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Mar- 2026 -16 March
“Severe” Threat Warning Issued for Disney World on March 16
Central Florida is bracing for a rough Monday afternoon, and Walt Disney World Resort guests are being urged to stay weather-aware as a potentially dangerous storm system moves in. Dangerous Weather at Walt Disney World Resort Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to push through the Walt Disney World Resort area between 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. today, with the most intense conditions expect
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16 March
Legal Showdown: ‘Star Wars’ Executive Sues Disney
Okay so we were not planning on writing about corporate litigation today. We had a whole thing planned about festival food. And then the New York Post dropped this story and our group chat has not stopped since. Jay Ong — the executive at Disney who oversees the gaming side of Spider-Man, Star Wars, Toy Story, Avatar, and basically every other franchise you can name — is suing The Walt Disney Comp
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16 March
Disney Holidays Canceled by the Hundreds Due to Gov. Shutdown
Spring break travel to Walt Disney World is supposed to be the reward at the end of a long planning process. The flights are booked, the resort is set, the park reservations are locked in. Families who have been counting down the days are finally heading to the airport, bags packed, kids excited, itinerary printed. This weekend, a significant number of those families are sitting in terminals going
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16 March
New Findings Confirm Rename of Galaxy’s Edge Location at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s short-lived Star Wars hotel may be closed, but the story surrounding the project is still evolving. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened at Walt Disney World as a bold attempt to bring a fully interactive vacation to life. Guests were invited to spend two nights aboard the Halcyon, a fictional starliner where every part of the experience—from missions to meals—was tied into a larger
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16 March
Disneyland Paris Park Holds Final 24th Anniversary Before Closing Forever
March 16, 2002. That is the date Walt Disney Studios Park opened its gates for the first time at Disneyland Paris. Twenty-four years ago today, the resort's second theme park welcomed its first guests with a Hollywood studio concept, a behind-the-scenes aesthetic, and an opening lineup anchored by Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Today is that park's 24th birthd
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16 March
‘Toy Story’ Disappearing From Public Access at Disney
Spring is always a complicated season at Disneyland Resort. The weather improves, the crowds grow, and the refurbishment calendar, which Disney tends to stack heavily in the slower winter months, starts handing off closures that bleed into peak travel weeks. Most years there is a manageable handful of attractions down at any given time. This spring, the list is running longer than usual, and the l
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16 March
Disney’s New Ad Is Breaking Hearts Across the Internet
We were sitting there watching the Academy Awards like normal people and then Disney Cruise Line went and aired something called “Midnight Magic” and suddenly we were crying into our popcorn and trying to pretend we weren't. If you missed it, Scott Gustin shared it on X and described it perfectly: “NEW: Disney Cruise Line debuted a new ad titled ‘Midnight Magic' during the
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16 March
‘The Mandalorian’ Franchise as ‘Star Wars’ Fans Know It Is Officially No More
Lucasfilm’s plans for the Star Wars universe continue to evolve, and its next major release could signal a turning point. The Mandalorian and Grogu, scheduled to open in theaters on May 22, 2026, will bring the beloved duo from Disney+ to the cinematic stage—but the project is also arriving amid a wave of changes surrounding the franchise’s streaming era. Since its debut in 2019, The Mandalorian h
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16 March
Zack Snyder Teases ‘Justice League’ Return as DC Fans Turn on James Gunn’s DCU
James Gunn's DCU has officially launched, but it hasn’t exactly captured the kind of excitement Warner Bros. and fans had hoped for. The New DCU's Challenges Superman (2025), the first major release under Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe, received a mixed reaction — grossing $618.7 million worldwide against a $225 million budget, but leaving audiences divided on overall tone and execution.
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15 March
Power Failure Shuts Down Multiple Areas at Walt Disney World
If you were planning to eat at Planet Hollywood or Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs today, we have some bad news. Both restaurants are closed for the rest of the day due to a power issue, and Disney Springs has not said a word about it officially. No statement, no estimated reopening time beyond “tomorrow.” Just… closed. We know. We are also frustrated on your behalf. Here is what
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