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Mar- 2026 -30 March
Walt Disney’s Original Monorail System Closes to Guests After 66 Years
Disneyland Resort's 66-year-old Monorail system shut down on Monday, March 30, temporarily ceasing operation of Walt Disney's pioneering transportation system that connects the Downtown Disney District to Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. The closure was originally announced in February. Disneyland Resort still hasn't provided a reopening date, leaving families without the 2.5-mile tram route and n
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30 March
President Trump’s Under-Fire Lawmaker Spotted at Disney World During Shutdown
There is a version of a Walt Disney World trip where the airport is the easy part. You book your flight, you show up, you get through security, you land in Orlando, and the vacation begins. That version of events has been increasingly difficult to count on for the past six weeks, as a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security has placed TSA officers in the position
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30 March
Controversial ‘Frozen’ Change Follows Unfortunate Disneyland Paris Closure
There is a specific kind of satisfaction that comes from watching a Disney park finally become what it always should have been. Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris opened in 2002 with ambitions that its initial execution could not match. The Hollywood studio aesthetic was thin. The attraction list was short. The landscaping was sparse. Guests who crossed the plaza from Disneyland Park exp
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30 March
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock out and buckle up for the ride of your life with this Disney jigsaw puzzle featuring Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney-Themed Puzzles “it’s a smal
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30 March
‘Harry Potter’ Makes Huge Changes to Beloved Character, Despite Being a “Faithful Adaptation”
The first trailer for the new Harry Potter series arrived last week (March 25), giving audiences their first look at HBO's adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The series boasts a wide ensemble. Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton take on Harry, Ron, and Hermione. John Lithgow stars as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Luke Th
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30 March
Disney World Implements Statewide Transportation Ban, Restrictions Now Active
Walt Disney World's transportation network is one of the most quietly beloved parts of the resort experience. Buses, boats, monorails, the Skyliner — it is a system that moves millions of guests across dozens of destinations without requiring a car, a rideshare, or a second thought. For guests who know the property well, that network is also the backbone of a specific kind of Walt Disney World day
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30 March
Disney Quietly Unveils New Buzz Lightyear Look Just Days Before Reopening
Something about Tomorrowland feels different right now—and it’s not subtle. If you walked through Magic Kingdom recently, you probably noticed it immediately. The construction walls that have been blocking Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin for months are suddenly gone. Not slowly removed. Not partially opened. Completely gone overnight. And in their place? A full reveal of the attraction’s update
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30 March
‘Jurassic World’ Franchise Will Face Major Hurdle Later This Year
In 1993, Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park completely redefined cinema. Audiences were stunned by the combination of practical effects from Stan Winston and cutting-edge digital effects from Industrial Light & Magic, while Michael Crichton’s story of genetically resurrected dinosaurs turned into a worldwide phenomenon. The film didn’t just dominate box office charts; it launched a multi-billion-dol
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30 March
‘Halloween’ Finally Answers 48-Year Michael Myers Mystery
It's been a long time since we've had an update on the Halloween TV series, but it's reportedly still in development at Miramax. The last we heard, it's set to expand the story of John Carpenter's 1978 slasher classic beyond familiar characters and previous film timelines. Is Michael Myers Supernatural or Human? While details remain limited, the series is expected to explore new characters within
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30 March
No MagicBand, No Ride: Why Disney World Just Restricted Its Bus System Amid Spring Break Chaos
The “Disney Bubble” has always been a point of pride for the Walt Disney World Resort—a seamless, 40-square-mile ecosystem where you never have to touch a steering wheel. For decades, the massive fleet of white-and-red buses has been the inclusive circulatory system of that bubble, carrying millions of guests regardless of where they slept at night. Credit: Disney But as of March 29, 2
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