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Feb- 2026 -25 February
Disney World Eradicates Character From Theme Park
Country Bear Musical Jamboree does not generate headlines very often. That is kind of the point. It has been quietly running inside Grizzly Hall in Frontierland since Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, outlasting entire themed lands around it, surviving the era when Splash Mountain was the hottest thing in the park, and earning a devoted cult following that has only grown as the attraction has gotten o
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25 February
Universal Orlando’s First Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Houses Come Into View
Halloween Horror Nights 35 may still be months away, but that hasn’t stopped fans from dissecting every hint and whisper. Universal Orlando Resort hasn’t confirmed any haunted houses for 2026 yet, but speculation has already taken over social media feeds and message boards. Anniversary years bring expectations. Fans don’t anticipate a routine lineup. They expect surprises, callbacks, and maybe eve
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25 February
A Disney Restaurant Has Been Hiding a Massive Secret About Theme Parks Future for 10 YEARS
Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde recently revealed that Tiffins Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom has featured a hidden reference to Tropical Americas in a wood-carved map since 2016. This Easter egg, which includes a Maya temple resembling the one in concept art for a new Indiana Jones attraction, was created by Balinese artisans in 2015 and installed before Tiffins opened. Rohde noted that the car
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25 February
Disney Reverses Mysterious Millennium Falcon Name Shift Without Explanation
Something strange happened on the Walt Disney World app this week — and it didn’t take long for Star Wars fans to notice. For a brief window of time, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was no longer just Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. When guests searched for the attraction on the My Disney Experience app and website, it appeared with a new subtitle: “A New Mission.” That wording carried weight.
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25 February
Two of Disney World’s Most Popular Halloween Traditions Just Got Confirmed for 2026
Disney fans, mark your calendars. Two of the most iconic entertainment offerings at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are officially making their return this fall, and the confirmation comes straight from Disney's own audition website. While official event dates and ticket sales for the 2026 party have yet to be announced, newly posted audition notices from Disney Live Entertainment have done
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25 February
Disney Park Just Closed a 43-Year-Old Attraction Indefinitely
Impressions de France at EPCOT closed on February 22, 2026, for refurbishment, and there is no announced reopening date. This means one of the original attractions from 1982 is now closed, with only an A-frame sign saying it's “being refurbished for your future enjoyment.” A Disney cast member is outside directing guests who expect to see the film. The 18-minute movie showcasing France
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25 February
Hugh Jackman Officially Replaced as Wolverine, Release Date Confirmed
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has been a fixture of superhero cinema for over two decades, but the iconic role is officially moving to a new actor. Jackman first appeared as Logan in 2000’s X-Men and later starred in multiple solo films, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), The Wolverine (2013), and the critically acclaimed Logan (2017). Most recently, he returned in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine,
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24 February
EPCOT Mexico Area Remains Closed After February 10 Shutdown
Scaffolding continues to expand around the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT, two weeks after one entrance closed for refurbishment, with no timeline announced for completion. WDWNT reported on February 24 that construction supports now extend significantly farther to the left from the blocked doorway toward backstage areas near the World Discovery and World Celebration neighborhoods
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24 February
After Over a Decade, Tribute to Walt Disney Removed From Disneyland
The “Storytellers” statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse vanished behind construction walls at Disney California Adventure Park this week with no explanation or timeline for its return. WDWNT reported on February 24 that beige barriers now surround the bronze sculpture depicting Walt's 1923 arrival in California. The outlet posted an image on Facebook showing the completely enclosed s
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24 February
After Years of “Drinking Around the World,” EPCOT Makes Family-Friendly Statement
If you ask ten Walt Disney World guests what EPCOT is most famous for today, at least half of them will probably mention margaritas before they mention innovation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it does say something about how the park’s public image has evolved over the years. “Drinking around the world” has become a full-blown tradition for many visitors. Coordinated shirts. Scorecards.
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