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Mar- 2026 -12 March
Lightning Lane Prices Jump at Disney World — Guests Will Pay More Starting March 29
Spring Break season is officially underway at Walt Disney World, and anyone planning a late-March visit should be ready for larger crowds, longer wait times, and one more thing that tends to arrive this time of year — higher prices. The latest example involves Disney’s Lightning Lane system, which allows guests to skip standby lines for many of the resort’s most popular attractions. As demand incr
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11 March
After 54 Years, Disney World Guests Can No Longer See the Haunted Mansion
After five decades at the Magic Kingdom, the Haunted Mansion is no longer visible to guests walking through Liberty Square. How the Haunted Mansion Disappeared The transformation happened in stages. Back in December 2025, Walt Disney World Resort began clearing the Haunted Mansion's graveyard and lawn, pulling out the themed tombstones and landscaping and replacing them with construction walls and
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11 March
Disney Locks in Main Cast for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Movie
Disney has taken a major step toward bringing Rapunzel back to the big screen—this time in live-action. After years of development talk surrounding a remake of 2010's Tangled, The Walt Disney Company has officially cast its central duo. Teagan Croft will play the long-haired princess Rapunzel, while Milo Manheim has been selected as the charming outlaw Flynn Rider. The casting signals renewed life
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11 March
Bluey Just Took Over Fantasyland at Disneyland and Changed Everything
Disneyland has introduced signage and decorations for “Bluey's Best Day Ever!” at Fantasyland Theatre, marking a significant shift in how Disney integrates new properties into its classic theme park lands. The venue features a “Fun Fair” medallion, colorful bunting, and whimsical Bluey-themed elements, including blue sky screens and fake trees. This change reflects Disney's
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11 March
Marvel Stars Address ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4’ With New Cast
Marvel Studios wrapped up the story of one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most distinctive teams with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2023. Directed by James Gunn, the film closed the trilogy that began nearly a decade earlier, while also setting up a fresh lineup of heroes who could continue the cosmic adventures. The Guardians have a history that stretches far beyond the big
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11 March
Multi-Month Closure Confirmed for EPCOT World Showcase Area
One of the most popular Quick-Service stops in the EPCOT World Showcase has been behind construction walls since January, and there's still no end date in sight. Refreshment Port Goes Dark Refreshment Port, the walk-up dining spot tucked near the Canada Pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase, has been closed since January 12, 2026. The location is a reliable favorite among Disney Park guests for its
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11 March
Disney’s ‘2D Era’: New Attractions Are Dropping 3D Technology
Disney fans are used to hearing about bigger screens, smarter ride systems, and more advanced effects. The company built much of its reputation on finding new ways to make attractions feel more immersive than what came before. For years, 3D was one of the clearest examples of that mindset. Now Disney seems to be changing course, and it is doing so very quietly. Instead of adding more layers to eve
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11 March
Disney World Confirms Monorail Change Affecting Guests in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort‘s iconic Monorail just got a subtle but striking upgrade, and guests riding after dark are the first to notice it. Glowing Retro Logos Light Up the Night Sometime in the past few days, vintage-inspired logos began glowing on the sides of Walt Disney World Resort's Monorail trams. The update appears to have rolled out across the entire fleet, and it's the kind of deta
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11 March
There Is a New Disney Theme Parks Decision-Maker in 2026
A major leadership transition is unfolding at The Walt Disney Company, and one of the most important positions tied to Disney’s theme parks now has a new leader. As the company prepares for CEO Bob Iger’s departure and Josh D’Amaro’s promotion to the top job on March 18, Disney has confirmed that Thomas Mazloum will become the next Chairman of Disney Experiences. The Disney Experiences division pl
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11 March
Warning for Disney World Hotel Guests: 5 Resort Perks Cut for 2026
For a long time, staying at a Disney World hotel felt like the easiest way to make a vacation feel bigger, smoother, and a little more exciting. The room was only part of it. Guests were also buying into the transportation, the atmosphere, and the little built-in perks that made an onsite stay feel distinct from booking a nearby offsite hotel. That is why these changes matter. If you are headed to
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