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  • Aug- 2026 -
    7 August
    The Mandalorian and Grogu in Disney+ series
    Sarah Larson
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    Lucasfilm Pauses Post-2027 ‘Star Wars’ Releases Following ‘Mandalorian’ Flop

    Disney and Lucasfilm still have plenty of Star Wars stories on the way, but one part of the franchise's future has become noticeably unclear. Several major movies and Disney+ series are expected to arrive through 2027, yet the official schedule largely stops there. That unusually open calendar has sparked new questions about whether Disney is taking extra time before announcing another wave of the

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  • 7 August
    Tinker Bell character in Disneyland's Pixie Hollow area
    Sarah Larson
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    Tinker Bell Removal From Disneyland Triggers Visual Overhaul Rumors

    Few Disney characters have sparked as much conversation this week as Tinker Bell. A recent change inside Disneyland has already altered how often guests can see the beloved fairy, while reports surrounding a new Disney+ project have sent fans in a completely different direction. The two developments are unrelated, but together they've fueled growing curiosity about what lies ahead for one of Disne

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  • 7 August
    Guests laughing on the spinning Tilt-A-Whirl at Six Flags, set against a vibrant blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Six Flags Ticket Prices in 2027 to Hit Nearly $2k, Report Confirms

    A day at Cedar Point has always involved a familiar calculation: How many roller coasters can you fit between opening and the final walk down the midway? For frequent visitors willing to pay for a shorter route to Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Millennium Force, and the park’s other headliners, that calculation now comes with a startling new number. Cedar Point’s official website lists its 2027 All Se

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  • 7 August
    Donald Duck dressed as a jack-o'-lantern and Daisy Duck as a princess at Halloween
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney Shakes Up Halloween Party With 7 Unexpected Updates, Replaces Fan Favorite

    Halloween has officially arrived at Magic Kingdom, and the first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2026 opens its gates tonight. For many Walt Disney World fans, it's one of the biggest events of the year, combining exclusive entertainment, specialty snacks, rare characters, and trick-or-treating into one after-hours celebration. Guests who have attended in the past will recognize plenty of

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  • 7 August
    Tinker Bell at Disney Parks
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Tinker Bell Gone From Disneyland Theme Park in One Month

    Guests hoping to meet Tinker Bell at Disneyland Park have had a difficult few weeks to plan around. Pixie Hollow has moved through a closure, a modified reopening, and now another scheduled shutdown, and Disney has yet to offer any explanation for the changes. The Closure Begins On July 27, Disneyland Resort updated the official website for the Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet space to reflect a refurb

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  • 7 August
    Space Mountain in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park during the day.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    With a Reported Indefinite Closure on the Cards, Guests Wait Three Hours for Space Mountain

    Something unusual happened at Magic Kingdom on Thursday, August 6. By 5:30 p.m., the posted wait for Space Mountain had climbed to 175 minutes, an extraordinarily long stretch for a ride that's been operating since 1975. For longtime park visitors, a number that high raises an obvious question: what caused it? Looking Past the Surface Numbers The simplest explanation would be crowd size alone, but

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  • 7 August
    Image of a jigsaw puzzle box featuring the text "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" with the Mickey Mouse logo above it. Below, text reads "Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa." An illustrated image of the resort is shown on the right side against a sky and lake background.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the epitome of elegance and luxury at Walt Disney World! 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 T-Shirt Super Hero Headquarters at Disney Springs Partner Statue Disneyland D

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  • 7 August
    Guests walk through Halloween-decorated Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
    Rick Lye
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    Kicked Out at 6 p.m.: Why Your Disney World Vacation Just Got Much More Complicated

    If you are heading to Walt Disney World anytime between now and the end of the year, a viral observation circulating on social media serves as a major warning. Starting today, August 7, 2026, Magic Kingdom officially begins a grueling five-month stretch of early closures. For the remainder of the year, the “Most Magical Place on Earth” will frequently lock out regular daytime guests ho

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  • 7 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 Could Be Seeking to Revive Some Classic Attractions

    Universal Studios Hollywood’s World-Famous Studio Tour has always been a moving archive. Movie sets change, effects disappear, and yesterday’s blockbuster can become tomorrow’s construction site before the tram guide has time to update the script. Now, a conspicuously dormant part of the tour may finally be stirring. Recent activity has reportedly appeared around the former Fast & Furious—Supercha

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  • 7 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 Studios Hollywood Measles Warning Targets Guests From One Specific Day

    A day at Universal Studios Hollywood is usually remembered through ride photos, butterbeer receipts, and sore feet. For some visitors who entered the park late last month, however, the date on their ticket now carries a public-health warning. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood on Sunday, July 26, 2026

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