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Aug- 2026 -13 August
Disney World Is Wiping Away Decades of Park History With Controversial 2026 Decisions
Walk through Disney World in 2026 and you'll find plenty that looks familiar. Look a little closer, though, and it's becoming obvious just how much is changing. This year has already brought permanent closures, major attraction transformations, new resort policies and the disappearance of traditions that had survived for decades. Some decisions were expected. Others caught guests off guard. And wh
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13 August
‘Star Wars’ Crisis: Disney+ Leaves Single Live-Action Series Standing for 2027
For a while, Disney+ rarely went long without another live-action Star Wars series waiting around the corner. Lucasfilm built an entire streaming lineup around the franchise, introducing new characters while bringing familiar faces back into the spotlight. Shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka helped make Star Wars one of Disney+'s most visible brands. That crowded pipel
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13 August
Advisory Mandated: Danger Returns for Day 3 at Disney World and Universal Orlando
There's ordinary Florida heat, the kind visitors expect and pack sunscreen for, and then there's whatever Central Florida is dealing with right now. A newly issued heat advisory is pushing conditions well past typical summer discomfort, and the effects are showing up in some surprising places, including the physical materials theme parks are using to build seasonal decorations. From props at Unive
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13 August
Disney World’s Space Mountain Keeps Going Down Ahead of Reported 2027 Overhaul
Space Mountain has survived more than five decades at Walt Disney World, but keeping the Tomorrowland classic running hasn't always been easy lately. Magic Kingdom guests have encountered several instances of unexpected Space Mountain downtime, including closures that have lasted for extended stretches. The latest example came this week, when the coaster temporarily disappeared from the attraction
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13 August
Universal Orlando Opens Lower-Capacity Epic Universe Access, but It’ll Cost Nearly $180
Epic Universe has been drawing crowds since opening in May 2025, but Universal Orlando Resort is about to give some guests a chance to experience the park with fewer people around. There's just one catch: that opportunity comes with a price tag approaching $180. Universal has started selling tickets for Universal Nights at Epic Universe, a limited-capacity after-hours event scheduled for two night
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13 August
Disney World’s $9,000+ Fireworks Experience Ends in Heated Verbal Clash
Watching Happily Ever After light up the sky above Cinderella Castle is supposed to be one of the calmer, more emotional moments of a Walt Disney World trip, the kind of thing guests plan their whole evening around. That peaceful reputation took a hit recently when a video surfaced showing an actual confrontation unfolding mid-show, right as the fireworks were going off overhead. The clip spread f
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13 August
11 Years After EPCOT Closure, Disney Suddenly Revisits Classic Attraction at D23
Disney is reaching deep into EPCOT's past ahead of D23, and the timing couldn't be much more interesting. A former attraction that hasn't played at the park in nearly 11 years is getting fresh attention just weeks before a milestone anniversary. Disney hasn't announced plans to bring the experience back, but its sudden appearance in the D23 conversation gives longtime fans a reason to wonder wheth
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13 August
Epic Universe Guests Face a New Divide as Universal Gives Annual Passholders Priority Access
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting a little extra treatment at Epic Universe as the resort prepares for its annual Passholder celebration. Universal has confirmed that Passholders can receive priority seating for The Untrainable Dragon during Passholder Appreciation Days. It's a straightforward benefit, but guests will need to know when to arrive, what admission is required, and one
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13 August
Official: Disneyland Permanently Retires 40-Year Space Mountain, Announces Replacement
Space Mountain has survived decades of changing technology, new attractions, and major expansions across Disney's theme parks. But not every version of the classic coaster remains untouched. One Space Mountain is getting a dramatic overhaul that reaches far beyond the ride itself. A new name, a different story, an updated ride system, and redesigned Tomorrowland are all part of the plan. The famil
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13 August
Disney vs. Universal: Ranking Every Single Coaster, From Best To Worst
The battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort isn't just about food, shows, or immersive lands. For plenty of visitors, it comes down to one thing: roller coasters. Disney has built its reputation on storytelling and family-friendly adventures, while Universal has become the destination for bigger thrills. After riding the coasters across both resorts, here's how they stack up
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