Mickey's Magic Minute • Jan 5

👋 Good evening! Welcome to your pixie dusting of Disney news.

Whether you're a seasoned subscriber or a new arrival, we're thrilled to have you here. Each week we'll deliver the latest Disney scoop and our favorite Disney deals directly to your inbox.

In this weekend issue:

🎥 Disney+

  • What’s New on Disney+ This January
    Kick off 2025 with an exciting lineup, from Star Wars finales to the Indiana Jones movie collection.

🍽️ Walt Disney World

  • Disney World Offers Free Dining Plan with Select Summer 2025 Vacation Packages
    Enjoy complimentary dining plans with select summer vacation packages for a limited time.

🛤️ Magic Kingdom

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closing for Refurbishment Until Spring 2026
    The iconic ride closes January 6 for updates and exciting new magic, reopening in 2026.

🐘 Animal Kingdom

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Rare and Adorable New Baby Animals
    Meet the park’s newest arrivals, including a baby elephant, tiger cub, and more.

🚗 EPCOT

  • Get a Sneak Peek at the Revamped Test Track Arriving in 2025
    A refreshed Test Track will showcase innovation with immersive scenes and cutting-edge exhibits.

🌌 Hollywood Studios

  • New Single Rider Test for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
    A new test allows pairs to ride together, making the single rider line even better.

🥗 Disneyland

  • Parkside Market Brings Fresh Flavors and Mid-Century Charm to Downtown Disney
    This vibrant food hall features unique dining spots with mid-century modern flair.

🚢 Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Treasure Sets Sail: The Next Era of Immersive IP Adventures at Sea
    Disney’s newest cruise ship offers unforgettable experiences inspired by its beloved stories.


✨ Stay tuned for the latest Disney news and updates!

💸 Disney Seasonal Deals 💸

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🎠 DISNEY WORLD

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🚢 DISNEY CRUISE LINE

SAVE UP TO 30% ON SELECT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SAILINGS

DISNEY+ SAVINGS ON SELECT DISNEY CRUISES: SAVE 50% ON KID FARES
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🌺 AULANI RESORT, HAWAII

SAVE UP TO 25% ON SELECT ROOMS AND VILLAS FOR STAYS OF 5 OR MORE NIGHTS - AND UP TO 20% FOR STAYS OF 4 NIGHTS
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Disney+

WHAT’S NEW ON DISNEY+ THIS JANUARY:

Happy New Year, Disney fans! 2025 kicks off with an exciting lineup on Disney+, featuring something for everyone. From thrilling new shows to nostalgic movie collections, Disney+ is starting the year strong with its January schedule. Here’s your guide to all the must-watch content arriving this month:

January 1
  • The Indiana Jones movie collection (US only)

  • Morphle season 1 episodes 1 to 10 (US only)

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 episode 7 (UK only)

  • American Dad season 20 episode 1 (UK only)

  • Tracker season 2 episodes 1 to 9 (UK only)

  • Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae episodes 1 to 4 (UK only)

January 7
  • Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 7

January 10
  • Goosebumps: The Vanishing episodes 1 to 8

January 11
  • My Best Friend's An Animal season 1 episodes 1 to 6 (US only)

January 14
  • Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 8

January 15
  • America’s Funniest Home Videos seasons 30 and 31 (US only)

  • History’s Greatest Mysteries season 5 episodes 1 to 15 (US only)

January 18
  • Me and Winnie the Pooh season 2 episodes 1 to 3 (US only)

January 29
  • Foods That Built America season 5 episodes 1 to 12 (US only)

  • Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup season 1 episodes 1 to 8 (US only)

  • Pirates: Behind the Legends season 1 episodes 1 to 8 (US only)

  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man episodes 1 and 2

From epic Star Wars finales to nostalgic classics like Indiana Jones, there’s something for everyone on Disney+ this month. Grab your snacks and enjoy!

Which of these will you watch first? Let us know!

Walt Disney World

DISNEY WORLD OFFERS FREE DINING PLAN WITH SELECT SUMMER 2025 VACATION PACKAGES

Disney World is offering a free dining plan for guests who book select vacation packages for summer 2025, available for stays between May 27–June 26 and July 7–August 6. The promotion requires a minimum 3-night stay with a non-discounted package, including a room, theme park tickets with a Park Hopper option, and must be booked by February 10, 2025.

MAGIC KINGDOM

BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RAILROAD CLOSING FOR REFURBISHMENT UNTIL SPRING 2026

Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will close on January 6, 2025, for a refurbishment expected to last until spring 2026, as hinted by a construction permit with an expiration date of March 13, 2026. The lengthy closure may also be influenced by nearby construction projects, including the new Villains Land and Cars attractions in Frontierland.

ANIMAL KINGDOM

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM WELCOMED RARE AND ADORABLE NEW BABY ANIMALS IN 2024

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed several baby animals in 2024, including Corra the African elephant celebrating her first birthday, Bakso the critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub, and four new Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals. The park also introduced Julien, a rare addax calf, highlighting Disney’s ongoing collaboration with the Species Survival Plan to support responsible breeding and conservation of vulnerable and endangered species.

EPCOT

GET A SNEAK PEEK AT THE REVAMPED TEST TRACK ARRIVING IN 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a sneak peek inside the Test Track renovation at EPCOT, showcasing updates for the next generation of the iconic thrill ride reopening in 2025. The revamped attraction will celebrate innovation with new show scenes, exhibits, and an immersive journey that connects technology, mobility, and the joy of driving.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

NEW SINGLE RIDER TEST FOR MILLENNIUM FALCON: SMUGGLERS RUN

Disney's Hollywood Studios is testing a modified single rider line for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, allowing pairs of guests to ride together in the same cockpit instead of being separated. This test aims to make the attraction more appealing to smaller groups, potentially improving guest satisfaction while maintaining shorter wait times compared to the standby line.

Disneyland

PARKSIDE MARKET BRINGS FRESH FLAVORS AND MID-CENTURY CHARM TO DOWNTOWN DISNEY

Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District has soft-opened the new Parkside Market, a mid-century modern-inspired food hall featuring four unique dining spots. Guests can enjoy Korean-style rice bowls at Seoul Sister, lattes and small bites at Sip & Sonder, chicken sandwiches and salads at GG’s Chicken Shop, and craft cocktails with scenic views at Vista Parkside Market.

Disney Cruise Line

DISNEY TREASURE SETS SAIL: THE NEXT ERA OF IMMERSIVE IP ADVENTURES AT SEA

Disney has launched the Disney Treasure, the newest addition to its cruise fleet, featuring immersive experiences and attractions inspired by its iconic intellectual properties (IP). With plans to double its fleet by 2031, Disney Cruise Line aims to expand its global reach, bringing the magic of its storytelling to fans worldwide through unique IP-themed adventures at sea. link