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Mar- 2026 -24 March
‘Back to the Future’ Film Announced: Michael J. Fox’s Return Confirmed
The world of Back to the Future (1985) extends far beyond Marty McFly’s first trip to 1955. While the trilogy, which was directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis and co-written and produced by Bob Gale, concluded with Back to the Future Part III (1990), the franchise has grown in unexpected ways, from comic books and video games to theme park attractions and beyond. Now, the franchise is set to
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23 March
Disney To Change ‘Finding Nemo, ‘The Lion King,’ and ‘Cars’ Park Areas This Year
Three of Disney's Art of Animation Resort's themed guest room sections are entering a construction window, according to six permits filed by Walt Disney World Resort on the same day. Six Permits, Three Themes, One Busy Year Ahead On March 20, Walt Disney World Resort's Facility Asset Management group filed six Notice of Commencement documents covering guest buildings across the Finding Nemo (2003)
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23 March
After Almost 70 Years, Disney Brings Back Racist ‘Song of the South’
Disney has spent years distancing itself from one of its most controversial films — but a decades-old prop now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios is keeping its memory alive. Here's where to find Song of the South (1946) at Walt Disney World Resort. Why Song of the South Was Buried The Walt Disney Company last allowed Song of the South to screen in theaters in 1986, and the film has been loc
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23 March
Terminal Turmoil: Why ICE Agents are Manning Airport Gates and How it’s Hijacking Your Disney Vacation
The 2026 Spring Break season was supposed to be defined by the “Magic of the Heelers.” With the record-breaking debut of “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” at Disneyland and EPCOT's vibrant Flower & Garden Festival in full bloom, Central Florida and Southern California are currently the most sought-after destinations on earth. However, for millions of families, the journey to the R
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23 March
Disney World Removes Iconic Spaceship From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Batuu just got a little harder to navigate, as one of the first things guests see when they step into the galaxy far, far away is now hidden behind plywood. Here's the latest update on maintenance in the Star Wars land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A-Wing Disappears Behind Construction Walls Guests entering Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios from Grand Avenue on March 23 were
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23 March
Main Street, U.S.A., Area Now Inaccessible to Disney World Guests
The iconic walkway leading to Cinderella Castle is getting some much-needed attention. Thanks to the construction project, Magic Kingdom Park guests will need to navigate around sections of Main Street, U.S.A. that are temporarily off-limits. Fresh Pavement Outside Crystal Arts Disney Fanatic first reported on construction activity along Main Street, U.S.A. last week, when stanchions and ropes app
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23 March
Lightning Lane Proposal Will Increase Disney World Prices By $100s
There’s a new idea making the rounds among Disney fans—and it has the potential to quietly reshape how a day at Walt Disney World unfolds. At first, it sounds like a simple enhancement. Add more options to Lightning Lane. Give guests more flexibility. Reduce some of the biggest crowding issues across the parks. But once you dig into it, the implications are much bigger than they appear. Because th
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23 March
The Great Disney Detente: Why the “Anti-Woke” War is Quietly Fading in 2026
For nearly four years, the cultural landscape was defined by a scorched-earth battle between the “Anti-Woke” Right and The Walt Disney Company. Following high-profile legal warfare in Florida and the pervasive “Go Woke, Go Broke” campaigns, it seemed the bridge between the House of Mouse and conservative families had been burned beyond repair. The rhetoric was absolute: Dis
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23 March
Unexpected Collision Disrupts Disney Springs Bus Route
What started as a routine evening departure from Disney Springs quickly turned into something guests won’t forget anytime soon. On March 20, a Disney bus heading toward Disney’s Wilderness Lodge was involved in a traffic collision shortly after leaving the Disney Springs transportation loop. The incident happened around 7:00 p.m., right as crowds were beginning to wind down from a busy day of dini
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23 March
Rumors of Spaceship Earth’s Demise Were Greatly Exaggerated: EPCOT Icon Returns After 3-Day Hiatus
For theme park fans, there is no sight more synonymous with “The 21st Century” than the towering, silver geodesic sphere of Spaceship Earth. It is the 180-foot-tall heart of EPCOT, a structural marvel that has stood the test of time since 1982. But for three tense days in March 2026, the “Big Ball” went dark, sparking a wave of anxiety that rippled across the Disney communi
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