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Lucasfilm Erases Cara Dune From ‘The Mandalorian’ After Five Years
Cara Dune has been missing from the Star Wars universe for years, but her latest absence is particularly noticeable. The character became one of the most recognizable members of The Mandalorian (2019) after Gina Carano debuted as the former Rebel shock trooper in the show's first season. Dune quickly established herself as a formidable al
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Luke, Han, and Leia Return for ‘Star Wars’ Christmas Event Nearly 50 Years Later
Few movies have had quite the cultural impact of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). George Lucas' original space opera became an instant phenomenon, spawning prequels, sequels, television shows, video games, theme park attractions, and countless other forms of merchandise and media. Now, almost 50 years after its theatrical debut, the film is
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Disney Parks
Disneyland Restores Primeval World Dinosaurs After DINOSAUR Closure
Primeval World is back on the Disneyland Railroad at Disneyland Park in California, restoring the moving prehistoric residents that had been hidden during a refurbishment lasting more than two months. The refreshed Primeval World Disneyland Railroad scene once again features its Audio-Animatronics dinosaurs, with updated lighting after gu
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Disney World Halloween Changes Wait Times as Fall Crowds Arrive
Halloween is already underway at Walt Disney World Resort, and the shift into fall is changing more than the decorations. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party began August 7 at Magic Kingdom, creating a seasonal operating pattern that can reshape where guests go, when they visit, and how long attraction lines feel across the resort. That
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Popeye’s Final Splash? ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Scooby-Doo’ Could Reshape Universal Orlando
Walk through Islands of Adventure today, and one section still looks back to a much earlier generation of cartoons. That's part of Toon Lagoon's charm. It's also what makes the land such an interesting candidate for a future overhaul. Universal Orlando Resort hasn't announced plans to close Toon Lagoon, and there is no confirmed project t
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Disney World 2027 Alert: Transformative New Lands Could Trigger Double-Digit Ticket Surge
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation for 2027 just became a lot more exciting. It may also become considerably more expensive. Disney has confirmed major additions for two of its Florida theme parks next year. Disney's Hollywood Studios will begin welcoming guests into Monstropolis, while Disney's Animal Kingdom will debut Pueblo Esperan
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Disney World Changes Hollywood Studios Access Before Major September Opening
Walt Disney World is setting up an unusually layered September at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where a major new attraction will open while several forms of nighttime access remain restricted to guests who either qualify through their hotel stay or buy a separate ticket. The Hollywood Studios September changes create a noticeable divide be
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Disney Ignores Sequel Fatigue, Locks In 11 Remakes and Sequels Through 2029
Disney has made its movie strategy pretty clear for the next several years, and anyone hoping the company might move away from familiar franchises probably won't find much evidence of that happening. A new round of announcements has filled Disney's theatrical calendar with returning superheroes, animated favorites, live-action versions of
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‘Harry Potter’ Star Publicly Calls Out JK Rowling: “Embarrassing”
The divide surrounding the Harry Potter franchise is showing no signs of disappearing. JK Rowling has spent years at the center of an increasingly public dispute over her views on sex and gender identity. The author has repeatedly denied accusations that she is transphobic, while continuing to make outspoken statements on social media. He
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Lawsuit Takes Aim at Disney Park Over Alleged Safety Failings
A theme park rule dispute has become a legal headache for Disney. Disney parks enforce extensive rules covering everything from prohibited items to guest behavior. Smoking is among the most tightly controlled, with designated areas varying depending on the resort and outright bans inside the theme parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disne
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