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Apr- 2026 -28 April
Guests Hit With 15% Price Spike on Disney’s 5-Hour Ticket
The 2026 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates and ticket prices are out, and while the entertainment lineup looks strong, the first thing most guests are going to notice is that the top-end ticket price went up by thirty dollars compared to last year. Let's look at what that actually means before anything else. In 2025, party tickets ranged from $119 to $199 per person, with pricing tied to
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28 April
After 54 Years, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Flagged for Major Overhaul
Disney's Contemporary Resort has stood at the edge of the Seven Seas Lagoon since Walt Disney World Resort's opening day in 1971. Now, after over five decades, its exterior is being taken apart and rebuilt. What Guests Are Seeing Scaffolding appeared on the outside of the Main Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort this week, spotted from the Monorail loop and the pedestrian walkway between the hot
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28 April
Tangled Movie Axed by Disney, Director Responds
Fifteen years of wondering. One off-site meeting that answered the question. Nathan Greno, the director of Disney's 2010 animated film Tangled, sat down with The Direct recently while promoting Swapped, his new Netflix animated feature starring Michael B. Jordan, which debuts on May 1st. Somewhere in that conversation, Greno said something that Disney fans have been waiting to hear since the origi
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28 April
Streaming Alert: Disney+ to Remove Fan-Favorite Titles, Subscribers Lose Access in Days
For many viewers, Disney+ has become a daily go-to. It’s where big franchises live, but it’s also where smaller films find an audience over time. That mix is part of what makes the platform work so well. Still, even a service this large can’t keep everything forever. As May 2026 gets underway, several titles are preparing to leave the platform. The timeline is tight, and once they’re gone, there’s
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28 April
Rides Abruptly Stop at Disneyland Paris During Peak Hours
Guests inside Disney Adventure World are having a very different day than they planned for. A power outage is currently affecting Disneyland Paris's newly transformed second gate, and according to reports coming out of the park, it has brought most of the attractions to a standstill. Disneyphile, posting on X as @DisneyphileLIVE, shared a photo from inside the park alongside a stark description: &
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28 April
Universal “Erases” 2026 Lineup: Major HHN 35 Traditions Abandoned Ahead of August Start
Every year, Halloween Horror Nights follows a rhythm. Fans wait for the first announcement, then the next, and then the next. Before long, the full event starts to take shape, and the excitement builds all the way to opening night. This year hasn’t followed that pattern. With the 35th anniversary approaching, expectations are high across the board. Tickets are more expensive, interest remains stro
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28 April
Disney World to Introduce Major Change to Villain Characters in 2026
Disney just dropped the full details for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, and buried in the announcement is something that changes the party in a way no previous edition has. Disney Villains are going to be roaming the streets of Magic Kingdom. Not at a meet-and-greet table. Not on a stage. Through the park, appearing as guests move through the streets on party nights. The official anno
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28 April
Fans Outraged as Disney Destroys Iconic Hollywood Studios Landmark After 26 Years
Walking through Walt Disney World today feels a little different from how it did just a few years ago. The landmarks that once defined each park aren’t all sticking around, and longtime fans are starting to notice how quickly things are changing. Now, another major piece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has crossed that line. After nearly 30 years as a recognizable icon, it’s no longer the same landm
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28 April
Marvel Confirms ‘The Punisher’ Series Actor Has Been Replaced in the MCU
Marvel Studios is narrowing its focus in 2026, shifting attention from Multiverse spectacle to more grounded storytelling—and The Punisher: One Last Kill is at the center of that approach. Arriving May 12 on Disney+, The Punisher: One Last Kill brings Jon Bernthal back as Frank Castle in a special presentation directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard). Green co-wrote the project with Bernth
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27 April
Disneyland Shuts Down Tom Sawyer Island, Effective Immediately
Tom Sawyer Island is closed at Disneyland Park, and guests who showed up on Monday had no reason to expect it. No Warning, No Announcement Disneyland Resort quietly updated its webpage for Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island on April 27 to reflect that the area is now closed for refurbishment. No prior notice was given to guests, and no announcement accompanied the change. The park's operational ca
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