News
Disney Fanatic is here to deliver the latest in Disney news from The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
-
Feb- 2026 -20 February
Disney Is Transforming a Major Magic Kingdom Merchandise Location
Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom closed indefinitely on February 20, 2026, for a “lengthy refurbishment” with no specific reopening date. This shop, located near Pete's Silly Sideshow character meet-and-greet, offered a wide variety of merchandise, including plush toys, trading pins, hats, and candy. Its prime location funneled families exiting the meet-and-greet directly into the st
Read More » -
20 February
New MCU Report Teases Big Multiverse Payoff Coming in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Marvel Studios aimed high when it introduced the Multiverse. The concept promised endless storytelling possibilities. Alternate timelines, unexpected Variants, and cross-franchise appearances quickly became the norm. Yet as the saga expanded, so did the confusion. Many fans embraced the ambition, but others struggled to follow the threads connecting each story. Now, a fresh report suggests Avenger
Read More » -
20 February
Major ‘Harry Potter’ Casting Move Reveals New Actor for Ron Weasley
Another new actor has been cast in the role of Ron Weasley in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The casting update arrives as the long-planned adaptation continues to take shape ahead of its expected 2027 debut. First announced in 2023, the project will adapt J.K. Rowling’s seven novels across multiple seasons, with each book forming the basis of a single season. HBO has positioned the series
Read More » -
20 February
Disney World Announces Massive Lightning Lane Price Jump, Starting February 2026
Lightning Lane pricing didn’t just inch upward in February — it surged. There was no formal rollout or press event. Guests simply noticed higher totals while planning their trips. And instead of hesitating, they bought in. That reaction may be the most important part of this story. Breaking Down the Three Lightning Lane Options The current Lightning Lane system offers three tiers. Multi Pass cover
Read More » -
20 February
Marvel Announces “Avengers: Armageddon” 10 Months Before ‘Doomsday’ Release
The Avengers brand is entering a transformative stretch across both film and comics, with Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics mapping out parallel crises that could reshape their respective universes. At the center of the cinematic side is Avengers: Doomsday, arriving in theaters in December 2026 as the MCU’s fifth Avengers feature. Originally conceived as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the film underwe
Read More » -
20 February
Why Disney’s Permanent Resort Cut Continues to Spark Backlash
Disney didn’t spotlight this decision. There was no marketing spin or celebratory reveal. One day, a familiar hotel perk simply wasn’t there anymore. Regular guests noticed quickly, and years later, many still bring it up. Staying at a Disney resort has always come with certain expectations. Guests accept higher nightly rates because they believe they are paying for something beyond a standard hot
Read More » -
20 February
This Weekend Is Your Final Opportunity to Experience This Beloved Disney Event
EPCOT's Festival of the Arts ends Monday, February 23, which means Disney fans have just the weekend left to experience what many consider their absolute favorite EPCOT festival, even though it's the shortest one on the entire annual calendar at only 39 days. If you can get to EPCOT this weekend, you need to go right now. After Monday, all of this disappears until 2027, and you're going to kick yo
Read More » -
20 February
Disney Park Loses Mickey’s Philharmagic, Effective Immediately
Mickey's Philharmagic is officially out of action. Since debuting in 2003, Mickey's PhilharMagic has served as a compact showcase of Disney animation and music, stitched together through a slapstick narrative led by Donald Duck. The attraction blends 3D film, in-theater effects, and synchronized audio inside a roughly 12-minute runtime. The story drops Donald into a disastrous conducting gig, prop
Read More » -
20 February
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Causes Franchise Retcon
As Stranger Things closed one chapter on Netflix, another was being quietly rewritten under stage lights in London and New York. Over the last four years, the Stranger Things universe has grown in scope and ambition. Season 4’s May 2022 debut delivered staggering numbers, with Volume One clocking 287 million hours viewed in its first week. Volume Two, released that July, ended in catastrophe as th
Read More » -
20 February
Entire Disney Park To Close Nearly 3 Hours Early Today, All Guests Will Be Removed
One Disney park is set to close early to all guests today. Disney parks occasionally close early for reasons that have little to do with day-to-day operations. Private buyouts, media events, and large-scale corporate functions can require parks to adjust hours with limited public impact, allowing Disney to host high-profile gatherings without disrupting standard schedules for extended periods. Ear
Read More »
