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Aug- 2026 -14 August
New ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Confirmed, New Updates Surface Online
Lucasfilm's business is being reshaped from the top down, and the consequences are already visible in its theatrical pipeline. Here's a full breakdown of what has changed, what's in jeopardy, and what's reportedly still moving forward. The Leadership Change Speculation about Kathleen Kennedy's future at Lucasfilm built steadily over the years and came to a head in 2025. Kennedy addressed it public
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14 August
Disney Reveals Space Mountain Earthrise Details for 2027 Opening
Disney just revealed the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. It has an onboard audio system, an exterior modeled on trees and flowers, and yes, a chandelier. Quick context. Look, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is here, and everybody in this fandom knows what that means. This is the weekend the speculation finally dies. Months of rumor threads, permit watching, wish lists, and predictions a
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14 August
Disney World’s Major Expansion Officially Revealed in Full, New Attractions Confirmed
Disney Experiences used the opening day of D23 2026 to confirm the complete scale of Piston Peak National Park, the Cars-themed land under construction in the footprint once occupied by Frontierland's Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The reveal, delivered through park models shown to attendees ahead of Saturday's Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, represents the clearest public account
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13 August
Disney Activates “Immersive” Payment for Theme Park Guests, Beginning August 2026
Checking out at a Disneyland Paris Resort shop or restaurant is about to feel like part of the attraction, thanks to a first-of-its-kind installation of themed payment terminals rolling out across both theme parks at the European Disney vacation destination this month. Custom Payment Terminals Come to Disneyland Paris On Tuesday, WDWNT reported that Disneyland Paris Resort had begun installing cus
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13 August
Through October, Guests Without Certain Sold Out Tickets Must Leave Disney World
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort is continuing to sell out at a pace that should have anyone still on the fence making a decision today. On Thursday, another date slipped off the available list. September 11 Now Sold Out As of August 13, Friday, September 11, has sold out, becoming the latest Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party date to disappear from Walt Disney
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13 August
Disney Announces Closure of Haunted Mansion Attraction, Effective August 12
The original Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park is closed, and the ghosts currently haunting its halls are being evicted to make way for a very different kind of holiday spirit. The Mansion Goes Dark on August 12 Disneyland Resort's official website confirms that the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square is closed as of Wednesday, August 12. The operational calendar currently runs through Septembe
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13 August
Regular Disney World Tickets No Longer Unlock the Full Christmas Experience in 2026
Walking into Walt Disney World during Christmas can still feel like stepping into a completely different resort. Trees tower over park entrances. Garland covers buildings. Christmas music plays throughout the property. Disney hotels put together elaborate displays, while Disney Springs gives visitors plenty of holiday atmosphere without requiring a theme park ticket. So, no, Disney hasn't eliminat
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13 August
Disney World Changes 54-Year-Old Main Street Area at Magic Kingdom
A three-week mystery on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park has come to an end. The Curtains Come Down On Wednesday, WDWNT reported that the black curtains that appeared in late July over the custom glass-blowing station at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers on Main Street, U.S.A., had been removed. The outlet shared a photo of the restored workspace, which shows the station looking largely a
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13 August
Disney Brings Jonas Brothers Back for New Disney+ Show Nearly 16 Years Later
The Jonas Brothers are officially getting their own show on Disney again. For anyone who grew up watching Disney Channel during the late 2000s, that sentence probably sounds familiar. But nearly 16 years after Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas said goodbye to their Disney Channel series, the brothers are returning in a completely different format. Disney has struck a licensing deal with iHeartMedia to br
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13 August
Is Disney Bringing Back Dreamfinder? D23 Stage Teaser Hides a Massive EPCOT Clue
The biggest weekend of the year for theme park fans has finally arrived. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event kicks off in Anaheim, California, running from August 14 through August 16, 2026. While millions of fans are eagerly anticipating updates on future attractions across Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering may have just tipped its hand about one of the most requested over
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