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  • Feb- 2026 -
    5 February
    Christmas Scene Carousel of Progress
    Rick Lye
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    Walt Disney Returns to Magic Kingdom: New Permit Signals the Arrival of the Legend at Carousel of Progress

    In the world of Disney theme parks, there is “new,” and then there is “historic.” On February 5, 2026, a newly filed construction permit for the Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom officially tipped the scales toward the latter. For over 60 years, this rotating theater has served as the spiritual heart of Tomorrowland, bearing the personal seal of approval from Walt Disne

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  • 5 February
    A family of four walks past the Universal Studios Hollywood globe at the entrance to the Southern California theme park. Hogwarts Always Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Brittni Ward
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    Universal’s New Fast & Furious Coaster Sparks Major Hype for 2026

    Universal Studios Hollywood has finally confirmed what fans have been waiting to hear. After months of speculation, construction watching, and nonstop online rumors, the park has officially revealed the opening window for its newest major thrill attraction. And it’s a big one. Universal announced that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will open in summer 2026, giving guests their first real timeline

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  • 5 February
    A serene lake scene at sunset with a pink and purple sky reflecting in the water evokes the peaceful ambiance of top Disney resorts for toddlers. Palm trees and pastel-colored buildings line the shore, with a stone pathway and an old cannon in the foreground.
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney World Resort Guests Are Losing a Major Kid-Friendly Feature

    Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is usually the kind of place where you can step off the Skyliner, walk past the bright pastel buildings, and immediately feel like you’re in vacation mode. It’s one of the most popular Moderate resorts for a reason. It offers strong theming, plenty of space, and one of the most fun pool areas Disney has at this price point. But guests heading there in February 2026

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  • 5 February
    Six people, including adults and children, walk together through a themed area with rocky spires and futuristic buildings, resembling a sci-fi or fantasy setting, likely at an amusement park, viewed from behind.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Officially Destroys One of Its Last ‘Star Wars’ Holdovers

    Disney World is officially tearing down one of its last recognizable Star Wars remnants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s a change that feels surprisingly final. For years, the former Star Wars Launch Bay location sat in Animation Courtyard like a leftover piece of the park’s past. Even after Disney built the massive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this older Star Wars space still existed, almost

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  • 5 February
    A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Disney+ app welcome screen
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney Green-Lights 18 Polarizing Movies After Disney’s Biggest Leadership Reset in Years

    Disney just made one of its most significant corporate moves in years, and fans are already reading between the lines. After months of speculation, Disney has officially found its next CEO. Usually, that kind of news would lead to conversations about stock prices, streaming plans, or park expansions. But this time, the bigger story is what Disney seems prepared to do next. Because the company isn’

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  • 5 February
    Islands of Adventure lighthouse at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Lost Continent demolition
    Sarah Larson
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    Universal Orlando Guests Grieve as a Classic Land Nears Replacement

    Universal Orlando Resort is changing again, and this time it feels different. Not because Universal is opening something new, but because guests are starting to realize something familiar is disappearing for good. There hasn’t been a dramatic announcement or a major press release spelling it all out. Instead, fans are picking up on the clues. More construction walls. Blocked-off areas. Many signs

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  • 5 February
    a family of six with mickey ears on in front of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth ride in Disney World
    Sarah Larson
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    Why Families Are Canceling Disney World Trips in 2026

    Walt Disney World has always been expensive, crowded, and a little chaotic. That’s part of the deal. But in 2026, something feels different. Longtime Disney fans—especially families—are starting to step back in a way that’s hard to ignore. Instead of booking their next trip out of habit, many are postponing it. Others are canceling altogether. And online, the tone has shifted from “Disney is frust

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  • 5 February
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disney World’s ‘Frozen’ Ride Reopens at EPCOT on THIS Date!

    With Test Track’s update complete, EPCOT’s next major project turned toward a ride that has defined the Norway pavilion for nearly a decade. Frozen Ever After arrived at EPCOT in 2016, ushering in a major shift for World Showcase by replacing Maelstrom with a story-driven Frozen attraction. Riders set sail in Nordic-style boats, joining Olaf’s celebration and traveling through Arendelle alongside

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  • 5 February
    The entrance to Muppet*Vision 3D when it was still sponsored by Kodak.
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Fans Spot MuppetVision 3D Easter Egg Hidden in New Muppets Special

    MuppetVision 3D may be gone from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but it hasn’t vanished entirely. Disney fans with sharp eyes recently spotted a hidden reference to the retired attraction in Disney’s newest Muppets project — and once it was noticed, it quickly made the rounds online. The reference appears in The Muppet Show 50th anniversary special, which premiered this week on ABC and Disney+. The sp

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  • 5 February
    Dumbo ride at Magic Kingdom Park.
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney World Guests Suddenly Cautioned To Skip Rope Dropping at Magic Kingdom

    Rope dropping has always been the Disney World strategy guests love to brag about. Show up early, rush into the park, and ride the biggest attractions before everyone else arrives. For years, it worked well enough that many visitors treated it like the golden rule of Magic Kingdom planning. But lately, that rule has started to fall apart. Guests are increasingly being advised to avoid rope droppin

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