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Jul- 2026 -7 July
Police Respond to Guest Incident at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 7
Police responded to Disney's Hollywood Studios at approximately 3:22 p.m. on July 7, 2026, after reports of a verbal altercation between guests inside the Walt Disney World theme park. An emergency alert identified the situation as a “Verbal Fight” at Disney's Hollywood Studios. At this time, law enforcement is reportedly on the scene. Very few details have been released about what led
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7 July
One Important Part of Disney World Is Closing in 6 Days
Disney just sent guests at the Polynesian Village Resort an email about arrival directions, and if you have a stay coming up, the details matter more than they might initially appear to. Starting July 13, the intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way permanently closes. That is not a temporary construction detour. It is a permanent change to the road network around the Magic Kingdom resor
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7 July
Disturbing Human Remains Incident Prompts Temporary Disney Shutdown
A routine afternoon at Disneyland was briefly interrupted by an unusual cleanup yesterday. Disney parks hold deep personal meaning for many visitors, particularly families who return for anniversaries, reunions, and other milestones. That connection has occasionally led guests to attempt to scatter the ashes of loved ones on park property. Disney does not permit the scattering of human remains at
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7 July
Epic Universe Isn’t Ready to Replace Disney: Here’s Why
Ever since Epic Universe opened, one question has dominated theme park conversations: Is this finally the park that can replace Walt Disney World as Orlando's top destination? Universal deserves credit for creating something remarkable. Epic Universe features stunning themed lands, ambitious attractions, and an atmosphere unlike anything else at Universal Orlando Resort. Financially, it has alread
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7 July
Disney World Covers up Tower of Terror Attraction at Hollywood Studios
The scaffolding situation at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is expanding week by week, but Walt Disney World Resort still hasn't said a word about what's being done to one of Disney's Hollywood Studios' most recognizable facades. How We Got Here The exterior refurbishment of the Hollywood Tower Hotel has been building gradually over the past several weeks. It started in May with work on queue e
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7 July
Magic Kingdom Guests Walk Around Inside Empty Carousel of Progress Attraction
One day after Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress welcomed its final rotating audience at Magic Kingdom Park, footage emerged showing that a group of dedicated fans had been moving freely around the Tomorrowland attraction's stage for years. The Video That Appeared on July 6 On Monday, the YouTube channel Carousel Club published a video titled “Carousel of Progress Walk Around Footage #1 (TJ
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7 July
Disney Eliminates Haunted Mansion’s Most Famous Pre-Show at Magic Kingdom
For many Walt Disney World fans, the ride doesn't actually begin when the Doom Buggy starts moving. It begins the moment the doors close inside the Stretching Room. That eerie pre-show has become one of the defining experiences of Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion, introducing guests to the attraction's spooky atmosphere before they ever encounter the famous 999 happy haunts. On Tuesday, however, vi
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7 July
Disney’s New Witchcraft Movie Just Received Millions in California Support
Disney hasn't started its biggest marketing push for Hexed just yet, but the studio's newest animated feature is already receiving some major support. It isn't coming from audiences—at least not yet. Instead, the backing is coming directly from the State of California, which has selected Hexed as one of the latest recipients of its expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. For a movie that ha
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7 July
Disney World Is Empty in July and One Photo Has Fans Asking Why
If you walked into Walt Disney World during July 15 years ago, you'd expect one thing: crowds everywhere. Summer vacation has traditionally been Disney's busiest season. Families flocked to Central Florida after school let out, hotels filled to capacity, and spending an hour or two in line for the biggest attractions was simply part of the experience. Today, that expectation is changing. Yes, Walt
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7 July
Disney World Advisory Issued to Stroller Users as “Unacceptable” Trend Sweeps Resorts
A little extra space inside your Disney resort room may not seem worth much at the end of a long park day. But for families traveling with a stroller, that convenience could come with an expensive downside. A growing trend within the Disney community has changed how some unattended items are viewed, and it's creating a situation every parent should know about before arriving at Walt Disney World.
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