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Aug- 2026 -18 August
‘The Mandalorian’ Series Story To Be Retold Without Gina Carano’s Cara Dune
Fans hoping for one more appearance from Cara Dune in the Mandalorian universe will have to keep waiting. The newly announced LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian special has confirmed its full voice cast, and Gina Carano's Cara Dune is nowhere on the list. The animated special, which reimagines the first three seasons of The Mandalorian through LEGO's playful, brick-built lens, is set to premiere on D
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18 August
Universal Orlando Pulling 2 Rides Offline in Early 2027
If Islands of Adventure is part of your Universal Orlando plans for early 2027, there's another reason to take a close look at the calendar before choosing your vacation dates. Two attractions are now scheduled to temporarily disappear from the park's lineup. The closures affect Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. One refurbishment will stretch across most
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18 August
Disney World Closing 40-Year-Old EPCOT Restaurant This September
Disney World vacations rarely stay exactly as planned. Attractions close for refurbishment, entertainment schedules change, and restaurants occasionally disappear from the lineup for weeks or months. This September, EPCOT guests will need to prepare for one of those changes. Coral Reef Restaurant will temporarily close beginning September 8, 2026, taking away one of EPCOT's most distinctive dining
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18 August
Disney World Announces Magic Kingdom Sold Out on Multiple Dates Through October
Another Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party night has sold out at Walt Disney World Resort. With the season now underway, the remaining availability is shrinking with each passing week. If you're planning a visit to Magic Kingdom Park this fall, get your tickets before it's too late… October 15 Is the Latest to Go As of August 18, Thursday, October 15, has sold out, joining a growing list
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18 August
Disney’s Tower of Terror Malfunction Leaves Guests Hanging 140 Feet Up
Every seasoned Disney park visitor has a story about getting stuck on a ride, usually a quick, mildly amusing tale about sitting still for a few minutes before things start moving again. One recent Reddit post about Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios takes that familiar experience and turns it into something far more intense. Between a mysterious shutdown, repeated false starts, and an
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18 August
Disney+ Recasts Luke Skywalker After 49 Years, New ‘Star Wars’ Actor Confirmed
One of the most recognizable characters in Star Wars history is headed back to Disney+ next month, but his September 2 return comes with a surprising change. Luke Skywalker will once again appear during a moment that became one of the biggest surprises of the Disney+ era. Viewers will recognize the black clothing, the green lightsaber, and the Jedi cutting through enemies when Din Djarin and Grogu
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18 August
Confirmed: Space Mountain To Get Retheme at ANOTHER Disney Park
There is a certain symmetry in watching a ride come full circle. At Disneyland Paris, that is exactly what's about to happen, as Disney Experiences has confirmed plans to retheme Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain and restore the attraction's earlier identity as a Jules Verne-inspired journey to the Moon. The announcement was made during Disney's Horizons showcase at D23 Expo 2026, and it closes a deca
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18 August
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Drained as Park Issues New Statement to Guests
There's something a little jarring about walking up to Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios right now and finding no water at all. The lake has been part of that section of the park for decades, quietly reflecting the surrounding buildings and giving the area its calm, retro Hollywood atmosphere. That scenery has changed dramatically for the time being, with the entire lake drained and construc
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18 August
HE’S BACK: Disney’s Former CEO Bob Iger Makes Unexpected Return
Walking down Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. feels like stepping into a postcard, but there's a deeper layer to those charming storefronts most guests walk right past. Tucked into the windows above the shops is a quiet tribute to the people who helped build Disneyland into what it is today, and that list of honorees just grew to include one of the most recognizable names in the company's history.
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18 August
Cedar Point Confirms Siren’s Curse Rider Injury, Hospitalization
A rider was injured while aboard Siren’s Curse at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, and was transported to a hospital, according to FOX 8. Cedar Point confirmed the Thursday incident to the Cleveland station, putting the park’s newest roller coaster back under scrutiny after several highly visible operational stoppages since its 2025 debut. What remains unclear is just as important: Cedar Point has n
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