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Disney World Extends Months-Long Shutdown, Delays Reopening Until December
Disney World guests planning a visit to one of the resort’s most popular hotels may need to make some changes to their vacation plans. While temporary closures are nothing unusual at Walt Disney World, they can become frustrating when reopening…
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‘Star Wars’ To Introduce New Versions of Sequel Trilogy Characters: Report
A new chapter in Lucasfilm’s leadership has coincided with a reshuffling of its theatrical ambitions. With Kathleen Kennedy having stepped down as president and Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan assuming expanded leadership responsibilities, the studio’s most closely watched film project…
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Contemporary Resort Location Reopens After Unannounced Closure at Disney World
Rest days at Disney’s Contemporary Resort just got easier to plan. The hotel’s children’s splash pad, which disappeared behind barriers with no heads-up for families, has returned with a refreshed look, just in time for the holiday crowds. For parents…
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Film & TV Entertainment
Disney Brings Back Show That Sparked Religious Backlash
Disney has officially renewed Coven Academy for a second season. The supernatural teen drama premiered this fall on Freeform, Disney+, and Hulu, and quickly became a hit with teens and families. The renewal comes after the series faced pushback from…
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Universal Orlando Opens New Way to Avoid 3-Hour Grinch Meet-and-Greet Lines
Universal Orlando is getting ready for Christmas, and one of its most popular holiday experiences is officially available to book. Every holiday season, thousands of visitors head to Universal Orlando Resort to enjoy festive decorations, special entertainment, and character experiences…
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Parks
Spotted: Universal Guests Will Find a Completely Changed Epic Universe This Week
It is the last week of October, which means that Halloween isn’t over yet. Epic Universe is on a different calendar completely because it is already getting ready for Christmas. On Monday, October 26, holiday decorations were spotted throughout the…
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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Gets Official Reimagining With Original Cast
Walton Goggins (Ant-Man and the Wasp) has taken over as Ebenezer Scrooge in a new project inspired by The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), replacing Michael Caine in the iconic role. The unexpected casting comes courtesy of Walmart, which has teamed…
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Magic Kingdom
Disney World Confirms Closure of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Ride, Effective November 5
Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid will go dark at Magic Kingdom Park earlier than expected on Thursday, November 5. The Fantasyland dark ride will stop operating at 7:00 p.m., well before the original Central Florida Disney…
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Disney Around the Globe
After 33 Years, Disneyland Paris To Shut Down ‘Indiana Jones’ Ride
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, the Adventureland coaster that has thrilled guests at Disneyland Park (Paris) since 1993, will close for a major overhaul early next year. The ride’s last day of operation is January 3, 2027, and…
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News
Beyond the Tap: The Mind Behind Disney’s MagicBand Is Building AI to Kill Off Theme Park Wearables
For more than ten years, wearing a colorful rubber wristband has been the universal rite of passage for entering Walt Disney World. Debuting in 2013, the MagicBand—and its current haptic sibling, the MagicBand+—completely transformed modern guest logistics. With a quick…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
Grand Theft Brought Officers to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday, Police Say
Deputies were called to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday afternoon after a report of grand theft, a call that came in while the park was busy with guests enjoying their day at Walt Disney World Resort. The public record so…
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Disneyland Guests Lose Access to Sleeping Beauty Castle at 3 P.M.
Big news for anyone in Anaheim today: Sleeping Beauty Castle has turned into a TV set. According to reports, the area in front of the castle is closed off for filming holiday specials for ABC, and guests are being told…
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Five Universal Orlando Attractions Are Disappearing From the Schedule This November
Universal Orlando guests planning a November vacation may need to make a few adjustments to their itineraries. Although the resort is preparing for the holiday season, several popular attractions won’t be available throughout parts of the month. Some are undergoing…
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“One of the Greatest Rides Ever Built”: Disney Fans Push Back After Imagineer Calls Splash Mountain a “Horrible Idea”
More than three years after the final log flumes plunged down Chickapin Hill at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the ghost of Splash Mountain continues to haunt the theme park community. While the physical flumes have been transformed into Tiana’s…
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Universal Orlando’s Thrill Ride Obsession Could Be Hurting Its Biggest Opportunity
Universal Orlando has spent years building some of the most exciting attractions in the theme park industry. From massive roller coasters to immersive experiences inspired by popular movies, the resort knows how to get guests talking. But there’s one area…
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Disney World Reverses Year-Long Closure at Popular Magic Kingdom Attraction
Walt Disney World has finally reversed a lengthy closure at one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular family attractions, bringing back a feature that guests haven’t been able to fully enjoy for more than a year. While Disney continues making major…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Beginning October 25, Disney Cast Members of Any Gender Can No Longer Wear Skirts
Cast members at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have started wearing new uniforms with no skirt option, and Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t said a word about it. Where the Rules Stand The “Disney Look” guidelines have governed cast member appearance…
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Disney Reportedly Removes ‘Finding Nemo’ Attraction From Young Children
A Disney Cruise Line vacation is a theme park trip that floats, with splash zones, play spaces, and character fun built into the ship. Families plan around those details, which is why two reports are drawing attention: one about a…
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Disney World Confirms Major Magic Kingdom Restriction Starting November 3
Getting to Magic Kingdom before the crowds arrive can make a huge difference during a Walt Disney World vacation. Nobody wants to spend their entire morning waiting in long lines, especially during the holiday season when the parks attract families…
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Disney World Resort Guests Face Potential Disruptions as Multiple Construction Projects Surface
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation already comes with plenty of decisions. Between choosing a hotel, purchasing park tickets, and figuring out transportation, families have enough to think about before arriving in Orlando. Unfortunately, another potential complication has surfaced for…
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