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Jun- 2026 -17 June
Disney Quietly Erases Part of Hollywood Studios History at Its Most Iconic Attraction Entrance
Construction has arrived at one of Disney's Hollywood Studios' most photographed locations. Guests visiting the park this week will find temporary barriers set up directly outside the Chinese Theatre, where crews are replacing sections of pavement in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The project is relatively modest compared to some of the larger construction efforts happening around Wal
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17 June
Disney World Replaces Italy Attraction at EPCOT, Effective Immediately
Guests visiting the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT this week are finding a different performer than the one they might have been expecting. A Chair-Balancing Act Takes the Stage For approximately the past week, Walt Disney World Resort has quietly swapped out Master Juggler Sergio, the Italy Pavilion's regular entertainer, with an unnamed acrobatic chair-balancing act. The substitute perfo
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17 June
Disney World Hikes Lunch and Dinner Prices for Guests Aged 3+
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly bumped up the price of one of Disney's Hollywood Studios' most popular dining packages. Unfortunately, the Central Florida Disney park gave families no advance notice of the cost increase, which went into effect on Wednesday. What Changed at Hollywood & Vine As of June 17, the lunch and dinner Fantasmic! dining package at Hollywood & Vine has been repriced. Adu
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17 June
Confirmed: Disney Overhauls Bay Lake Shoreline with Launch of 967-Room Lakeshore Lodge
One of the most overlooked sections of Walt Disney World is about to undergo one of its biggest transformations in decades. Disney has officially confirmed new details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a massive 967-room resort that will reshape a significant portion of the Bay Lake shoreline when it opens in summer 2027. The project represents far more than just another hotel addition. It marks the c
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17 June
Disney Is Tearing Apart Frontierland in Full View of Guests
Construction along the Rivers of the Far West in Disneyland Paris Resort's Frontierland is finally reaching a visible milestone. The Bison Scene Is Going In X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DLPWorks shared a detailed update on June 15 documenting the current state of construction along the riverbank: [Analysis] 🚧🦬 The bison scene is being installed at Riverboat!! ➡️ The 4th scene added to the b
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17 June
Universal Orlando Quietly Repairs Broken Effects Just in Time for 26-Year-Old Ride’s Reopening
Universal Orlando Resort rarely stands still. New attractions arrive, older experiences disappear, and entire areas can transform over time. Yet one attraction has remained a constant presence for more than a quarter century. MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack recently returned after a scheduled refurbishment, ending a closure that lasted through the first half of June. The reopening has generated exciteme
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17 June
It’s Official: Disney Eliminates Standard Festival Access by Shifting Eat to the Beat Perks
For years, one of the best parts of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival was its accessibility. Guests could stroll World Showcase, sample food booths, and line up for an Eat to the Beat concert without spending much beyond the cost of park admission. That tradition hasn't completely disappeared in 2026, but Disney's newest Food & Wine Festival announcement suggests the company continues moving some of th
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17 June
Confirmed: Disney Announces Tech Upgrade Designed to Phase Out MagicBands
MagicBands have been part of the Walt Disney World experience for more than a decade. For many guests, they're just as familiar as Cinderella Castle, Lightning Lane entrances, and resort buses. But Disney's newest technology announcement has many fans wondering whether the company is preparing for a future where MagicBands become entirely optional. Over the past several years, Disney has steadily
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17 June
Disney World Celebrates ‘Toy Story 5’ With Attraction Announcement
With Toy Story 5 (2026) just days from its theatrical debut, Walt Disney World Resort has rolled out a new experience at Disney Springs that gives fans a taste of the film before they ever set foot in a movie theater. A Toy Story 5 Coffee Truck Has Arrived at Disney World WDWMagic reported on Wednesday that a Toy Story 5-themed Joffrey's Coffee truck has parked in the Town Center area of Disney Sp
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17 June
Disney World Restricts Fan-Favorite July 4th Tradition, Leaves Thousands of Guests Shut Out
Crowds are already preparing to descend on Walt Disney World for the Fourth of July holiday, and Disney has plenty planned for guests looking to celebrate. Fireworks, themed snacks, and seasonal merchandise are all part of the lineup. Yet one annual tradition remains behind a barrier most visitors cannot cross. While many holiday offerings are available to anyone visiting the resort, this particul
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