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Sep- 2026 -12 September
Permit Filed for Closed Animal Kingdom Park Address at Disney World
Disney has released official names and expanded story information for the three attractions planned for Tropical Americas, the land under construction at Disney's Animal Kingdom on the former site of DinoLand U.S.A. The announcement came during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 Expo. The land was first revealed at D23 2024. The three confirmed attractions are Antonio's Fiesta de Enc
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11 September
Tom Hiddleston Sparks New Fears Over Loki’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Fate
Marvel is bringing some of its biggest survivors back together. Avengers: Doomsday (2026) will reunite characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe while also pulling heroes from other corners of the wider Marvel Multiverse into the same story. Among them is Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, whose return carries more weight than most. When audiences last saw Loki in the Season 2 finale of his Disney+
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11 September
Disney Guests Have Just 20 Days Left Before Cinderella Castle Closure
Time is running out to explore one of Disney’s most distinctive castle experiences. Disney’s castles are more than visual centerpieces. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle contains a walkthrough inspired by the 1959 animated film, while Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle houses Cinderella’s Royal Table and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The experiences differ even more internationally. Disneyland Pa
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11 September
Disney Starts Offering Free Drinks to EPCOT Guests on Weekends
Guests can now enjoy select free beverages in EPCOT's World Showcase – but only on Fridays and Saturdays. Food and drink have become central to the EPCOT over the years, with World Showcase giving guests the chance to eat (or drink) their way through 11 themed country pavilions surrounding World Showcase Lagoon. From fish and chips in the United Kingdom to crêpes in France and margaritas in Mexico
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11 September
Final 72 Hours Begin for Disney’s Cinderella Castle Nighttime Show
One Disney nighttime spectacular is set to end forever in a few days. Nighttime entertainment has long been one of the biggest draws at Disney parks. Fireworks, castle projections, fountains, and illuminated parades are often positioned as the final major event of the day, giving guests one last reason to stay in the parks after dark. At Walt Disney World, Cinderella Castle anchors Happily Ever Af
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11 September
Disneyland Just Saved an Original Frontierland Classic—While Disney World Demolishes Its Own
On September 11, 2026, Disneyland Park officially reopened the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition after a summer-long refurbishment. While guests in California are once again stepping up to the wooden benches to test their marksmanship in Tombstone, Arizona, Disney fans across the country are watching a completely different transformation unfold at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, where constructi
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11 September
Disney Fails The Muppets, Franchise Faces Extinction
The Muppets have proved they can still draw an audience. Keeping them there has been the harder part. Disney has spent years trying to find a lasting home for Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and company, cycling through television shows, streaming projects, specials, and theme park appearances with wildly different results. The latest comeback initially looked like it had cracked the pro
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11 September
55 Years Later, Disney World Contemporary Resort Icon Getting Phased Replacement in Orlando
Anyone who has strolled past Disney's Contemporary Resort recently has likely paused to take in just how different it looks these days. Scaffolding climbs sections of the building, protective wrapping covers portions of its famous A-frame, and as of late August, a towering crane punctuated the skyline near Bay Lake. It's a lot to take in for a resort so closely tied to Walt Disney World's visual i
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11 September
Disney World Permanently Retires 4 Christmas Traditions Ahead of 55th Holiday Season
The countdown to Christmas at Walt Disney World is getting shorter. Soon, holiday decorations will fill the parks and resorts, special events will return, and seasonal entertainment will give guests plenty of reasons to plan a winter visit. Yet anyone who remembers Christmas trips from years past may discover a few noticeable gaps in 2026. Disney World is preparing for its 56th Christmas season, b
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11 September
Disney World Confirms Painful Resort Cuts This Winter, Including One Permanent Closure
Picking a Walt Disney World hotel for a winter vacation may require a little more homework this year. Construction remains active at several resorts, with many projects rolling into 2027. Guests could encounter room renovations, daytime work, closed amenities, or temporary transportation changes. Most affected Disney hotels will remain open. Still, knowing what's happening before arriving could pr
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