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Jul- 2026 -25 July
Two Years Later, Disney’s Splash Mountain Replacement is Literally Taped Together
When Walt Disney Imagineering debuted Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2024, it was heavily marketed as a stunning, technologically advanced leap forward. Promising next-generation Audio-Animatronics and a vibrant celebration of The Princess and the Frog, the attraction was supposed to seamlessly replace the legendary—but highly controversial—Splash Mountain. Credit: D
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24 July
Disney Quietly Removes Disturbing Haunted Mansion Scene
One of Haunted Mansion’s most familiar effects is missing. The Disney attraction has long combined ghostly imagery with dark humor. Guests pass stretching portraits, floating objects, Madame Leota’s séance, ballroom dancers, and a graveyard filled with “happy haunts” before the ride reaches its final scenes. One of its best-known moments takes place before guests board their Doom Buggies. Inside t
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24 July
Disney Makes Surprise U-Turn on 2026 Christmas Plans
Disneyland Resort has changed the dates of its 2026 holiday season. The annual event brings Christmas entertainment, attraction overlays, seasonal food, merchandise, and decorations to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and the resort hotels. Disney previously announced that the 2026 celebration would begin on November 18. The holiday season will now start on Novem
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24 July
Cast Member Sparks Chaos After Allegedly Stripping at Disney Park
A Disneyland cast member was filmed entering one of the park’s waterways during operating hours. The Rivers of America runs through the western side of Disneyland Park, where it is used by the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, and Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes. Although the waterway is designed to look natural, it is an artificial river surrounded by ride equipment, docks, and restric
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24 July
Universal Orlando Pushes Harry Potter Across Three Parks as Lost Continent Disappears
Universal Orlando Resort is turning the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film into a three-park celebration beginning August 1, complete with a collectible Butterbeer mug, themed treats, merchandise, and the return of Hogwarts Always at Islands of Adventure. It is a limited-time event, not a new land or attraction. Still, its scale illustrates just how thoroughly Harry Potter now runs th
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24 July
Disney Parks Are Officially the Least Affordable in the U.S.—Here’s the Staggering Data
For decades, a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland was considered a standard American family vacation. You saved up, packed the car, and headed out for a week of magic. Today, however, that conversation has shifted. With soaring ticket costs, high hotel rates, and the end of free line-skipping perks, many fans feel completely priced out of the Disney bubble. Credit: Disney If you have been suf
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24 July
Replacing Figment? Disney Prepares Overhaul for Classic 43-Year-Old EPCOT Attraction
For decades, some Disney attractions have seemed almost untouchable. Their history and connection to generations of park guests made major changes difficult to imagine. Disney is now showing that even those classics can receive substantial updates. One major project at Magic Kingdom provides a particularly interesting example. And while Disney hasn't announced anything similar for EPCOT, the decis
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24 July
Planning a Disney Resort Stay This Fall? 5 Critical Warnings You Can’t Ignore
By the time fall arrives at Walt Disney World, many guests already have their hotel, park days, and dining plans locked in. Anyone still putting together an onsite stay may find that the season requires more strategy than expected. Popular travel dates can affect room availability, pricing, dining, and even which parks feel busiest on certain nights. Staying at a Disney hotel still comes with usef
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24 July
Disney World Issues Urgent Transportation Warning: Popular Resort Perk Suspended
Paying extra for a Deluxe stay at Walt Disney World comes with certain expectations, especially when it comes to convenience. Guests aren't simply booking a hotel room. Disney Resort properties come with several vacation perks, and complimentary transportation can be one of the most useful. Instead of driving everywhere, guests can rely on Disney to handle much of the travel around the resort. But
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24 July
Disney World Officially Restores Key Piece of EPCOT’s Original Opening-Day Vision
EPCOT fans have grown accustomed to saying goodbye to pieces of the park’s past. This time, however, Disney has some very different news. A familiar piece of EPCOT history has returned after temporarily disappearing for maintenance. It’s considerably smaller than the rides and pavilions that usually generate attention, but its connection to the park’s early years gives the restoration added signif
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