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  • Jul- 2026 -
    5 July
    Just like at Disneyland, a pirate transforms from lively to skeletal, both gripping gold coins in dazzling Pirates of the Caribbean style.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Forced to Change New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Character

    Disneyland does not make changes to Pirates of the Caribbean quietly. The ride is too old, too beloved, and too closely watched by too many people for anything installed inside it to go unnoticed. When the attraction closed in early May 2026 for what turned out to be a nearly two-month refurbishment, the Disney parks community was paying attention. When it reopened on June 26 with a brand-new tran

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  • 5 July
    Rope drop on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park
    Jess Colopy
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    Two Violent Incidents Reported at Magic Kingdom on July 4

    Independence Day celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort took a dark turn Saturday evening when law enforcement was called to the Magic Kingdom Park area twice in less than an hour to respond to separate battery incidents. The First Call at 8:46 p.m. At 8:46 p.m. on July 4, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident in the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's C

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  • 5 July
    A pirate skeleton sits on a pile of treasure on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland, a Disney park in California.
    Rick Lye
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    Addition by Subtraction: New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Animatronic Breaks Down, and Fans Couldn’t Be Happier

    When a highly anticipated, multi-million-dollar animatronic breaks down during a peak holiday weekend at a Disney theme park, it usually spells disaster for park operations and guest satisfaction. But inside New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, a sudden technical failure has done the unthinkable: it made the fans ecstatic. Credit: Disney On Saturday, July 4, 2026—just eight days after its highly

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  • 5 July
    An image shows a graphic of a jigsaw puzzle with the text "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" and below it, "Droid Depot." Next to this text, there's a photo of a themed store interior filled with various droid figurines and mechanical decorations inspired by a sci-fi theme.
    Daniel Hudacko
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Droid Depot

    Ready to build your very own droid? This Disney jigsaw puzzle features the Droid Depot at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the Galaxy’s coolest droids are just waiting to be assembled! 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 D

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  • 5 July
    ride sign for magic kingdom's carousel of progress in tomorrowland area
    Rick Lye
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    Just Another Sunday: Disney Skips Farewell Ceremonies as Carousel of Progress Enters Final Hours

    Today, Sunday, July 5, 2026, marks a deeply sentimental milestone for Disney traditionalists and theme park historians. Tonight, the heavy theater doors of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will lock for the final time in its current format. Starting tomorrow, July 6, the legendary rotating theater in Tomorrowland will become a multi-year construction zone, undergoing a complete creative and stru

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  • 4 July
    Mike Wazowski in a Monsters, Inc. work hat
    Chloe James
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    Disney Pulls the Plug on Fan-Favorite ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Ride

    Disney has pulled the plug, for now, on one of its most detailed Monsters, Inc. rides. The closure comes as the Pixar franchise enters a major transition across Disney’s theme parks. One classic attraction has been granted a short reprieve before a permanent shutdown, while another is being replaced by an entire land built around Mike, Sulley, and Boo. At Disney California Adventure, Monsters, Inc

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  • 4 July
    A Moana bedroom at the new Disney Vacation Club tower
    Chloe James
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    Disney World Escalates Resort Crackdown, Now Checking Polynesian Guests Before Entry

    A familiar Disney World shortcut is becoming less reliable as Disney cracks down on resort access. Resort hopping has long been part of the unofficial Walt Disney World experience. Guests visit hotel lobbies, browse gift shops, eat at signature restaurants, and watch fireworks from resort beaches without booking an overnight stay. In recent weeks, Disney has introduced several measures limiting wh

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  • 4 July
    Milly Alcock as Supergirl in an aircraft in 'Supergirl'
    Chloe James
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    James Gunn’s DC Studios Exit Could Come Sooner Than Expected

    James Gunn's DC future may face an earlier reckoning than expected. Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in late 2022, inheriting a franchise still recovering from years of uneven releases, canceled projects, and leadership changes. Their plan was to build one connected DC Universe across film, television, animation, and games, while preserving separate projects such as Matt Reeves’ The Batm

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  • 4 July
    A family of four walks past the Universal Studios Hollywood globe at the entrance to the Southern California theme park. Hogwarts Always Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Universal Studios Hollywood Makes Bombshell Announcement on July 4 Weekend

    For weeks, there was an unmistakable energy surrounding Universal CityWalk. Visitors weren't just arriving for restaurants, shopping, or a movie—they were gathering to experience one of the world's biggest sporting events together. Cheers echoed through the entertainment district, strangers celebrated side by side, and the atmosphere felt more like a global festival than a typical day at Universal

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  • 4 July
    Crowds inside of Magic Kingdom at Disney World on a peak day during a Holiday season. Some have dubbed Disney World crowds a recession indicator
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Loyal Disney World Fans Get Free Dollars From Company as Vacation Costs Rise

    Disney is adding another incentive for some guests planning a 2027 Walt Disney World vacation. As the resort continues promoting its Free Dining & Drinks package for UK and Ireland visitors, select subscribers have also begun receiving an exclusive email offering a $100 Disney Promo Card to use during their stay. The reward is being offered to certain guests who subscribe to Disney's marketing ema

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