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Dec- 2025 -15 December
Another One Gone: Disney+ Cancels Massive Series After ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Shelved
Disney+ just shelved its Holes TV series despite ordering a pilot earlier this year. The adaptation of Louis Sachar's beloved novel won't be moving forward, joining a growing list of projects that Disney has quietly cancelled despite initial development investment. For a property with built-in name recognition and a successful 2003 film adaptation under its belt, the cancellation feels surprising.
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15 December
Holiday Crowds Push Disney World Infrastructure to Breaking Point at Deluxe Resorts
Disney World is absolutely packed right now, and even guests staying at the resort's most expensive hotels aren't escaping the chaos. Recent videos show massive lines forming at monorail stations at deluxe resorts, raising serious questions about whether premium accommodations are actually delivering the convenience guests are paying for. The situation has gotten bad enough that guests are taking
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15 December
Ceiling Ripped Open on Walt Disney’s Opening Day Attraction
It's a small world at Magic Kingdom is showing its age in ways that can't be ignored anymore. A recent guest visit revealed ceiling damage so extensive that exposed pipes and missing panels are now visible throughout portions of the classic boat ride. Kdodgers24 posted photos and video to X showing the deteriorated conditions, with a blunt warning for other guests: “Don't look at the ceiling
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15 December
Universal, Family Lawyer Makes Statement After Resolution Reached in Epic Universe Death
When Epic Universe welcomed guests in late May, Universal Orlando Resort marked a major milestone with the debut of its newest theme park. By early fall, however, attention shifted from new attractions to a tragedy that led to state investigations, a law enforcement review, and months of legal scrutiny centered on one of the park’s signature roller coasters. On September 17, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala
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15 December
Lost in the Hype of ‘Zootopia 2,’ Disney Just Released One of the Biggest Box Office Bombs of 2025
Recent Box Office Dynamics at Disney Disney has basked in the glow of substantial box office success, particularly with the recent release of Zootopia 2, which has surpassed the $1.1 billion mark globally. This elevation has been a welcome change for Disney after years marked by several box office bombs. As the holiday season approaches, excitement builds around the upcoming release of Avatar: Fir
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15 December
Universal Theme Park Shuts Down to All Guests Effective Immediately
Cold weather has once again reshaped theme park plans across Central Florida, prompting temporary closures at both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort just as the holiday travel season ramps up. Universal has confirmed that Volcano Bay Water Theme Park is currently closed, joining Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in weather-related downtime. Disney’s update came first, as the resort confi
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15 December
New Batman Multiverse Adventure Will Replace ‘The Flash’ (2023)
The idea of a Batman Multiverse was heavily teased by 2023’s The Flash, which promised appearances from multiple iterations of the Dark Knight in an adventure clearly influenced by the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, which starred three film versions of the wall-crawler: Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield. While the film did feature a few Batman cameos (M
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15 December
‘Star Wars’ Officially Reboots Beloved George Lucas-Era Installment
Star Wars’ video game slate is starting to look busier again, with two new titles formally introduced during The Game Awards. Among the announcements were first looks at two very different projects: a story-driven action RPG set in a familiar era, and a high-speed racing game built around one of the franchise’s most memorable cinematic set pieces. A Familiar Star Wars Era Will Return One of the re
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14 December
Mark Hamill Said Luke Skywalker Was Finished, But His Latest Comment Says More
Mark Hamill has spent years drawing a clear line when it comes to Star Wars. Luke Skywalker’s story, in his eyes, is done. He’s said it repeatedly, and he’s said it with confidence. The saga has moved on, and Luke belongs to a completed chapter of the galaxy far, far away. But even when a chapter closes, that doesn’t mean the story disappears entirely. And Hamill’s latest comment about Star Wars p
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14 December
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Could Shatter Records in Disney’s Monster 2026
Disney CEO Bob Iger stood before shareholders during the company's Q4 2025 earnings call and delivered what might be the most confident presentation of his career. The message? 2026 is going to be massive. While Iger highlighted five major releases—The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Toy Story 5, Moana, and Avengers: Doomsday—two titles stand head and shoulders above the rest in term
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