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Feb- 2026 -13 February
‘Star Wars’ Has Retconned Grogu’s Origin Story in ‘The Mandalorian’
As Star Wars charts its course back to multiplexes, the franchise is simultaneously rewriting part of its recent past. Three years after The Mandalorian appeared to answer the question of how Grogu survived Order 66, Lucasfilm has introduced a new wrinkle that reconfigures the character’s origin. The development arrives as The Mandalorian and Grogu gears up to usher the streaming-born saga onto th
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13 February
Disney’s New ‘Avengers’ Movie Sends Fans Back to Phase Three With Captain America Confirmation
For years, Marvel Studios appeared committed to evolving beyond Steve Rogers. Across multiple phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the groundwork was laid for Sam Wilson to inherit Captain America’s shield. Now, as Avengers: Doomsday (2026) approaches, that succession plan looks far less straightforward. Doomsday’s development has been anything but conventional. The film began as Avengers: The
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13 February
Splash Mountain Returns Today at One Disney Park
Splash Mountain officially reopens at one Disney park today. Splash Mountain has spent years at the center of a growing debate inside Disney parks. The ride’s popularity never fully insulated it from criticism tied to its source material, Song of the South, which has increasingly clashed with Disney’s public-facing values. Despite that controversy, Splash Mountain remained one of the company’s mos
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13 February
Report: Disney To Combine Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Universes
A new report suggests Marvel and Star Wars could fully intersect for the first time in a shared crossover project. According to Bleeding Cool, writer Mark Millar is developing a crossover comic that would unite the two Disney-owned franchises within a single storyline. As noted by Bleeding Cool, the project would mark the “first full-blown cross-continuity Star Wars project.” The repor
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12 February
Dolly’s Deepest Secret: Why the “Rhinestone Queen” Turned Down the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show
In the history of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the stage has seen everyone from the high-flying stunts of Lady Gaga to the history-making marching bands of the '90s. But there is one glaring omission in the hall of legends: Dolly Parton. Credit: Disney Fanatic As we hit February 2026, the question isn't whether Dolly has been asked—the NFL has been knocking on her door for decades. The real shock
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12 February
Disney Springs Crowds Push Disney to Make Immediate Change
Disney Springs has always been a popular stop for Walt Disney World guests, but lately, it’s been operating on a completely different level. What used to feel like a relaxed shopping and dining district has started feeling more like a fifth theme park, especially during weekends and holidays. And when a major holiday weekend arrives, the crowds don’t just show up. They flood the entire area. That’
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12 February
Michael Eisner Speaks Against Disneyland and Disney World Amid CEO Switchover
Michael Eisner helped turn The Walt Disney Company into a global entertainment powerhouse. Now, the former CEO is questioning whether its theme parks still live up to the promise that defined his era. In a recent interview, Eisner made clear he believes one aspect of Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort has drifted too far from that ideal. Michael Eisner's Legacy at The Walt Disney Compa
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12 February
Long-Closed Disney Location Now Won’t Return Until 2027
A reopening date quietly changed on Disney’s official calendar this week. Disney parks regularly close attractions and restaurants for refurbishment. At EPCOT, Frozen Ever After recently returned after updates. At Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains down for an extended refurbishment project, which includes new effects and a total track replacement. In California, Disneyland Park
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12 February
Six Flags Demolishes Classic Park and Leaves Only Dirt Behind
Six Flags Great America is officially heading into a milestone season, with the park preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. For many fans, this anniversary year should feel like a celebration of everything the park has been over the decades—classic rides, longtime themed lands, and attractions that have been part of family traditions for generations. But instead of a quiet buildup to
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12 February
After 54 Years, Walt Disney World Confirms “End of an Era”
Walt Disney World Resort is removing the last of its iconic purple and red directional signs after four years of replacing them with blue and white versions across the resort's 25,000 acres. The original signage guided guests to theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports since the early decades of the Central Florida property. X (formerly Twitter)
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