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Sep- 2026 -1 September
Disney World Locks In Key Passholder Perk Effective for September
Walt Disney World visits don't always have to begin with weeks of planning, especially if you happen to be an Annual Passholder. As September begins, Disney is giving eligible Passholders a couple of opportunities to make their park plans a little more spontaneous. The timing comes as Halloween celebrations continue around the resort and guests begin turning their attention toward fall visits. For
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1 September
Lucasfilm Officially Expands ‘A New Hope’ With Surprise Character Additions — Here They Are
What happens when the Avengers discover that the events of Star Wars: A New Hope are unfolding right in front of them? That is the question at the heart of Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, the upcoming five-issue comic book series crossover from Marvel and Lucasfilm. For the first time ever, several characters from the two Disney-owned franchises will officially share the same universe (albeit br
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Aug- 2026 -31 August
After Three Decades, Disney World Reimagines Historic Icon of Hollywood Studios
The finish line is finally in sight for the extended refurbishment of the Hollywood Brown Derby, as guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday reported the historic restaurant's construction project nearing completion. A Restaurant Steeped in History The Hollywood Brown Derby has been a fixture at Disney's Hollywood Studios since the park's opening day, May 1, 1989. The Table-Service res
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31 August
A Huge Disney Hotel Perk Returns Just in Time for Major Resort Upgrades
For guests staying at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT resort area, getting around just got a lot easier. After an unexpected delay extended a frustrating maintenance closure, the highly popular water transportation service at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort has finally returned. The reopening of the FriendShip Boat dock provides much-needed relief for guests navigating to the theme parks, even as massive, mu
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31 August
Disney Issues Late-Night Warning to Guests Staying at Deluxe Resorts
Guests staying at some of Walt Disney World's most popular Deluxe Resorts could be in for an unusually noisy night. Disney has posted a warning at Disney's Yacht Club Resort informing guests that late-night fireworks testing will take place at nearby EPCOT. Unlike the park's normal nighttime spectacular, this testing could continue well past midnight. For anyone hoping to get plenty of sleep befor
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31 August
Disneyland Replaces Main Street Attraction, Effective August 31
Main Street Cinema has reopened its doors at Disneyland Park after a nearly three-week closure, though the classic entertainment venue has said goodbye to its 70th anniversary programming in favor of a new lineup of Mickey Mouse content. From Sherman Brothers Tribute to Classic Cartoons The theater closed as Disneyland Resort‘s 70th anniversary celebration wrapped up, having spent the milest
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31 August
Fans Are Flocking to a Hidden Dollywood Sanctuary to Honor Dolly Parton
Nestled amid the thrilling roller coasters and the sweet scent of fresh cinnamon bread, a quiet corner of Dollywood has transformed into a profound place of mourning. Following the recent passing of the park's iconic namesake, fans from across the country have flocked to a hidden, historic sanctuary within the theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For those seeking an intimate way to pay their re
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31 August
Mickey on the Move? Disney Plants Roots in Central Pennsylvania
Mickey Mouse traded the Florida sunshine for a Pennsylvania ballfield this weekend, stepping onto the mound for one of youth baseball's biggest moments of the year. Captain Mickey Takes the Mound Representing Disney Cruise Line, Captain Mickey Mouse appeared in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on August 30, throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the championship game of the 2026 Little Leag
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31 August
After 71 Years, Disneyland Bulldozes Theme Park Entrance
Four original ticket booths near the entrance to Disneyland Park are officially gone, as Disneyland Resort completes a demolition project that began earlier this month. The Path to Demolition Disneyland Resort filed a construction permit earlier in August to remove four ticket booths located in the Esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Within days, crews had erect
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31 August
Disneyland Paris Set to Remove Beloved Mickey Mouse Experience in 2027
Live entertainment tends to get overlooked when guests are busy mapping out ride wait times and dining reservations, but for a lot of Disneyland Paris regulars, the resort's stage shows are just as much a highlight of the trip as anything else on the schedule. That's exactly why a new announcement is catching attention among longtime fans. One of the resort's most acclaimed productions is being pu
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