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Aug- 2026 -16 August
Amazon MGM Reportedly Finds Its Next James Bond
Amazon MGM may have found its next James Bond. With Daniel Craig's five-film tenure as 007 now complete, a new actor is set to take up the mantle. Craig became the sixth actor to officially portray 007 in the film series, following Sean Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. His five-film run ended with No Time to Die (2021). Who Is the Next James Bond? Now, atte
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16 August
One Little Spark! Dreamfinder Officially Returning to EPCOT in Massive Imagination Overhaul
Walt Disney World fans, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here! The “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase” at this year’s D23 Expo was packed with historic announcements, but Walt Disney Imagineering saved the most nostalgic bombshell for the very end. Credit: Frank Phillips, Flickr In a massive surprise reveal that instantly brought the house down, Disney officially ann
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16 August
Disney Reveals 2 Major Rides for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is getting ready to embrace its darker side, and Disney just revealed what guests will find when they finally enter Villains Land. The company made Villains Land one of its biggest announcements at D23 in 2024, confirming plans for two major attractions alongside dining and shopping. But Disney left fans with artwork and plenty of unanswered questions about those rides. At D23 2026,
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16 August
Disney World Reveals Monsters Inc. Land Restaurants, Show and Early Opening
Disney just gave us our biggest look yet at what’s coming to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. During its D23 presentation, Disney revealed several new locations planned for the Monsters, Inc. (2001)-themed land, including restaurants, a new show, shopping, and more. But perhaps the biggest announcement involves when guests can actually step inside. Disney confirmed that parts of Monstro
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16 August
Disney Just Dropped Massive New Details on Piston Peak’s New Attractions Coming to Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is officially in the fast lane toward the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom's history. At the massive D23 fan event, Disney finally pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated Cars-themed expansion coming to Frontierland. Credit: Inside the Magic Officially titled Piston Peak National Park, this immersive new land will invite guests to leave Radiator Springs behind and ven
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16 August
It’s Official: Disney World Is Bringing Expedition Everest’s Yeti Back to Life
One of the biggest monsters at Walt Disney World has spent a very long time waiting for its comeback. That wait is finally nearing its end. Disney announced at D23 that the enormous Yeti Audio-Animatronic inside Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a major update. More importantly, Disney says it plans to bring the creature “back to life.” For guests who have followed the attra
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16 August
Disney Confirms 3 New Animal Kingdom Rides, Reveals Official Names
Animal Kingdom is about to look very different, and Disney just gave us the clearest picture yet of what guests will find inside its massive Tropical Americas expansion. None of these three attraction concepts are complete surprises. Disney previously announced that Encanto, Indiana Jones, and an animal-themed carousel would become part of the land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. But at D23 2026, Disney
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15 August
Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis to Star in Radically Updated Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom!
For decades, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress has held a deeply nostalgic and fiercely protected space in the hearts of Disney Parks fans. Originally debuting at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair before eventually finding its permanent home in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the rotating theater attraction has been a staple of the Disney experience. However, fans have long a
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15 August
Going to Disney World This Month? 5 Major Closures in Effect Across the Resort
A trip to Walt Disney World rarely looks the same from one visit to the next, and August 2026 is a good example. Crews remain busy throughout the resort as Disney tackles refurbishments, attraction updates, and larger construction projects. That work may eventually deliver refreshed and updated experiences, but guests visiting right now have to deal with the other side of the equation. Several fam
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15 August
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: EPCOT’s Stave Church Gallery
Tucked away in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, the Stave Church Gallery is a hidden gem waiting to be explored! 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 Disney Themed Puzzles Disney Skyliner Disney’s Mary Blair Grand Canyon Mural Partner Statue Disneyl
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