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    10 March
    two kids hold Mickey Mouse balloons in front of Cinderella Castle in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

    Disney World Erases Familiar Magic Kingdom Locations Overnight

    Walt Disney World constantly evolves, but not every update arrives with a formal announcement. Sometimes the biggest clues appear in small details—like a change on a park map or a familiar location quietly fading away. That’s exactly what guests have started noticing inside Magic Kingdom. Two Frontierland locations that many visitors knew well have seemingly disappeared, and the change happened wi

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  • 10 March
    The Disney Hollywood Studios entrance at Walt Disney World Resort. Saharan dust Disney World

    Disney Quietly Eliminates Food Stop Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

    Guests exploring Hollywood Studios lately may have noticed something missing along Sunset Boulevard. While construction around Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been getting most of the attention, another small change has quietly taken place nearby. One of the park’s quick snack locations has stopped serving guests. KRNR The Rock Station, a small stand located near the coaster entrance, has closed its w

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  • 10 March
    The main entrance gate to Walt Disney Studios Park.

    Only 19 Days Left Before Disneyland Paris Park Disappears

    Someone was standing in front of the entrance to what has been Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris since 2002 this week and took a photo. The sign no longer says Walt Disney Studios Park. It says Disney Adventure World. The official date for the transition is March 29, 2026. That date has not arrived yet. The sign has already changed. Jeff Gordon, known online as Gordongrubs, shared the i

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  • 10 March
    Cinderella Castle and Walt Disney statue in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

    Disney World Confirms 6 Huge Park Updates Beginning March 2026

    Change is constant at Walt Disney World. Even when there isn’t a major ride opening or a brand-new land grabbing headlines, the resort continues shifting in smaller ways that affect the overall experience. March 2026 is full of those quieter updates. Seasonal offerings are returning, certain perks are about to disappear, and a few major attraction changes are underway behind the scenes. At the sam

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  • 10 March
    Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool unmasked

    ‘Deadpool’ Star Officially Replaced as Iconic Hero in Live Action

    A new Green Lantern is arriving on screen. HBO has released the first trailer for Lanterns, the upcoming DC Studios series that will introduce a new version of Hal Jordan—this time played by Kyle Chandler. The show also stars Aaron Pierre as fellow Green Lantern John Stewart and is part of the new DC Universe overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Watch the trailer below: Related: Ryan Reynolds

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  • 10 March
    A sunlit balcony at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge overlooks a lush, green savanna with winding paths, grazing giraffes, and trees. Buildings appear in the distance under a warm, golden sky.

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Just Welcomed a Baby That Hasn’t Been Born in 20 Years

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has welcomed its first Ankole cattle baby in over 20 years! Winnie, a resident of the resort's savanna, gave birth to a healthy female calf, marking the first birth of this species at Disney World since 2005. Both mother and calf are doing well and will have some bonding time before they join the other wildlife on the savanna. This birth is particularly special, given

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  • 10 March
    Tom Holland as Spider-Man looking shocked

    ‘Spider-Man’ Franchise Reboot and Recast Leads to Reported New Crossover Movie

    Few superhero characters have maintained the level of cinematic presence that Spider-Man has enjoyed over the past two decades. Since his first major blockbuster appearance in the early 2000s, the web-slinger has remained one of Hollywood’s most valuable and recognizable heroes. As the industry begins shifting into a new phase of franchise storytelling, Spider-Man appears ready to enter another im

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  • 10 March
    Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park from the side.

    Magic Kingdom Won’t Open for Full Day to Guests on May 13

    There are Walt Disney World planning details that are nice to know and there are Walt Disney World planning details that will genuinely reshape your trip if you miss them. The Magic Kingdom operating hours on May 13, 2026 fall firmly into the second category, and if that date is anywhere on your spring itinerary we are very glad you found this article before you found out at the park. Magic Kingdo

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  • 10 March
    Several heroes run together in 'Avengers: Endgame'

    Captain Marvel and Invisible Woman Confirmed for Main “Avengers: Armageddon” Cast

    Marvel Studios is laying the groundwork for its next major crossover, and the road to Avengers: Doomsday has already been anything but straightforward. The upcoming film is scheduled for a December 2026 release and will serve as the fifth Avengers movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the project audiences will eventually see that it looks very different from the one originally announce

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  • 10 March
    Finn, Rey and Poe stand together in front of C-3PO

    Lucasfilm Announces Major Shift as New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Arrives

    For most of its history, Star Wars in theaters revolved around the Skywalker family. But that story is finally over. With the nine-film saga concluding in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm’s theatrical strategy is shifting toward standalone stories set across different corners of the galaxy. The Mandalorian & Grogu Launches a New Era The next film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, arrives May 22

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