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Aug- 2026 -11 August
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Slinky Dog Dash
Get ready for a rootin' tootin' adventure on Slinky Dog Dash, a fan-favorite roller coaster located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land! 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 Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland
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11 August
Disney Alters EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion With New Experience During Refurbishment Work
Guests heading into EPCOT over the next few weeks may want to prepare for a mix of construction and new experiences as they make their way around World Showcase. The Germany Pavilion, in particular, has become one of the more active construction areas in the park. Walls have appeared in several spots, access to certain locations has changed, and refurbishment work continues throughout the pavilion
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11 August
‘Star Wars’ Undergoes Historic Change That Could Prove Divisive Among Fans
Few movies have had the cultural impact of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). The film introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader, creating a galaxy that would become one of the most recognizable fictional worlds in history. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones led the cast, and George Lucas’ action-packed f
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11 August
Disney World Cuts Lightning Lane Costs for All Guests Resort-Wide Beginning September 1
Walt Disney World has confirmed a broad reduction in Lightning Lane Premier Pass pricing across all four theme parks, with the changes tied to a combination of park-hour adjustments for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and typical late-summer attendance patterns. The pricing move comes on the heels of a strong quarterly report from Disney's Experiences segment. Revenue for the segment reached
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11 August
‘Jurassic Park’ Launching New Timeline After Next Film Hits Major Roadblock
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) was supposed to launch a new era for the franchise, but the future of its sequel has already become uncertain following a major creative shake-up. Gareth Edwards, who directed Rebirth, will no longer be involved with the upcoming sequel. According to Deadline, Edwards has left the project due to “creative differences,” with the filmmaker instead turning his attention
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11 August
Lucasfilm Officially Replaces Alec Guinness’ Voice in Original ‘Star Wars’ Film
Few Star Wars characters have become as closely associated with particular actors as Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the character having been portrayed by several actors across the franchise's nearly 50-year history. Sir Alec Guinness originated the role in A New Hope (1977), establishing the older Obi-Wan as one of the defining characters of George Lucas' original trilogy. Guinness returned for The Empire
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10 August
‘Harry Potter’ Grave Site Controversy Explodes Into $500 Million Reroute
Certain fictional characters manage to burrow so deep into fan culture that even a made-up death scene becomes something people travel to honor in real life. That's precisely what's unfolded at Freshwater West beach in Wales, where a scattering of painted pebbles marking a beloved house elf's on-screen final moment has now proven powerful enough to reroute a genuine multimillion-pound power line.
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10 August
Disney Gift Cards Are Being Rejected Across Disney World
Budgeting for a Walt Disney World trip usually involves some version of the same trick: load up a Disney Gift Card ahead of time, use it for meals, souvenirs, and tickets, and let it act as a built-in spending limit once you're actually in the parks. It's a solid system, but it just got a little less reliable for guests who like to shop at Disney Springs. A number of third-party stores there have
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10 August
Disneyland Removes Year-Round Theming as Park Closures Are Confirmed
Fifteen months is a serious run for any theme park anniversary, and Disneyland just wrapped up one of its longest celebrations yet. From the moment it launched, the 70th anniversary brought special decor, unique entertainment touches, and a rope drop tradition that regulars came to expect every single morning. That chapter has now closed. Right as the anniversary wraps, Disneyland is also sliding
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10 August
Disney World Guests Are Losing a Familiar Animal Kingdom Feature as New Replacements Take Over
Disney World is changing something guests see hundreds of times during a vacation, even if they rarely give it much thought. The trash cans. Over the past couple of years, Disney has experimented with solar-powered smart trash cans capable of compacting waste and alerting Cast Members when they need attention. What started as a limited EPCOT test has grown considerably. The latest expansion is hap
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