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Feb- 2026 -20 February
Disney Park Loses Mickey’s Philharmagic, Effective Immediately
Mickey's Philharmagic is officially out of action. Since debuting in 2003, Mickey's PhilharMagic has served as a compact showcase of Disney animation and music, stitched together through a slapstick narrative led by Donald Duck. The attraction blends 3D film, in-theater effects, and synchronized audio inside a roughly 12-minute runtime. The story drops Donald into a disastrous conducting gig, prop
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20 February
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Causes Franchise Retcon
As Stranger Things closed one chapter on Netflix, another was being quietly rewritten under stage lights in London and New York. Over the last four years, the Stranger Things universe has grown in scope and ambition. Season 4’s May 2022 debut delivered staggering numbers, with Volume One clocking 287 million hours viewed in its first week. Volume Two, released that July, ended in catastrophe as th
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20 February
Entire Disney Park To Close Nearly 3 Hours Early Today, All Guests Will Be Removed
One Disney park is set to close early to all guests today. Disney parks occasionally close early for reasons that have little to do with day-to-day operations. Private buyouts, media events, and large-scale corporate functions can require parks to adjust hours with limited public impact, allowing Disney to host high-profile gatherings without disrupting standard schedules for extended periods. Ear
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19 February
Super Nintendo World Ride Closing Just Months After Debut
Less than a year after welcoming its first guests, Epic Universe is already taking steps to refresh one of its most family-friendly attractions. Yoshi’s Adventure, located inside Super Nintendo World, will temporarily close starting February 24, 2026. The ride is expected to reopen on February 27. While the closure is brief, it’s still significant for a park that only opened in May 2025. Yoshi’s A
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19 February
The Sun Sets on the Old West: Disney Moves to Demolish Iconic Frontierland Landmarks
The wooden boardwalks of Frontierland have long been the soul of the Magic Kingdom—a dusty, nostalgic sanctuary where the pioneer spirit of the American West felt alive and well. But as of February 19, 2026, the “Old West” is officially on the clock. Credit: Theme Park Tourist, Flickr In a move that signals the start of the most aggressive expansion in the park’s 55-year history, Disne
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19 February
Universal Quietly Closes Kid-Friendly Seuss Landing Store
If you’ve ever done a full day at a theme park with a toddler, you know the truth: survival depends on breaks. And in Seuss Landing, one of the best break spots has just gone dark. All the Books You Can Read has closed, and its windows are now covered. There’s no timeline. No reopening date. Just a noticeable change in one of the most family-friendly corners of Islands of Adventure. The All the Bo
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19 February
New Permit Hints at Large-Scale Changes for Muppets Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
Disney has filed another construction permit tied to the upcoming Muppets re-theme of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, and this one may signal significant physical changes to the attraction. The high-speed coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close on March 2 and reopen in summer 2026 with a new Muppets storyline. While Disney has confirmed the creative shift, the newly filed permit sugge
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19 February
Disney World Makes Announcement Favoring Republican President Over Barack Obama
A basketball belonging to President Barack Obama disappeared from Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents this week as Walt Disney World Resort announced it’s extending a George W. Bush painting exhibit at EPCOT through the Fourth of July weekend. Disney Fanatic reported on February 18 that Obama’s basketball vanished from a display case in the Hall of Presidents lobby, where guests wait for the audio-
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19 February
Marvel’s Hit ‘Daredevil’ Show Hit By Recasting, Star Speaks Out
For a series about resilience, Daredevil: Born Again nearly collapsed under its own weight before ever reaching Disney+. When Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 that Daredevil: Born Again would span 18 episodes, it sounded like a triumphant expansion of the character’s legacy. Instead, what followed was a prolonged reset that redefined the show from the inside o
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19 February
Universal Alert: Get 2 Free Days at Epic Universe With New 2026 Ticket Deal
Universal Orlando is officially acting like a resort that expects you to stay for a full week. And honestly, it makes sense. With Epic Universe now open and operating, Universal isn’t just competing with Disney on rides anymore. They’re competing for vacation time, hotel bookings, dining budgets, and the kind of “all-in” Orlando trip families usually reserve for Disney. That’s why Universal’s newe
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