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Sep- 2026 -12 September
Universal Orlando Confirms Major Operations Shift: 67% of Rides Off-Limits This Fall
A normal evening at Universal Studios Florida can include everything from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts to E.T. Adventure. But guests arriving on select fall nights won’t find anything close to the usual selection. Instead, Universal cuts its operating ride lineup down to only four attractions. Eight rides become unavailable, meaning roughly 67% of the park’s regular lineup disappears
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12 September
Guests Face Extensive Universal Closure After Reported Destructive Fire
A reported fire may be behind one of Universal Orlando Resort’s ongoing attraction closures. Guests visiting Islands of Adventure have been unable to ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong for weeks, with Universal yet to announce when the attraction will reopen. The King Kong ride sits between Toon Lagoon and Jurassic Park and has operated since July 2016. Unlike nearby thrill rides such as Jurassic Wo
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12 September
Disneyland Hotel Faces Condemnation Nearly 70 Years After Opening
The Disneyland Hotel has been welcoming guests for nearly 71 years, but some recent visitors say the experience no longer matches the price. The hotel opened in October 1955, just months after Disneyland itself. It was originally built and operated by businessman Jack Wrather rather than The Walt Disney Company, which did not acquire the property until 1988. Over the decades, the Disneyland Hotel
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12 September
Universal Guests Face Travel Disruption: 5 Key Attractions Closed This October
October travelers heading to Universal Orlando Resort have plenty to look forward to, especially once the sun goes down. Halloween Horror Nights will keep Universal Studios Florida busy throughout the month. During the day, though, the parks will look a little different. Five familiar Universal experiences won't be available to October 2026 visitors. Three are temporarily closed, while two have pe
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12 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Aerophile at Disney Springs
Prepare to take flight with Aerophile, the giant tethered balloon experience at Disney Springs! 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 Walt Disney World Themed Puzzles Walt Disney World Railroad Walt Disney World Shirt Pattern Walt Disney Worl
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12 September
Universal Pulls the Plug on Entire Halloween Horror Nights Experience
One Halloween Horror Nights experience abruptly disappeared before the night was over. Halloween Horror Nights 35 is currently underway at Universal Studios Florida, transforming the park into Universal Orlando Resort’s flagship Halloween event on select nights through November 1. This year’s event features 10 haunted houses, four scare zones, two live shows, themed food and merchandise, and selec
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12 September
Universal Officially Moves on From ‘Jurassic Park’ as Dinosaur Franchise Enters New Era
For the original Jurassic Park branch of the franchise, the future currently comes down to one major project: Jurassic Park: Survival (TBA). Developed by Saber Interactive, the first-person single-player action-adventure game returns to Isla Nublar one day after the events of Jurassic Park (1993). Players take control of Dr. Maya Joshi (Payal Mistry), an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate
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12 September
EPCOT’s Mexico Pyramid Is Getting a Bold New Look — But a 24-Year Tradition Just Ended Inside
If you have strolled around World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT recently, you have likely spotted scaffolding wrapping around the iconic Mexico Pavilion. The massive Mesoamerican pyramid, inspired by the ancient Aztec Temple of Quetzalcoatl in Teotihuacan, is undergoing an extensive exterior restoration. Credit: Disney Fanatic As protective scrims come down, a dramatic change is being revealed: Disney
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12 September
Universal Orlando’s King Kong Ride Faces Extended Closure as Its Future Remains Unclear
Skull Island: Reign of Kong remains closed at Universal Islands of Adventure, extending an unexplained outage for one of the park’s major dark rides. The King Kong attraction is still listed by Universal Orlando as part of the park’s attraction lineup, but there is no publicly announced reopening date or permanent-closure announcement. That distinction matters: the ride is unavailable, but Univers
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12 September
New James Bond Actor Officially Joins 007 Franchise Ahead of Amazon MGM Reboot, Speaks Out on Role
A new James Bond actor has officially been cast, although this particular 007 isn't the one currently dominating the headlines. Isaac Rouse (The Crown) will voice the teenage version of the legendary spy in Young Bond: SilverFin Part 1 (2026), an upcoming full-cast audio drama adaptation from Big Finish Productions and Ian Fleming Publications. The project announced Rouse's casting in August after
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