 2026 voyages include two Alaska-bound ships, a Rhône River cruise, and the debut of Disney Adventure in Singapore, with booking opening February 10 for Castaway Club members.
🌍 Adventures by Disney Expands 2025-2026 Travel Offerings
New itineraries include a Rhône River cruise, Central Europe land tours, and a South Africa & Zambia expedition from National Geographic Expeditions.
✨ Stay tuned for the latest Disney news and updates!
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🎬 PHINEAS AND FERB REVIVAL PREMIERES SUMMER 2025
The highly anticipated revival of Phineas and Ferb will premiere in summer 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+, with co-creators Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh leading the return of the beloved series. Featuring the original voice cast, the new season will follow the stepbrothers’ summer adventures, Candace’s relentless attempts to bust them, and Perry the Platypus’ secret missions as Agent P.

Walt Disney World
SUPER BOWL LIX CHAMPION TO CELEBRATE WITH VICTORY PARADE AT WALT DISNEY WORLD ON FEBRUARY 10
The winner of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will celebrate at Walt Disney World with a victory parade, continuing the long-standing tradition of the Super Bowl MVP appearing in the iconic “I’m going to Disney World” commercial. This marks the first time since 2020 that the Super Bowl champions will be honored with a parade at WDW, as last year’s celebration took place at Disneyland.

MAGIC KINGDOM
$400 LIGHTNING LANE PREMIER PASS CONTINUES HIGH DEMAND
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom continues to see unprecedented demand for its $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which grants one-time access to all Lightning Lane attractions in the park. Despite its high price, the pass has repeatedly sold out, including over Valentine’s Day weekend, proving its popularity even outside the peak holiday periods.

ANIMAL KINGDOM
IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BUG CLOSING AT ANIMAL KINGDOM IN MARCH 2025 TO MAKE WAY FOR ZOOTOPIA SHOW
Disney World has announced that It’s Tough to Be a Bug at Animal Kingdom will permanently close on March 17, 2025, to be replaced by Zootopia: Better Zoogether, opening in winter 2025. The new 3D show will take guests through different biomes of Zootopia alongside Judy Hopes and Nick Wilde, bringing fresh entertainment to the park’s lineup.

EPCOT
EPCOT BEGINS EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR 2025 FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
With the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival set to begin on March 5, 2025, crews have started preparing key festival features, including the playground area in World Celebration and the popular butterfly garden near The Land Pavilion. These early installations mark the beginnings of a park-wide transformation, with topiary displays, garden exhibits, and festival marketplaces set to follow.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
DISNEY FANS HOST ‘PIZZERIZZO PROM’ TO CELEBRATE MUPPETS COURTYARD BEFORE CLOSURE
Ahead of the permanent closure of Muppets Courtyard in June 2025, Disney fans organized an unofficial PizzeRizzo Prom on February 8, transforming the restaurant’s banquet room into a lively farewell celebration. Guests dressed in themed outfits, danced, and enjoyed pizza as they bid farewell to the beloved area, which will soon be replaced by a Monsters, Inc.-themed land.

Disneyland
DISNEYLAND OFFERS FREE PARK TICKETS TO HEREOS OF L.A. WILDFIRES
Disneyland Resort is honoring firefights, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel who helped battle the recent L.A. wildfires by offering them two complimentary Park Hopper tickets, valid on select weekdays from May to August 2025. Eligible individuals will receive further details in April, with Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock expressing gratitude for their heroic service.

Adventure By Disney
ABD EXPANDS 2025-2026 ITINERARIES WITH NEW RIVER CRUISE AND LAND ADVENTURES
Adventures by Disney has announced new travel experiences for 2025-2026, including a Rhône River cruise in southern France, reimagined Central Europe land tours, and expanded Holland and Belgium river cruises. Additionally, National Geographic Expeditions will introduce a new South Africa and Zambia itinerary, offering expert-led experiences focused on wildlife and cultural history.

Disney Cruise Line
DCL ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SUMMER 2026 ITINERARIES WITH NEW PORTS AND SHIPS
Disney Cruise Line has revealed its summer 2026 itineraries, featuring an expanded fleet of eight ships sailing to destinations in Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond, including the debut of Disney Adventure in Singapore. Booking begins February 10 for Castaway Club members, with new highlights such as two ships in Alaska, Disney Destiny sailing from Fort Lauderdale, and the introduction of Cagliari, Sardinia, to European voyages.

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