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Movies & Entertainment
First Industry Verdict Arrives for Controversial ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot
HBO’s controversial Harry Potter reboot has received its first industry verdict months before its premiere. The network will launch Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this Christmas, beginning a new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven books just 15 years after the original movie franchise ended. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter,
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Global Disney Parks
Disney Stops Visually Impaired Guest From Using Mobility Cane, Alarm Issued
Accessibility equipment is supposed to make a theme park easier to navigate. One Disney guest says hers became the problem. Disney’s theme parks accommodate millions of visitors with different needs, from guests using wheelchairs and mobility aids to those who are blind or have low vision. At Walt Disney World, Disney advertises services
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Disneyland Resort
Instagram Influencer Says Disneyland Security Popped Birthday Balloons “For No Reason”
A birthday surprise at the Disneyland Hotel nearly fell flat after a baker said security cast members destroyed most of her balloons at the Downtown Disney District checkpoint, and she's now questioning why. The Delivery Plan Monique Rojas, who runs the Instagram account @mos_magical_cakes, shared a video on October 5 showing her and her
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Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney World and Disneyland Announce Overnight Transformation in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jedi hopefuls heading to Batuu have something new to build. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort just rolled out a fresh lightsaber design and a set of enhancements to the weapons sold at Savi's Workshop, effective immediately at both Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. A New Hilt Theme Debuts Disney Parks Blog revea
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Universal Just Changed Its Months-Long Orlando Park Closure
Sometimes the biggest news is hiding in the smallest phrases. Universal Orlando has updated the schedule for Volcano Bay's long winter closure, and instead of a single fixed date, the park is now using a looser timeframe. The water park closes for maintenance on October 26, and Universal says it plans to reopen “on or before April 1
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Disney Animal Kingdom Park
Physical Attack Reported at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on October 5
Law enforcement was called to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Monday morning after a report that someone had been battered at the fourth Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The 911 Call on Monday Morning The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the call at 10:08 a.m. on October 5, logging it as “Battery (Unwanted Touching
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Disney Animal Kingdom Park
After 6 Years, Post-COVID Update Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
A bit of color has vanished from the Asia area at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where Walt Disney World Resort has quietly taken down the decorative lanterns that once hung outside a longtime venue for bird-themed shows. Lanterns Disappear From Asia On Monday, WDWNT reported that the hanging lanterns outside the Feathered Friends in
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Disney Parks
Disney’s New Boarding Crackdown: The Station Role Created to Stop Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Delays
Ever since Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the revamped attraction has drawn massive crowds. Combining the high-energy musical chaos of Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem with a high-speed launched roller coaster featuring three inversions, the ride has quickly re-established itself
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Disney World Landmark Transformed After Suffering Major Freeze Damage
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is filled with details that guests can easily walk past while rushing to their next attraction. One familiar spot in Asia, however, may be a little harder to miss right now. The banyan tree located outside Yak & Yeti Restaurant has been covered with colorful fabric, garlands, bells, and other decorations, giving th
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Disney World Guest Abandons Lawsuit Over Alleged “Permanent Catastrophic Injuries”
A guest who accused Walt Disney World of negligence following an incident at Blizzard Beach has dropped his lawsuit against the company. The case involved Eugene Strickland, who claimed he suffered serious injuries while riding Downhill Double Dipper during a July 2021 visit to the Disney water park. Strickland eventually sued Walt Disney
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