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  • Mar- 2026 -
    3 March
    Two characters from 'Hoppers' edited in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.
    Jess Colopy
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    ‘Hoppers’ Attraction Arrives at Disney World Before Movie Premieres

    A Hoppers (2026)-themed garden debuted at EPCOT this week, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a preview of Pixar's latest film three days before it hits theaters on March 6. The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden appeared in EPCOT's World Nature neighborhood as part of the International Flower & Garden Festival launching March 4. Fantasy Land News posted Facebook photos of the landscaped display

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  • 3 March
    A pool in front of the exterior of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    Andrew Boardwine
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    A Long-Awaited Comeback: Disney World Restores Classic Resort Offering

    For years, Walt Disney World fans have debated what truly marked the end of the pandemic era. Was it the return of fireworks? The lifting of reservation requirements? The reopening of beloved attractions? One by one, the pieces fell back into place. The parks regained their rhythm. Resorts felt lively again. Dining options steadily returned. But there was always one experience that never quite mad

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  • 3 March
    Disney's Swan Resort
    Brittni Ward
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    Major Disney Dining Event Set for 2026 Comeback With Celebrity Chef Spotlight

    Food lovers, this one’s for you. The 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has officially opened ticket sales, and the two-night event is set for November 20 and 21. For 17 years now, this fall celebration has drawn guests who want something a little more elevated than the standard theme park festival experience. And it delivers. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening, the causeway between the Swa

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  • 3 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    EPCOT Attraction Shut Down With No Notice to Disney World Guests

    EPCOT's World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad closed abruptly on March 3 without advance warning, blocking families from the interactive water area with stanchions and rope as all features went dark. Walt Disney World Resort guests arriving at the World Discovery neighborhood found the splash pad completely offline. WDWNT reported that operational problems have plagued the attraction since at le

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  • 3 March
    A vibrant outdoor scene at Pop Century Resort features large foosball player statues and a giant Mickey Mouse figure blowing a bubble, with colorful buildings and “Boogie Down” signage in the background.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Quietly Raises Prices on Popular Resort Must-Have

    If you’re planning a Walt Disney World trip for 2026 and staying on property, there’s a small but noticeable update waiting at your resort’s beverage station. Disney has quietly raised the price of its Rapid Refillable Mug — a resort staple many guests purchase without a second thought — while simultaneously rolling out a brand-new design. It’s not a dramatic overhaul. But it’s another example of

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  • 3 March
    Disney Epcot
    Alessia Dunn
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    Longtime Disney Figure Gets Controversial “Weight-Loss” New Look

    If you have never been to EPCOT during the International Flower & Garden Festival, put it on the list. Seriously. Every spring, the park goes through a transformation that is hard to fully appreciate until you are standing in the middle of it. Topiaries shaped like Disney and Pixar characters line the walkways. Outdoor kitchens serving seasonal menus pop up around World Showcase. Live music fills

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  • 3 March
    A playful Pixar-style critter on leafy ground gazes at four yellow birds, celebrating Hoppers' March 6 debut in animated fun.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Makes Last-Minute Messaging Changes Before March 6 Debut

    Just days before its theatrical premiere, Pixar’s latest original film, Hoppers (2026), finds itself at the center of a creative shift story. The animated feature — which follows a 19-year-old animal lover who “hops” her consciousness into a robotic beaver — was originally reported to contain stronger environmentalist themes. But during production, those elements were reportedly reduced. Now, as t

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  • 3 March
    Jenna Ortega looking horrified with police lights in Scream VI
    Alessia Dunn
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    ‘Wednesday’ Star Jenna Ortega Opens Up About Unseen Death After ‘Scream’ Controversy

    Scream 7 opened on February 27, 2026 without Jenna Ortega, without Melissa Barrera, without the directors who made the previous two films, and without the story those films were building toward. It made $64 million in its opening weekend — a franchise record — and was met with reviews that ranged from middling to genuinely frustrated. And the more the behind-the-scenes story has come into focus, t

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  • 3 March
    two kids running with mickey-mouse shaped balloons at disney hotel
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney World Finally Restores Popular Hotel Perk for 2026

    Over the last few years, one topic kept resurfacing among Disney fans: Is staying onsite still worth it? Guests remember that booking a Disney hotel came with built-in bonuses. Those extras once made the decision easy. Lately, though, many families paused before committing to premium pricing. Social media is filled with cost comparisons. Visitors weighed resort rates against off-property options.

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  • 3 March
    Relax by the waterfront at Universal CityWalk, where vibrant red umbrellas shade diners on a sunny day beside sparkling blue water.
    Alessia Dunn
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    New Disney World Fee Charges Guests Over $20 for Ice Cream

    A new pop-up arrived at Disney Springs on March 2, 2026, and the prices have been a topic of conversation since before the doors opened. CrazyShake by Black Tap took over the former Sprinkles cupcake location in Town Center and brought with it the brand's signature over-the-top milkshake concept — heavily topped, visually dramatic, designed to stop people mid-scroll when they show up on social med

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