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Jun- 2026 -24 June
After Weeks of Teasing, Disney Unveils Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Plans
Christmas is coming back to Magic Kingdom, and Disney has officially pulled back the curtain on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2026. The after-hours holiday event will once again transform the park with festive entertainment, seasonal snacks, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive experiences that are only available during party nights. The event remains one of Walt Disney World’s most
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24 June
‘Ninja Turtles’ Drops ‘Mutant Mayhem’, Reinstates Popular ’80s Series
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have sold toys, comics, movies, video games, breakfast cereal, and practically every other product imaginable over the past four decades. Yet somehow, despite the franchise's obsession with pizza, one thing had never existed until now: an official TMNT pizzeria. But that has finally changed. The 1987 Ninja Turtles Return Per The Hollywood Reporter, the first offici
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24 June
‘Star Wars’: Disney Revives Temuera Morrison’s Boba Fett With New Series Adaptation
Temuera Morrison has played more characters in Star Wars than almost anyone else. The New Zealand actor first joined the franchise in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) as Jango Fett, the bounty hunter whose DNA became the template for the Republic's clone army. He later returned for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), reprised his role in The Mandalorian Season 2
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24 June
‘Star Wars’ Cancels Show, But It Wasn’t Released on Disney+ as Planned After All
The Acolyte lasted just one season on Disney+, but the Star Wars series continues to generate discussion long after its cancellation. New comments from creator Leslye Headland, combined with renewed streaming success and revelations about abandoned storylines, have prompted fresh debate about whether the High Republic drama deserves another look. Disney officially ended the series in 2024 after a
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24 June
The New Batman Actor Has Finally Been Revealed, DC Reboot Eyes 2026 Release
Batman fans are currently looking toward the future on multiple fronts. While Matt Reeves continues work on The Batman – Part II and DC Studios develops The Brave and the Bold, another major Dark Knight project has just revealed the actor who will wear the cape and cowl next. New Bruce Wayne/Batman Actor Confirmed Following the release of the first trailer for Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
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23 June
Disney World Reveals Replacement for Germany World Showcase Area at EPCOT
A familiar corner of the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT is about to look different, with early signs of a facade refurbishment appearing around the Stein Haus merchandise location this week. Scaffolding and Scrim Signal What's Coming On June 23, WDWNT reported that rolling planters, scrim fabric, and scaffolding had appeared around the main entrance to Stein Haus in the Germany World Sho
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23 June
Overnight, Thousands of Donated Coins Disappeared From EPCOT
A refurbishment of the reflection pool near the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT has reached a new phase, and the thousands of coins that Walt Disney World Resort guests tossed into the water over the years are no longer there. Coins Collected, Repainting Underway On Tuesday, WDWNT reported that Walt Disney World Resort construction crews have repainted approximately half of the reflection pool basi
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23 June
Theme Park Incident Leaves Guests Suspended More Than 200 Feet in the Air
For many theme park fans, there’s an unspoken agreement every time they board a towering thrill ride. The anticipation, the climb, the rush of adrenaline—it’s all part of the experience. But there’s also trust. Trust that the ride will complete its cycle, that the technology will work as intended, and that the momentary fear guests feel is all part of the show. That trust was put to the test recen
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23 June
Disney Begins Haunted Mansion Building Replacement at Magic Kingdom
Construction activity around the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park has taken a new turn, with a visible steel framework now rising from a building that has quietly been part of the Liberty Square attraction‘s footprint for years. A New Structure Takes Shape WDWNT reported on June 23 that the small building across from Memento Mori — long used as an extension of the Haunted Mansion queue
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23 June
‘Blade’ Returns: Disney’s ‘Cursed’ Marvel Movie Finally Gets an Update After Indefinite Delay
Few Marvel projects have experienced a stranger journey than Blade. After years of delays, creative changes, and uncertainty, many fans began to wonder whether the planned reboot would ever leave development. While the standalone movie still lacks a clear path forward, a new rumor suggests Marvel may finally have plans for the iconic vampire hunter. The update doesn't guarantee Blade's solo film i
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