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Jun- 2026 -23 June
Disney World Hotel Still Without AC as Temperatures Spike Above 100
A week ago, many Disney World fans assumed the air conditioning outage at Disney's Wilderness Lodge would be resolved quickly. After all, this is one of Walt Disney World's premier Deluxe Resorts. It's the kind of place guests book months in advance for its towering lobby, rustic National Park-inspired design, boat access to Magic Kingdom, and reputation as one of the most relaxing hotels on Disne
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23 June
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Quietly Shifts Focus Away From Muppets and Star Wars Toward What Comes Next
If you've visited Disney's Hollywood Studios recently, you've probably noticed that the park feels like it's in the middle of a transformation. On one side, guests are already experiencing major additions. Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets has completely changed one of the park's signature attractions. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! has expanded the entertainment lineup for families. Smug
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23 June
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Dumbo’s “Believe & Soar”
Get ready to take flight on Dumbo the Flying Elephant! This Disney jigsaw puzzle features the iconic “Believe & Soar” sign at Magic Kingdom. 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 Dumbo Ride Vehicle Photo Spot
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23 June
DC Studios’ ‘Batman’ Reboot Gets an Official R Rating, New Teaser Revealed
Few superheroes have enjoyed a history as rich as Batman's across film and animation. From the quasi-gothic worlds of Tim Burton's films and the acclaimed DC Animated Universe to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and Matt Reeves' more grounded take, the Caped Crusader has been reinvented countless times over the decades. New Batman Movie First Teaser Arrives Now, another major Batman project
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23 June
Disney Speaks Out Again After Child Falls Near 52-Foot Drop
Questions have continued to swirl around a frightening incident that unfolded at Disneyland Resort over the weekend, but new information released by park officials is beginning to paint a clearer picture of what happened aboard one of the park's newest attractions. The incident occurred Sunday evening on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the Disneyland attraction inspired by Disney's animated film The Prin
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23 June
Disney World Suspends COVID Restrictions for 3 Extra Days This Summer
Walt Disney World just extended its Good to Go Days calendar further into summer, and if you are an Annual Passholder with a late June or early July trip on the radar, the new dates are directly relevant to your planning. Three dates have been added: June 30, July 8, and July 9. Combined with the June dates that were added earlier this week, the Good to Go Days calendar now covers a stretch from l
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23 June
‘Jurassic World’ May Not Return to Theaters for Several Years, Writer Shares Update
For more than 30 years, the Jurassic Park franchise has survived extinction-level events of its own. From Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking 1993 original to the billion-dollar Jurassic World trilogy, the series has repeatedly reinvented itself to stay relevant with audiences. But following the release of Jurassic World Rebirth (2025), the future of the franchise suddenly looks less certain. While
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23 June
Original 1987 ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Makes Official Return
For many fans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began long before the movies, video games, or modern animated reboots. While the franchise originated as a dark comic book series from Mirage Studios, it was the 1987 cartoon that transformed Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael into household names. The brightly colored series fueled the “Turtle-mania” craze of the late 1980s and e
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23 June
Disney World’s Premium Ticket To Drop July 6 for the Foreseeable Future
A growing number of Walt Disney World guests appear willing to spend hundreds of dollars for shorter waits, even as Disney's premium Lightning Lane product reaches some of its highest prices of the year. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which allows visitors to bypass standby queues at many attractions inside a single park, has recently sold out across multiple dates. The continued demand arrives
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23 June
Disney World: Animal Kingdom Location Confirms Operating Status Amid Change
A summer offering that launched alongside Bluey's Wild World at Disney's Animal Kingdom is finally available as originally intended. Although much of the attention at Animal Kingdom remains focused on the ongoing transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into Tropical Americas, Disney has also been quietly introducing smaller additions throughout the park. One of those projects, Jumping Junction, experien
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