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Oct- 2026 -20 October
Universal Orlando Quietly Begins Christmas Transformation Ahead of Nov. 14
Christmas has arrived a little earlier than expected at Universal Orlando Resort, and some guests are already getting a taste of the holiday season. Halloween Horror Nights is still bringing crowds to the resort, but Universal isn't waiting for the spooky festivities to end before preparing for what's next. With November right around the corner, the theme parks are beginning their transition towar
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20 October
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Elsa Lego Statue
Prepare to be wowed by the incredible life-size Elsa LEGO statue at Disney Springs! 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 Springs-Themed Puzzles M&M’S at Disney Springs Balloons at Disney Springs DisneyStyle Board at Disney Springs Dis
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20 October
External Company Handing Out Free $120 for Disney Trips, but There’s a Catch
Planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation in 2026 takes careful budgeting. Theme park tickets, Disney Resort hotel rooms, dining reservations, and souvenirs add up fast, and once Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass enter the equation, the total for a week in Central Florida can climb well into the thousands. That pressure has many families reconsidering how often they make
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20 October
Disney Makes Final Decision After Gas Leak Scare Evacuates Paris Theme Park
Few places at a Disney park are as busy as the spot where Main Street, U.S.A. opens up and the park's paths fan out. On Tuesday, October 20, that spot, Central Plaza at Disneyland Park in Paris, was reportedly evacuated after a strong smell of gas. Later reports say it has reopened. Related: Disneyland Paris Deemed Potentially Dangerous November 5? France Riots Turn Violent A situation like this p
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20 October
Disney Removes Ariel From Disneyland as Disney World Move Follows
Some seasonal traditions at Walt Disney World are lights and eggnog. Others, it seems, are Ariel leaving her castle. Starting October 28, Disney says, the live-action Ariel meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be temporarily unavailable inside Walt Disney Presents, and she'll be greeting guests at Echo Lake instead. If you have a feeling of déjà vu, there's a reason. According to the
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20 October
A Private Company Is Taking Over an Entire Disney World Park Today
Some days at Walt Disney World, the schedule does the surprising. Today, October 20, 2026, Disney's Hollywood Studios closes at 5:00 p.m., four hours before its usual October closing time, because of a private buyout. If your evening was built around that park, it's time for a Plan B. We've kept this report tied to its sources, and we'll point out where those sources don't line up. Here's the sche
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20 October
Universal Broadcasts Warning Across Park, Rule Breakers Face Ejection
There's a new sound in the queues at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, and it isn't a scream. According to a report, guests waiting for the haunted houses now hear a recorded reminder to leave the performers alone. The timing is notable. It follows reports of an incident involving a performer at the Hollywood event just days before. We've kept every claim tied to its source, lab
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20 October
Disney World To Bid Farewell to Current Magic Kingdom Park on November 1
Halloween’s run at Magic Kingdom is almost over, and the changeover on Sunday, November 1, will bring more than a fresh layer of tinsel. Guests visiting Walt Disney World next week should expect new decor, a full holiday event calendar, and higher prices for skipping the line. The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2026 takes place on October 31. It closes out a hard-ticket event that b
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20 October
Tower of Terror Breaks Down as Disney World Guest Captures Lights on Evacuation
Numerous updates have hit the Tower of Terror this week. The voice behind one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ best-known preshows may be heading back to the recording booth. Mark Silverman, who recreated Rod Serling’s narration for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, recently posted on Instagram that he had stopped by Walt Disney Imagineering’s headquarters in Glendale, California. The visit caught
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20 October
James Bond Franchise Officially Welcomes Another Actor to the Iconic Role
The next James Bond actor has officially been revealed, with a new behind-the-scenes video offering a glimpse of the actor stepping into the iconic role. However, this isn't the casting announcement fans have been waiting for from Amazon MGM Studios, as the franchise's next big-screen 007 remains a mystery. Instead, Isaac Rouse, who voices a teenage Bond in Big Finish Productions' upcoming audio a
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