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Sep- 2026 -3 September
Overnight, Disney World Demolishes Haunted Mansion Building
The area surrounding the Haunted Mansion just got a little emptier, as Walt Disney World Resort tears down another structure to clear space for its sprawling Piston Peak National Park project at Magic Kingdom Park. Building Piston Peak National Park Walt Disney Imagineering first revealed plans for a Cars (2006)-themed addition to Frontierland at D23 Expo 2024. The new area, Piston Peak National P
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3 September
Disney World Hotel Prices Surge for 2027, Value Resorts Cross Stunning Threshold
The price of a Walt Disney World vacation continues to climb, and guests planning trips for 2027 are getting another reminder of just how expensive staying on Disney property has become. Hotel rates for next year are already available, and some March prices shared online show Disney's traditionally cheaper resorts crossing a surprising threshold. We're talking more than $300 per night for a standa
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3 September
Report: ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Undergoing Critical Late Reshoots for Surprise Cameos
Marvel Studios has already told fans plenty about Avengers: Doomsday (2026), but the studio may still be keeping some of the movie's biggest surprises out of sight. The next Avengers crossover arrives in theaters on December 18, and principal photography has already wrapped. Even so, additional filming has reportedly continued as Marvel assembles the movie. For a blockbuster this large, reshoots a
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3 September
Disney World Opens Holiday Reservations Before September 9 Public Booking Date
Walt Disney World’s Christmas season is getting closer, and guests staying at Disney hotels can now take care of another important piece of their holiday planning. Dining reservations connected to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are officially open for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. That early booking opportunity includes several restaurants inside Magic Kingdom as well as
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3 September
Disney World Finally Confirms Reopening: Grand Floridian Staple Returns in 60 Days
Disney World visitors have been eagerly waiting for one familiar Grand Floridian experience to come back. The extended closure began in July, removing a longtime option from one of the resort's most popular hotels. While guests haven't been left without alternatives, anyone who regularly included this particular stop in their Magic Kingdom plans has certainly noticed its absence. Fortunately, the
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3 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Minnie Kissing Mickey
Capture the magic of love at Walt Disney World with the adorable moment of Minnie Mouse kissing Mickey Mouse on the cheek! 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 DisneyStyle Board at Disney Springs Disney’s Barnstormer Po
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3 September
Lightning McQueen Is Getting a Major Makeover at the Italian Grand Prix
Lightning McQueen is trading Radiator Springs for one of the biggest racing weekends in the world, and he is not arriving quietly. The Cars favorite is heading to Monza, Italy, for the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, taking place September 4 through 6. And while McQueen has spent the last two decades racing through Pixar movies, Disney theme parks, and fictional championships, this appearance p
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3 September
Disney World Ends 3-Day Shutdown of One of Hollywood Studios’ Biggest Rides
A frustrating week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has finally taken a turn for the better. Slinky Dog Dash is running again. The popular Toy Story Land roller coaster reopened on Thursday, September 3, after remaining unavailable for three consecutive days. Instead of another morning staring at a closed attraction, guests arriving for Early Theme Park Entry were able to ride Slinky Dog Dash. Around
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3 September
Carla Jeffery, Bree in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ Franchise, Dies at 33
She was 33. Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in the first three Disney Channel Zombies films, died Tuesday, September 1. Her manager, Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management, announced it in a statement. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Most of the internet will be covering this news today, which is going to lead with Bree, and that is fair. It is the role that reached a lot of peopl
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3 September
After Changing the MCU, New ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Release Reportedly Revealed
Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) has secured its place among cinema's most commercially significant releases, surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time. The fourth installment in Sony and Marvel Studios' Tom Holland-led franchise has enjoyed a remarkable run since its late-July release, crossing the $1 billion and $2 bi
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