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    14 February
    An image from the animated movie "Shrek" shows Shrek, a large green ogre with a stern expression, sitting next to Donkey, a talking donkey with a cheerful demeanor, in a forest setting. They both appear to be in conversation. A Universal Orlando Resort's Shrek’s Swamp splash pad removed.
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    3 Months After This Attraction Experience Opened, It Was Swiftly Removed by Universal Orlando Resort

    For many parents visiting Universal Orlando Resort, the magic isn’t just in roller coasters and cinematic thrills. It’s in the small details — the shaded benches, interactive elements, and especially water play areas that provide a much-needed escape from Florida’s relentless heat. In a park where temperatures routinely climb into the 90s, splash pads aren’t just a perk; they’re survival tools. Th

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  • 14 February
    Disney+ logo centered in front of a collage of movie and TV show posters, with illustrated buckets of popcorn and a soda on either side.
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Is Giving Away Free Therapy to Streaming Platform Subscribers

    Disney+ has introduced two new subscriber perks unrelated to streaming: six months of Calm Premium for free and a sweepstakes for Disney romantasy book bundles. These additions come after a steep decline in subscribers during 2024 and 2025, following earlier perks like Spotify Premium trials and Disneyland trip giveaways. This move highlights that simply adding new Marvel and Star Wars content isn

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  • 14 February
    Grogu poses with the Avengers
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    UPDATE: Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Crossover Is Dead

    We have an update on those Star Wars and Marvel rumors – and it's not looking good. Speculation around a potential crossover between Disney’s two most valuable franchises picked up steam earlier this month, prompting renewed discussion about how far the company might be willing to go to reinvigorate both brands. Ongoing Struggles for ‘Star Wars' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe The rumor su

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  • 14 February
    Flynn Rider and Rapunzel in the boat in Tangled
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    Broadway Star Just Spilled a Secret That Tangled Is Coming to the Stage

    Ashley Brown, the original Mary Poppins on Broadway, hinted that Tangled may become Disney's next Broadway musical during her performance at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts on February 13. While not an official announcement, her choice to sing a Tangled song and her comments about Disney's future plans strongly suggested that it was in development. Disney has previously used EPCOT's concert series to

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  • 14 February
    two kids hold Mickey Mouse balloons in front of Cinderella Castle in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park
    Sarah Larson
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    5 Disney World Shakeups Set to Arrive With Josh D’Amaro as CEO

    Disney has officially announced that Josh D’Amaro will become Disney’s next CEO, replacing Bob Iger on March 18, 2026. That’s a major moment for the company, but it’s an even bigger deal for Walt Disney World. D’Amaro has been a driving force behind Disney’s theme park strategy for years, and now he’s about to lead the entire company. That kind of shift almost always comes with significant changes

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  • 14 February
    Peter Pan’s glowing float dazzles Disneyland guests, with a sparkling clock tower and lively performers lighting up the night parade.
    Chloe James
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    Disney Parade Goes Dark at Magic Kingdom

    Something didn’t look quite right along the parade route at Magic Kingdom on Friday night. For nearly a decade, nighttime parades were absent from Magic Kingdom, quietly removed from an entertainment lineup once defined by illuminated floats and synchronized music. Their disappearance reshaped how evenings ended, even as fireworks and projection shows filled the schedule. Nighttime parades were on

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  • 14 February
    Walt Disney World entrance arch featuring Mickey and Minnie.
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    Disney World Guests Wave Goodbye to Theme Park as Closure Imminent

    A seasonal goodbye is on the horizon at Walt Disney World Resort, and it’s one that water park fans should have on their radar. Disney has confirmed that Typhoon Lagoon will close for its annual refurbishment beginning in mid-February, just as Blizzard Beach wraps up its own off-season maintenance and reopens to guests. For several months this spring, Blizzard Beach will stand as the resort’s only

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  • 14 February
    two kids running with mickey-mouse shaped balloons at disney hotel
    Sarah Larson
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    6 HUGE Hotel Changes Disney World Just Announced for 2026

    Walt Disney World has started rolling out hotel updates for 2026, and they aren’t small changes that only matter to hardcore planners. These updates could directly affect how families book their stays, especially now that so many guests feel like staying on property costs more than ever. Disney isn’t pretending prices are dropping, but it's clearly trying to sweeten the deal. Between perks, refurb

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  • 14 February
    Split image: On the left, a colorful illustrated map of "Piston Peak" from the Cars universe with a green cartoon tow truck. On the right, a lit-up paddlewheel riverboat named "Liberty Belle" on the water.
    Rick Lye
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    Beyond Big Thunder: New Aerials Reveal First Concrete Poured for Villains Land and Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

    The skyline of the most visited theme park on Earth is currently undergoing a radical transformation. As of Saturday, February 14, 2026, the “blue-sky” concepts of the past have officially given way to the era of steel and stone. The massive $60 billion expansion of Walt Disney World has hit a critical milestone, and thanks to the latest aerial imagery from photo-journalist @bioreconst

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  • 14 February
    The esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on a sunny day with cast members in the background near the entrance. Disneyland hazmat incident
    Chloe James
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    Cast Members Swarm Disney Guest, Police Summoned After Mysterious Incident

    Police were called to the entrance of Disneyland Resort yesterday following an incident. Try as he might, Mickey Mouse can't control everything that happens on Disney property. We've witnessed a string of bizarre incidents at Disney parks over the years, ranging from a guest clambering from their boat on “it's a small world” and stripping naked to multiple inebriated guests attempting

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