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Jun- 2026 -25 June
Dolly Parton Just Made a Major Move on the Side of the Highway
Dolly Parton does not slow down, and her latest move proves it. The country icon just opened a brand new travel stop in Tennessee, and unlike everything else she has built so far, this one operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No seasonal hours. No closing time. Just nonstop access for anyone driving through the area. Welcome to Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop, the newest piece o
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25 June
The Name He Refuses to Speak: Inside the Chilling End of the Iger-Chapek Disney Feud
Corporate succession is rarely clean, but the bitter civil war fought in the executive suites of The Walt Disney Company has transcended standard boardroom drama to become a modern Hollywood legend. For years, the complete collapse of the relationship between Bob Iger and his short-lived successor, Bob Chapek, was masked by calculated public-relations statements. Credit: Disney Now, the chilling r
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25 June
Disney World Makes Resort-Wide Announcement, Confirms Magic Kingdom Attraction Change
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom during the holidays should be aware of an important entertainment change arriving later this year. Few times of year are busier at Walt Disney World than the Christmas season. Decorations cover the parks, seasonal snacks arrive across the resort, and special-ticket events draw thousands of guests eager to experience Disney's holiday offerings. Now, Disney has announce
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25 June
Disney World Gives Second Chance to Restricted Hollywood Studios Guests
Disney's Hollywood Studios continues to change, and one of its newest additions is already earning attention for something happening before guests ever board the ride. Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened in May after Disney completed an extensive retheme of the longtime Hollywood Studios attraction. The coaster had previously operated as Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring
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24 June
AC Crisis Spreads at Walt Disney World as Another Hotel Loses Cooling
Walt Disney World resorts are built around comfort as much as theming. After long days in the Florida heat, guests expect to return to air-conditioned rooms, cool lobbies, and indoor spaces that provide relief from the weather outside. That expectation is currently being tested at more than one Disney property. Over the past several days, guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Vi
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24 June
Disney World Announces 20% Hotel Discount for ALL Guests, Booking Opens June 25
Walt Disney World Resort is making the holiday season more accessible for families this year. Unlike most Disney vacation discounts, this one doesn't require a special membership or subscription to unlock. What the Discount Covers Starting Thursday, June 25, all guests can save up to 20% on select stays at Disney Resorts Collection hotels for travel between October 4 and December 24, 2026. The off
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24 June
Disney Shutting Down Major Coaster Through Summer 2027
Anyone planning a Disneyland Paris vacation in the next year may want to double-check their must-do attraction list. Disneyland Paris has officially announced that Crush's Coaster, one of the most in-demand rides at Disney Adventure World, will close for an extended refurbishment beginning September 7, 2026. The attraction is not expected to reopen until summer 2027, making it one of the longest a
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24 June
Historic Heatwave Keeps Disneyland Paris Attractions Closed for Nearly a Week
The magic of Disneyland Paris is built around movement. Guests spend the day bouncing between attractions, lining up for parades, grabbing snacks from outdoor kiosks, and ending the evening with nighttime spectaculars that light up the sky above the resort. This week, however, much of that familiar rhythm has been disrupted. As France remains under an ongoing and unusually severe heatwave, Disneyl
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24 June
Video: Terrifying Disney Ride Incident Captured in Newly Released Footage
Newly released footage appears to show a teenager falling down the final drop of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure after exiting a ride vehicle. The video, obtained by TMZ, relates to an incident that took place at Disneyland Resort on June 21. According to Disneyland officials, a 13-year-old guest exited a log vehicle before the attraction had ended. The incident drew widespread attention afte
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24 June
Disney World Attractions Risk Government-Backed Shutdown This June
An urgent weather warning issued for Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon is putting Walt Disney World Resort guests on notice, and the conditions described could force outdoor attractions across all four theme parks offline. The Warning Issued Wednesday The National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, issued a special weather statement for Orange and Osceola counties on June 24, covering the
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