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Movies & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ Retcons Han Solo’s ‘Force Awakens’ Storyline
Lucasfilm has quietly adjusted Star Wars canon in a move that reinterprets key elements of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, marking one of the most consequential continuity updates to the sequel trilogy in recent years. The Legacy of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Star Wars: The Force Awakens functioned as a soft reboot, mirroring the
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‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Loses Another Star Amid Ongoing Controversy
The Harry Potter reboot has lost another cast member before its first episode has even aired. HBO has built its upcoming Harry Potter series around an unusually long-term plan, adapting all seven JK Rowling novels across multiple seasons while following a new group of young actors through each year at Hogwarts. That alone creates a logist
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EPCOT
Disney Announces EPCOT Mexico Area Will Close on August 31
This week, Walt Disney World Resort sealed the fate of a long-standing fixture of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Here's what to know before you visit the second Central Florida Disney park. Mexico Closure at EPCOT On August 25, WDWNT reported that the Oaxacan wood-carving shop in the Plaza de los Amigos, in the Mexico World
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Dolly Parton’s Death Rocks Dollywood as Park Issues Official Statement
For years, there was an easy way to explain what made Dollywood different from other American theme parks. It was Dolly. Not just her name on the entrance sign, and not simply the songs playing throughout the property. Dolly Parton's personality, upbringing, music, family, and deep connection to the Smoky Mountains were built into the par
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Walt Disney World
Disney World BoardWalk Theming Replaced, Effective August 2026
A fresh coat of paint is bringing a moodier, more theatrical look to one corner of Disney's BoardWalk Inn, as Walt Disney World Resort continues transforming the former Jellyrolls piano bar into its next entertainment venue. Construction Continues at Disney's BoardWalk Inn The repainting work is just the latest phase of ongoing constructi
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Dolly Parton Never Forgot Where She Came From — And the World Will Never Forget Her
Dolly Parton could have gone anywhere. After selling more than 100 million records, writing thousands of songs, becoming a movie star and building businesses known around the world, she had every opportunity to leave her humble beginnings behind. She never did. Parton's family announced Tuesday that the country music icon had passed away
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Disney World Mobile Order Glitch Creates New Problem for Magic Kingdom Guests
Walt Disney World guests have become used to doing a lot of their vacation planning from their phones. But when one of those digital tools doesn't work as expected, even a small problem can quickly interfere with plans inside the parks. That appears to be happening during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. A strange Mobile Order issue
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Dolly Parton’s Death Triggers Extraordinary Nationwide Tribute From Trump
There are celebrities, and then there are people whose names become woven into the identity of an entire place. Dolly Parton was both. For decades, her influence stretched far beyond country music. She became an actress, songwriter, businesswoman, philanthropist, and one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world. But in Tennessee
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Outside the Disney Bubble
American Soldier Sues Six Flags After Park Misplaced His Shoes
An Army specialist is taking Six Flags Darien Lake to court, alleging that a mishandled pair of sandals left him walking barefoot across scorching asphalt and resulted in second-degree burns. The Case Against Six Flags Darien Lake The Batavian reports that Harrison G. Huffman filed suit with the Genesee County Clerk's Office on July 24, a
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Marvel Unveils New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer, Russo Brothers Tease Crucial ‘Doomsday’ Link
Seven years after Avengers: Endgame (2019) seemingly closed the book on Marvel's original Avengers, the studio wants fans to think about that story again. The movie is heading back to theaters, and Marvel has now released a new trailer ahead of its return. But with Avengers: Doomsday (2026) only months away, this looks like more than anot
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