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Sep- 2026 -8 September
Disney’s Millionaire Residential Community Targeted by Law Enforcement on Tuesday
Emergency responders were called to Walt Disney World Resort‘s exclusive Golden Oak community early Tuesday morning, bringing law enforcement attention to one of the most affluent residential enclaves connected to the Central Florida vacation destination. About Disney's Golden Oak Community Golden Oak consists of six neighborhoods filled with multi-million-dollar homes designed by Walt Disne
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8 September
Universal Orlando Locks In Rock the Universe 2027 Dates, Confirms Massive Star Lineup
January is already shaping up to be a busy month at Universal Orlando Resort, especially for guests who want more than a regular theme park day. Universal has confirmed the 2027 return of Rock the Universe, bringing its annual Christian music festival back to Universal Studios Florida. The weekend will feature two nights of concerts, opportunities to enjoy theme park attractions, and a worship ser
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8 September
Walt Disney World Bringing Jason Kelce, Whoopi Goldberg, and More to EPCOT
Planning a holiday visit to EPCOT just got a little easier. Disney has released most of the 2026 Candlelight Processional celebrity narrator schedule while also revealing dining package prices for this year's event. The combination gives guests two decisions to make: who do they want to see, and how much are they willing to spend to guarantee a seat? With dining packages ranging from $43 to $109 p
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8 September
New Disney+ Series Coven Academy Faces Backlash Over Witchcraft Themes
Coven Academy premieres October 1. A boycott campaign started back in August. Some context. Look, Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween lineup is basically the October calendar for a lot of families. It is where Hocus Pocus lives. Where The Nightmare Before Christmas runs on repeat. Where an entire generation first found Halloweentown. The list drops, everybody screenshots it, and October gets planned
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8 September
Disney Suddenly Closes EPCOT Location With No Reopening Date
EPCOT has always been a park in constant motion, and this fall is shaping up to be another busy stretch of changes. A longtime dining favorite just shut its doors for a refurbishment, and it's only one piece of a much bigger wave of updates spreading across World Showcase and World Discovery. Between an underwater dining room going quiet and a handful of smaller refreshes popping up elsewhere, the
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8 September
Disney Officially Announces 2026 Booking Date for Popular EPCOT Holiday Tour
The calendar may still say September, but Walt Disney World guests planning a holiday vacation already have another date to circle. Disney has confirmed that a limited-time EPCOT experience will return later this year, offering visitors a way to see part of the park from a perspective they won’t get during a typical visit. It arrives alongside EPCOT’s larger holiday celebration, but this experienc
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8 September
New Actress To Take on Iconic Role of the Genie in ‘Aladdin’
History is being made on Broadway, as Disney announces that a woman will step into the role of the Genie for the first time ever in “Aladdin,” a character previously defined by Robin Williams onscreen and originated by James Monroe Iglehart on stage. Sherri Shepherd Named the New Genie in “Aladdin” Following a teased announcement earlier in the week, Disney on Broadway's of
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8 September
Universal Bans Outside Food From Theme Parks Following Water Restriction
Not long ago, guests found out that sealed bottled water was getting turned away at the gates during Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood. That restriction, as it turns out, is just one thread in a much larger policy, and food is very much part of it too, on both coasts, unless there's a legitimate medical reason involved. Between Universal's official guidelines and a growing thread of real guest
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8 September
EPCOT Replaces Key Test Track Feature 1 Year After Major Reimagining
Test Track may have reopened with a major new look last year, but EPCOT isn’t finished updating the experience. Guests returning to the attraction will now find another noticeable difference waiting beyond the ride itself. It’s the kind of change that could be easy to miss if you normally head straight for the exit. And Test Track isn’t the only part of EPCOT getting attention. Several other areas
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8 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: T-REX Cafe
Step into a prehistoric adventure at T-REX Café, a popular dining destination located 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 Disney Themed Puzzles Disney T-Shirt Super Hero Headquarters at Disney Springs Partner Statue Disne
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