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  • Aug- 2026 -
    14 August
    Disney Changes Disability Pass
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney World Refuses Free Aid for Disabled Guests, Imposes Mandatory Daily Paywall

    Not every extra charge at Walt Disney World comes from adding something special to a vacation. For some guests, the money goes toward simply making a day in the parks more manageable. That distinction matters as Disney continues enforcing tighter requirements for Disability Access Service (DAS). Guests who don't qualify may need to consider other accommodations or options, while visitors with mobi

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  • 14 August
    A jigsaw puzzle with pieces depicting the exterior of The Hall of Presidents, an American history-themed building with a colonial design. The text on the image reads, "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - The Hall of Presidents.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: The Hall of Presidents

    Step into American history with The Hall of Presidents, located in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. 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 Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom Sword in the Stone at Magic Kingdom Adventu

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  • 14 August
    Entrance road lined with palm trees leading up to the iconic Walt Disney World arch under a bright, sunny sky.
    Alessia Dunn
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    After 12 Years, Disney World Is Expanding Again in Orlando

    Walt Disney World's dining options have always stretched beyond what most guests picture when they think of a theme park meal, and a recent update makes two of the resort's most acclaimed restaurants noticeably easier to actually book. Capa and Ravello, both housed inside the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, have technically been part of the Walt Disney World Resort footprint for years. Now they're fi

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  • 14 August
    Split image: On the left, the cartoon family from The Simpsons poses together. On the right, a statue of a man holding hands with Mickey Mouse stands in front of a castle at a Disney theme park.
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney Pulls Back the Curtain on Surprise ‘Simpsons’ Attraction at D23

    Disney has owned The Simpsons for more than seven years, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from walking through its U.S. theme parks. When Disney completed its roughly $71 billion acquisition of major 21st Century Fox assets in March 2019, it gained control of a huge collection of familiar characters and franchises. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie suddenly became part of that enormous Disn

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  • 14 August
    Disney villains at Hong Kong Disneyland
    Sarah Larson
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    Villains Land Update: Disney Finally Unveils 1st Official Model at D23

    Magic Kingdom guests still don't know exactly what awaits them inside Villains Land, but Disney is beginning to pull back the curtain. The ambitious expansion has remained one of Walt Disney World's biggest mysteries since Disney announced it at D23 in 2024. Fans received dramatic concept art and some information about the creative direction, but Disney has kept many details about the actual land

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  • 14 August
    A magical island adventure zone featuring dramatic rock spires, cascading waterfalls, and sparkling lagoons along a scenic oceanfront—perfect for exploration and family fun.
    Rick Lye
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    Disneyland’s Jaw-Dropping Avatar Expansion Just Got Its Biggest Reveal Yet at D23

    The ultimate weekend for Disney fans has officially kicked off in Anaheim, California. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Walt Disney Imagineering pulled back the curtain on the massive future of the Disneyland Resort. While fans expected major news, the detailed physical models on the show floor exceeded expectations, offering an unprecedented first look at the oceanic Avatar experience comin

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  • 14 August
    Disneyland Resort in California with stormy weather near Disney. Disneyland-bound travelers
    Erica Lauren
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    Former Cast Members Speak Up as Disneyland Story Goes Viral

    People are generating AI videos of a Disneyland guest doing things she never did, and passing them around like evidence. That is where this story is now. Let me back up. Look, Disney fans get intense. Everybody here knows it. Most of the time, it is completely harmless. People plan trips down to the minute, argue about snack rankings, and drive four hours for a magnet. That energy is the entire re

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  • 14 August
    L-R: Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Luke Skywalker (R)
    Thomas Hitchen
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    New ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Confirmed, New Updates Surface Online

    Lucasfilm's business is being reshaped from the top down, and the consequences are already visible in its theatrical pipeline. Here's a full breakdown of what has changed, what's in jeopardy, and what's reportedly still moving forward. The Leadership Change Speculation about Kathleen Kennedy's future at Lucasfilm built steadily over the years and came to a head in 2025. Kennedy addressed it public

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  • 14 August
    space mountain at tokyo disneyland
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Reveals Space Mountain Earthrise Details for 2027 Opening

    Disney just revealed the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. It has an onboard audio system, an exterior modeled on trees and flowers, and yes, a chandelier. Quick context. Look, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is here, and everybody in this fandom knows what that means. This is the weekend the speculation finally dies. Months of rumor threads, permit watching, wish lists, and predictions a

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  • 14 August
    The image shows the entrance to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, featuring the Main Street Train Station decorated with autumn garlands, Cinderella Castle in the background, and crowds by the waterfront at Walt Disney World. Disney World weather
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disney World’s Major Expansion Officially Revealed in Full, New Attractions Confirmed

    Disney Experiences used the opening day of D23 2026 to confirm the complete scale of Piston Peak National Park, the Cars-themed land under construction in the footprint once occupied by Frontierland's Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The reveal, delivered through park models shown to attendees ahead of Saturday's Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, represents the clearest public account

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