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  • Sep- 2026 -
    1 September
    Five Guys restaurant open on the upper level of Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Universal Studios Florida Confirms Replacement Use for Closed Fast & Furious Location

    One of Universal Studios Florida's newest empty spaces won't remain completely unused. Fast & Furious: Supercharged permanently closed in August, bringing an end to an attraction that had operated in the park's San Francisco section since 2018. Universal still hasn't revealed what will eventually take over the attraction itself. However, the company has now confirmed a new purpose for the former r

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  • 1 September
    Entrance to the Disney Store at a mall
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Store Confirms End of Online Shopping, 30 Days Left To Buy

    Time is running out for Disney Store shoppers in several countries, as the company confirms plans to shut down multiple online storefronts by the end of September. Which Online Disney Store Locations Are Closing Disney Store's online presence has become increasingly important to fans as physical retail locations continue to dwindle worldwide. That makes this week's news especially difficult for sh

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  • 1 September
    Mickey Mouse with family at Chef Mickey restaurant inside Contemporary hotel
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    Disney World Restaurants Locked In for 2027: 6 New Locations Coming to Parks and Resorts

    Walt Disney World is packing a lot into 2027, and food is becoming a surprisingly big part of those plans. Guests already have major park expansions and a new Disney resort to look forward to. Those projects will bring new experiences across the property, but Disney isn't stopping with attractions and hotel rooms. Six new dining locations are also on the way. Some will give park guests quick place

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  • 1 September
    spaceship earth at disney world's EPCOT park
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Officials Deliver Unexpected 1 A.M. Warning to Resort Guests

    Falling asleep quickly matters on a Walt Disney World trip, especially with rope drop mornings and long park days waiting on the other side of the alarm clock. Guests staying near EPCOT this week may find that harder than usual, since Disney has posted a notice warning about overnight fireworks testing that could interrupt an otherwise peaceful evening. Here's a breakdown of what's actually been a

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  • 1 September
    upside down, spinning vehicles for Universal's fast and furious: hollywood drift coaster
    Sarah Larson
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    Universal Finally Drops Official Opening Date for Record-Breaking ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster

    Universal Studios Hollywood guests can officially start marking their calendars. One of the park's biggest projects has been taking shape in plain sight, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to watch its sprawling coaster track rise across the property. Universal has revealed plenty about what riders can expect, from extreme speeds to vehicles that rotate as they race through the course. What g

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  • 1 September
    Harry (Dominic McLaughlin), Ron (Alastair Stout), and Hermione (Arabella Stanton) in their Hogwarts robes
    Andrew Boardwine
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    HBO Corrects ‘Harry Potter’ Mistake That Lasted Through All 8 Movies

    HBO is changing Hogwarts for its upcoming Harry Potter television series, and one of those changes corrects something the original movies never did. The network and Warner Bros. have revealed redesigned crests for Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Rather than simply reusing the familiar designs associated with the movies, the new adaptation is establishing a different visual identi

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  • 1 September
    disney world family (guests) in front of tree of life in animal kingdom
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney World Guests May Want To Cancel 2026 Trips, Wait for Massive 2027 Expansion

    Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a Walt Disney World vacation, only to return home and watch Disney open several experiences you desperately wanted to ride just months later. That's the situation some late-2026 visitors could find themselves facing. Disney World isn't slowing down as 2026 approaches its final months. Halloween and Christmas offer plenty of reasons to visit, and all four th

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  • 1 September
    buildings in Frontierland in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Begins Unexpected Construction at Longtime Frontierland Location

    Another construction project has popped up around Magic Kingdom, and this one is happening at a location guests may not have expected to see behind walls. Construction walls have appeared between The Diamond Horseshoe and Liberty Tree Tavern, creating a new work zone near two longtime Disney World restaurants. The timing is particularly interesting because The Diamond Horseshoe is already preparin

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  • 1 September
    A jigsaw puzzle image featuring a Disney Cruise Line ship. The ship is shown with characteristic red funnels and a large white exterior. Text reads “Daily Jigsaw Puzzle” and “Disney Cruise Line Ship” on a puzzle piece background.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Disney Cruise Line Ship

    Ahoy, Disney fans! Set sail on one of Disney's spectacular cruise ships from the Disney Cruise Line fleet, where magic and adventure await on the high seas! 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 Buzz Lightyear in Toy Sto

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  • 1 September
    A vibrant Disney World amusement park ride features a train designed like a toy slinky dog passing through an archway with the word "GO!" in bold green letters. Brightly colored tracks and lively decorations with flame patterns surround the ride, evoking excitement and fun.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World’s Slinky Dog Dash Remains Shut Down With No Reopening Timeline

    A frustrating situation is continuing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Slinky Dog Dash remains unexpectedly closed after the Toy Story Land roller coaster failed to operate for an entire day on August 31. Guests hoping September 1 would bring better news didn't immediately get it. As of 10 a.m., Slinky Dog Dash was still unavailable, pushing the shutdown into a second consecutive day. More important

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