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Aug- 2026 -24 August
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Step right up and experience the charm of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, an iconic attraction nestled in the heart of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort! 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 Disney Skyli
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23 August
Magic Kingdom Guests Forced Indoors as Lightning Strikes Multiple Disney World Locations
Guests expect plenty of surprises during a day at Magic Kingdom. Having lightning strike around multiple familiar locations probably isn't one of them. An intense thunderstorm swept through Walt Disney World on August 23, bringing lightning, heavy weather, and a sudden reason for guests to seek shelter. One visitor who experienced the storm firsthand called it possibly the craziest thunderstorm th
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23 August
Universal Orlando Restricts New Halloween Horror Nights Experience to Select Guests
There's going to be a lot competing for guests' attention when Halloween Horror Nights 35 takes over Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Orlando just added another experience to the list. This one comes with a restriction. Universal Orlando Annual and Seasonal Passholders will have access to The Keyholder Bar, an exclusive location operating during Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Unlike
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23 August
Disney’s Major ‘Bluey’ Replacement Sparks Backlash After 7+ Years
After more than seven years, Bluey is about to look very different. The beloved Australian series has become one of the biggest children's franchises in the world while sticking with a colorful 2D animation style. Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli have become instantly recognizable in that format. But the franchise is making a major change for its first trip to theaters. The Bluey Movie (2027) will
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23 August
Disney May Soon Be Forced To Close Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for Refurbishment
Magic Kingdom is already navigating a massive construction period, but Disney could eventually face another difficult decision involving Frontierland. This time, the problem isn't an attraction Disney intends to replace. It's one Disney just finished building. Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened at Walt Disney World in June 2024, replacing Splash Mountain after more than 30 years of operation. Just ove
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23 August
Disneyland Could Lose Iconic 34-Year-Old Fantasmic! Show as Problems Mount
One of Disneyland's longest-running nighttime traditions is showing its age, and the problems are becoming increasingly difficult for guests to ignore. Fantasmic! has been part of Disneyland since 1992, transforming the Rivers of America into Mickey Mouse's imagination through characters, fountains, projections, fire, and pyrotechnics. But 34 years after its debut, Fantasmic! is missing several el
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23 August
Restoring Walt’s Dream: Inside Disneyland’s Massive Tomorrowland Overhaul
If you have walked through Disneyland’s Tomorrowland lately, you have probably noticed that the “future” feels a little bit stuck in the past. For years, fans have been pleading with The Walt Disney Company to breathe new life into the aging sci-fi land. Luckily, those pleas were finally answered last weekend. Credit: Anna Fox, Flickr During the massive Disney Experiences showcase at t
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23 August
Magic Kingdom Loses Another Piece of Frontierland After 54 Years
If Frontierland looks different during your next Magic Kingdom visit, there's a good reason. Disney has removed another longtime piece of the land as construction continues to spread through this side of the park. Westward Ho is no longer standing. A new update from inside Magic Kingdom shows the former location completely removed. The park visitor who shared the update said the boardwalk now look
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23 August
Missing Endangered Person Reported From Disney World Hotel Overnight
A call to local authorities early Sunday morning has put the spotlight on Disney's Old Key West Resort, after an endangered missing person was reported at the Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Scanner Report Surfaces Sunday Morning At 6:06 a.m. on August 23, the Orange County Sheriff's Office fielded a call reporting an endangered missing person at Disney's Old Key West Resort. The law enforcement m
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23 August
Authorities Find “No Criminal Wrongdoing” in 55 Animal Deaths at Planned Orlando Attraction
Orlando is the undisputed theme park capital of the world, drawing millions to the magical experiences of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Beyond the major parks, the International Drive corridor is constantly expanding with unique interactive entertainment. One highly anticipated project was Sloth World, an interactive facility where guests could meet and hold sloths. Credit: Trey
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