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Dec- 2025 -26 December
EPCOT Already Planning to Put Away the Christmas Decorations for Another Year
End of EPCOT's Holiday Celebrations EPCOT is preparing to bid farewell to its holiday festivities, with the Festival of the Holidays closing on December 30. This marks the last opportunity for guests to engage in various festive activities, including holiday kitchens, the popular Cookie Stroll, and the famed Candlelight Processional. The final performance of the Candlelight Processional will be ho
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26 December
Police Respond to Theft Report at Walt Disney World Hotel District
At Walt Disney World Resort, holiday crowds always bring energy, spectacle, and a constant flow of guests through Disney Springs and its surrounding hotels. The week between Christmas and New Year’s is often one of the busiest travel windows of the year, marked by sold-out dining reservations, packed parking lots, and last-minute shopping. But even in the middle of that festive chaos, the real-wor
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26 December
This Holiday Season, Dollywood Offers Guests More Than a Theme Park; It Offers Them a Place to Find Peace
Unique Features of Dollywood Dollywood, famed for its vibrant attractions and entertainment, offers a remarkable feature that sets it apart from other theme parks: the Robert F. Thomas Chapel. This serene chapel offers guests a rare opportunity to find solace amidst the lively atmosphere. While theme parks generally focus on thrill rides and entertainment, Dollywood extends an invitation to guests
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26 December
New Haunted Mansion Permit Could Change the Ride Forever
Walt Disney Imagineering appears to be preparing changes inside one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic attractions, according to a new construction permit that indicates set installation work is scheduled for The Haunted Mansion. The filing, brief but noticeable within development records, points directly to creative updates rather than routine maintenance, sparking immediate speculation among fans wa
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26 December
The Woman Who Gave Us The Princess Diaries Has Passed Away at 63
Karen Glass passed away on Monday, December 22, at UCLA Medical Center at the age of 63 from complications of pancreatic cancer. If you've ever loved The Princess Diaries, you need to know who she was and why her death matters. Glass was the Disney executive who made that entire movie happen. She bought the book. She insisted on Julie Andrews. Without her creative vision and persistence, one of th
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26 December
Disney Fans Are Obsessed With This Starbucks Mug and Won’t Stop Buying It
Walt Disney World just dropped a new Starbucks castle mug, and Disney fans are treating it like it's the greatest thing ever created. The mug costs $29.99, which is objectively expensive for what's basically a ceramic cup with a printed design, but that hasn't stopped people from rushing to Magic Kingdom to buy it. Social media is flooded with posts about this mug, with fans claiming it's the best
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26 December
Industry Experts Predict Josh D’Amaro Will Be Named Disney’s Next CEO, Replacing Bob Iger
Current Leadership at Disney Bob Iger's tenure as CEO of The Walt Disney Company is nearing its conclusion, with his current contract slated to expire at the end of 2026. This looming departure has prompted a critical search for a suitable successor, as Disney stands at a crossroads in a highly competitive media landscape. The choice of Iger's replacement is pivotal, as the new leader will be resp
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25 December
Disney Just Made Bluey a Disneyland Star With New Commercial
Disney aired a new Disneyland commercial during the Christmas Day parade, showcasing Bluey in a significant way, indicating that this partnership is more serious than previously thought. The commercial premiered on ABC during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special. It featured Bluey and Bingo as central elements of the Disneyland experience, alongside all the classic Disney icons. T
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25 December
Disney Just Revealed What They Did to Buzz Lightyear’s Attraction
Disney dropped a massive surprise on Christmas morning by showing the first footage of the updated Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and honestly, it's about time this attraction got some love. The reveal came during the Disney Parks Christmas Day parade special on ABC, where Walt Disney Imagineering Producer Kimberly Alson showed an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what's new. For fans who h
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25 December
Why EPCOT Won Disney World’s Christmas Season by a Mile
Christmas always changes the rhythm of Disney World. The parks feel fuller. The moments feel bigger. And now that Christmas Day has arrived in 2025, families aren’t just visiting — they’re closing out weeks of anticipation. With the season coming to a close, it’s clear that one park delivered a holiday experience that felt smoother, calmer, and more complete than the rest. It didn’t rely on specta
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