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Mar- 2026 -16 March
Shattering the Illusion: The Violent Trend Targeting Character Performers at One Disney Resort
The “Disney Bubble” is meticulously engineered to be a sanctuary of joy, but lately, at Shanghai Disneyland, that bubble is being punctured by a wave of inexplicable aggression. For the performers who bring icons like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh to life, the job has shifted from spreading magic to dodging physical assault. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr As we move through March 2
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16 March
Disney World’s ‘Star Wars’ Area Closed Off, Effective March 16
Scaffolding appeared overnight around the Millennium Falcon, one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most iconic structures. Millennium Falcon Gets a Touch-Up BlogMickey reported on Monday that scaffolding and beige scrim had been installed on part of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run structure at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with a photo shared on Facebook showing the construction wrapped aroun
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16 March
On March 16, Magic Kingdom Opened Without an Iconic 50-Year-Old Ride
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover sat silent at rope drop Monday morning, leaving Magic Kingdom Park guests wondering whether it would run at all before the day was out. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Dark at Rope Drop The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was nowhere close to operational when Magic Kingdom Park opened on March 16. WDWNT reported the closure, shar
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16 March
“Severe” Threat Warning Issued for Disney World on March 16
Central Florida is bracing for a rough Monday afternoon, and Walt Disney World Resort guests are being urged to stay weather-aware as a potentially dangerous storm system moves in. Dangerous Weather at Walt Disney World Resort Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to push through the Walt Disney World Resort area between 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. today, with the most intense conditions expect
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16 March
Legal Showdown: ‘Star Wars’ Executive Sues Disney
Okay so we were not planning on writing about corporate litigation today. We had a whole thing planned about festival food. And then the New York Post dropped this story and our group chat has not stopped since. Jay Ong — the executive at Disney who oversees the gaming side of Spider-Man, Star Wars, Toy Story, Avatar, and basically every other franchise you can name — is suing The Walt Disney Comp
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16 March
Disney Holidays Canceled by the Hundreds Due to Gov. Shutdown
Spring break travel to Walt Disney World is supposed to be the reward at the end of a long planning process. The flights are booked, the resort is set, the park reservations are locked in. Families who have been counting down the days are finally heading to the airport, bags packed, kids excited, itinerary printed. This weekend, a significant number of those families are sitting in terminals going
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16 March
New Findings Confirm Rename of Galaxy’s Edge Location at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s short-lived Star Wars hotel may be closed, but the story surrounding the project is still evolving. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened at Walt Disney World as a bold attempt to bring a fully interactive vacation to life. Guests were invited to spend two nights aboard the Halcyon, a fictional starliner where every part of the experience—from missions to meals—was tied into a larger
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16 March
Disneyland Paris Park Holds Final 24th Anniversary Before Closing Forever
March 16, 2002. That is the date Walt Disney Studios Park opened its gates for the first time at Disneyland Paris. Twenty-four years ago today, the resort's second theme park welcomed its first guests with a Hollywood studio concept, a behind-the-scenes aesthetic, and an opening lineup anchored by Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Today is that park's 24th birthd
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16 March
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Adventureland at Magic Kingdom
Welcome to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom! This Disney jigsaw puzzle features the thrill and a dash of magic found within Adventureland. 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 Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Kitch
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16 March
‘Toy Story’ Disappearing From Public Access at Disney
Spring is always a complicated season at Disneyland Resort. The weather improves, the crowds grow, and the refurbishment calendar, which Disney tends to stack heavily in the slower winter months, starts handing off closures that bleed into peak travel weeks. Most years there is a manageable handful of attractions down at any given time. This spring, the list is running longer than usual, and the l
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