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Mar- 2026 -12 March
Disneyland Swatted by Police After Active Shooter Reports
We are going to start with the most recent thing and work backward because the most recent thing is genuinely striking and deserves to be the first sentence of this article. On Wednesday evening, dozens of police vehicles surrounded Disneyland in Anaheim, California after a flood of emergency calls reported an active mass shooting at the theme park. Law enforcement responded in force because that
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12 March
Disney Drops $100 Park Tickets for Disney+ Subscribers in 2026
Disney vacations have developed a reputation for getting more expensive over time. Theme park tickets rarely stay the same price for long, hotel stays continue to rise, and even streaming services eventually increase their monthly fees. Because of that pattern, most Disney news about pricing tends to move in one direction. Up. But recently, the company introduced something that breaks that trend.
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12 March
Is Disneyland Safe? California Governor Addresses Iranian Drone Threat
Planning a trip to Southern California's theme parks involves a level of anticipation that most vacations do not quite match. Whether it is a first visit to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim or a return trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, the preparation that goes into a California park visit is real and the emotional investment is significant. Flights get booked months out. Hotel reservations get mad
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12 March
Don’t Plan on Riding This Epic Universe Ride at Universal Anytime Soon
One of the biggest thrill rides at Universal Epic Universe will stay closed longer than originally planned. Stardust Racers, the high-speed dueling coaster inside Celestial Park, has had its reopening date pushed back once again. The attraction was previously scheduled to reopen on March 14, but Universal Orlando Resort’s website now lists April 5 as the earliest return date. The ride first closed
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12 March
Skipping the Line at Disney Now Costs More Than Entering Magic Kingdom
A trip to Walt Disney World has always required some financial planning. Between park tickets, hotels, meals, and souvenirs, families expect to spend a good amount before they ever walk through the gates. For a long time, those costs rose slowly enough that many guests barely noticed the changes. But recently, visitors have started paying closer attention. Across the resort, prices have increased
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12 March
Disney World Attraction Turns All Guests Away With Unannounced Closure
Guests visiting Walt Disney World recently had to adjust their plans after a major EPCOT attraction unexpectedly shut down for the day. The disruption comes during a notable moment for The Walt Disney Company as leadership changes continue behind the scenes. Even with these shifts taking place, crowds have remained steady across Disney’s theme parks. Josh D’Amaro has stepped into the role of Chief
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12 March
Some Disney World Areas Become Nearly Impossible During Spring Break
Spring break transforms Walt Disney World into one of the busiest vacation destinations in the country. Schools across the United States stagger their breaks throughout March, sending wave after wave of families to Central Florida for a few days of theme park fun. The energy inside the parks can feel exciting during this time of year, but it also brings massive crowds that change how guests move t
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12 March
Lightning Lane Prices Jump at Disney World — Guests Will Pay More Starting March 29
Spring Break season is officially underway at Walt Disney World, and anyone planning a late-March visit should be ready for larger crowds, longer wait times, and one more thing that tends to arrive this time of year — higher prices. The latest example involves Disney’s Lightning Lane system, which allows guests to skip standby lines for many of the resort’s most popular attractions. As demand incr
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11 March
After 54 Years, Disney World Guests Can No Longer See the Haunted Mansion
After five decades at the Magic Kingdom, the Haunted Mansion is no longer visible to guests walking through Liberty Square. How the Haunted Mansion Disappeared The transformation happened in stages. Back in December 2025, Walt Disney World Resort began clearing the Haunted Mansion's graveyard and lawn, pulling out the themed tombstones and landscaping and replacing them with construction walls and
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11 March
Disney Locks in Main Cast for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Movie
Disney has taken a major step toward bringing Rapunzel back to the big screen—this time in live-action. After years of development talk surrounding a remake of 2010's Tangled, The Walt Disney Company has officially cast its central duo. Teagan Croft will play the long-haired princess Rapunzel, while Milo Manheim has been selected as the charming outlaw Flynn Rider. The casting signals renewed life
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