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News
Original ‘Star Wars’ Movie Gets Major Change Nearly 50 Years Later
Nearly five decades after Star Wars first transported audiences to a galaxy far, far away, one of the franchise’s most iconic adventures is being experienced in a way fans have never seen before. George Lucas’ original Star Wars film (1977)…
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Disney World Unveils 3 Exclusive Passholder Perks at Hollywood Studios, Effective August 11
Disney World Annual Passholders have another reason to plan a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. Disney has announced three limited-time perks available exclusively to Passholders beginning August 11, giving members a chance to collect a new souvenir, enjoy…
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Business
Disney World Draws More Guests—and Gives Families Little Reason to Expect Lower Prices
A Walt Disney World vacation has become the sort of purchase that inspires spreadsheets, savings plans, and sometimes a moment of disbelief at checkout. Yet Disney’s newest financial results show that high costs were not enough to keep domestic visitors…
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Film & TV Entertainment
Lucasfilm Abandons Daisy Ridley, Replaces Rey Skywalker With New Female Jedi
Star Wars has officially entered a new era on the big screen, with The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) having continued the franchise’s cinematic side and Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) set to introduce a new adventure next year. However, one major…
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Lucasfilm Officially Replaces “May the Force Be With You” in ‘Star Wars’
Nearly 50 years after Star Wars first introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away, Lucasfilm is celebrating the franchise’s history with a surprising new version of its original adventure. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, which…
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Parks
Disney Takes Direct Shot at Universal Over Orlando Attendance
Anyone who visited Walt Disney World this summer has their take on how busy it felt. Most of those takes lean the same direction. Wait times were down. Guests came home saying June and July felt easier to navigate than…
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Parks
Disney Reveals Halloween Party Characters, Fan Favorite Left Off List
Halloween begins this week at Walt Disney World. Not a typo. Friday, August 7, Magic Kingdom opens the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The August start still throws people off every year, and it shows up faster than…
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News
August 23 Is a Big Moment for Magic Kingdom Guests, Here’s Why
Okay, we know money has been tight for a lot of Disney World visitors lately, so here’s a little bit of good news for a change: the Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom is about to hit its lowest…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Popular Disney World Resort Area Closing Effective August 10
Every Disney resort has a spot the regulars quietly claim as theirs. At Disney’s BoardWalk, that spot is the Village Green. It is not a headliner. It never shows up in marketing. Plenty of guests walk right past without clocking…
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Universal
Universal’s Newest Theme Park Epic Universe Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Careless Incident’
A theme park’s most visible safety systems tend to surround its biggest machines: restraints, height requirements, warning signs, test cycles, and banks of monitors watched by trained operators. But a new lawsuit involving Universal Epic Universe is focused on something…
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Parks
Disney Confirms Indiana Jones Ride Returns November 30 With New Effects
Fifteen months is a brutal stretch to lose a headliner. That is roughly how long Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull has been dark at Tokyo DisneySea. It closed on August 18, 2025, and guests have had almost…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
Mickey Mouse Attraction at Hollywood Studios To Close Indefinitely Later This Month
A popular Mickey Mouse attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close on August 9, and Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t announced a specific reopening date. Here’s what to know before your next visit to the Central Florida Disney parks. Mickey…
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Disneyland Resort
Disney Is Trying To Make It Easier for Guests (And Not Resellers) to Buy Trading Pins
Disneyland Resort is taking a direct shot at the line-cutting and conflict that have plagued its weekly releases of new Disney Trading Pins. The Problem the New System Is Designed to Solve Every Tuesday, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort,…
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Parks
Magic Kingdom Private Fireworks-Viewing Lounge Confirmed
A Walt Disney World fireworks ritual does not always begin in front of Cinderella Castle. Sometimes it begins on a beach, a balcony, or the upper floor of a neighboring resort, where guests trade the crush of Main Street, U.S.A.,…
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Featured
Universal Orlando Follows Disney’s Lead With New Team Member Recognition System
A great theme park vacation usually comes down to more than rides and attractions. Sometimes it’s a Team Member who helps a lost family find their way, surprises a child with a memorable interaction, or simply offers exceptional service during…
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Featured
‘Harry Potter’ Is Already Replacing Emma Watson for a New Generation
When HBO announced it was rebooting Harry Potter, one question immediately stood above the rest: who could possibly replace Emma Watson as Hermione Granger? Months before the series even premieres, that transition is already underway. The network is wasting little…
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Disney World’s Best Halloween Party Experience May Require a Hotel Switch
Planning for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party usually starts with party tickets and costumes. Hotel choice often comes later, but it shouldn’t. The resort you choose can have a surprising effect on how enjoyable the night becomes. If you’re staying at…
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Featured
Planning for Halloween Party 2026? Disney World Publishes Strict Rain Policy
Buying a ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party means planning for costumes, candy, exclusive entertainment, and plenty of spooky fun. It also means planning for something that arrives almost every late summer in Central Florida: thunderstorms. With the 2026 Halloween…
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Disney World Hotel Rollout: Exclusive New Perks Officially in Effect
Guests checking into two of Disney World’s most popular resort hotels this month have plenty to be excited about. August has introduced a collection of limited-time experiences that add even more value to a stay at the Walt Disney World…
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Featured
Universal Is Retiring Fast & Furious: Supercharged Ahead of Its Planned 2027 Closure
If you’ve been thinking about giving Fast & Furious: Supercharged one more try, now is the time. Universal has officially confirmed that the attraction will permanently close later this month, bringing an end to one of the most talked-about rides…
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