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    6 November
    A crowd of people walk toward Epcot’s large geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth.
    Brittni Ward
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    EPCOT’s 2026 Festival Will Feature Something Guests Have Never Seen

    EPCOT has always been a playground for creativity, but 2026 is shaping up to be something truly magical. Disney just confirmed that next year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will include a brand-new attraction that merges art, imagination, and play in a completely new way. From January 16 to February 23, 2026, EPCOT will once again host its popular Festival of the Arts—but this time, gu

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  • 6 November
    Mickey Mouse photographed in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park.
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney World Fans Still Heartbroken After Losing Iconic Ride

    Disney World has seen countless updates over the years. Attractions open, stories evolve, and entire lands transform. Most of the time, fans celebrate the change or adjust to it over time. Yet, every so often, a ride disappears, leaving fans feeling like something precious has slipped away. It wasn’t flashy or high-tech. It didn’t rely on a blockbuster IP. Instead, it delivered atmosphere, mystery

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  • 6 November
    A woman with curly hair is dancing and smiling in an audience at an outdoor concert. Other attendees are sitting around her, focusing on the stage where performers are in action. The background is lit with vibrant stage lights and musical equipment.
    Eva Miller
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    2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts: ‘DISNEY ON BROADWAY’ Lineup Announced

    EPCOT’s signature celebration of artistry is stepping back into the limelight, but this year’s return comes with even more star power and an expanded look behind the scenes. Disney has confirmed that the fan-favorite Broadway component of the festival is officially on its way back, announcing, “The DISNEY ON BROADWAY concert series is back at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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  • 6 November
    View of the entrance to Magic Kingdom at Disney World.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    After Months of Backlash, Disney Quietly Brings Back a Magic Kingdom Classic

    For weeks, the chatter online has been relentless. “Why did they drain it?” “Why are they tearing down history?” “When will Magic Kingdom feel like Magic Kingdom again?” After months of heated debate over the loss of Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat, Disney has finally made a move that longtime fans are calling a “sign of hope.” Without fanfare, without announ

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  • 6 November
    Split image: On the left, two women in costume, one with green skin, in a warmly lit setting. On the right, a family of four walks happily near the large Universal globe at a theme park.
    Sarah Larson
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    Universal Orlando Reveals Bold NEW Plans for ‘Wicked’ Attraction

    Wicked has proven time and again that its story can’t be contained to one medium. From Broadway phenomenon to cinematic event, the world has followed the rise of Elphaba and Glinda through friendship, rivalry, and destiny. After decades of success in theaters, the tale returned in Wicked Part One (2024), inviting a new generation into Oz. The film reminded viewers why the musical became a global c

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  • 6 November
    Split image: On the left, the Disney+ logo with thumbnails of popular movies and shows; on the right, the Mandalorian in armor holds Grogu (Baby Yoda) from the Star Wars series.
    Sarah Larson
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    Disney Purges 14 Fan-Favorite Titles From Disney+ Overnight

    Subscribers logging into Disney+ recently noticed something unexpected. Titles that sat quietly in watchlists — or were waiting for the perfect weekend marathon — suddenly disappeared. Disney removed 14 movies with little warning, catching many viewers mid-scroll and sparking the usual mix of confusion and curiosity. Streaming libraries are constantly changing, but when the changes occur overnight

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  • 6 November
    concept art for Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas land
    Rick Lye
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    Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Transformative Projects Coming to Disney World

    Upcoming Attractions in Disney Parks Disney Imagineering has been hard at work, implementing numerous construction projects at Disney World. Notable developments are currently unfolding across Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. As these transformations progress, the Disney community buzzes with excitement and speculation about what new experiences await guests. Credit: Disney Im

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  • 5 November
    The Fab Five characters in front of Disneyland Resort's Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Jess Colopy
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    Opening 2026: Disney Finalizes Its Newest Castle Park

    Disneyland Paris Resort is preparing to unveil its newest castle. Set to open in 2026, Disney is finalizing plans for a new, immersive “World of Frozen,” surrounded by a completely reimagined theme park. The World of Frozen Takes Shape In the spring of 2026, Disney fans will be able to step into Arendelle when the World of Frozen debuts at Disneyland Paris Resort. The land will feature two major a

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  • 5 November
    Aerial view of Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. Gordon Ramsay The Carnaby reservations
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney World Makes Park-Wide Change After Death of Influential Government Figure

    Walt Disney World Resort has made a significant change at its parks this week, following an order from President Donald Trump after the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Several guests at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park noticed the change on Wednesday, November 5. On the morning of November 5, Walt Disney World Resort’s Americ

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  • 5 November
    Guests enter Universal Studios Florida during Halloween Horror Nights season at Universal Orlando Resort.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Shocking Incidents Unearthed at Universal Orlando Resort, Including Recent Tragic Death

    A Universal Orlando Resort incident report reveals the dangers inherent in some of their rides, even on their best days. A Routine State Report Reveals a Sobering Discovery at Universal Orlando Resort’s Newest Theme Park At first glance, it looked like another administrative release—dry, clinical, predictable. Florida’s quarterly theme park injury report rarely sparks emotion. But this time, among

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