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Outside the Disney Bubble
Following Lawsuit, Six Flags Cancels Fright Fest Events for 2026 Halloween Season
Halloween just got a little less scary at one Six Flags theme park, as the chain confirms that its signature Fright Fest event won't be returning to a Western New York location this year. Six Flags Darien Lake Skips Fright Fest Every September, Six Flags parks across the country ramp up for Fright Fest, the chain's after-dark Halloween ev
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Just Changed This Annual Passholder-Only Perk
There is a store inside Universal Studios Florida that most guests will never set foot in. It just moved. And the deals inside got people lining up. The Universal Annual Passholder store, the members-only shop where passholders and team members buy discounted resort merchandise, has officially relocated. The old Brown Derby location is do
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Business
It’s Official: Disney Just Unlocked the Doors to a Brand-New Physical Store Today
For fans who grew up wandering through mall aisles filled with endless walls of plush toys and cast members ready to talk about the newest animated release, today is an incredibly exciting day. After years of dramatically shrinking its physical retail footprint in favor of digital shopping, The Walt Disney Company is finally bringing the
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EPCOT
Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ Expand Into the EPCOT World Showcase
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is making an unexpected appearance in the EPCOT World Showcase, this time not as a ride, but as a clever bit of themed decor tucked inside a United Kingdom Pavilion shop. Marvel's Growing Presence at EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind marked Marvel's first major foothold at EPCOT when it opened in t
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News
Disney World’s Slinky Dog Dash Faces Grim Fate Following Another Sudden Breakdown
Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests got only a brief break from the Slinky Dog Dash saga on Thursday. After sitting closed for three straight days, the Toy Story Land coaster finally reopened for Early Entry and started carrying guests again. For anyone who had watched the attraction remain unavailable all week, it looked like the long shut
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News
Epic Universe Included in New Universal Orlando Ticket Deal Starting at $85 Per Day
Universal Orlando Resort isn't the same two-theme-park destination it was just a couple of years ago. Epic Universe opened in May 2025, adding an entirely new park to a resort already home to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. That's great news for guests looking for more to do, but it also creates another question when p
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News
Disney Officially Replaces Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, New Actor Takes Over
Disney has officially introduced a new voice for one of the biggest Star Wars characters of the last several years. Pedro Pascal has played Din Djarin since The Mandalorian debuted in 2019, becoming closely connected to the helmeted bounty hunter throughout three seasons and eventually The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026). Now, another actor
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Disneyland Paris
After 15 Years, Disney World Park Is Transforming ‘Toy Story’ Ride
A Toy Story (1995)-themed attraction is undergoing a brief refurbishment overseas, offering a moment of calm compared to the ongoing technical struggles plaguing a similar ride back in Florida. Two Toy Story Rides, Two Different Situations While Walt Disney World Resort continues to deal with an indefinite closure of Slinky Dog Dash in To
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Dollywood Announces 3 Major Changes Across the Park in Memory of Dolly Parton
Dollywood is preparing for a future without Dolly Parton while finding new ways to keep her story alive inside the Tennessee theme park she helped shape. Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80. Her passing left family, friends, and fans mourning around the world and created an especially emotional moment for Dollywood. The park already
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News
Universal Orlando Confirms Major September Hour Cuts Across All 3 Theme Parks
Universal Orlando Resort has more theme parks than ever, but guests visiting this September won't necessarily have more time to enjoy them. Universal has confirmed shortened operating hours across all three of its major theme parks this month. While Halloween Horror Nights explains some of the changes at Universal Studios Florida, the red
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