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  • Aug- 2026 -
    12 August
    split image: on the left, disney+ logo. on the right, two kids scroll on phones
    Sarah Larson
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    Parent Alert: Why Disney’s New TikTok Deal Has Families Concerned

    Parents who open Disney+ for their children may soon find an experience that looks a little more familiar to anyone who has spent time scrolling through TikTok. Disney and TikTok announced a new partnership last week that will eventually bring selected creator videos to Verts, the vertical-video feed inside Disney+. The agreement also grants participating creators access to Disney assets and estab

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  • 12 August
    A family of four walks past the Universal Studios Hollywood globe at the entrance to the Southern California theme park. Hogwarts Always Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Universal Parks to Halt Massive New Attraction as Local Government Steps in After Ordinance Violation

    The screams are carrying beyond Universal Studios Hollywood’s gates. With its newest coaster moving through pre-opening operations, neighbors in Toluca Lake have raised fresh concerns about what they can hear from home. Now, Fast and Furious noise is prompting another physical change to the attraction. Los Angeles City Council Member Adrin Nazarian said Universal will install two more sound barrie

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  • 12 August
    split image: on the left, cinderella castle. on the right, crime scene tape
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney World Area Investigation: Deputies Launch Probe After Skeletal Remains Uncovered

    A Saturday night in Orlando’s sprawling tourism district ended much differently than two people could have expected. What began as a walk through the area led to a troubling discovery, a call to authorities, and an investigation that has left several major questions unanswered. The location puts the case within the broader tourism region surrounding Disney World, but what investigators know about

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  • 12 August
    Tinker Bell character in Disneyland's Pixie Hollow area
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disneyland’s Tinker Bell Gone From Park on September 6, Indefinite Removal Updated

    Disneyland's Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet area continues to operate, but the resort's latest calendar update indicates the disruption is not a short-term operational matter. The current situation follows an established pattern. Pixie Hollow was closed for nine months between 2024 and 2025, during which Disney converted a secondary meet-and-greet space, previously used for Tinker Bell's fairy compan

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  • 12 August
    A jigsaw puzzle with the title "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" on the left and the subtitle "The American Adventure at EPCOT" beneath it. On the right, an image of a torch-like structure with two figures standing beside it against a colorful sky background.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: The American Adventure at EPCOT

    Step into history at The American Adventure, a theater-style attraction located in the World Showcase at EPCOT. 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

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  • 12 August
    split image. on the left, universal's spinning globe. on the right, doc and marty from back to the future
    Sarah Larson
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    88 MPH Comeback? Universal Shuts Down ‘Fast and Furious’ Ahead of Rumored Retro Project

    Fast & Furious – Supercharged is about to become part of Universal Orlando Resort history much sooner than originally expected. The Universal Studios Florida attraction has reached its final stretch, with its permanent closure coming after August 16. For a ride that attracted plenty of criticism during its run, the goodbye may not upset everyone. What Universal does with the location afterward cou

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  • 12 August
    Peter Pan and Wendy Disney character performers in a parade.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Girl’s 10-Year Stalking of Peter Pan at Disney Goes Viral

    Every internet community eventually produces a story that breaks past its own borders, and Disney fandom got its turn this past summer. A TikTok account built around years of repeated visits to Disneyland's Peter Pan performers suddenly found itself at the center of a conversation happening well outside the usual circle of theme park fans. What began as a stream of character interaction videos evo

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  • 12 August
    Universal Orlando's iconic spinning globe with Hard Rock Cafe and Islands of Adventure in the distance. Universal Orlando location closure. Universal Orlando guest saves choking woman
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Universal Orlando Adds $40 Dining Offer After Removal of Original Dining Plan

    Universal Orlando Resort guests will soon have a new way to put a firm number on at least one vacation dinner. However, the offer is not evidence that Universal’s discontinued dining plan is returning. Eight restaurants at Universal Orlando hotels are participating in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining from August 14 through September 30, 2026. The annual event offers three-course, prix-fixe dinners f

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  • 12 August
    The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Cara Dune (Gina Carano)
    Thomas Hitchen
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    New Data Says ‘Star Wars’ Will Cancel Its Mando-Verse

    A previously announced Star Wars film from Dave Filoni appears increasingly unlikely to move forward, as Lucasfilm reassesses its Mando-Verse strategy following a string of underperforming releases and a change in studio leadership. The Star Wars franchise has entered a period of significant instability, with development on several long-gestating projects stalled and no clear theatrical roadmap be

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  • 11 August
    Man preaching in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
    Jess Colopy
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    Guest Defies Disney World Rules To Preach About Jesus in Front of Cinderella Castle

    Disney Parks fans are calling for Walt Disney World Resort to take action after a viral TikTok video showed a man preaching a Christian sermon at the Magic Kingdom. The behavior directly violates the official code of conduct for the Central Florida Disney vacation destination. Preaching at Magic Kingdom Over the weekend, TikTok user @jonathan.perde shared a video of himself stepping onto the edge

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