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Feb- 2026 -11 February
Disney Changes Course on ‘Star Wars’ With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Disney is heading back to theaters with Star Wars for the first time in years. The return has been a long time coming — and it arrives with a noticeably different strategy behind it. More than six years have passed since The Rise of Skywalker (2019) closed out the Skywalker Saga with a whimper. In that time, Lucasfilm has shifted its focus to Disney+, building out interconnected stories that expan
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11 February
Disney Confirms ‘Frozen’ Overhaul, New Version Debuts Tomorrow
Walt Disney World Resort revealed the redesigned audio-animatronics for Frozen Ever After on Wednesday, one day before the attraction reopens at EPCOT with significant technology upgrades. The Norway World Showcase Pavilion boat ride closed January 26 for a refurbishment focused on replacing controversial projection-mapped facial animatronics that frequently malfunctioned, leaving characters with
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11 February
Universal Orlando Quietly Reopens Major ‘Jurassic Park’ Area
Universal Orlando Resort has quietly brought back one of the most beloved experiences inside Islands of Adventure, and it’s a change many guests will be relieved to see. After weeks of restricted access, Camp Jurassic has officially reopened fully, meaning visitors can once again enjoy the attraction’s most popular features—including the climbing nets and water play area. Camp Jurassic has long be
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11 February
Warning: Disney World’s New Stroller Rules Are Catching Parents Off Guard in 2026
There are a lot of things you expect to deal with at Disney World. You expect crowds. You expect heat. You expect to pay too much for a bottle of water. You even expect your kid to crash at some point halfway through the day. What most parents don’t expect is to feel like their stroller has suddenly become a problem. But in 2026, that’s exactly what’s happening. Disney World has started cracking d
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11 February
EPCOT Festival Officially Arrives 21 Days Early
Topiaries and garden displays for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival have begun appearing throughout the park, despite the event not starting until March 4, and the current EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is still running until February 23. Walt Disney World Resort announced Tuesday that over 60 Disney and Pixar character topiaries and at least 31 garden displays would featu
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11 February
Six Flags Drops Bombshell Announcement, Leaving Fans Stunned
For generations, theme park fans have built entire summers around their favorite parks. Whether it’s racing toward a record-breaking coaster at Six Flags or indulging in nostalgia at Knott’s Berry Farm, the magic of a season pass isn’t just about admission — it’s about freedom. There’s a certain thrill that comes with knowing the gates are always open. Passholders form communities, memorize ride c
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11 February
Universal Orlando Makes Permanent Cut to Family-Friendly DreamWorks Land Area
Universal Orlando Resort continues to update and reshape its theme parks, and while much of the attention is focused on major ride announcements and expansion projects, smaller changes inside existing lands can sometimes have the biggest impact on day-to-day guests. A new update inside DreamWorks Land has now confirmed that one of its most family-friendly offerings has been permanently removed. Th
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11 February
Disney World Reveals Massive Ride Updates for 4 “Classic” Rides in 2026
Disney World has officially confirmed something that feels both exciting and heartbreaking. Four classic attractions are getting significant changes, and once 2026 is over, they will never exist in the same form again. Disney isn’t just adding a new scene here or swapping out some lighting there. These are permanent updates that change the experience guests have. And if you’re someone who still ge
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11 February
The Disney and Pixar ‘Cars’ Franchise Now Looks Entirely Different With 2027 Update
Nearly two decades after Cars first introduced audiences to Lightning McQueen, Disney and Pixar are steering the franchise in a new direction—both visually and physically. The studio has announced Cars: Lightning Racers, a Disney Jr. animated series slated for 2027. The project reunites Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy as Lightning and Mater, but longtime fans may be surprised by what they see
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11 February
Controversial JK Rowling Now Has Minimal Involvement in ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot
Reboot announcements are rarely met with unanimous praise, but HBO's Harry Potter series stands out as a particularly divisive project. Warner Bros. Discovery has positioned the series as a faithful, long-form reimagining of the seven novels, with each season devoted to a single book. This means more classroom time at Hogwarts, more Quidditch, more unique scenes that don't feature in the books, an
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