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Jul- 2026 -16 July
REPORT: Disney Expected To Close Space Mountain in 2027 at Magic Kingdom
For decades, Space Mountain has served as the crown jewel of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Since opening in 1975, the indoor roller coaster has thrilled millions of guests, becoming one of Walt Disney World's most recognizable attractions and a rite of passage for generations of Disney fans. Now, new reports suggest the beloved coaster could finally be headed for its most significant transformati
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16 July
Disney World and Universal Make Major Changes That Hit Orlando Locals the Hardest
The biggest theme parks in Central Florida are always changing. New rides open, restaurants debut, and seasonal events evolve every year. But sometimes the biggest changes aren't attractions at all—they're policies that quietly reshape how guests experience the parks. That's exactly what's happening this summer. Disney World and Universal Orlando have each introduced changes that are likely to hav
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16 July
Disney Emerges Victorious After Family Who Fought at Magic Kingdom Tried To Sue
A lawsuit stemming from one of the most talked-about viral moments in Disney Park history has been thrown out, and Walt Disney World Resort won't be paying a cent. What Happened in Fantasyland in 2022 The incident that sparked the legal battle occurred on July 20, 2022, when the Aikals, the plaintiffs, were waiting in line for Mickey's Philharmonic in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Another fam
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16 July
Disney Retcons Major Parts of ‘Moana’ a Decade After Its Release
Disney's live-action remake strategy has often been described as an attempt to faithfully recreate beloved animated classics while introducing them to a new generation. Some remakes, like The Lion King (2019), stayed remarkably close to the source material, while others, including Snow White (2025), ventured in new directions. With Moana (2026), Disney lands somewhere in the middle. At first glanc
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16 July
Disney Makes Final Decision After Two Kids Exit Tiana’s 50-Foot Drop Ride
When two separate children exited ride vehicles on Tiana's Bayou Adventure within a matter of weeks, many Disney fans wondered if the attraction was about to undergo significant changes. So far, that hasn't happened. Instead, Disney has continued operating the attraction much as it did before either incident occurred. The first event happened in late June when a 13-year-old guest left a ride vehic
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16 July
Disney Preparing To Eliminate Massive Tree of Life Design at Animal Kingdom
For many Disney fans, the Tree of Life begins the moment they step onto Discovery Island. Standing 145 feet tall with more than 300 intricately carved animals, the centerpiece has served as the unmistakable icon of Disney's Animal Kingdom since opening day in 1998. But there's actually another Tree of Life that countless guests walk across without even realizing it. Recent construction at the entr
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16 July
Disneyland Announces Park-Wide Haunted Mansion Expansion
One of the most iconic residents of the Haunted Mansion is stepping out of the attraction and into the broader Disneyland Resort experience, and he's bringing a popcorn bucket with him. The Hatbox Ghost Gets Around On July 16, Disneyland Resort confirmed that a Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket is coming to the Southern California Disney parks as part of a wave of food and beverage offer
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16 July
Disney Forever Changes the EPCOT Festival Experience for Guests
The solar-powered trash can rollout at EPCOT has reached the France World Showcase Pavilion. However, this latest installation comes with a detail that sets it apart from previous versions that have appeared around the park. The Latest News From the France World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT Blog Mickey reported on July 16 that Walt Disney World Resort had installed solar-powered trash and recycling
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16 July
You Are Rope Dropping Animal Kingdom Wrong: Major Changes Just Upended Your 2026 Strategy
If you are the type of Disney vacationer who sets a 5:30 a.m. alarm to beat the theme park crowds, you already know that “rope drop” is a competitive sport. Arriving at Disney's Animal Kingdom before the sun comes up has always been the key to riding Avatar Flight of Passage without spending half your day in a standby line. Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Fanatic However, if you are visit
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16 July
Marvel Star Reveals Conditions Which Led Him To Exit ‘Daredevil’ Reboot
Fans know Daredevil: Born Again as the Disney+ series that brought Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock) and Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk) back into the MCU fold, continuing the story Netflix's Daredevil started years earlier. What's less well known is how close Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/The Punisher) came to sitting the whole thing out. A Character Bernthal Didn't Recognize Bernthal's Frank Castle debute
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