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Outside the Disney Bubble
Build-A-Bear Opens Its Biggest Store Ever Minutes From Disney World
Build-A-Bear Workshop has opened its largest location in the world at ICON Park on International Drive in Orlando. The three-story, 30,000-plus-square-foot Workshop is the brand’s most personalized experience to date. Here’s what’s inside. Quick Facts DetailInfoLocationICON Park, International Drive, OrlandoSize3…
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Disney World Announces the End for Iconic Animal Kingdom Tradition in January 2027
Walt Disney World has officially set an expiration date for a popular Animal Kingdom tradition, and visitors hoping to experience it have limited time left. For many families, returning attractions and entertainment have become an important part of their Disney…
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Disney World Hands Annual Passholders Huge Christmas Victory With 2 Surprise Perks
Disney World is giving some of its most loyal visitors a little extra Christmas cheer this year, but not everyone will have access to the latest holiday offerings. As the resort prepares for weeks of festive celebrations, Disney has revealed…
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Film & TV Entertainment
The Stars of Hallmark’s First Disney World Christmas Movie Are Coming to Town
Hallmark stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle are coming to Orlando for a free meet-and-greet photo opportunity. The event takes place at a Hallmark Gold Crown store just outside Walt Disney World. The two stars in Holiday Ever After:…
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Universal Orlando Resort Confirms Epic Universe Attraction Closing Monday November 9
Universal Orlando Resort has a mix of news this autumn. Its newest park is getting a new coaster, one of its rides is going offline next week, and parent company Comcast has acknowledged that the summer did not go as…
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Parks
Disney Doubles Down on Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios After Rocky Debut
Disney Jollywood Nights returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its fourth year, and Disney is making several changes. After a rocky debut in 2023, can this year’s additions finally win guests over? Here’s a look at what’s new. A Quick…
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Monsters Attraction at Universal Orlando Resort Closing Later This Year
Epic Universe fans have a few dates worth circling on the calendar. Two of the park’s most popular attractions are heading offline in the coming months, and Universal has also confirmed a brand-new ride for one of its most crowded…
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Star Wars
Disney Abandons Long-Awaited ‘Star Wars’ Sequel, Actor Confirms Worst Fears
Another Star Wars comeback appears to be off the table for good. Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the franchise has undergone several changes in direction. While Disney+ has delivered shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka, the theatrical…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Newest Arrival Makes Public Debut at Disney World
A newborn zebra has made her public debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The foal was spotted exploring the Arusha Savanna with her mother, giving resort guests a chance to see her up close. Here’s what to know before your…
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Disney Around the Globe
Disney Confirms Sweeping Ticket Price Changes for Students, Effective January 4
Disney is making some unusual changes to its ticket prices in 2027. For years, the cost of visiting Disney’s theme parks has continued to climb. In October 2026, both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort introduced another round of…
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Disney Around the Globe
Disney Resort Makes It Official: Longstanding Event Is Coming to an End
Another Disney tradition is preparing for its final curtain call. Disney’s theme parks have built entire calendars around seasonal celebrations, with certain events becoming almost as popular as the attractions themselves. At Walt Disney World, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and…
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Business
Behind Closed Doors: Leaked Details Reveal Furious Disney Tech Workers Demanding Answers Over Impending Layoffs
An internal crisis is rattling The Walt Disney Company’s engineering and digital infrastructure. While public speculation swirls around another massive corporate belt-tightening that could wipe out thousands of jobs, Disney’s streaming and software personnel are reaching their breaking point. During…
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News
Missing the Magic: Why Whispers of a Magical Express Revival Are Growing Across Disney World
Few operational cuts in recent theme park history produced as much genuine heartache—or immediate traveler friction—as the quiet retirement of Disney’s Magical Express. For seventeen years, those bright blue, character-adorned motorcoaches served as the ultimate welcome mat for Walt Disney…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Epic Universe Expansion Forces a New Vacation Planning Dilemma
Universal confirms a second Dark Universe coaster is under construction, but an opening years away leaves future Epic Universe visitors weighing when to book. Universal Orlando Resort is already preparing another major attraction for Epic Universe, and its latest announcement…
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Universal Orlando’s Latest Expansion Exposes a Growing Problem for Families
Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to introduce even more attractions, but its latest announcements are raising questions about whether the company is overlooking an important group of visitors. With Epic Universe now open and additional roller coasters under construction,…
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Disney World Guests Face Confirmed Closures Through 2028
Let’s be honest. Some Disney resorts are pretty. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a whole mood. The moment you walk into that eight-story lobby, with its massive timber columns, totem poles, and a fireplace built to echo the layers of the…
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Marvel’s Ghost Rider Actor Speaks Out About Casting, Confirms Feelings About Role
Nicolas Cage, who starred as the Spirit of Vengeance in two Sony Marvel films outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has addressed Marvel Studios’ decision to recast the character, offering a notably generous response. A Gracious Handoff Cage spoke to The…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Goes Offline at 7 P.M. While Magic Kingdom Stays Open
Fantasyland is full of big names. Peter Pan, the Seven Dwarfs, Winnie the Pooh. But there is one redhead who has been holding court in her own seaside corner of Magic Kingdom since 2012, and fans adore her. We are…
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News
Six Flags Sold Seven Parks. Now Its CEO Is Considering Even More Sales
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation may not be finished selling theme parks. After parting ways with seven properties earlier in 2026, the amusement park giant is reviewing additional assets and considering whether more destinations still belong in its long-term portfolio. During…
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‘Jurassic Park’ Wiped Away at Universal Orlando, ‘Trolls’ Takes Over
We cover a lot of theme park news around here. New rides, new snacks, new merch, closures that break our hearts. But every once in a while, the story that gets fans the most fired up comes from somewhere you…
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