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  • Aug- 2026 -
    25 August
    A jigsaw puzzle promotional image featuring a large statue of Ursula from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. The text reads "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle.
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Ursula at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

    Dive into the whimsical world of Disney at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, where you'll encounter the fabulous and fearsome Ursula, the iconic sea witch from The Little Mermaid! 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 Ti

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  • 25 August
    Disney's Boardwalk
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    Disney World Officially Replaces Popular BoardWalk Inn Area

    Another change has officially arrived at Disney's BoardWalk Inn as Walt Disney World continues updating the popular resort. For several weeks, guests knew work was coming to one of the resort's most visible outdoor spaces. Disney even established a closure window that stretched into early September. The project didn't take nearly that long. Disney has reopened the area earlier than planned, reveal

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  • 25 August
    Minnie Mouse in a red and blue outfit stands in front of a large Disney cruise ship
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    Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York September 29 After 4-Year Absence

    For Disney Cruise Line fans living around New York City, getting aboard a Disney ship is about to become considerably easier. Disney Cruise Line will officially return to New York in fall 2027, ending an absence that began after its final sailings from the city in 2023. This won't be an isolated departure, either. Disney has lined up seven itineraries aboard the Disney Wish, with cruises running f

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  • 25 August
    The Fab Five characters in front of Disneyland Resort's Sleeping Beauty Castle
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    Effective Today: Disneyland Officially Opens 2027 Vacation Reservations

    Anyone dreaming about a Disneyland vacation next year can finally do more than just pick potential dates. Disney has officially opened 2027 Disneyland Resort vacation packages and hotel reservations today, August 25. Eligible trips can include arrivals ranging from January 1 through December 31, 2027. That makes today an important date for Disneyland guests who prefer getting their vacations organ

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  • 24 August
    The Disneyland Resort entrance during the 60th anniversary celebration.
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    Disneyland Expansion Officially Underway, Resort Confirms

    Disneyland Resort officially kicked off construction Monday on a project that will reshape how guests arrive at the Southern California theme parks for years to come. A Surprise Groundbreaking Ceremony Disneyland Resort released photos from the official groundbreaking of its new parking structure and transportation hub on August 24. Theme park journalist Scott Gustin shared the images on X (former

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  • 24 August
    Guests walking around in Adventureland at Disneyland Park (Paris)
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    Adventureland Area Locked Down at Disneyland on August 24

    Guests strolling into Adventureland at Disneyland Park on Monday found part of the classic land suddenly harder to navigate, as new construction walls appeared without warning. New Barriers Go Up in Adventureland On August 24, visitors arriving at Disneyland Paris Resort discovered fresh construction walls cutting off sections of the original Adventureland area. X (formerly known as Twitter) user

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  • 24 August
    buildings in Frontierland in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park
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    Video Reveals Major Cleanup Inside Magic Kingdom Location After Flooding

    An unexpected problem has taken one Magic Kingdom location completely out of operation, and guests can now see some of what Disney is dealing with behind the scenes. Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland is closed after the store reportedly filled with several inches of water overnight. Instead of welcoming shoppers and pin traders on August 24, Cast Members have been positioned outside and inform

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  • 24 August
    Walt Disney World entrance arch featuring Mickey and Minnie. Disney World weather.
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    Disney World Revises Access to Magic Kingdom This September

    Walt Disney World has entered its fall operating period, bringing a new round of scheduling adjustments to Magic Kingdom, the resort's flagship park and the most-attended theme park in the world. Magic Kingdom houses Cinderella Castle alongside beloved attractions Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and “it's a small world.” Construction remains active throughout the park, n

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  • 24 August
    Five Guys restaurant open on the upper level of Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort.
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    Confirmed: Universal Orlando Slashes Theme Park Hours, Will Close as Early as 6:00 P.M.

    Imagine spending the afternoon at Universal Studios Florida, watching the clock approach 5:00 p.m., and realizing your theme park day is about to get significantly more complicated. That's the reality during Halloween Horror Nights season. Universal Studios Florida routinely closes at 5:00 p.m. on Halloween Horror Nights dates so the park can prepare for its separately ticketed nighttime event. Re

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  • 24 August
    A bustling crowd walks towards a large, ornate castle at a theme park. The street is lined with colorful buildings decorated for a festive occasion, featuring orange and black elements. Various flags are flying atop the buildings, adding to the lively atmosphere at Disney World inside Magic Kingdom.
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    Magic Kingdom Sold Out on 20 Dates Through October, Disney World Confirms

    Guests hoping to snag last-minute tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are running out of options, as Walt Disney World Resort confirms another wave of sellouts at Magic Kingdom Park. Which Special Event Dates Are Still Available As of Monday afternoon, 20 nights of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have officially sold out, according to Walt Disney World Resort‘s website. Th

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