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Mar- 2026 -14 March
Disney Just Promoted This Chef to Run 13 Grand Floridian Restaurants
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has appointed Matthew Sowers as its new Disney executive chef, who will oversee all 13 food and beverage locations, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert's. With over 20 years of experience at Victoria & Albert's, Sowers was previously the chef de cuisine there and is a testament to Disney's practice of promoting from within. Miguel Santeliz will st
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14 March
Beloved Female Ghostbuster Wants To Return in New Film
Mckenna Grace says she would happily return to the world of Ghostbusters — even if another film isn’t currently in the works. The actor, who plays Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), recently addressed the possibility of reprising the fan-favorite role. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter following the release of her latest film, Scream 7 (2026)
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14 March
‘Deadpool 4’ Gets Update Following Ryan Reynolds Recasting
Ryan Reynolds once played one of DC’s most famous superheroes — but the Green Lantern mantle is now being passed to someone else. The actor portrayed Hal Jordan in the 2011 DC film Green Lantern. Now, more than a decade later, DC Studios is revisiting the character in its upcoming HBO series Lanterns, which recently released its first trailer. This time, however, the role of Hal Jordan is being pl
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13 March
Targeted Terror: Why a Specific Live Streamer Was Allegedly the Focus of the Disneyland Active Shooter Hoax
The “Disney Bubble” is designed to be impenetrable—a sanctuary of nostalgia where the outside world’s anxieties disappear behind a screen of pixie dust. But on the night of March 11, 2026, that bubble didn't just burst; it was violently shattered. As guests were enjoying the final hours of the park and preparing for fireworks, the “Happiest Place on Earth” was suddenly tran
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13 March
Disney Adds Cameras To Growing List of Banned Theme Park Items
Disney theme parks operate under an extensive list of rules. Some are obvious, such as bans on weapons and dangerous items. Others are more specific, reflecting the unique challenges of managing tens of thousands of guests each day across attractions, restaurants, and crowded walkways. Across Disney’s global resorts, these policies are designed to maintain order as well as safety. From ride height
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13 March
Disney Guests Shocked by Elsa’s Appearance, Face Ripped Open
A small detail on a popular Disney ride recently caught the attention of guests online. For years, Disney has used Frozen as one of the cornerstones of its theme park strategy. The 2013 animated film quickly evolved from a box office success into a major parks franchise, inspiring attractions, stage shows, character encounters, and full themed environments. The approach has expanded steadily acros
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13 March
Disney Just Covered the Entrance to Its Most Expensive Resort in Construction
Construction walls have taken over the porte cochère of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, blocking off the entrance to Disney's most prestigious resort while guests continue to pay premium rates. The area, which includes the monorail station on the second floor, makes for a less-than-ideal first impression, with scaffolding looming behind the barriers. Disney has announced that construction w
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13 March
Universal Removes Fan-Favorite Halloween Spot Overnight—but Something New Is Already Coming
For many theme park fans, stepping into a Universal Orlando park isn’t just about thrill rides or blockbuster attractions—it’s about the atmosphere. The music, the themed environments, and the hidden corners of the parks that reward guests who take the time to explore them. Few places captured that spirit quite like the eerie retail spaces tied to Halloween Horror Nights, Universal’s massively pop
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13 March
Race Car That Just Magically Appeared at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland has unveiled a stunning Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse, now on display in Tomorrowland. Featuring a vibrant black, red, yellow, and white livery with Mickey racing across the side, the car is part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and Formula 1. This initiative marks the expansion of their multi-year partnership launched in Las Vegas
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13 March
Josh D’Amaro Expected to Shake Up These 11 Disney World Attractions
A major shift is about to happen at The Walt Disney Company. Josh D’Amaro, the longtime leader of Disney’s theme parks division, is preparing to take over as CEO. That move places one of the park’s biggest champions at the top of the company. For fans of Walt Disney World, that raises an interesting possibility. When someone with a deep parks background takes charge, the attractions themselves oft
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