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    8 September
    A sharp-dressed cowboy character in a white hat and suit jacket sits outside in a lush, themed park setting, smiling with a bouquet of flowers—evoking the classic charm and relaxed hospitality of the Wild West experience.
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    Paramount Shuts Down Hopes for ‘Landman’ Season 3 Release in 2026

    The wait for Landman Season 3 just became considerably longer. After months of speculation about whether Paramount+ could bring its hit drama back before the end of 2026, the latest production timeline has effectively answered that question. It isn't happening. Landman remains renewed for Season 3, so fans don't need to worry about the series disappearing altogether. However, anyone holding out ho

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  • 8 September
    Smiling voice actor in a blue plaid shirt sits inside, with illuminated stairs behind him—he’s well known among Disney fans and frequently celebrated as a Disney Legend.
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    Jim Cummings Responds to Darkwing Duck Recasting Comments

    Jim Cummings says he was “muted, clipped and misquoted” about Disney. He made that point while sailing on the Disney Dream. Some context. Look, Cummings has had a rough stretch in the Disney conversation, and none of this happened in a vacuum. Last month, the 2026 Disney Legends class was announced at D23 without him on it. He responded by resharing fan posts about the snub and adding

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  • 8 September
    Guests stroll toward the Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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    First Guests Are Now Inside Disney’s New Hollywood Studios Experience

    Opening day hasn’t arrived yet, but The Magic of Disney Animation is already welcoming its first visitors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has started Cast Member previews for the new experience ahead of its official September 14, 2026 debut. It’s an important moment for a project that has remained largely hidden from regular guests during construction. While Disney has offered occasional loo

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  • 8 September
    Indiana Jones Adventure entrance sign at Disneyland
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    Disneyland Shuts Down Indiana Jones Adventure Attraction, Gives No Reopening Date

    Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye has officially closed at Disneyland Resort, leaving guests without a confirmed timeline for when the beloved Adventureland attraction might reopen. The Closure Guests Were Expecting Disneyland Resort first confirmed plans for this closure in late July, announcing that Indiana Jones Adventure would close for refurbishment on September 8, 2026. Th

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  • 8 September
    Guests walk through Halloween-decorated Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
    Jess Colopy
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    Mickey’s Not So-Scary Halloween Party Events at Disney World Sold Out as of September 8

    Time is ticking for guests hoping to attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this season, as Walt Disney World Resort confirms another sellout, leaving just six dates left for the entire 2026 event. Another Disney World Halloween Party Sold Out Walt Disney World Resort updated its website on September 8 to reflect the latest sold-out date: Friday, October 23. That leaves only six remaining op

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  • 8 September
    Universal Studios Florida archway surrounded by scaffolding and construction equipment ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 35.
    Brittni Ward
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    Universal Orlando Adds New Passholder Giveaway for Halloween Horror Nights Season

    October is about to bring something extra for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. Universal has revealed a new complimentary Passholder magnet arriving October 1, 2026, and the resort is going all-in on Halloween Horror Nights for the design. Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow will share the spotlight on the new collectible, making it noticeably different from a standard UOAP giveaway. Passholders

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  • 8 September
    Cinderella Castle at Disney World, surrounded by guests, lush gardens, Tomorrowland rocks, and painters adding fresh Disney magic.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Moves to Revive Long-Abandoned Location Near Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World is turning its attention to a location near Magic Kingdom that many guests probably haven't thought about in years. A new permit has been filed for Tangaroa Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, signaling that work is coming to the longtime building. While Disney hasn't announced exactly what will happen there, the unusually long timeline attached to the permit makes thi

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  • 8 September
    a young guest poses with Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios park
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    Disney World Announces Reopening Date for Hollywood Studios Mickey Attraction

    A familiar Mickey Mouse experience is about to rejoin the Disney’s Hollywood Studios lineup after sitting out much of the late summer. Guests haven’t been able to catch the attraction for weeks, but this wasn’t the kind of closure that came with a major construction project. Disney had another use for the space, temporarily taking the experience off the schedule while the theater hosted a limited-

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  • 8 September
    Monorail at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
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    Disney World Ends Years-Old Booking Loophole for Some of Its Most Expensive Stays

    Booking some of Walt Disney World’s most popular resort rooms has never been easy, especially for Disney Vacation Club members trying to travel during highly competitive periods. Now, Disney has changed a longtime strategy that some members used to improve their chances. A new Disney Vacation Club reservation policy effectively ends a practice commonly called “reservation walking.” The method allo

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  • 8 September
    Christmas decorations along Main Street, U.S.A., with Cinderella Castle in the background at Magic Kingdom.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney Changes the Christmas Party Playbook at Magic Kingdom After 43 Years

    For more than four decades, Disney fans have learned how to maximize a Christmas party night at Magic Kingdom. The strategy usually revolves around one simple idea: don't waste those precious party hours. Eat early, arrive before the event begins and spend the night focusing on Christmas entertainment, characters, attractions and complimentary treats. In 2026, one increasingly popular Magic Kingdo

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