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Business
Disney President Reveals Why ‘Moana’ Flopped and Where Jimmy Kimmel Stands
Live-action Moana was projected to open at $85 million. It opened at $18 million. Disney has now explained what happened, and the explanation is one factor out of three. Some context. Dana Walden, Disney's President and Chief Creative Officer, addressed it at Bloomberg's Screentime this week, along with Jimmy Kimmel's future and the layof
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Walt Disney World
They Came for the Party, but Left Before the Cake: Bloggers and Streamers Flee Magic Kingdom, Leaving the Park Empty for Its 55th Anniversary
When October 1, 2026, arrived, Disney fans were prepared for peak theme park chaos. Historically, milestone anniversaries at Walt Disney World bring massive rope-drop crowds, hours-long merchandise lines, and bumper-to-bumper stroller gridlock on Main Street, U.S.A. As Magic Kingdom officially hit its historic 55th Anniversary milestone,
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Merchandise
Going to Disney? Mickey Ears Will Now Cost Almost $160 for a Family of Four
The Disney Store has joined the company's theme parks in their familiar autumn tradition of price hikes, raising costs on one of Disney's most iconic souvenirs: Mickey and Minnie Mouse ear headbands. Ear Headband Prices Climb Disney Parks fans have grown accustomed to seeing annual October price increases at Walt Disney World Resort and D
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News
Disney World Confirms New Magic Kingdom Exclusive, Available While Supplies Last
One of Magic Kingdom's most recognizable restaurants is about to get a little brighter. Disney has revealed a new souvenir coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant, and the design goes much further than putting a couple of familiar characters on a cup. Belle and the Beast are at the center of the new collectible, but Disney has also worked the e
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Universal Orlando Resort Brings ‘Wicked’ to CityWalk During Halloween Horror Nights Season
Universal Orlando Resort is throwing a Wicked event at Universal CityWalk on October 24. Glinda. Elphaba. Actual film costumes and props. A yellow brick dance floor. Free to get in. For exactly one day. Some context. It is called the Wicked Oztacular Spectacular, and here is everything on the list: Stained glass photo opportunities Meet-a
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Disney World Guests Sell Out Pricey Magic Kingdom Pass Days in Advance, Here’s Why
Walt Disney World guests heading to Magic Kingdom this Saturday will have to plan their day without Lightning Lane Premier Pass. The top-tier line-skipping product is no longer available for October 3, 2026, placing it among the first dates this month to reach capacity at the resort's flagship park. Premier Pass has sold out at Magic King
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Disney World Guests Have One Month Before Major Magic Kingdom Ride Shuts Down
One of Magic Kingdom’s major attractions is about to disappear from the park for roughly a month. Walt Disney World has already scheduled a temporary closure for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and guests now have only a few weeks left before the refurbishment begins. The Frontierland attraction is scheduled to close November 2, 2026, for routin
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Marvel Star Confirms Exit From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Role After 12 Years
Sean Gunn, the actor whose physical performance has anchored Rocket Raccoon since the character first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe more than a decade ago, has confirmed he is stepping away from the role. “Sean Gunn has no plans to continue his motion capture role for Guardians of the Galaxy character Rocket Raccoon,R
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Jurassic World Attraction Shutters at Universal Studios With Little Notice
Jurassic World – The Ride is temporarily closed for refurbishment at Universal Studios Hollywood, removing one of the Lower Lot’s major attractions from the lineup during the heart of the fall season. Universal currently lists the dinosaur-themed water ride as scheduled to reopen November 21, 2026, meaning guests visiting through most of
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Disney Parks
Frozen Fan Fest Returns With a New Anna Short, 13 Months Before ‘Frozen 3’
Frozen Fan Fest is back, and Disney led with a new short instead of a trailer. The Night Before the Royal Fitting drops this month on Disney Kids YouTube. Storybook-style animation. It follows Anna after her engagement, as she and Elsa get ready for a special occasion in Arendelle. Some context. Frozen 3 does not hit theaters until Novemb
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