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Mar- 2026 -18 March
Disney Princess Just Vanished From Hollywood Studios
The Princess Belle banner at the Theater of the Stars in Disney's Hollywood Studios was unexpectedly removed following reports that it was damaged by high winds on March 18. This has left fans concerned about the absence of one of Disney's most recognizable princesses from the theater that hosts Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage. While Disney is likely to replace the banner soon, the sudden rem
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18 March
In Four Months, Disney World Will Enforce Grand Floridian Closure
A familiar part of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is about to disappear — at least temporarily — as Walt Disney World continues reshaping one of its most recognisable hotels. The Grand Floridian has long been positioned as the resort’s flagship property. Its Victorian design, lakeside setting on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom have made it a defining part
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18 March
Disney World Drops 6 Attraction Updates Guests Need to Know for 2026
Something feels different about Disney World in 2026. It’s not just one new ride or one big announcement grabbing attention. Instead, changes are happening everywhere at once. Rides are being updated. Entire sections of parks are shifting direction. Even the way guests book their vacations is starting to look different. All of it adds up to a year that feels more transitional than anything Disney
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18 March
Disney Won’t Stop Messing With Main Street, U.S.A. and Guests Are Noticing
Disney is refurbishing a section of the sidewalk on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, continuing changes to the 54-year-old street since its opening in 1971. A large area outside Crystal Arts is currently covered with temporary boards, marked with yellow edges for visibility. These boards usually indicate unsafe patches resulting from construction work, which disrupts the park's vintage aesthe
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18 March
Bob Iger Is Out and Josh D’Amaro Is Officially Disney CEO
The Walt Disney Company has updated its corporate leadership page, announcing that Josh D'Amaro has officially become CEO, succeeding Bob Iger. D'Amaro's background in parks marks a significant shift from the traditional film or corporate strategy paths of previous CEOs, sparking excitement among fans for potential theme park investments and expansions. His updated biography outlines priorities fo
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18 March
‘Star Wars’ Gives First Full Look at Ashley Eckstein’s Ahsoka Tano Successor in New Trailer
Disney+ is preparing to expand the Star Wars animated universe once again with Maul – Shadow Lord, which is set to premiere on April 6 with a two-episode opening event. The series follows the infamous Maul, voiced by Sam Witwer (The Clone Wars, Rebels), as he attempts to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. However, the story isn’t solely about Maul; it also introduc
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18 March
Universal Officially Reinstates ‘Jurassic Park’, Removes ‘World’
Across the globe, Universal’s theme parks have long treated the Jurassic franchise as a cornerstone experience. From Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort to Jurassic World Isla Nublar at Universal Beijing Resort, the brand has evolved into a fully immersive presence. Signature attractions such as Jurassic World – The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood and Jurassic Park – The Ride at U
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17 March
Disney To Pay Out $50 Million To Streaming Subscribers – Are You One of Them?
A years-long legal battle over streaming costs is nearing its end, and millions of subscribers could be in line for a payout from Disney. How the Lawsuit Against Disney Started The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million class-action settlement stemming from a 2023 lawsuit filed by YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers. The plaintiffs alleged that Disney's carriage agreements effective
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17 March
“Endangered” Person Reported Missing at Disney World
Law enforcement responded to a concerning call near Walt Disney World Resort early Tuesday morning after an endangered person was reported missing in the Bonnet Creek hotel corridor. What We Know Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, the scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime on X (formerly Twitter) flagged an active police response on Via Encinas. This road loops around the cluster o
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17 March
Why Disney World’s “Mousekeeping” Service From Post-2020 Is Here to Stay
When Disney World shut down in 2020, most fans understood they were living through a strange and temporary moment. The parks had to change. The resorts had to change. Everything about the vacation experience had to adapt. What many guests did not expect, though, was how much of that new version of Disney World would still be around years later. At first, it felt easy to assume that once the crisis
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