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EPCOT
On July 2, Disney Quietly Did Something That Could Change the Face of EPCOT
A construction permit filed on Independence Day weekend slipped past most people's notice, but it could signal major changes to EPCOT. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. A New Construction Filing at EPCOT On July 2, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to “install set elements” at
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News
Disney Forced to Change New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Character
Disneyland does not make changes to Pirates of the Caribbean quietly. The ride is too old, too beloved, and too closely watched by too many people for anything installed inside it to go unnoticed. When the attraction closed in early May 2026 for what turned out to be a nearly two-month refurbishment, the Disney parks community was paying
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Magic Kingdom Park
Two Violent Incidents Reported at Magic Kingdom on July 4
Independence Day celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort took a dark turn Saturday evening when law enforcement was called to the Magic Kingdom Park area twice in less than an hour to respond to separate battery incidents. The First Call at 8:46 p.m. At 8:46 p.m. on July 4, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting
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Disney Parks
Addition by Subtraction: New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Animatronic Breaks Down, and Fans Couldn’t Be Happier
When a highly anticipated, multi-million-dollar animatronic breaks down during a peak holiday weekend at a Disney theme park, it usually spells disaster for park operations and guest satisfaction. But inside New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, a sudden technical failure has done the unthinkable: it made the fans ecstatic. Credit: Disne
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Jigsaw Explorer Puzzles
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Droid Depot
Ready to build your very own droid? This Disney jigsaw puzzle features the Droid Depot at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the Galaxy’s coolest droids are just waiting to be assembled! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressi
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Disney Parks
Just Another Sunday: Disney Skips Farewell Ceremonies as Carousel of Progress Enters Final Hours
Today, Sunday, July 5, 2026, marks a deeply sentimental milestone for Disney traditionalists and theme park historians. Tonight, the heavy theater doors of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will lock for the final time in its current format. Starting tomorrow, July 6, the legendary rotating theater in Tomorrowland will become a multi-yea
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Global Disney Parks
Disney Pulls the Plug on Fan-Favorite ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Ride
Disney has pulled the plug, for now, on one of its most detailed Monsters, Inc. rides. The closure comes as the Pixar franchise enters a major transition across Disney’s theme parks. One classic attraction has been granted a short reprieve before a permanent shutdown, while another is being replaced by an entire land built around Mike, Su
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Disney Resorts
Disney World Escalates Resort Crackdown, Now Checking Polynesian Guests Before Entry
A familiar Disney World shortcut is becoming less reliable as Disney cracks down on resort access. Resort hopping has long been part of the unofficial Walt Disney World experience. Guests visit hotel lobbies, browse gift shops, eat at signature restaurants, and watch fireworks from resort beaches without booking an overnight stay. In rece
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Movies & Entertainment
James Gunn’s DC Studios Exit Could Come Sooner Than Expected
James Gunn's DC future may face an earlier reckoning than expected. Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in late 2022, inheriting a franchise still recovering from years of uneven releases, canceled projects, and leadership changes. Their plan was to build one connected DC Universe across film, television, animation, and games, whil
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Studios Hollywood Makes Bombshell Announcement on July 4 Weekend
For weeks, there was an unmistakable energy surrounding Universal CityWalk. Visitors weren't just arriving for restaurants, shopping, or a movie—they were gathering to experience one of the world's biggest sporting events together. Cheers echoed through the entertainment district, strangers celebrated side by side, and the atmosphere felt
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