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Aug- 2026 -17 August
14-Year-Old Disney World Favorite Is Finally Preparing To Reopen at Magic Kingdom
Disney World guests have watched construction take over several corners of Magic Kingdom in recent years. But one project in Fantasyland is finally starting to look finished. Big Top Souvenirs has remained unavailable since February as Disney carried out an extensive refurbishment of the Storybook Circus location. Disney confirmed from the beginning that the closure would be temporary and that the
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17 August
After 20 Years, Expedition Everest Is Heading Toward a Major Disney World Shutdown
Twenty years after Expedition Everest opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one of its biggest problems is finally getting addressed. But fixing it comes with a catch. Disney confirmed at D23 that the legendary Yeti inside Expedition Everest will finally be repaired. The figure has spent years operating in the stationary mode Disney fans have come to know all too well. Now Disney plans to bring it ba
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17 August
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Maleficent Dragon
One of the most exciting moments in Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is the appearance of the Maleficent Dragon! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles Magic Kingdom’s Critter Co-Op Adventureland at Magic
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17 August
Pirates 6 Is Happening With Johnny Depp, But Jack Sparrow Won’t Be the Captain This Time
For nearly a decade, the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been as murky as the depths of Davy Jones' locker. Following the release of 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, fans were left wondering if Captain Jack Sparrow would ever set sail again. However, during the 2026 D23 Fan Expo, legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer finally broke the silence, confirming
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17 August
Disney Finally Confirmed 4 Major Fan-Favorite Overhauls at D23—So Why Are Fans Left Guessing?
The D23 Expo in Anaheim delivered some of the most electrifying Disney Parks news in years. During the “Horizons” showcase, Disney Experience leadership officially greenlit four monumental projects that theme park purists have been demanding for decades: a complete overhaul of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland, the return of Dreamfinder to EPCOT, a fix for Expedition Everest’s broken Yeti, and
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16 August
Entire Family Kicked Out of Disneyland After Child Tried To Climb Out of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Log
Three incidents. One summer. The same spot on the same ride. Disneyland Resort is now removing families from the park entirely after children stand up on Tiana's Bayou Adventure. How the Pattern Started The first incident put Tiana's Bayou Adventure in national headlines in late June, when a teenage boy climbed out of his family's log at the top of the attraction's 52.6-foot drop and fell the full
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16 August
Figment Ride Closure Timeline Emerges After Disney Confirms EPCOT Overhaul
Figment's future at EPCOT suddenly looks very different. Disney used its massive D23 presentation on Saturday night to confirm something longtime EPCOT fans have wanted for decades: Dreamfinder is coming back. The announcement means Figment will remain part of EPCOT's future, but his attraction is heading toward major changes. Disney described the project as a “new journey into imagination&#
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16 August
Space Mountain’s Rumored 2027 Closure Gets Surprising Update From Disney
Space Mountain fans were probably listening a little more closely than usual when Disney started talking about the iconic coaster during its massive D23 parks presentation. Rumors have circulated since July suggesting that Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain could be headed toward an extended closure and major refurbishment. Among the timelines floated for that potential project, 2027 has received plen
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16 August
New From D23: Disney Says Goodbye to Sequels, Hello to Original Animated Movies
D23 Expo 2026 delivered a wave of sequel announcements, but buried among the returning franchises was a reveal that original storytelling isn't dead at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and it's coming sooner than fans might expect. The Original Film in the Room Walt Disney Studios used Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase to announce updates on several high-profile sequels — Frozen 3 (2027),
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16 August
Disney World Closes an Entire Park and Ends Multiple Experiences
If you're heading to Walt Disney World in September, the date on your ticket could make a bigger difference than you might expect. Several experiences will disappear during the first half of the month, including an entire water park. At the same time, Disney is preparing to debut new experiences at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. In fact, a vacation at the beginning of September could look surprising
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