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Aug- 2026 -25 August
After Just 1 Year, Disney’s Major Test Track Overhaul Faces a Troubling Setback at EPCOT
Imagine spending your EPCOT morning doing other attractions because you plan to ride Test Track later. Then noon arrives. Test Track closes. One o'clock passes. It's still closed. The same thing happens at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. By the time Disney finally gets the attraction running again, thousands of other guests have been waiting for exactly the same opportunity. That's essentially what hap
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25 August
Universal Announces Hogwarts Castle Takeover, Effective in 11 Days
Hogwarts Castle is about to fall into the hands of some of the darkest characters in the Wizarding World. Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the return of Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, bringing Lord Voldemort, Dementors, Death Eaters, and dark magic back to Universal Islands of Adventure. The nighttime experience begins September 5, meaning guests are now just 11 days away from seei
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25 August
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Ursula at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Dive into the whimsical world of Disney at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, where you'll encounter the fabulous and fearsome Ursula, the iconic sea witch from The Little Mermaid! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney Themed Puzzles Ti
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25 August
Disney World Officially Replaces Popular BoardWalk Inn Area
Another change has officially arrived at Disney's BoardWalk Inn as Walt Disney World continues updating the popular resort. For several weeks, guests knew work was coming to one of the resort's most visible outdoor spaces. Disney even established a closure window that stretched into early September. The project didn't take nearly that long. Disney has reopened the area earlier than planned, reveal
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25 August
Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York September 29 After 4-Year Absence
For Disney Cruise Line fans living around New York City, getting aboard a Disney ship is about to become considerably easier. Disney Cruise Line will officially return to New York in fall 2027, ending an absence that began after its final sailings from the city in 2023. This won't be an isolated departure, either. Disney has lined up seven itineraries aboard the Disney Wish, with cruises running f
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25 August
Effective Today: Disneyland Officially Opens 2027 Vacation Reservations
Anyone dreaming about a Disneyland vacation next year can finally do more than just pick potential dates. Disney has officially opened 2027 Disneyland Resort vacation packages and hotel reservations today, August 25. Eligible trips can include arrivals ranging from January 1 through December 31, 2027. That makes today an important date for Disneyland guests who prefer getting their vacations organ
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24 August
Disneyland Expansion Officially Underway, Resort Confirms
Disneyland Resort officially kicked off construction Monday on a project that will reshape how guests arrive at the Southern California theme parks for years to come. A Surprise Groundbreaking Ceremony Disneyland Resort released photos from the official groundbreaking of its new parking structure and transportation hub on August 24. Theme park journalist Scott Gustin shared the images on X (former
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24 August
Adventureland Area Locked Down at Disneyland on August 24
Guests strolling into Adventureland at Disneyland Park on Monday found part of the classic land suddenly harder to navigate, as new construction walls appeared without warning. New Barriers Go Up in Adventureland On August 24, visitors arriving at Disneyland Paris Resort discovered fresh construction walls cutting off sections of the original Adventureland area. X (formerly known as Twitter) user
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24 August
Video Reveals Major Cleanup Inside Magic Kingdom Location After Flooding
An unexpected problem has taken one Magic Kingdom location completely out of operation, and guests can now see some of what Disney is dealing with behind the scenes. Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland is closed after the store reportedly filled with several inches of water overnight. Instead of welcoming shoppers and pin traders on August 24, Cast Members have been positioned outside and inform
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24 August
Disney World Revises Access to Magic Kingdom This September
Walt Disney World has entered its fall operating period, bringing a new round of scheduling adjustments to Magic Kingdom, the resort's flagship park and the most-attended theme park in the world. Magic Kingdom houses Cinderella Castle alongside beloved attractions Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and “it's a small world.” Construction remains active throughout the park, n
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