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Jan- 2026 -2 January
Child Assaulted at Disney World at 1:00 a.m. On January 1
A New Year's celebration at the Most Magical Place on Earth descended into violence when a 14-year-old boy became the victim of a brutal attack at Magic Kingdom Park. The shocking incident unfolded just after midnight as families departed the theme park following New Year's Eve festivities, leaving one child injured and two men facing serious consequences. Late-Night Violence Shatters Disney Magic
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2 January
Figment Closes the Door on Disney World Guests in January 2026
Journey Into Imagination With Figment remained shuttered at EPCOT on Friday morning following an unexpected closure. One Walt Disney World Resort guest shared backstage photographs from inside the World Celebration attraction after becoming stuck inside their ride vehicle. Breakdown at EPCOT Reddit user u/Ptucker212 posted two behind-the-scenes images on Friday morning after Journey Into Imaginati
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2 January
Disney Inches Closer to ‘Zootopia 3’ With Update Fans Didn’t Miss
Disney didn’t make a big show of it. There was no logo splash, no teaser clip, and no countdown clock. Instead, the company released a quiet update that longtime fans immediately recognized as meaningful. It didn’t say Zootopia 3 (TBD) out loud—but it didn’t need to. When recent comments, scheduling patterns, and Disney’s sequel-focused playbook are viewed together, the implication becomes clear.
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2 January
Disneyland Races Completely Vanish From runDisney’s 2026–2027 Calendar
runDisney has announced its race schedule for the 2026–2027 season. Runners have reacted quickly and strongly, with many showing their frustration. The announcement included dates and registration details for several popular events. However, there is one major issue: no Disneyland runDisney races are planned for the entire season. For runners on the West Coast and longtime fans of Disneyland races
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2 January
Disney Has Secret Beach Resort Where Everyone Jumps in Pool on New Year’s Eve
Disney's Vero Beach Resort is probably the most forgotten Disney property in existence, and they just had the most wholesome New Year's Eve celebration. Most Disney fans are likely unaware that this resort exists. It's a Disney Vacation Club property on Florida's Atlantic coast, about two hours from Disney World. DVC exclusive, so unless you're a member, you probably haven't heard of it. Vero Beac
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2 January
Disney Dining Plan 2026 Restaurant List: What’s Back, What’s Missing, and New Restrictions
Walt Disney World guests experienced weeks of uncertainty when more than 35 popular restaurants suddenly disappeared from the Disney Dining Plan in late December 2025. For families holding 2026 vacation packages—especially those who booked Disney's “Kids Eat Free” promotion—the mass exodus created significant planning challenges. Credit: Disney The good news: approximately 20+ restaura
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2 January
runDisney Is About to Take Over Both Coasts and Here’s What You Need to Know
The runDisney season is officially here, and it's happening on both coasts, essentially at the same time. Marathon Weekend at Disney World kicks off January 7-11, and then Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend follows January 29-February 1, 2026. That's less than three weeks between major race events, which is intense for anyone trying to do both. Disney just dropped the course map for the Disneyland H
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2 January
Disney Forced To Shut Down Spaceship Earth After Unprecedented Guest Action
Spaceship Earth was temporarily closed last week after a guest exited her ride vehicle during the attraction. Located inside the park’s geodesic sphere near the entrance, the attraction was taken offline after a guest exited her ride vehicle while the attraction was operating. The closure occurred during evening hours, when wait times often remain elevated. The slow-moving dark ride is typically a
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1 January
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Will Restart Filming, Rework Film With New Actors Amid Fan Backlash
We're just under a year away from the release of Avengers: Doomsday (2026), but Marvel is apparently heading back to the set to make even more tweaks to the film. Conceived as the next major crossover event after the behemoth success that was Avengers: Endgame (2019), Avengers: Doomsday is designed to unify Marvel’s fractured multiverse narrative. The film reportedly centers on the collapse of mul
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1 January
Disney World Never Forgets: Why a 2019 Trespass Warning Led to a 2025 Animal Kingdom Arrest
For many, a trip to Walt Disney World is an escape from reality. But for one guest entering Disney’s Animal Kingdom in December 2025, the “Disney Bubble” became a digital trap. Despite having stayed away since a run-in with security in 2019, the guest discovered the hard way that Disney’s security infrastructure has a memory that spans years. Credit: Trey Ratcliff, Flickr The incident,
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