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Jul- 2026 -20 July
The Wait Is Over: Orlando’s 24-Year-Old Attraction Has Been Destroyed
The building that housed Poseidon's Fury at Universal Islands of Adventure is coming down. Not eventually, not soon. Now. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared images on X this week showing active demolition of the show building at The Lost Continent, marking the first visible sign that the structure itself is being dismantled after weeks of work focused primarily on the attraction's entrance
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20 July
Disney Quietly Eliminates Popular ‘Toy Story’ Ride Tradition After 8 Years
Alien Swirling Saucers has always been one of the more lighthearted attractions inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. The spinning family ride isn't known for huge thrills, but it has become a popular stop for guests exploring Toy Story Land. Now Disney has made a noticeable change before the ride even begins. Guests can no longer pick which rocket they'll ride. Instead, Cast Members now assign every
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20 July
Warner Bros. Makes Unexpected Change to DC’s Future Amid James Gunn’s Reboot Plans
Robert Pattinson‘s return as the Dark Knight is taking even longer than expected. Warner Bros. has officially pushed The Batman Part II back once again, confirming the long-awaited sequel will now arrive in February 2028 after previously being scheduled for October 2027. The announcement accompanied a first-look camera-test teaser showing Pattinson suited up once again as snow falls across a
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20 July
The Mandalorian and Grogu Are Returning in Several New ‘Star Wars’ Projects
The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) brought Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his apprentice to the big screen for the first time. But while the film struggled at the box office, earning $342.4 million worldwide against its $165 million budget, their future in Star Wars is far from over. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor, and Favreau, The Mandalorian & Grogu stars Pedro Pascal
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19 July
Universal Removes Another Iconic Jurassic Park Location
Visitors heading to Islands of Adventure may be saying goodbye to one of Jurassic Park's most recognizable dining locations. A report shared Sunday says a Universal Orlando Team Member confirmed Thunder Falls Terrace will permanently close after today's operations. While Universal has not publicly confirmed the closure, the report has quickly spread throughout the theme park community, with many l
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19 July
REPORT: HBO Forces ‘Harry Potter’ Crew to Pre-Shoot Scenes Without Main Cast Present
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter (2026) series is shaping up to be one of the biggest television productions ever attempted, but new details from behind the scenes reveal that making the Wizarding World come to life is requiring an unconventional approach. With filming underway at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the production has reportedly adopted a unique workflow that sees crew members preparing en
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19 July
Disney World Announces Multiple Transportation Changes for Guests
Transportation has always been one of the biggest conveniences of staying at Walt Disney World. Guests can leave their cars parked for days while traveling between hotels, theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs using buses, boats, monorails, and the Disney Skyliner. Recently, however, several changes have been announced that are reshaping parts of that network. Rather than focusing on a sing
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19 July
Disney World’s New Cost-Cutting Plan Backfires as Trash Piles Up
For decades, Walt Disney World has built its reputation on delivering an experience that feels noticeably different from just about every other vacation destination. Attractions may come and go, restaurants evolve, and entertainment changes over time, but one thing has remained remarkably consistent: the parks are clean. It's one of those details many guests don't consciously notice until somethin
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19 July
After 51 Years, Disney World’s PeopleMover Could Be Forced to Close
The spotlight has been shining almost entirely on Space Mountain in recent weeks. Growing reports suggest Disney could be preparing to close the iconic Magic Kingdom coaster sometime in early 2027 for what many believe would be its most significant refurbishment since opening in 1975. While Disney has yet to confirm those reports, the rumors have prompted plenty of debate about what the attraction
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19 July
Repeated Tower of Terror Downtime Forces Reduced Operations at Disney World
If you've visited Disney's Hollywood Studios recently, there's a good chance you've noticed unusually long waits at Tower of Terror. While the attraction has always been one of the park's most popular rides, guests are increasingly reporting that only one of the attraction's drop shafts is operating, causing standby lines to balloon throughout the day. A recent conversation on Reddit centered arou
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