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Disney Parks
Underwater at EPCOT: Second Massive Storm Causes Severe Flooding and Ride Shutdowns at Disney World
Central Florida’s summer weather has delivered a double blow to Walt Disney World guests this week. For the second time in less than seven days, a severe thunderstorm system parked directly over the resort, forcing an immediate halt to outdoor ride operations across all four theme parks and causing dramatic localized flooding throughout E
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Universal Studios
Universal Set To Give Theme Park Its Biggest Upgrade in 25 Years
Universal may be preparing to dramatically expand one of its busiest theme parks. For years, Universal Studios Japan has added major attractions without substantially increasing the size of the Osaka park itself. Since opening in 2001, the resort has introduced Harry Potter, Minions, Nintendo, and other blockbuster properties largely by r
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Walt Disney World
Disney World Closes Grand Floridian Resort Area, Gives No Notice to Guests
Guests staying at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have been navigating an unannounced closure for weeks, as the hotel's Alice in Wonderland (1951)-themed splash pad remains shut down with no official word from Walt Disney World Resort. An Unannounced Closure at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Alice in Wonderland-inspired a
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Walt Disney World
Disney World Confirms Overhaul of Original Contemporary Resort Structure
The refurbishment reshaping Disney's Contemporary Resort has reached a new milestone, with a crane now positioned at the hotel's iconic A-Frame building as work continues on one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most recognizable structures. Tracing the Refurbishment's Progress The project got underway in September 2024, beginning with
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News
Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Love Eclipses the Vile and Tone-Deaf Tributes Following Her Death
The world lost an irreplaceable icon on August 25, 2026, when Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Millions of fans and fellow artists immediately flooded social media to mourn the Queen of Country and celebrate her unparalleled musical talent and boundless heart. Yet, alongside the genuine grief
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Magic Kingdom Park
Disney World Changes Magic Kingdom Entrance, Effective August 26
New construction progress spotted on August 26 shows Walt Disney World Resort steadily reshaping how guests will arrive at Magic Kingdom Park by ferryboat, as work on a new dock continues to take shape at the Transportation & Ticket Center. The Project Behind the New Dock Walt Disney World Resort filed the initial construction permit back
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Disney Parks
Disneyland Paris Found Guilty After Worker’s Death
Euro Disney Associés, the company that operates Disneyland Paris, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2016 electrocution of a maintenance technician inside Phantom Manor at Disneyland Park. The Meaux criminal court imposed a €225,000 fine on August 21, 2026, ten years after the fatal accident at the Frontierland att
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News
Walt Disney World Could Crack Down on “Dangerous Behavior” at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
One Disneyland safety change could eventually make its way across the country to Walt Disney World. Disney recently introduced a series of warnings at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after an incident raised concerns about guests leaving ride vehicles. The company didn’t settle for adding one extra reminder near the loading platform, either. Disn
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Disney Parks
National Hurricane Center Names Fourth Storm of 2026 Season Dolly
A tropical storm named Dolly formed in the Atlantic today. Dolly Parton died two days ago. People are already connecting those two things. They should not. Some context. This has been a heavy week. Dolly Parton died on August 25 at 80 after a short battle with cancer. Tim Curry died the following day at 80 at his home in Los Angeles. Two
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Disney Parks
Disney Parks Models Debunk Two Massive Haunted Mansion Expansion Rumors
Ever since Disney officially confirmed the massive “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion at Magic Kingdom—bringing Villains Land and Piston Peak National Park to life—speculation has been running at an all-time high. Among the most popular theories were those surrounding the iconic Haunted Mansion and how the classic Liberty Square a
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