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  • Mar- 2026 -
    5 March
    A Disney Princess jewelry necklace inspired by Elsa

    Disney Jewelry No Longer Being Manufactured, Effective March 2026

    A fan-favorite jewelry brand is closing the book on its Disney era. Once the current stock is gone, it's gone for good. Why Rocklove Is Walking Away Rocklove, the woman-owned fandom jewelry company behind some of the most coveted licensed Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Studios pieces on the market, announced this month that it's retiring its entire Disney collaboration. The culprit: surging

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  • 5 March
    Five colorful Muppet characters—including Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal, and Gonzo—pose happily together in front of a red curtain with photos pinned on the sides, celebrating The Muppets Disney Plus adventures.

    The New Muppets Coaster Just Changed the Rules for Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Your Lightning Lane Strategy Guide

    The music has permanently stopped for Aerosmith, but a brand-new, incredibly chaotic tune is about to echo down Sunset Boulevard. This summer, the legendary G-Force Records will officially reopen under spectacular new management. Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is poised to bring a massive wave of hype, humor, and high-speed thrills to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Credit: Disney

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  • 5 March
    Crowds on Main Street, USA, at Magic Kingdom Park, where Disney World visitors attend. Disney World capacity expansion

    Disney Just Covered Up Part of Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom and Here’s What’s Happening

    Disney is refurbishing Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, which means white scrim is now covering the railings at Tony's Town Square Restaurant. While it may look unappealing, it's just maintenance to keep the area in top condition. Currently, a rope is blocking the main stairs, but guests can still use an alternate set of stairs to access the patio. Both Tony's Town Square Restaurant and the M

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  • 5 March
    The Muppets Courtyard mid-demo.

    Disney Files Major Permit for MuppetVision 3D Replacement: Is a Monsters, Inc. Show Still Happening?

    The closure of MuppetVision 3D marked the end of an era at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For decades, the Muppets Courtyard was a cherished, laugh-filled corner of the park. Credit: rickpilot_2000, Flickr Now, those nostalgic laughs are being upgraded to monster power. The area is officially transforming into “Monstropolis,” a sprawling new land based on Pixar’s massive hit, Monsters, In

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  • 5 March
    Robert Downey Jr. during the 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast announcement

    Marvel Omits Key ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Actor Before Release

    Marvel Studios is preparing for one of the biggest cinematic events of the next few years. With Avengers: Doomsday(2026) on the horizon, the studio has been steadily releasing teasers and promotional footage that hint at a massive crossover between several corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans have already begun analyzing every frame of the trailers for clues about the film’s story. From

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  • 5 March
    Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Luigi on Cars Road Trip

    Disney Admits Defeat, Starts Closing ‘Cars’ Attraction

    Disney has made a big decision regarding the operations of its widely criticized Cars attraction. Pixar’s Cars franchise has become one of Disney’s most durable brands since the first film raced into theaters in 2006. The story of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and Radiator Springs turned nostalgia for Route 66 into a global phenomenon, spawning sequels – with more potentially on the way – as wel

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  • 5 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from across the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.

    “Not Worth the Risk”: Word Is Spreading to Skip Longtime EPCOT Ride

    EPCOT has changed dramatically over the past several years. New attractions have arrived, areas of the park have been redesigned, and the overall experience now blends futuristic storytelling with immersive rides and global culture. With every new addition, guest attention shifts. Visitors naturally gravitate toward the newest attractions, hoping to experience the rides everyone is talking about.

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  • 5 March
    Guests take a picture with Daisy Duck as guests enjoy their Disney World resort hotels.

    Disney World Announces Resort Area Closure Impacting Thousands of Guests

    Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that multiple guest amenities at one of its Deluxe Villa Resort hotel properties are now offline, and the closure is expected to stretch through the end of April. What's Closing and for How Long Effective March 5, the South Point Pool and Spa, BBQ area, and playground at Disney's Old Key West Resort are all closed for refurbishment. Walt Disney World Resort's

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  • 5 March
    People walk near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom.

    Disney Confirms Permanent Removal of Frontierland Locations From Magic Kingdom

    Over the decades, Walt Disney World’s flagship park has evolved as attractions have opened, closed, and sometimes completely transformed entire areas of the park. But lately, the pace of change inside Frontierland has become impossible for fans to ignore. What was once one of the most stable and traditional sections of Magic Kingdom is now undergoing a dramatic overhaul. Construction walls have ap

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  • 5 March
    concept art for Universal Studios Hollywood's Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift rollercoaster. Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift HHN access

    Universal Parks Reveal Big Summer Shakeup

    For decades, theme park fans have flocked to Southern California in search of something extraordinary. From cinematic backlot tours to groundbreaking attractions, Universal Studios Hollywood has long blended Hollywood storytelling with adrenaline-pumping thrills. Guests walking through the park’s gates expect spectacle, innovation, and—most importantly—an experience they can’t find anywhere else.

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