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    14 September
    Split image: Left side shows Mickey and Minnie Mouse posing in front of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth; right side features Mario, Princess Peach, and Luigi in Epic Universe's SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Loses to Universal Again as 2026 Results Confirm Major Orlando Shift

    For years, Walt Disney World had an attraction that seemed nearly impossible for its competitors to beat. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance became the standard for modern dark rides after opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It combined massive physical sets, multiple ride systems, Audio-Animatronics, and familiar characters into an experience that repeatedly earned industry recognition. Then Ep

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  • 14 September
    Guests stroll beneath the vibrant neon lights at the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Alters New ‘Muppets’ Coaster Months After Opening, “Character” Disappears

    Sometimes the smallest details are exactly what give a Disney attraction its personality, and one of those small details recently vanished at Disney's Hollywood Studios without much fanfare. Guests lining up for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will no longer hear a live Cast Member deliver the pre-show safety spiel before stepping into Studio C. It's a subtle shift, but it lines

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  • 14 September
    Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
    Jess Colopy
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    Tom Sawyer Island Closed at Disneyland, Effective September 14

    Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has officially gone dark at Disneyland Park, shutting down the entire 70-year-old Frontierland attraction for its second refurbishment closure of 2026. A Rare Survivor Among Disney Parks With this closure, Disneyland Park now stands as the only Disney destination in the United States still offering a version of Tom Sawyer Island. That distinction became official

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  • 14 September
    Promotional image for Disney+, showcasing various titles available on the platform. Includes movies like "Onward," "Frozen II," "Toy Story 4," "Black Panther," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Iron Man," "The Avengers: Endgame," and others, centered around the Disney+ logo.
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    Netflix, Amazon, YouTube Team Up for Streaming Power Play, Disney Left Out

    For years, streaming companies have transformed how people around the world watch television, film, and live sports, all while lacking a truly unified political presence in Washington representing their specific interests. That's no longer the case. A newly formed advocacy group backed by some of the largest names in streaming just made its debut, and the timing says a great deal about how genuine

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  • 14 September
    The entrance to Skull Island: Reign of Kong
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    Universal Orlando Closes ‘King Kong’ Ride, Confirms It Does Not Have a Reopening Date

    Universal Orlando Resort has finally acknowledged the extended closure of Skull Island: Reign of Kong, confirming damage to the ride's massive animatronic centerpiece while stopping short of offering guests any timeline for King Kong's return. Weeks of Unexplained Downtime Skull Island: Reign of Kong has been closed since August 26, a shutdown that took theme park guests by surprise, as the ride w

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  • 14 September
    Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Ends an Era, 25-Year-Old Opening Day Attraction Takes Final Ride

    A quarter century is an impressive run for any theme park ride, and Tokyo DisneySea just closed that chapter for good. A water attraction tucked into the Port Discovery area recently took its final spin, complete with a specially themed send-off in its last few days of operation. That closure is only part of a much larger wave of change currently moving through Tokyo Disney Resort, touching everyt

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  • 14 September
    Halloween balloons during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney World’s Popular Halloween Event Is One Sellout Away From Being Gone

    The calendar for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party looked much different just a short time ago. Disney World guests who hadn’t purchased tickets still had a few opportunities to experience Magic Kingdom’s popular Halloween event. Now, almost every remaining opening has disappeared. Two more 2026 party dates have officially sold out, reducing the entire calendar to one available night. Guests c

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  • 14 September
    Guests approach Disneyland Paris as a sign warns that the Disney Parks have reached capacity.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disneyland Paris Suddenly Stops Admitting More Guests to Both Parks

    Walking up to a Disney park without a set plan has always been a bit of a gamble, but Disneyland Paris just made that gamble a lot riskier this fall. Both of the resort's theme parks filled to capacity over the weekend, and guests without existing tickets and reservations were turned away at the gate. At the same time, the resort confirmed a firm opening date for a brand new shop that closes out o

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  • 14 September
    A jigsaw puzzle theme with the text "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" and "Soarin' Around the World." The image features the entrance sign for the attraction "Soarin'." The background includes pieces of a puzzle pattern.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Soarin’ Around the World

    Take a look back at Soarin’ Around the World, the globe-spanning version of EPCOT’s beloved Soarin’ attraction at Walt Disney World! 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 Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland’s Sleeping Beau

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  • 14 September
    Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan in 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
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    Official ‘Star Wars’ Remake Confirmed, Releasing in 2027

    For nearly five decades, Star Wars has remained one of the most influential movie franchises ever created. The original trilogy — Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) — changed Hollywood forever and became a cultural phenomenon that continues to reach new generations year upon year. Now, with the franchise approaching its

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