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Mar- 2026 -10 March
‘Spider-Man’ Franchise Reboot and Recast Leads to Reported New Crossover Movie
Few superhero characters have maintained the level of cinematic presence that Spider-Man has enjoyed over the past two decades. Since his first major blockbuster appearance in the early 2000s, the web-slinger has remained one of Hollywood’s most valuable and recognizable heroes. As the industry begins shifting into a new phase of franchise storytelling, Spider-Man appears ready to enter another im
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10 March
Magic Kingdom Won’t Open for Full Day to Guests on May 13
There are Walt Disney World planning details that are nice to know and there are Walt Disney World planning details that will genuinely reshape your trip if you miss them. The Magic Kingdom operating hours on May 13, 2026 fall firmly into the second category, and if that date is anywhere on your spring itinerary we are very glad you found this article before you found out at the park. Magic Kingdo
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10 March
Captain Marvel and Invisible Woman Confirmed for Main “Avengers: Armageddon” Cast
Marvel Studios is laying the groundwork for its next major crossover, and the road to Avengers: Doomsday has already been anything but straightforward. The upcoming film is scheduled for a December 2026 release and will serve as the fifth Avengers movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the project audiences will eventually see that it looks very different from the one originally announce
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10 March
Lucasfilm Announces Major Shift as New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Arrives
For most of its history, Star Wars in theaters revolved around the Skywalker family. But that story is finally over. With the nine-film saga concluding in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm’s theatrical strategy is shifting toward standalone stories set across different corners of the galaxy. The Mandalorian & Grogu Launches a New Era The next film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, arrives May 22
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9 March
As of March 9, the Muppets Are Back at Walt Disney World
Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang have returned to Walt Disney World Resort. This time, though, they're made of chocolate. A Rough Few Years for Muppets Fans It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for the Muppets at Walt Disney World Resort lately. Muppet*Vision 3D, the beloved Jim Henson attraction that anchored Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios for decades, welcomed its final guests
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9 March
Walt Disney World Hotel Areas To Close in May 2026
Guests with upcoming reservations at one of Walt Disney World Resort's most popular budget-friendly hotels will want to know what's coming this spring. Eight Months of Work at All-Star Movies Walt Disney World Resort updated its official website on March 9 to confirm that Disney's All-Star Movies Resort will undergo a phased room refurbishment beginning late May 2026 and running through January 20
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9 March
Farewell, ‘Bambi’: Why Disney is Killing the Remake to Build a ‘Tink’ Cinematic Universe
For the better part of a decade, The Walt Disney Company’s film strategy could be summarized in three words: just add fur. The “live-action remake” was a seemingly invincible box-office juggernaut, turning hand-drawn masterpieces like The Lion King and Aladdin into billion-dollar CGI spectacles. But as we move through March 2026, the “remake bubble” hasn't just leaked—it ha
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9 March
Drowning Reported at Disney World Hotel on Monday, March 9
A frightening scene unfolded near Disney Springs Monday afternoon as emergency crews rushed to an official Walt Disney World hotel following a reported near-drowning. Emergency Response on Bonnet Creek Resort Lane At approximately 2:22 p.m. on Monday, March 9, law enforcement scanner account @WDWActiveCrime on X (formerly known as Twitter) flagged an active police response to a near-drowning incid
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9 March
Something Is Missing From This Magic Kingdom Activity Right Now
A small but noticeable update has arrived for one of Magic Kingdom’s most playful activities. Guests visiting Storybook Circus can still participate in the “Smellephants on Parade” scavenger hunt, but the map used for the experience has been slightly modified. The change reflects ongoing construction work in the Fantasyland area. Although the activity itself hasn’t disappeared, guests now have few
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9 March
Cash No Longer Accepted at Popular Orlando Theme Park
Let us start with the scenario nobody wants to be in. It is a warm Florida afternoon. You are at Volcano Bay. You have been on three slides, you are sunburned in a very specific way that only happens at water parks, and you want a snack. You walk up to a food booth, reach into your bag, pull out cash, and the cast member behind the counter looks at you with genuine apology in their eyes and says t
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