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Universal Officially Submits ‘Jaws’ Filing for ‘Park Attraction’ 14 Years After Closure
Universal has given Jaws fans something official to talk about again. On September 3, 2026, Universal City Studios filed a new trademark application for Jaws (1975), and one part of the paperwork stands out immediately: it includes “amusement park attraction…
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Disney World Vacation Warning: Visitors Advised to Cancel 2027 Trips
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation more than a year in advance usually comes with one big question: Is this really the right time to go? For 2027, that question could be harder to answer than it first appears. Disney…
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Major New ‘Harry Potter’ Recasting Changes Hogwarts Line-up
HBO’s new Hogwarts is already undergoing changes. The upcoming Harry Potter television reboot will premiere in December with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. They will be joined by John…
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Disney World Resort Guests Deem Exclusive Hotel Perk “Practically Pointless” in 2026
Walt Disney World hotel guests get several extras that can make an onsite stay more appealing. Some can save time, while others give vacationers a valuable planning advantage before they even arrive. With Disney trips requiring plenty of preparation, those…
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Parks
Disney World Changes Hollywood Studios Parking Lot With New Designated Spaces
Parking lot changes are the kind of thing nobody notices until they are standing in one, confused. New attractions get concept art and a press release. A repainted parking space gets nothing. You find out when a cast member waves…
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Disney Marks Disneyland Chef Dead, Cuts Medical Insurance After 60 Years of Service
A 91-year-old Disneyland icon says an administrative error has effectively erased him from the systems responsible for his retirement money and health coverage. Disneyland chef Oscar Martinez, who retired in 2017 after more than 60 years at Disneyland Resort, said…
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Confirmed: Disney World Expands Resort Hopping Restrictions to Hotel Swimming Pools
Walt Disney World is executing a property-wide renewed effort to clamp down on unauthorized resort hopping, this time targeting guests attempting to sneak into hotel swimming pools. Cast Members at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort have officially confirmed that Disney management is…
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Universal Intervenes: New Scare Actor Restrictions Hit Horror Nights Following Safety Issues
Halloween Horror Nights asks scare actors to get closer to guests than performers at almost any other theme park event. That can create unforgettable encounters, but it can also create problems when guests take those interactions too far. Universal appears…
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Cast Member Previews Underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ahead of September 14
Disney follows a sequence before an attraction opens, and park watchers know it cold. Walls come down. Signage goes up. Landscaping shows up overnight. Then, the cast members start walking inside. That last step is the one that counts. Cast…
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Economical Disney Dining Option Stripped From Disney World Overnight
Saturday, September 5, is the last day Walt Disney World guests can grab a churro from either Sunshine Churros kiosk at Disney Springs. The West Side and Marketplace stands are reportedly closing permanently after Saturday’s operations, eliminating two dedicated walk-up…
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More Disney Characters Debut at Hollywood Studios as Magic of Disney Animation Nears
The best theming at Disney is the kind you find, not the kind you get shown. That is why the Walt Disney Studios Lot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios works. Since the courtyard opened in May, Imagineering has been slipping character…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
‘The Shire’ Theme Park Trademark Filed: Universal Orlando Updates
Middle-earth Enterprises has filed new U.S. trademark applications for “THE SHIRE” and “LA COMARCA,” and both applications identify “Providing theme park services” in International Class 041. The filings are real, current, and relevant to anyone watching the future of The…
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Disney Confirms Multiple New Closures, Including ‘Happily Ever After’
Walt Disney World guests visiting Magic Kingdom on 13 dates in September will not see the park’s standard nighttime lineup of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away and Happily Ever After. The change is tied to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,…
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This is the Final Weekend Before A Disney Park’s Indefinite Shutdown, Stripping Away Another Disney World Resort Hotel Perk
Labor Day weekend marks the end of an era for water park enthusiasts visiting Walt Disney World. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is set to close its gates for a seasonal refurbishment starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026, leaving Disney’s Blizzard…
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Don’t Waste Your Money: Why You Should Skip Lightning Lane at Disney World This September
For years, navigating a Walt Disney World vacation has felt like an endless series of upsells. Between Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, parkgoers have grown accustomed to budgeting hundreds of additional dollars per family just to avoid spending…
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“Waste of Money”: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Suffers Major House Malfunctions
Halloween Horror Nights fans expect plenty of things to go wrong once they step inside a haunted house. Unfortunately, they’re supposed to be part of the show. Universal Studios Hollywood kicked off its 2026 Halloween event on September 3, and…
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5 Beloved Disney World Attractions Could Be Facing Their Final Days
Disney World fans have learned not to get too comfortable with their favorite attractions. An experience can operate for decades before Disney decides it needs a new story, technology, or replacement. With major projects already reshaping the parks, attention naturally…
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Disney’s Florida Guests Warned: Deluxe Resort Area Slated for Multi-Month Closure in 2028
Planning a Disney vacation far in advance gives families plenty of time to prepare, but it also creates one potential headache. The resort experience available when you book isn’t always exactly what you’ll find when the trip finally arrives. Some…
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First Look: Disneyland Unveils 2 Viral NEW Christmas Popcorn Buckets
Popcorn bucket enthusiasts might want to leave some extra room on the shelf this Christmas. The 2026 holiday season is bringing two new designs that already look built for collector demand. Disney popcorn buckets can draw long lines, disappear quickly,…
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Film & TV Entertainment
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Shake-up Confirmed as Russo Brothers Start Over
The Avengers are almost back — but this is not the reunion Marvel originally planned. More than seven years after Avengers: Endgame closed one of the MCU’s defining chapters, Marvel Studios is preparing to reunite Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Avengers: Doomsday…
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