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Parks
ABC Locks In Date for Disney Holiday Special, Stars Still a Mystery
ABC has revealed when The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular will air this year. The annual special returns Monday, November 30, 2026. With Halloween wrapping up in a few days, this gives Disney fans their first big holiday date…
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Planned Closure for Hollywood Studios Attraction Fails, Guests Still Have Access–for Now
Families planning an autumn trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios now have one more indoor option than they expected. Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie, shown inside the Mickey Shorts Theater, was scheduled to close temporarily…
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Parks
Star Wars Fans Notice Darth Vader Is Missing From His Spot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Darth Vader has a new meet-and-greet location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, though it’s actually a familiar one. As of Wednesday, October 28, the Sith Lord is no longer meeting guests in the extended Star Tours – The Adventures Continue queue.…
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News
From Pixie Dust to Phone Screens: Inside Disney’s $12-Billion Gamble on the Creator Economy
Under the towering stone figures of the Seven Dwarfs that support The Walt Disney Company’s Burbank headquarters, performers from the Broadway production of Aladdin recently took to a makeshift stage. As they hit the climactic notes of “A Whole New…
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Business
Disney Parks Division Faces Reported Job Cuts; Guest Impact Unknown
Disney Experiences layoffs reportedly affecting between 100 and 200 employees have brought Disney’s latest workforce reductions into the division behind its theme parks, cruises and Aulani resort in Hawaii. The Los Angeles Times reported the cuts on October 28, citing…
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Disney World Guests Face Crucial Skyliner Warning as In-Flight Habits Spread
Walt Disney World guests have plenty to think about when planning a theme park vacation, but transportation shouldn’t become another source of frustration. Unfortunately, even a short trip between destinations can turn uncomfortable when passengers overlook a few basic considerations.…
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Family Faces a $296,000 Flight Estimate After Disney Vacation
An Australian family’s Tokyo Disney trip has become an urgent effort to arrange a medical journey home after their teenage son developed a severe fear of flying. A public appeal says Ryan, 18, who has autism, cannot currently board a…
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Disneyland Resort
Overnight, Disney Sealed the Fate of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Ride
The long wait to see The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure Park is nearly over. Disneyland Resort has taken down the scrim and most of the scaffolding that hid the building for two months, and…
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Previous Disney Resort Hotel Perk Ban Lifted: All Guests to Be Impacted
Tokyo DisneySea is opening its Fantasy Springs Entrance to all ticketed guests from 11 a.m. beginning April 1, 2027, reducing the exclusivity of a hotel benefit. The change applies to Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan and gives visitors staying elsewhere…
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Disney Around the Globe
Disneyland Paris Replaces Elements of Exclusive Phantom Manor Attraction
Phantom Manor, the one-of-a-kind haunted house ride in Frontierland at Disneyland Park (Paris), is getting some cosmetic attention at its entrance. Disney cast members have been repainting rockwork outside the attraction, and a longer maintenance closure is only a couple…
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Disney World Plans Major Changes to Popular Resort, Families at Risk
Not every Disney World upgrade is guaranteed to make guests happy. Sometimes, the features Disney decides to replace are exactly what families loved about a resort in the first place. That could become an issue with an upcoming refurbishment at…
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Disney World’s Newest Roller Coaster Is Already Creating a Major Guest Problem
Disney World guests have spent years perfecting their rope drop strategies. Arrive early, get through security, and head straight toward one of the park’s most popular attractions before the crowds catch up. It’s a strategy that can save visitors considerable…
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Disney Around the Globe
Disney Boat Begins Billowing “Significant” Smoke, Guests Evacuated
A routine Disney ride took an unexpected turn last weekend. Disney’s boat attractions are typically among the more leisurely experiences at its theme parks. From Jungle Cruise to “it’s a small world,” these rides have transported millions of guests through…
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Disney World Reshapes Toy Story Land After 8 Years, New Feature Already Broken
Disney World has made plenty of changes to its theme parks over the years, but its latest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios raises an interesting question: How much can Disney change an area before it loses the original story? Eight…
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Universal Confirms Upcharge for ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster, New Fees Enforced November 2
Universal Studios Hollywood can already cost guests a pretty penny, especially once tickets, food, parking, and other expenses come into play. Now, visitors hoping to experience the park’s newest roller coaster without a lengthy wait could face another charge. Universal…
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Magic Kingdom
Disney World Announces Closure of ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Attraction, Effective November 24
Magic Kingdom Park guests visiting during Thanksgiving week will have less time to catch the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Walt Disney World Resort has quietly shortened the Tomorrowland show’s hours on four days, and it hasn’t said why. The Affected…
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Disney World Modifies Failing Hollywood Studios Experience Just Weeks Into Operation
Disney fans visiting Hollywood Studios might be in for a surprise when they experience one of the park’s newest attractions. Although the addition opened just over a month ago, technical difficulties have reportedly led Disney to hide one of its…
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EPCOT
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Event Canceled Two Weeks in Advance
Two nights of live music at EPCOT have been pulled from the calendar. Walt Disney World Resort confirmed on Wednesday, October 28, that The Beach Boys will not perform as planned during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, leaving…
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Disney Unexpectedly Ropes Off ‘Star Wars’ Ride Oct. 28 as Frustrated Guests Turned Away
Disney World visitors hoping to get an early start at Hollywood Studios today, October 28, are facing an unexpected setback. Two major attractions failed to open with the park this morning, leaving guests scrambling to adjust their plans. For families…
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Disney World Unveils 2026 Holiday Food Lineup, 18 Locations Included
Christmas celebrations at Disney World aren’t just about decorations, holiday music, and festive entertainment. For many guests, trying seasonal food is just as exciting as everything else happening inside the parks. This year, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is giving visitors even…
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