In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up, the possibility of a 5th gate in Florida gets real, we get a special look at a new on-ride photo opportunity, plus we celebrate a major milestone for The Walt Disney Archives.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of June 21, 2025.
Disney Celebrates 55 Years Of The Walt Disney Archives (Video): The Walt Disney Archives is celebrating its 55th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, an all-new video has been released. The clip offers a glimpse into preserving the magic through the eyes of a special artifact.
CFTOD’s New Comprehensive Plan Includes the Possibility of a Fifth Gate at Walt Disney World: In a new 2045 Comprehensive Plan released by The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), approved long-term plans for a new fifth gate for Walt Disney World.
Liberty Square Riverboat Hours Extended Before Permanent Closure at Magic Kingdom: The Liberty Belle will now open at 10:00 a.m. instead of 11:00 a.m. Its hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. until July 6, when it will close permanently.
Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Reopens After 6-Month Refurbishment: Closed since January 13, 2025, the Tomorrowland ride has been undergoing refurbishment. It was completely dismantled for off-site maintenance and then reconstructed. The Astro Orbiter is back!
EPCOT Reveals New Test Track On-Ride Photo: When Test Track reopens next month, Disney PhotoPass has announced that a new on-ride photo will be available.
Biggest Disney news this week: the possibility of a 5th gate or Astro Orbiter’s reopening?