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Sep- 2026 -9 September
Official: Universal Orlando Expands Annual Passholder Perks to Epic Universe
Epic Universe has been part of Universal Orlando Resort for more than a year, but Annual Passholders still have to plan a visit differently than they would at the resort's other major theme parks. An existing Annual or Seasonal Pass doesn't automatically open the gates to Epic Universe. That has left passholders with an extra step if they want to experience Universal Orlando's newest park. There i
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9 September
New Jersey’s Clementon Park Announces Permanent Closure, Effective September 9
One of the world's oldest amusement parks has closed its gates for good, as Clementon Park and Splash World confirms it will not reopen following the conclusion of its 2026 season. A Historic Park Reaches Its End Clementon Park and Splash World has a legacy stretching back to 1907, when it first opened as Clementon Lake Park in Clementon, New Jersey. The park holds a rare distinction as one of jus
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9 September
‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Confirms Major Changes for Ron Weasley
HBO is already changing one of the most criticized parts of the original Harry Potter movies. Ron Weasley was a major part of J.K. Rowling’s books, but many fans have long argued that the films reduced his importance. Rupert Grint’s performance remains popular, but the scripts often made Ron more cowardly, less knowledgeable, and more dependent on Harry and Hermione than he was on the page. Early
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9 September
Disney World Saves ‘Vintage Disney’ Experience Fans Feared Was About to Disappear
Some of the best moments at Walt Disney World are the ones guests never planned. That has certainly been the case at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. Since the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard opened in May, roaming Disney characters have turned an otherwise ordinary walk through the area into something much more unpredictable. Guests have watched Rapunzel braid hair, practiced warrior poses
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9 September
Disney World Confirms Rare 30% Price Drop for Select EPCOT Guests in 2026
Planning a Walt Disney World holiday vacation usually means preparing for some of the year's highest expenses. Seasonal experiences can add even more to the total, especially for families paying for several people. This year, however, EPCOT guests are getting an unexpected break. Disney has released 2026 pricing for the holidays, and two participating locations will cost considerably less than the
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9 September
Permanent Mexico Pavilion Closure Followed by Even More EPCOT Changes
One EPCOT pavilion is undergoing more changes. The Mexico Pavilion has been part of EPCOT since the park opened in 1982, combining dining, shopping, entertainment, and one of World Showcase’s few rides inside its enormous pyramid. Guests entering the building find Plaza de los Amigos, an indoor marketplace designed to resemble a nighttime Mexican plaza. The same space is also home to San Angel Inn
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9 September
Disney World Confirms New Jollywood Nights Reservations Open September 17
Disney Jollywood Nights is still a couple of months away, but guests planning to attend the holiday event have a new date they’ll want to remember. Disney has confirmed that reservations are about to open for one of the more relaxed experiences offered during the separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Space is limited, and unlike many of the party’s offerings, this is something g
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9 September
3 Disney World Attractions Guests Were Promised Are Now Gone for Good
There’s an unusual collection of Walt Disney World attractions that exist only through old announcements and concept art. Guests never got to ride them. Disney never celebrated their grand openings. Yet, for a time, these projects appeared to be genuine pieces of the resort’s future. EPCOT has several examples. As Disney continues moving ahead with a new generation of projects, three ideas that on
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9 September
Disney World Announces End of Water Park Operations, Effective September 9
Summer officially wound down at Walt Disney World Resort this week, as Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has closed its gates for scheduled seasonal refurbishment, leaving Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park as the resort's sole splash destination for the time being. Typhoon Lagoon Closes for the Season According to Walt Disney World Resort's official website, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is
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9 September
Universal Orlando Has a Major Halloween Horror Nights Problem on Its Hands
Universal Orlando Resort has a problem most theme parks would love to have: too many people want to experience Halloween Horror Nights. Unfortunately, that success is beginning to create a very different problem inside Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 35 has brought 10 haunted houses to the park for 2026, but enormous crowds are putting serious pressure on the event. Social media
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