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Jun- 2026 -16 June
Grand Theft Reported in Magic Kingdom Area Near Midnight on June 15
A late-night stolen vehicle report brought law enforcement to the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Contemporary Resort area on Monday. The Call That Came In at 11:31 p.m. At 11:31 p.m. on June 15, the Orange County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call reporting a stolen vehicle in the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Contemporary Resort area. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the
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16 June
Disney Issues Urgent Crowd Notice for EPCOT: What July 4th Guests Need to Know
Walt Disney World during the Fourth of July is never a quiet experience, but EPCOT could become the biggest crowd hotspot of the holiday weekend this year. Between special entertainment, patriotic offerings, major attractions, and an extended celebration tied to America's 250th birthday, the park has plenty of reasons to draw visitors from across the resort. Guests planning a visit should prepare
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16 June
Disney Gives Original 1971 Contemporary Resort a New Look
One of the most recognizable spaces in all of Walt Disney World Resort just got a subtle refresh that still honors the more than five decades of architectural history at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Grand Canyon Concourse Reveals Its Updated Ceiling WDWNT reported on June 16 that the protective netting and black scrim that had been concealing a section of ceiling in the Grand Canyon Concourse
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16 June
Disney Springs’ Most Anticipated 2026 Opening Just Took a Major Step Forward
One of the most anticipated additions to Disney Springs finally has an opening date. Level99 has announced that its new Disney Springs location will officially welcome guests beginning June 29, marking a major milestone for the interactive entertainment company and for Walt Disney World's shopping and entertainment district. The announcement ends months of speculation from Disney fans who have wat
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16 June
‘Toy Story’ Could Be Disney’s Next Live-Action Remake Project
Over the past decade, Disney has transformed many of its most beloved animated classics into live-action blockbusters. Films such as Beauty and the Beast (2017) and The Lion King (2019) became major box-office successes, earning $1.266 billion and $1.662 billion worldwide, respectively. But not every Disney live-action remake has enjoyed the same level of success. In more recent years, titles such
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16 June
More ‘Toy Story’ Is Coming Later This Year After Fifth Movie
Toy Story 5 (2026) is almost here, bringing Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of Andy's beloved toys back to the big screen for another adventure. Watch the trailer below: Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, and produced by Lindsey Collins and Jessica Choi, Toy Story 5 reunites the gang for a new story centered around the growing influence of technology. According to
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16 June
Magic Kingdom Receives Rare Midnight Extension During July 4 Celebration
Summer is officially heating up at Walt Disney World, and Disney is making adjustments to match the demand. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the resort has announced extended hours across multiple theme parks. The biggest beneficiary is Magic Kingdom, which will now stay open until midnight on Independence Day as Disney prepares for one of the busiest weeks of the season. For many gues
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16 June
Disney World Launches New Ticket Deal and It Looks Like They Really Want Visitors
Disney World does not discount casually. Every promotional ticket that comes out of the resort reflects a specific calculation about where attendance needs attention and when. The new offer that just landed is no different, and the details embedded in it reveal exactly what Disney is trying to accomplish between now and October. A new 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket starting at $199 plus tax just launched fo
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16 June
Disney Reveals Exclusive NEW Stitch Popcorn Bucket for Massive Summer Rollout
Another Stitch collectible is on the way, and Disney fans are already talking about it. Disney recently pulled back the curtain on a new Stitch popcorn bucket that will arrive this summer, adding another collectible to the growing lineup of character-themed merchandise that has become increasingly popular among fans. Over the past few years, Disney popcorn buckets have evolved into must-have souve
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16 June
‘Star Wars’ Actor Speaks Out on Scrapped ‘Mandalorian’ Role as Season Cancelled at Disney
There was always going to be a Season 4 of The Mandalorian. At least, that was the plan. Across three seasons on Disney+, Jon Favreau's space-western had done something genuinely rare: it had made a brand-new Star Wars character — a stoic bounty hunter in Beskar armor (played by Pedro Pascal) and his enormous-eyed, Force-sensitive companion — into icons that belonged to everyone. The next chapter
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