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Oct- 2026 -23 October
Disney World Confirms Historic 1971 Ride Has Officially Reopened After Multi-Year Absence
Magic Kingdom has brought back an attraction that many Walt Disney World guests haven't experienced in years, and its return brings a little opening-day history back to the park. While Disney continues to introduce new experiences and update older attractions, some of its most recognizable features have been around for decades. Those smaller pieces of Disney history often mean just as much to long
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23 October
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Green Army Men Drummers
Attention, recruits! The Green Army Men Drummers are marching into Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they’re ready to drum up some fun! 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 Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story La
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23 October
Universal’s Profits Just Took a Big Hit, and Disney Fans Are Paying Attention
The Disney vs. Universal rivalry is basically a sport at this point. Rides, theming, ticket prices, who has the better churros. You name it, fans are comparing it. But there’s one scoreboard most people don’t check, and that’s profits. And this week, Universal’s numbers were not great. Comcast, which owns Universal, released its third-quarter results on October 22, and the Theme Parks segment that
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23 October
Six Flags Closes Down More Attraction Following Ongoing Tragic Death Investigation
Carowinds ride closures are keeping Fury 325 and Thunder Striker unavailable while the Six Flags park responds to the fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. Carowinds’ official statement identifies both coasters as temporarily closed, leaving visitors to the park on the North Carolina–South Carolina border without two prominent thrill rides. The park’s current closure list also names Electro-Sp
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23 October
Disney World Issues Warning as Free Dining Offer Coming to an End in 2026
Disney has issued a final warning to UK and Irish guests: the Free Dining and Drinks offer at Walt Disney World Resort stops taking bookings on November 4, 2026, leaving just 12 days to lock in the deal. The promotion covers new Hotel and Ticket Packages booked in the UK and Ireland for stays of five to 21 consecutive nights. Arrivals must fall within one of three 2027 windows: January 3 to March
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23 October
Johnny Depp Replaced: Disney Officially Unveils Its New Captain Jack Sparrow
For more than two decades, the name Captain Jack Sparrow has been synonymous with one person: Johnny Depp. From the moment the dreadlocked, rum-soaked pirate sailed into Port Royal on a sinking dinghy in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Depp made the role entirely his own. The performance earned him an Academy Award nomination, anchored five cinematic blockbusters, an
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22 October
Disney Reveals Replacement for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
This week, Disneyland Paris Resort revealed a replacement for some of the original landscaping outside Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, an attraction in the Worlds of Pixar area at Disney Adventure World. Let's take a look. Two Versions of the Same Ride Plenty of Walt Disney World Resort guests think of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure as the star of the France World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. The track
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22 October
All Sales Final: No Refunds on Disney World Merchandise This Holiday Season
Holiday shoppers at Disney Springs should read the fine print before they buy. One pop-up store at Walt Disney World Resort‘s outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district doesn't accept returns, exchanges, refunds, or store credit. A Pop-Up With Strict Rules The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up opened on October 7 in the Town Center neighborhood at Disney Springs, taking over a storefront tha
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22 October
Disney World Officially Cuts 2 World Showcase Pavilions From EPCOT Lineup
EPCOT has welcomed millions of guests through World Showcase over the years, but the international destination Disney originally imagined looked quite different from what visitors experience today. Long before the park opened, Disney had ambitious plans to introduce even more countries, attractions, and cultural experiences. Some proposals advanced far enough that Disney publicly promoted them as
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22 October
Disney World Confirms Popular Animal Kingdom Experience Is Returning for Just 5 Days
Something familiar is making its way back to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and it could make November visits a little more exciting. Walt Disney World has spent years giving guests plenty of reasons to explore Animal Kingdom during the day. From thrilling attractions to detailed themed environments, there's no shortage of things to experience. However, the park's nighttime offerings have always been a
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