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Jan- 2026 -17 January
Orlando Airport Is About to Be an Absolute Nightmare for Theme Park Travelers
Listen up: if you're flying into Orlando for Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort anytime in 2026, you need to know that MCO is currently a construction zone, wrapped in policy changes and a side of operational chaos. The airport is undergoing multiple major transformations simultaneously, and Disney travelers will feel every single one of them. The Orlando Airport Tram Disaster You Need
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17 January
Disney Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT Is Back at the Best Festival
Festival of the Arts officially launched at EPCOT this week at Disney. While everyone's busy posting about food booths and Broadway performers, they're completely missing one of the most engaging activities the festival offers. Figment's Brush With the Masters scavenger hunt has returned for 2026, and if you're not doing this, you're honestly experiencing the festival wrong. Photos: Looking for an
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17 January
After Months of Operational Problems, Epic Universe Finally Shuts Down One of Its Attractions
Epic Universe is growing its refurbishment list but might also be adding to its closure list, even months after opening. So what's going on? Let's sort it out together. Epic Universe Refurbishment List Grows When guests walk through the gates of a brand-new theme park, they expect innovation, reliability, and that unmistakable sense of wonder that defines a world-class destination. At Universal Or
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17 January
‘The Land Before Time’ Reboot Shares New Teaser
Fans of The Land Before Time, the 1988 classic directed by Don Bluth, now have a first glimpse of the upcoming independent remake with a new teaser showcasing the 3D animated title character in action. The test video sees Littlefoot moving across a realistic environment, showcasing the film's expressive, cartoon-inspired animation style the team has promised. Watch the clip below: Filmmaker Joey L
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17 January
With Kathleen Kennedy Out, Multiple ‘Star Wars’ Movies Not in Development
The next chapter of Star Wars on the big screen is shaping up to be smaller, slower, and far less certain than once promised. Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 launched an aggressive era of Star Wars storytelling. Under Kathleen Kennedy, the studio delivered three sequel films and an expansive Disney+ lineup that turned streaming into the franchise’s primary playground. Now, as
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17 January
Disney World Is Lining Up a Bold Haunted Mansion Makeover
Haunted Mansion has always felt like sacred ground. For more than five decades, it’s existed in a near-untouchable space, protected by nostalgia and a shared belief that some attractions don’t need fixing. But after 54 years, that assumption may be shifting. Disney hasn’t said anything outright, yet a series of small, deliberate moves suggests Haunted Mansion could be closer to change than many ex
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17 January
Jungle Cruise Mystery: Why the River is Dark and the Reopening Date Has Vanished
If you’re planning a trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” or the original magic of Southern California, you know that a journey into the heart of the jungle is a rite of passage. But for those visiting Disneyland in early 2026, the world-famous Jungle Cruise has become a bit of a ghost town. Credit: Boris Dzhingarov, Flickr In a move that has sent ripples through the fan community, th
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17 January
Confirmed: New ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Coming Soon
Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the long-running franchise, hit theaters last summer. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, it stars Scarlett Johansson as covert ops expert Zora Bennett, who must lead a specialized team to recover dinosaur DNA on an abandoned InGen island named Ile Saint-Hubert. But along the way, they encounter unexpected mutant threats such as the D-
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16 January
‘Star Wars’ Fans Uneasy About Dave Filoni’s Rise To Power Amid Recent Reports
Dave Filoni’s promotion to co-president of Lucasfilm marks one of the most significant leadership shifts at the studio in years. Long viewed as a steward of Star Wars animation and Disney+ expansion, Filoni now holds broad creative authority over the franchise’s future. The timing of the announcement has reopened a sensitive debate among fans, centered not on what Filoni plans to make next, but on
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16 January
Scaffolding and Shuttered Steakhouses: Why Disney World’s Most Expensive Resort is Under Siege by Construction in 2026
For travelers booking a stay at the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” choosing a resort is often the most significant decision of the trip. Among the top-tier options, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort stands as a beacon of New England-style elegance. As a “Deluxe” category hotel, it is one of the most expensive properties on Disney World property, with room rates often soaring well
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